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- Awareness of Rural Women of Punjab Regarding Pollution Causing Electricity Consumption Practices
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1 Department of Home Science, Extension and Communication Manazgement, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, IN
2 Department of Home Science Extension and Communication Management, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, IN
1 Department of Home Science, Extension and Communication Manazgement, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, IN
2 Department of Home Science Extension and Communication Management, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, IN
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Asian Journal of Home Science, Vol 8, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 289-291Abstract
The study was conducted to find out the awareness regarding pollution causing electricity consumption practices in three regions of Punjab i.e. Majha, Malwa and Doaba. For this purpose, 240 rural women of district Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur and Ludhiana were selected. Data were collected through interview schedule. Study findings revealed that majority of the respondents had medium level of awareness. Eighty two per cent were aware about the noise pollution due to high pitch of television and radio. Large majority of respondents (92%) were not aware that rays from microwave and oven are harmful for health as well as environment. Education, mass media exposure and family education, family income were significantly correlated with level of awareness whereas respondent's income, extension contacts had no significant effect on awareness. There in need to create the awareness among rural women regarding alternatives and management strategies to control pollution causing electricity consumption practices.Keywords
Electricity Consumption Practices, Pollution, Level of Awareness, Rural Women
References
- Dasgupta, S., Huq, M., Khaliquzzaman, M., Pandey, K. and Wheeler, D. (2006). Who suffers from indoor air pollution? Evidence from Bangladesh. Oxford J. Medicine, Health Policy & Planning, 21:444-458.
- Dhillon, R.S. (2001). A study of farmer’s awareness regarding agricultural pollution in Punjab. M.Sc. Thesis, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (PUNJAB) INDIA.
- Sigit, S., Shosuke, S. and Tomoyuki, K. (2001). A survey of perception, knowledge, awareness and attitude in regard to environmental problems in a sample of two different social groups in Jakarta, Indonesia. Environ. Develop. & Sustainability, 3:169-183.
- Singh, A.L. and Jamal, S. (2012). A study of risk factors associated with indoor air pollution in the low income households in Aligarh city, India. J. Environ. Res.& Mgmt., 30:1-8.
- George, N. M. (2008). Children’s understandings related to hazardous household items and waste. Environ. Edu. Res. Retrieved from http://www.informaworld.com/smpp.
- An Exploratory Study on Implementation of MGNREGA in Malwa Region of Punjab
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1 Department of Home Science Extension and Communication Management, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN
1 Department of Home Science Extension and Communication Management, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN
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International Journal of Home Science Extension and Communication Management, Vol 3, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 47-53Abstract
The present study was conducted to assess implementation of MGNREGA consistent to its provisions in Malwa region of Punjab. Seven districts of the Malwa region were selected through probability proportionate to size procedure of sampling. A total of 252 respondents i.e. 36 beneficiaries from each district comprised the sample for study. The data was collected through interview schedule consists of 4 parts i.e. issuance of job cards, employment records, wage payments and social audit procedure. As far as issuance of job cards aspects were concerned, it was found that forty-five per cent of the respondents made oral request for membership followed by those who were nominated by gram sabha (36.90%) and very few made written request (17.86%). Ninety-four per cent beneficiaries reported that all the eligible members were included in the job cards. In employment aspect of MGNREGA as reportedly by respondents only 25.39 per cent of job card holders got 100 days of employment. Seventy five per cent were offered more than 35 days of employment much below the mark of 100 days per family. Thirty eight per cent of the respondents had access to drinking water facility followed by first aid facility (18.65%), Creche (17.85%) and shade for workers during rest hours (14.68%). Payments records revealed that all the payments are made through Bank in all the districts. Majority (93.25) of the respondents reported that they don't get wage payment at in time. At mean,they have to wait for six month or more. Social audit was mandatory once in a six month. Only 57.14 per cent of the respondents reported that social audit was conducted and remaining forty three per cent opined that it was never done. Therefore many irregularities were observed in the implementation of the scheme, which is a hindering factor for success of programme.Keywords
MGNREGA Implementation, Issuance of Job Cards, Employment, Facilities, Wage, Punjab.References
- Bishnoi, Sitaram and Rampal, V.K. (2015). A comparative study on the performance of MGNREGA. Agric. Update, 10(1): 72-75.
- Gupta, Nidhi and Patel, Komal (2015).Women empowerment through Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment in Anand district. Internat. J. Appl. Home Sci., 2 (1&2) : 60-64.
- Kaur, Balwindere and Randhawa, Varinder (2016). Awareness of beneficiaries regarding different provisions of MGNREGA act in Malwa region of Punjab. Internat. J. Appl. Home Sci., 3 (3& 4) : 53-65.
