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J. N. Raina , Pardeep Kumar

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The present study was undertaken to determine physico-chemical properties and fertility status of some forest nursery soils of District Sirmour in Himachal Pradesh_ Analysis of surface and sub-surface soil samples collected from the nurseries was carried out. The soil pH was found neutral and electrical conductivity was in safe limits (less than 0.8 dsm^-1). The CEC values ranged between 7.1-16.8 cmol/kg soil and were higher in surface soils as compared to sub-surface soils. Organic carbon status was rated medium, while available N, P and K were categorized as low to medium, high and medium, respectively. Available Ca and Mg were in adequate amounts and SO₄-S was found high. In order to have healthy nursery seedlings, there is a need to apply recommended doses of chemical fertilizers in conjunction with organic manures, however, phosphatic fertilizer application can be reduced by 25 percent of recommended dose.

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Mudassir Hassan ¹, Mohd Altaf Paul ¹, Deapti Mishra ², Firdous Var ³, Pardeep Kumar ⁴, Dharmender Kumar Nehra ⁵, Ajaz Khan ⁶

Affiliations
1 Clinical Psychologist, Jamia Millia Islamia, University, New Delhi, IN
2 Department of Clinical Psychology, Post Graduate Institute of Behaviour and Medical Science, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, IN
3 Clinical Psychologist, NIMHANS, Bangalore, IN
4 Psychiatric Social Worker, State Institute of Mental Health, PGI-MS, Rohtak, Haryana, IN
5 Clinical Psychologist, State Institute of Mental Health, PGI-MS, Rohtak, Haryana, IN
6 Department of Clinical Psychology, Government Medical Collage, Srinagar, Kashmir, IN

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Patients with schizophrenia have pronounced deficits in memory which can vary along the course of disease. A sample of 40 patients [20 first episodes schizophrenia and 20 chrome schizophrenia] was selected from the outpatient department of "Post Graduate Institute of Behavioral And Medical Sciences", Raipur (C.G) using purposive sampling method. Benton Visual Retention test, PGI Memory scale and General Health Questionnaire were used to collect the data. Significant difference was seen regarding memory impairment between patient group and non-patient group on Benton Visual Retention Test. Memory Impairment in chrome schizophrenia patients is greater than first episode schizophrenia.

Keywords

Memory, Schizophrenia, First Episode, Chronic Schizophrenia.

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Pardeep Kumar ¹, C. R. Darolia ¹, J. S. Bidlan ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, IN

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This study was designed to examine the effectiveness of J. P. Das's PASS Reading Enhancement Program (PREP) in reading and spelling deficits and among PASS processes of children with reading disabilities. A sample of 140 students (9-12 years), 70 in control group and 70 in experimental group were tested on Wide Range Achievement Test 4 (WRAT 4) and Das Battery of Cognitive Assessment System in pre and post test conditions. Reading disabled children were diagnosed as scoring below 16th percentile on particular WRAT 4 and CAS subtest. The experimental group received PREP remedial intervention for 4 months and was retested on a parallel form of WRAT 4 and CAS. Results revealed that control group did not differ in pre- and post-test conditions in any of the areas of reading, spelling, and PASS processes. However, the experimental group recorded remarkable improvement in reading, spelling and simultaneous and successive synthesis (p<.001). The findings provide an evidence for the validity of PREP in improving upon these areas of deficit among reading disabled children.

Keywords

Reading Disabilities, Cognitive Assessment System, Pass Reading Enhancement Program.

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Pardeep Kumar ¹, J. S. Bidlan ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, IN

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of Naglieri's Planning Facilitation Method (PF) in mathematical deficits and among PASS processes of children with mathematical disabilities. A sample of 140 students (9-12 years), 70 in control group and 70 in experimental group were tested on Wide Range Achievement Test - 4 (WRAT - 4) and Das Battery of Cognitive Assessment System (CAS) in pre and post test conditions. Mathematical disabled children were diagnosed as scoring below 16th percentile on particular WRAT - 4 and CAS subtest. The experimental group received PF intervention for 4 months and was retested on WRAT - 4 and CAS. Results revealed that control group did not differ in any of the areas of maths and PASS processes. However, the experimental group recorded remarkable improvement on math computation and planning and simultaneous synthesis (P<.001). The findings provide an evidence of planning facilitation method's effectiveness in enhancing these deficit areas of children with mathematical disability.

