scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 on Food and Non-Food Consumption Behaviour of People in the Western Zone of Tamil Nadu

2021 ◽  
pp. 215-229
Author(s):  
B. Vetri Selvi ◽  
C. Sekar ◽  
S. Senthilnathan ◽  
G. Vanitha
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Medical Expenses ◽  
Horticultural Crops ◽  
Consumption Behaviour ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Coimbatore District ◽  
Western Zone ◽  
Average Annual Income

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of the global pandemic COVID-19 on household income, expenditure, and consumption behaviour of farmers in the western zone of Tamil Nadu during the year 2020. The Annur block in the Coimbatore district was purposively chosen for this study since majority of the farmers cultivating horticultural crops were affected significantly due to COVID-19 situation. A total of 210 farmers were selected using a proportionate sampling technique by covering the vegetable (Tomato, Brinjal, and Bhendi) and flower crops (Jasmine, Mullai, and Rose). The study helped in analyzing the changes noticed in the livelihoods of the farmers as a consequence of the emergence of this global pandemic situation. The findings of the study indicated that the average annual income of farmers has been lowered about 17 per cent due to COVID-19 along with subsequent effects on household consumption expenditure and savings being reduced about 16 per cent and 35 per cent, respectively. Further, the expenses on food items had increased about 8 per cent, while non-food group expenses had plummeted about 46 per cent. On the other hand, medical expenses significantly enhanced to an extent of about 38 per cent among the sampled households.

scholarly journals A Study on the Shift in Cropping Pattern from Agriculture to Horticulture in Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu, India

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
A. Vincent ◽  
Senthil Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Field Bean ◽  
Cropping Pattern ◽  
Food Crop ◽  
Horse Gram ◽  
Horticultural Crops ◽  
Sole Crop ◽  
Coimbatore District ◽  
Fodder Crops ◽  
Micro Level

India is predominantly a food crop producing country in the world and a leading producer of world’s pulse (25.00%), rice (22.00%), wheat (13.00%) and cotton (25.00%). On the other hand, the country has gone through a substantial shift in cropping pattern from food crops (agricultural crops) to horticultural crops over the last five years (2011-15). The state Tamil Nadu has also witnessed a shift in cropping pattern towards horticulture. Therefore, micro-level research was undertaken in Malaipalayam and Vadavedampatti of Sultanpet block and Naickenpalayam and Nanjundapuram of Periyanaickenpalayam block in Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, India. The sample size of the study was 120 farmers. The research found that most (23.50%) of the farmers shifted their cropping pattern to horticulture during the year 2005-06 followed by 11.50 per cent during 2002-03. However, the shift in cropping pattern towards horticulture started during the 21st century. It was observed from the study nearly one-fifth (20.84%) of the farmers chosen Coconut as the sole crop in the place of Pulses (Field bean/Cowpea/Horse gram + Field bean-Mochai) – Maize/ Sorghum + Sugarcane + Fodder crops during 2016-17. Twenty-two farmers cultivated Coconut + Vegetables during 2016-17 yet, these same farmers had the cropping pattern of Sugarcane/Maize/ Sorghum + Pulses (Horse gram + Bengal Gram/Cowpea/Red gram/Green gram/Field bean)/Cotton/ Paddy during 1999-2000. The area under horticulture increased to more than three-fifths (67.35%) of the total area among the farmers during 2009-10 (After Shift). However, the area (4.50%) of horticulture was very less during 1999-2000 (Before Shift) when compared to the area (87.99%) of agriculture to the total area. In this context, this paper elucidates the nature of the shift in cropping pattern from agriculture to horticulture and the present status/ trend of horticulture in Coimbatore district and future prospectus.

scholarly journals Perception Level of Small Medium Enterprises Employees and Their Environmental Corporate Social Responsibility Practices