- Palanichamy, A.P. (2011). A study on Mahatma Gandhi national rural employment guarantee program (MGNREGP) in Thuinjapuram block Thiruvannamalai district in Tamil Nadu. Internat. Multidispl. Res. J., 1 (3) : 37-46.
- Poonia, J. (2012). Critical study of MGNREGA: Impact and women’s participation. Internat. J. Human Dev. Mgt. Sci., 1 : 35-55.
- Randhawa, Satinder Singh (2013).Trend and present scenario ofMGNREGA. Internat. J. Com. & Bus. Manage, 6(2) : 368-373
- Shah, Mihir (ed) (2012). MGNREGA Sameeksha 2012 - An Anthology of Research Studies on the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (2006–2012), Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India
- Singh, S.P., Singh, Harminder, Ahmed, Nafees, Sehar, Huma, Kumar, Nimit and Kumar, Chandan (2013).Socio-economic impacts of MGNREGA on rural population in India. Internat. J. Com. & Bus. Manage, 6(1) : 124-128.
- Tiwari, Neha and Upadhyay, Rajshree (2013). Awareness of MGNREGA among rural women of Faizabad district. Asian J. Home Sci., 8 (1): 86-89.
- Bhattacharyya, R. and Vauquline, P. (2013). A mirage or a rural life line?Analysing the impact of Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Act on women beneficiaries of Assam. Space & Culture, India, 1 : 83-101. Retrieved from http:// www.spaceandculture.in/index.php.
- Raghavan, K., Singh, N., Das, S., Bist, S., Das, S., Gajjar, U., Singh, V. and Singh, V. (2008). The National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) West Bengal: a study of sustainable livelihood models. Retrieved from http:// www.drcsc.org/resources/ MICA_NREGS.pdf.
- A Comparative Study of 0.5% Levobupivacaine alone with 0.5% Levobupivacaine and Dexmedetomidine Epidurally for Major Orthopedic Surgeries
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1 Department of Anaesthesia, Government Medical College, Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, Punjab, IN
1 Department of Anaesthesia, Government Medical College, Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, Punjab, IN
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Northern Journal of ISA, Vol 1, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 11-15Abstract
Background and Aims: Alpha (α )-2 agonists as epidural adjunct to Local Anaesthetics (LA) are being increasingly used for the purpose of faster onset of sensory blockade and prolonged duration of analgesia. The present study aims at comparing the hemodynamic, sedative, and analgesia potentiating effects of epidurally administered dexmedetomidine combined with levobupivacaine versus levobupivacaine alone.
Material and Methods: A total of 100 patients of either sex, aged between 20-60 years, ASA physical status I and II admitted for lower limb orthopaedic surgeries were enrolled into the present study. Patients were randomly divided into two groups: Levobupivacaine (Group L) and levobupivacaine + Dexmedetomidine (Group LD), comprising of 50 patients each. Injection levobupivacaine, 15 ml of 0.5% (isobaric), was administered epidurally in both the groups with addition of 1 μg/kg of dexmedetomidine in LD group. Besides cardio-respiratory parameters and sedation scores, various block characteristics were also observed which included time to onset of analgesia, maximum sensory analgesic level, time to complete motor blockade and the time to two segmental dermatomal regressions. At the end of study, data was compiled systematically and analysed using ANOVA. Value of P<0.05 was considered significant and P<0.001 as highly significant.
Results: The demographic profile of patients was comparable in both the groups. Onset of sensory analgesia (in minutes) in group L and LD was 21.42±3.38 versus 9.26±1.82. Establishment of complete motor blockade 18.02±2.73 versus 27.90±3.81 was significantly earlier. Postoperative analgesia was prolonged significantly 344.08 ±24.40 minutes and sedation scores were highly significant on statistical comparison (P<0.001) in the LD group.
Conclusions: Dexmedetomidine is a good epidural adjuvant to levobupivacaine as it provides stable hemodynamics, early onset of sensory anaesthesia, prolonged post-operative analgesia and good sedation levels.
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Dexmedetomidine, Epidural Anaesthesia, Levobupivacaine, Lower Limb Surgery.Full Text
References
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- Sathitkarnmanee T, Thongrong C, Tribuddharat S, Thananun S, Palachewa K, Kamhom R. A comparison of spinal isobaric levobupivacaine and racemic bupivacaine for lower abdominal and lower extremity surgery. J Med Assoc of Thai 2011;94(6):716–20.
- Bajwa SJ, Bajwa SK, Kaur J, Singh G, Arora V, Gupta S, et al. Dexmedetomidine and clonidine in epidural anaesthesia: A comparative evaluation. Indian J Anaesth 2011;55(2):116–21.
- Eskandr AM, Elbakry AE, Elmorsy OA. Dexmedetomidine is an effective adjuvant to subtenon block in phacoemulsification cataract surgery. Egypt J Anesth 2014;30(3):261-6.