Keywords

Mathematical Disabilities, Cognitive Assessment System, Planning Facilitation Method.

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Pardeep Kumar ¹, D. Tripathi ², L. P. Awasthi ², R. K. Jain ³

Affiliations
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Siddharth Nagar (U.P.), IN
2 Department of Plant Pathology, N.D. University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad (U.P.), IN
3 Advance Center of Virology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, IN

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Chilli plants showing severe mosaic mottling on foliage and bud necrosis symptoms, were collected from different locations around Faizabad and the causal virus was purified. The purified virus samples reacted only with polyclonal antiserum raised against coat protein (cp) of Tobacco streak virus (TSV) isolate from India (TSV- SF) in direct antigen coated enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. The identity of the causal virus associated with chilli bud necrosis was further confirmed by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and sequence analysis. The CP gene was amplified and sequenced. The CP gene was 717 nucleotides long and could encode a protein of 238 amino acids. Comparative amino acid sequence analysis revealed that the virus infected chilli shared maximum identity both at nucleotide (98-99%) and amino acids (98%) levels with the corresponding region of TSV isolates.

Keywords

Chilli, Virus, Isolation, Characterization.

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Pardeep Kumar ¹, Pavitar Parkash Singh ², Vivek Bhuchar ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab, IN
2 Department of Business, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab, IN

Abstract

In the present era, individuals are always in a race of grabbing opportunities for growth, looking for demands and to fulfill those demands they face challenges at their workplaces. The demands sometimes work as the stressors and it produces a stress for an individual. A sample of 149 (n=149) IT professionals were taken from different organizations within tricity, that is, Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Mohali. Four tools namely, Technostress by Ragu-Nathan and Ragu-Nathan (2002) Job Satisfaction Instrument by Mishra, Tiwari, and Pandey (1977) Job Performance Questionnaire by Shokrkon and Arshadi (1990) and Mental Health Inventory by Jagdish and Srivastava (1996) were administered on the sample for the data collection. The findings of the present study have statistically analyzed the data by using correlation, t-test and regression. The t-test has shown a significant difference in technostress (t=2.070,0.05 level) and females found to have more technostress than males. There is a significant difference in mental health(t=2.573,0.05 level) where males are found to have good mental health than females. The result has also shown a significant and negative correlation between technostress and job satisfaction (r=0.255, 0.01 level) and also a negatively significant correlation between technostress and job performance (r=0.333, 0.01 level). The regression has shown a low level of technostress predicting job satisfaction (R square=6.5%),job performance (R square=ll.l%)and mental health(R square=2.2%).

Keywords

Technostress, Job Satisfaction, Job Performance, Mental Health, IT Professionals.

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Pardeep Kumar ¹, Swati Chaudhary ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Jagan Nath University, Bahadurgarh, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Education, Jagan Nath University, Bahadurgarh, Haryana, IN

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Developments in information and communication technology along with distance education applications have changed the thinking of educators. Today, especially with the help of web technologies, very rich learning environments and materials are being created. In addition, the constantly growing and transforming structure of knowledge influences the learning mechanism of students and the role of teachers from top to bottom, pushing educational institutions and educational researches into new pursuits. In the most basic definition, MOOCs are online education platforms accessed for free by great masses. Online courses taught by elite academics in elite universities draw a lot of interest, and provide a complete distance learning environment through assignments, presentations, videos and other course materials. As one of the most interesting recent developments among distance education researchers, there is an undoubted expectation that MOOCs will revolutionize the operation of education in the future. This study defines MOOCs, interprets their emergence, interpretations are made regarding Its role today and future tendencies, education and various recommendations are provided regarding future development.

Keywords

MOOC, Online, Modern Education, Technologies, Transformation.

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Pardeep Kumar ¹

Affiliations
1 UBS, Panjab University, Chandigarh, IN

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The study empirically examines the pricing efficiency of CPSE ETF in India, listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE). The study covers a period of three years i.e. from 1st April, 2014 to 31st March, 2017. For the purpose of analysis the study employs different statistical tools. Simple linear regression is used to test the relationship between NAV of ETF and price of ETF. Further rupee difference and percentage difference is calculated to find out the price deviation i.e. premium/discount. Descriptive statistics were also used for the purpose of analysis. The regression result suggests a very close relationship between the NAV of CPSE ETF and its market price. During the study period, on average CPSE ETF was traded at discount. But the discount was economically insignificant and does not provide arbitrage opportunity to the market participant. It was concluded that market for CPSE ETF is price efficient.