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 40-54
Author(s):  
Arunmozhi M ◽  
Sumandiran C.S.P
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Coimbatore District ◽  
Small Medium Enterprises ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Purpose: The current study examines the perception level of environmental-oriented CSR practices among the employees of small-medium enterprises in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, India. Approach/Methodology/Design: It is a cross-sectional field study of environment CSR practices among SMEs employees of Coimbatore district, the western part of Tamil Nadu, India. A multistage random sampling technique is adopted. Sixty-one firms were approached to study the employees’ perception of CSR and environmental impact on CSR. The sample included 369 participants out of the total population of 9027 employees. This study follows the research methodology based on the Eco-labeling principles, designed by the European Commission 2005 Descriptive analysis, Chi-square test, Bartlett sphericity statistical tests, and Structural Equation Modeling in AMOS version 23 were used.. Findings: The results indicate the significance of SMEs employees’ perception level according to their age, gender and experience. The results reveal that CSR practices towards environments are related to employee perception level. CSR practices play a very predominant role in changing the mindset of the employees working in small-medium enterprises. Practical Implications: This study also paves a way to diverse thoughts in the exploration of the multimodal dimensions of the internal aspects and external CSR practices. Originality/value: The analysis presents the main directions of pro-environmental initiatives undertaken by enterprises and the perception of employees to understand environmental CSR. The results also indicate the differences in the most frequent pro-environmental activities of enterprises operating in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, India.

scholarly journals CLASS ROOM CLIMATE IN RELATION TO THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG STUDENTS AT SECONDARY LEVEL

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (5(SE)) ◽  
pp. 11-15
Author(s):  
K. Tharanie ◽  
D. Geetha
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Classroom Climate ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Coimbatore District ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Class Room

Classroom climate refers to the prevailing mood, attitudes, standards, and tone that teachers and students feel when they are in the classroom. A negative classroom climate can feel hostile, chaotic, and out of control. A positive classroom climate feels safe, respectful, welcoming, and supportive of student learning. The study aimed to examine the class room climate in relation to academic achievement among students at higher secondary levels. The investigator adopted survey method to study the class room climate in relation to academic achievement among students at higher secondary levels. For this study a sample of 300 higher secondary students from five Govt and Private schools which are situated in and around Coimbatore district in Tamil Nadu were selected by the investigator using simple random sampling technique. The findings reveal that there is no significant relationship between class room climate and academic achievement among selected students at higher secondary levels.

scholarly journals Study on Factors Affecting Digital Banking Services in Western Tamil Nadu

2021 ◽  
pp. 358-368
Author(s):  
C. Nandhini ◽  
N. Deepa ◽  
A. Rohini ◽  
M. Radha
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Banking Services ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Modern Economy ◽  
Perceived Price ◽  
Actual Use ◽  
Perceived Security ◽  
Western Zone

The banking industry serves as the backbone of any country’s modern economy. So, country’s economic development is mainly based on the banking sector growth. The developments in information technology field positively impact the banking sector’s growth. The main aim of this study is to identify the factors that positively influence the customers to use digital banking services. Based on convenient sampling technique, 120 sample respondents were interviewed in the western zone of TamilNadu (Coimbatore, Namakkal). Factor analysis has been applied to identify the factors that influence the customers to use digital banking services. Some of the factors like actual use of digital banking services, attitude, perceived security, perceived price highly influenced the customers to use digital banking services.

scholarly journals Role and performance of Agri-input dealers in extension services in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (SI) ◽  
pp. 156-161
Author(s):  
S. Elakkiya ◽  
M. Asokhan
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Technical Assistance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Research Unit ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Chemical Company ◽  
Village Level ◽  
Coimbatore District ◽  
And Performance

The present study was designed to study the role and performance of input dealers in extension services and the relationship of farmers and dealers from a farmer perspective. For this study, a survey was taken in the Coimbatore district using a purposive random sampling technique with a well-structured interview schedule. The study found that most dealers had 40-50 farmers as customer per day at peak and offseason. Regarding technical assistance given to farmers, 90.00 per cent of the farmers asked for the brand. Delivery in prime season (1.181) followed by credit period (0.633), company officials behaviour (0.600) are the primary factor in the satisfaction of dealers with the company. Regarding the level of satisfaction of the farmers, Product choice (93.33%), Credit facility and availability of the product (90.00%) were the primary satisfaction criteria of the farmers with input dealers. It was concluded from the study that agro chemical company have field assistant at the block and village level to assess the farmers’ problem. In addition, the company having a strong research unit to develop is a need-based product for farmers. They had proper follow up activities in the farmer’s field. Therefore, Agri-input dealers were the first focus of the farmers at the village level. The Agriculture department could use the Agri-input dealers to transfer technology at farmers level and its reach would be high.

scholarly journals A STUDY ON TEACHERS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS TEACHING PROGRAM

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (5(SE)) ◽  
pp. 63-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Sorna Lakshmi ◽  
M.Leonard Ashok
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Teacher Attitude ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Teaching Program ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Coimbatore District