- Afonso J, Reis F. Dexmedetomidine: Current role in anesthesia and intensive care. Rev Bras Anestesiol 2012;62(1):118–33.
- Chorney SR, Gooch ME, Oberdier MT, Keating D, Stahl RF. The safety and efficacy of dexmedetomidine for postoperative sedation in the cardiac surgery intensive care unit. HSR Proc Intensive Care Cardiovasc Anesth 2013;5(1):17–24.
- Bajwa S, Arora V, Kaur J, Singh A, Parmar SS. Comparative evaluation of dexmedetomidine and fentanyl for epidural analgesia in lower limb orthopedic surgeries. Saudi J Anaesth 2011;5(4):365–70.
- Manal MK, Sahar MT. Comparative study of dexmedetomidine and morphine used as a adjuvant to levobupivacaine in major abdominal surgery. Egyptian J Anesth 2014;30(2):137–41.
- Mantz J, Josserand J, Hamada S. Dexmedetomidine: New insights.Eur J Anaesthesiol 2011;28(1):3–6.
- Lin YY, He B, Chen J, Wang ZN. Can dexmedetomidine be a safe and efficacious sedative agent in post-cardiac surgery patients? A meta-analysis. Critical Care 2012;16(5):R169.
- Jain G, Chauhan D, Chauhan G, Upadhyaya RM. Comparison between dexmedetomidine and clonidine as an adjuvant to spinal anesthesia in abdominal hysterectomy. IJSR 2015;4(1):2386–9.
- Mental Health of Student Teachers in Relation to Intelligence:A Descriptive Survey
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1 Govt. College of Education, Sec-20, Chandigarh, IN
2 National Informatics Centre, Chandigarh, IN
1 Govt. College of Education, Sec-20, Chandigarh, IN
2 National Informatics Centre, Chandigarh, IN
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Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 2, No 4 (2011), Pagination: 711-714Abstract
This study emerged due to the changing role of teachers. Today teachers aspire to be seen as experts and professionals with intelligent mind. Modern teaching is not related to what a teacher knows but with what a teacher is. So this condition has made it mandatory for teachers to be mentally healthy. The objectives of study were to find out relationship between mental health and intelligence of student teachers and to find out mean difference between intelligence of student teachers with high, average and low level of mental health. To achieve objectives, the sample of 500 student teachers was taken from all educational colleges affiliated to Punjab University Chandigarh. The test of Mental Health Inventory by Srivastava and Jagdish (1983) and Group test of mental ability by Jalota (1972) was used to measure mental health and intelligence. Descriptive analysis like mean, median, mode and Pearson's correlation and t-values were calculated. A significant relationship was found between mental health and intelligence of student teachers. No significant difference was found in the intelligence of high and average level of mental health, but difference was found in intelligence at average and low level of mental health. This study is very useful for educationists and administrators to make a change in their admission policy so that students with sound mental health may enter this profession and can perform their duties honestly towards society.Keywords
Mentalhealth, Student Teachers, Inteligence.- Implementation Issues and Problems Faced by MGNREGA Beneficiaries in Punjab State
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1 KrishiVigyan Kendra (P.A.U.), Ferozepur (Punjab), IN
2 Department of Home Science Extension and Communication Management, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN
1 KrishiVigyan Kendra (P.A.U.), Ferozepur (Punjab), IN
2 Department of Home Science Extension and Communication Management, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN
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International Journal of Home Science Extension and Communication Management, Vol 4, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 61-69Abstract
The study aimed at assessing the implantations issues and problems faced by MGNREGA beneficiaries belonging to all three socio-cultural regions i.e. Majha, Malwa and Doaba of Punjab state. A total of 11 districts were selected for the study through probability proportionate to size sampling procedure. Two blocks per district, two villages per block and nine beneficiaries per village were further selected to complete a sample of 396 beneficiaries for the study. Interview schedule in five parts was prepared to elicit information regarding issuance of job cards, employment aspect, wage payments and their records and social audit. The major findings revealed some irregularity in implementation of MGNREGA such as late payments to workers, lack of worksite facilities, non-maintenance of work and complaint registers and non-conductance of social audit.Workers got maximum 40-45 days of work which was much below the prescribed 100 days of employment. To make the scheme successful in improving quality of life of rural poor, it is very necessary that they should regularly participate in programme and share their difficulties and complaints regarding implementation of scheme. So, it can, therefore, be concluded that awareness needs to be generated amongst the beneficiaries through mass media and other campaigns for effective implementation and success of the scheme.Keywords
Implementation, Irregularities, Beneficiaries.References
- Bhattacharyya, R. and Vauquline, P. (2013). A mirage or a rural life line?Analysing the impact of Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Act on women beneficiaries of Assam.Space and Culture, India, 1: 83-101. Retrieved from http://www.spaceandculture.in/index.php.