Keywords

Exchange Traded Funds, Regression, Pricing Efficiency, Premium/Discount.

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Pardeep Kumar ¹, Swatti Chowdhary ²

Affiliations
1 Department of CMT, GJUST, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Education, Lingayas' University, Faridabad, Haryana, IN

Abstract

This paper frames the subject of this special issue the development of social and emotional competence in early childhood. Teachers and parents support healthy social emotional and cultural development. In this paper we focused on ages 1-9 years because in this period normal social emotional progress facilitates children. Early childhood activities and experiences set the stage for healthy mind and healthy learning. There are different dimensions to develop social emotional competence during early childhood e.g., self esteem self confidence, self control, morality, characterization, communication skills, adjustment skills, patience etc. The processes of developing these dimensions are based on nurturing, heredity and environment. Many psychologists are divided early childhood in different stages with specific age groups. According to psychologists children who have experiences such as these are able to recognize their and other emotions and able to adjust with different societies. Our study is based on scientific methodology which is related to different experiments of psychologists.

Keywords

Social-Emotional Competence, Self-Esteem, Self-Confidence, Self-Control, Morality.

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Pardeep Kumar ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Commerce Keshav Mahavidyalya, University of Delhi, H-4-5 Zone, Pitampura, Delhi, IN

Abstract

Classical Approaches originated in the late of 19^th Century and one of the oldest approaches; which represents traditional thoughts in management and based on the prototype industrial and military organization. The classical writers included Taylor, Fayol, Weber, Gullick, and Urwick, Mooney and Reiley and others and all they placed emphasis on work planning, the technical requirements, principles of management, formal structure, and the assumption of rational and logical behaviour, industrial management, including specialization, efficiency, higher quality, cost reduction and management-worker relationships. F.W. Taylor insisted on application of scientific methods to the problems of management. Henri Fayol suggested fourteen principles of management and their universal application. Max Weber introduced rationality in organisation, division of labour, specialization, structure, personnel competency, etc. Management is the study of managerial experiences. Classical treated organisation as a closed system. They ignored the element of human beings. Principles and functions of management have universal application. The study has been assessing the extent of applications of these theories in modern business scenario and analyzes relevance of these theories in organizations. The research paper is of descriptive in nature and assesses the impact of classical approaches on the current organizational practices. The study realized that organization must have to understand, accommodate, embrace and promote people dynamics to achieve production efficiency and effectively. Organizations should also review periodically their rules, regulations and manuals to ensure current trends in the business environment. Finally, that organization should allow for initiative, innovations and workers participation in decision making. The study evaluated current level of waste and labour turnover, layoff of workers, slow pace of growth and closure are caused by the application of the theories in management practice of the organizations.

Keywords

Classical Approaches, Scientific, Administrative, Bureaucracy.

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Deepika Suri ¹, Vijay Kumar Sharma ¹, Pardeep Kumar ¹, Praveen Kumar ², Munish Sharma ³, Nagender Pal Butail ⁴

Affiliations
1 Department of Soil Science, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur 176 062, IN
2 Department of Soil Science, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur 176 062, India; Swami Vivekanand Govt. Utkrisht College, Department of Environment Science, Ghumarwin 174 021, IN
3 Department of Soil Science, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur 176 062, India; School of Agricultural Sciences, Baddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technology, Solan 173 205, IN
4 Department of Soil Science, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur 176 062, India; Krishi Vigyan Kendra Shimla, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni, Solan 171 207, IN

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Estimating spatial variability of soil nutrients and their fractions is important for understanding their dynamic distribution under various pools. The present study was carried out to examine the spatial distribution of soil sulphur (S) fractions in agro-climatic zone-II (mid hills sub-humid) of Himachal Himalaya, India. The data were analysed with a classical and geostatistical approaches. The soil organic carbon varies from 2.8 to 22 g/kg and the S-fractions are positively correlated with organic carbon. The total-S varies from 72.6 to 513.9 mg/kg with a mean value of 260.9 mg/kg. The descriptive analysis showed that the coefficient of variation ranged from 8.5% to 52.9%. Semivariogram modelling represents that the best-fitted model was exponential and the nugget-to-sill ratio {(C₀/C₀ + C)} explains the spatial dependency, suggesting a moderate spatial dependence. The principal component analysis represents the three principal components that explain the 91% variance in the dataset. The higher concentration of sulphur is well correlated with soil organic carbon. The present study provides information to understand sulphur dynamics through their partitioning among various pools for effective soil resource management.

