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Manoj K. Sharma ¹, Rajiv Khosla ²

Affiliations
1 Economics, University Business School, Panjab University, Chandigarh., IN
2 University School of Business, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, IN

Abstract

This paper examines the extent and magnitude of regional disparities in the industrial economy from 1980-81 (pre-reforms) to 2009-10 (post-reforms) using discriminant function approach. Results indicated that huge disparities in industrial development still exist. Inclusion of some states in the list of developed ones in the recent past hints at amiable conditions for the industrialization of any state in the country provided state governments frame proper industrial policies. Further, productivity measures along with the physical measures turned out to be the factors responsible for regional imbalances during post reforms period instead of productivity and profitability measures during the pre-reforms period.

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Tara Chand ¹, Fanish K. Pandey ², Manoj K. Sharma ³

Affiliations
1 CMJ University, Meghalaya, IN
2 Noida International University, Noida, IN
3 Dabur India Limited, Ghaziabad, IN

Abstract

At present almost all the pectinolytic enzymes used for industrial applications are produced by fungi. In this study we produce pectinase from biowaste (orange peels) by solid state fermentation using Aspergillus niger at 30°C and pH 4.5. Production of this enzyme was affected by nature of solid substrate, level of moisture content, presence or absence of carbon, nitrogen, mineral and vitamin supplements to obtain the maximum yield of Pectinase. Maximum enzyme production was obtained from dry substrate in the comparison to wet substrate supplemented with other enzymes like cellulase, amylase in small amount with water at 75% moisture level, after 72hrs of incubation at 30°C. In this work 60% Pectinase was obtained from dry biomass (orange peels).

Keywords

Solid-State Fermentation, A. niger, Orange Peels, Pectinase.

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Tara Chand ¹, Fanish K. Pandey ², Shruti Dhingra ³, Manoj K. Sharma ⁴

Affiliations
1 CMJ University, Meghalaya, IN
2 Noida International University, Greater Noida, IN
3 Delhi University, New Delhi, IN
4 Dabur India Ltd., Ghaziabad, IN

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In this study the production of cellulases from Aspergillus niger by solid state fermentation was performed using bio wastes viz; sugarcane bagasse and wheat bran. One factor at a time approach was used to optimize the variables such as pH, substrate ratio and temperature. A maximum of 988.2 IU/gm activity of enzyme is observed at substrates ratio of 2:1 (sugarcane bagasse: wheat bran) at 30°C and pH 5 after 5 days incubation. The high cost of production of Cellulotic enzymes has hindered the industrial application of cellulose bioconversion. Hence, this study showed an effective utilization of sugarcane bagasse for the production of cellulotic enzymes which could be effectively used in degradation of cellulose into smaller glucose units in a cost effective manner.

Keywords

Sugarcane Bagasse, Wheat Bran, Aspergillus niger, Cellulase, Cellulose.

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Tara Chand ¹, Fanish K. Pandey ², Shruti Dhingra ³, Manoj K. Sharma ⁴

Affiliations
1 CMJ University, Meghalaya, IN
2 Noida International University, Greater Noida, IN
3 Delhi University, New Delhi, IN
4 Microbiology Lab., Dabur India Ltd. Ghaziabad, IN

Abstract

In this study the production of cellulases from Aspergillus niger by solid state fermentation was performed using bio wastes viz; sugarcane bagasse and wheat bran. One factor at a time approach was used to optimize the variables such as pH, substrate ratio and temperature. A maximum of 988.2 IU/gm activity of enzyme is observed at substrates ratio of 2:1 (sugarcane bagasse: wheat bran) at 30°C and pH 5 after 5 days incubation. The high cost of production of Cellulotic enzymes has hindered the industrial application of cellulose bioconversion. Hence, this study showed an effective utilization of sugarcane bagasse for the production of cellulotic enzymes which could be effectively used in degradation of cellulose into smaller glucose units in a cost effective manner.

Keywords

Sugarcane Bagasse, Wheat Bran, Aspergillus niger, Cellulase, Cellulose.

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Manoj K. Sharma ¹, Poonam Sharma ²

Affiliations
1 Professor, University Business School, Panjab University, Chandigarh, IN
2 Senior Research Fellow, University Business School, Panjab University, Chandigarh, IN

Abstract

Perception about job environment affects job satisfaction levels of employees. The purpose of this research is to study the relationship among certain social capital variables and perceived job environment. The descriptive research design has been followed for this study. The respondents of the study are employees of IT and ITES firms in Chandigarh. IT and ITES jobs involve long working hours with daily and monthly targets. Thus, the perceived job environment becomes all the more important. Multiple regression analysis and correlation analysis has been used for data analysis. Social capital variables are found to have a significant relationship with the perceived job environment at the workplace.

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