- Palanichamy, A. P. (2011). A study on Mahatma Gandhi national rural employment guarantee programme (MGNREGP) in Thuinjapuram block Thiruvannamalai district in TamilNadu. Internal. Multidispl. Res.J., 1 (3): 37- 46.
- Raghavan, K., Singh, N., Das, S., Bist, S., Das, S., Gajjar, U., Singh, V. and Singh, V. (2008). The National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) West Bengal: a study of sustainable livelihood models. Retrieved from http:// www.drcsc.org/resources/ MICA_NREGS.pdf.
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- Anonymous (2016:a) Population of India 2016. Retrieved from http://www.indiaonlinepages.
- Anonymous (2016:b) The Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Act. Ministry of rural development, Government of India. Retrieved from:http://NREGA.nic.in/netNREGA/homestciti.aspx?state_code=26.
- Anemia Management Through Diet
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1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (P.A.U.), Ferozepur (Punjab), IN
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (P.A.U.), Ferozepur (Punjab), IN
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Rashtriya Krishi (English), Vol 12, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 41-43Abstract
Nutritional anemia is a worldwide problem with the highest prevalence in developing countries. It is found especially among women of child-bearing age, young children and during pregnancy and lactation. It is estimated to affect nearly two-thirds of pregnant and one-half of non pregnant women in developing countries. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are two billion people with anemia in the world and half of the anemia is due to iron deficiency. Anemia is a late indicator of iron deficiency, so it is estimated that the prevalence of iron deficiency is 2.5 times that of anemia. The estimated prevalence of anemia in developing countries is 39% in children <5 years, 48% in children 5-14 years, 42% in women 15-59 years, 30% in men 15-59 years, and 45% in adults >60 years It is a major public health problem in India. Although nearly three quarters of the Indian population live in rural areas, the epidemiology of anemia in rural settings is not well known. According to National Family Health Survey (2005-06), the prevalence of anemia was 70% in children aged 6-59 months, 55% in females aged 15-49 years, and 24% in males aged 15-49 years. Iron deficiency is believed to be the most important cause of anemia among children in India and is attributable to poor nutritional iron intake and low iron bioavailability. Other factors, including folate and vitamin B12 and Vitamin A deficiencies, malaria infection, hookworm infestation, and hemoglobin apathies, are also associated with childhood anemia. To our knowledge, no previous report in the published literature has described the relative contribution of these factors to anemia in rural Indian children. To effectively control this problem, health care providers must have a comprehensive understanding of the etiologic factors associated with anemia.- Vitamin D Deficiency among Indians
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1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ferozepur (Punjab), IN
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ferozepur (Punjab), IN
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Rashtriya Krishi (English), Vol 13, No 1 (2018), Pagination: 59-61Abstract
Vitamin D deficiency is a worldwide widespread health problem, with a range of prevalence in between 70%–100% in the general population. The concern for vitamin D estimation has increased tremendously in India despite the fact of plentiful sun. As per the report of International Osteoporosis Foundation, in North India, 96% of neonates, 91% of healthy school girls, 78% of healthy hospital staff, and 84% of pregnant women were found to have hypo-vitaminosis D. On the other hand, prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in southern India was estimated to be 40% among males and 70% among females. There was also a significant rural urban variation in the vitamin D deficiency status that was attributed to the diversity of occupation which the people were involved in.- Health Benefits of Canola Oil
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1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ferozepur (Punjab), IN
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ferozepur (Punjab), IN
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Rashtriya Krishi (English), Vol 13, No 2 (2018), Pagination: 33-34Abstract
Canola oil is edible cooking oil which commonly comes from varieties of the rape plant. It also comes from certain varieties of mustard seed. It is a Canadian crop but United States also become a huge producer and consumer of the crop. The annual production of rapeseed oil/canola oil from around the world is approximately 58 million tons. India is the third largest rapeseed-mustard producer in the world after China and Canada with 12 per cent of world’s total production. India holds a premier position in rapeseedmustard economy of the world with 2nd and 3rd rank in area and production respectively. This crop accounts for nearly one-third of the oil produced in India, making it the country’s key edible oilseed crop. Canola types are gaining wide acceptance among the farmers in Punjab, due to more returns, white rust and frost tolerance and higher oil content with better oil quality.References
- Kris Gunners (2014). Canola Oil: Good or Bad?. Retrieved from: https://www.healthline.com/
- Incredible Benefits Of Canola Oil. Retrieved from: https://www.organicfacts.net/
- Canola oil nutrition facts. https://www.nutrition-and-you.com/canola-oil.html
- Mental Distress-Coping Strategies
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1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Langroya (Punjab), IN
2 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ferozepur (Punjab), IN
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Langroya (Punjab), IN
2 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ferozepur (Punjab), IN