Keywords

Geostatistics, GIS mapping, kriging technique, spatial variation, sulphur fractions.

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Jasbir Singh ¹, Vicky Singh ¹, Pardeep Kumar ²

Affiliations
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ferozepur (Punjab), IN
2 Department of Vegetable Science and Floriculture, C.S.K. Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur (H.P.), IN

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Capsicum hybrid Mekong was grown under naturally ventilated polyhouse during summer season of 2012 atVegetable Research Farm, Department of Vegetable Science and Floriculture, CSKHPKV Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. Planting was done in two rows on 0.9 m wide bed leaving 60 cm path between two beds following the spacing of 60 cm × 30 cm (S₁) and 45 cm × 30 cm (S₂), with double (T₁), three (T₂) and four (T₃) stems and fertilized (F₁) twice a week and (F₂) thrice a week. The data were analyzed statistically following Factorial Randomized BlockDesign. The result revealed that the plant height, fruit weight, fruit length, fruit breadth, pericarp thickness were significantly more in S₁T₁F₂ treatment. The number of fruits per plant, fruit yield per plant, yield/ m² and benefit cost ratio was significantly superior in S₁T₃F₂ treatment. While there was no significant effect of spacing, training and fertigation levels on days to 50 per cent flowering, days to first harvest, harvest duration and shelf life at room temperature.

Keywords

Spacing, Training, Fertigation, Quality Growth.

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Sanjay Sharma ¹, Pardeep Kumar ², Adarsh Kumar ³, N. K. Sankhya ⁴, Deep Kumar ⁵, Neetu Sharma ⁵

Affiliations
1 Centre for Geo-Informatics Research and Training, College of Basic Sciences, IN
2 Department of Vegetable Science and Floriculture, IN
3 Department of Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, IN
4 Department of Soil Science, College of Agriculture, Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur - 176 062, IN
5 Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kangra - 176 001, IN

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Pardeep Kumar ¹, Charu Saxena ¹, Anjani Kumar Gupta ²

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1 University School of Business, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, IN
2 Continental Group of Institutes, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, IN

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Stock market returns and the capital flow of funds in the mutual funds have been universally understood to be interlinked. The prevailing more and more contribution of the mutual funds in the stock market, on the one hand, and the profound impact of rising stock market returns on getting higher investments in mutual funds, on the other, have undoubtedly made the relationship between share market and mutual fund flows to be of prime significance for the key participants and other stakeholders of both the markets. In this published research paper, the academic researcher attempts assessing the prominent presence of any association between the stock market returns and mutual fund assets under management in India by employing the multiple regression analysis. It has been reasonably concluded that there is no significant evidence of the presence of any such relationships in Indian markets during the period of study.

Keywords

Mutual Fund, Regression, Relationship, Stock-Market.

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Ajay Kumar ¹, Pardeep Kumar ², Anil Kumar Rohila ¹, Bharat Singh Ghanghas ¹, Nasib Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Extension Education Institute, Nilokheri, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Nilokheri, Haryana, IN
2 Institute of Mass Communication & Media Technology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, IN

Abstract

The study is an attempt to investigate the perception of extension personnel towards the use of social media to connect with the farmers community, making them aware of various programs. The study is based on a survey conducted among 58 agriculture personnel of the Haryana region. The study has made all efforts to bring a versatile approach by approaching the respondents from different areas of the state. The study concludes that despite using social media frequently extension personnel needs training for effective use of social media for extension purpose. The study will help to understand the scenario of connectivity/ communication among agriculture personnel and farmers via new media. And further, it will help to design training programs in line with farmers' awareness programs via social media.

Keywords

social media, extension personnel, medium & message, agriculture activities, information dissemination.

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