Teacher attitude is simply defined as the views, opinions, ideas, feelings, fears, etc. of a teacher. The study aimed to examine the teachers’ attitude towards teaching programme. The investigator adopted survey method to study the teachers’ attitude towards teaching programme for this study a sample of 100 school teachers from five Govt and Private schools which are situated in and around Coimbatore district in Tamil Nadu were selected by the investigator using simple random sampling technique. The findings reveal that is inferred that there is no significant relationship between teacher’s attitude towards teaching program and the academic achievement of their students.

scholarly journals ATTITUDE TOWARDS HOME WORK AMONG TEACHERS AT SECONDARY LEVEL IN COIMBATORE DISTRICT

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (5(SE)) ◽  
pp. 78-82
Author(s):  
Srirangam ◽  
Mahendran
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Secondary Level ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
School Project ◽  
Coimbatore District ◽  
Home Work

Homework is defined as a set of tasks assigned to students by their teachers to be completed outside the class. Common homework assignments may include a quantity or period of reading to be performed, writing or typing to be completed, problems to be solved, a school project to be built (such as a diorama or display), or other skills to be practiced. The study aimed to examine the attitude towards home work among teachers at secondary levels. The investigator adopted survey method to study the attitude towards home work among teachers at secondary levels. For this study a sample of 300 secondary level teachers from five Govt and Private schools which are situated in and around Coimbatore district in Tamil Nadu were selected by the investigator using simple random sampling technique. The findings reveal that is inferred that there is a difference in the level of attitude towards homework among school teachers at secondary level.

scholarly journals READING COMPREHENSION IN RELATION TO ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH AMONG HIGHER SECONDARY STUDENTS

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (5(SE)) ◽  
pp. 113-117
Author(s):  
B. Menaka ◽  
Justin Jebaraj
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Reading Level ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Coimbatore District ◽  
Educational Implications

Even though reading comprehension provides significant educational implications at present, it is seen that there is a decreasing trend in the general reading level of younger generation. The study aimed to examine the Reading comprehension in relation to academic achievement in English among students at higher secondary levels. The investigator adopted survey method to study the reading comprehension in relation to academic achievement in English among students at higher secondary levels. For this study a sample of 300 higher secondary students from five Govt and Private schools which are situated in and around Coimbatore district in Tamil Nadu were selected by the investigator using simple random sampling technique. The findings reveal that there is a significant relationship between reading comprehension and academic achievement in English among selected students at higher secondary levels.

Service Gap In Hospital Industry- A Patient Centric Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 118 (6) ◽  
pp. 80-89
Author(s):  
T. Muthupandian ◽  
A. Sabarirajan ◽  
B. Arun ◽  
P.S. Venkateswaran ◽  
S. Manaimaran
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Hospital Industry ◽  
Major Objective ◽  
The People ◽  
Coimbatore District ◽  
Service Gap ◽  
Very High ◽  
Century Health ◽  
Patient Centric

This paper is having a major objective of finding out the service gap in hospital industry – A patient centric analysis in Coimbatore District. In the 21st century, Health conscious is very high among the people in Tamil Nadu. Before fifty years, people have limited level of hospitals and other allied health services. But today, increases of public, private, corporate and municipal hospitals providing quality services. Hence patients are expecting high quality services from the service providers. The study reveals that services provided in the hospitals have a positive and strong effect on the satisfaction of the inpatients. But reliability is the factor the hospital administrations have to consider.

A Scale Development Approach To Employees’ Perspective Of Knowledge Management In Banks

2019 ◽  
Vol 118 (7) ◽  
pp. 82-94
Author(s):  
DR.C. KATHIRAVAN ◽  
DR.M. MANIVANNAN ◽  
E.CHANDRA MOULI ◽  
A. RAJASEKAR
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Technology Knowledge ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Development Approach ◽  
Chennai City ◽  
Future Topics

The data were collected using personal interview method and a total of 455 employees who were in some aspect knowledge management in banks and identified through multistage random sampling method. Multistage random sampling technique is a probability sampling type where available study topics employ future topics from among their contacts. The study was limited to Chennai city of Tamil Nadu. The analysis found that banks employees moderately perceived towards factors of knowledge management such as knowledge utilization, information technology, knowledge motivation, knowledge storage, knowledge sharing enablers and knowledge creation. Hence, it is concluded that training program is important for the survival of knowledge management. It is also imperative for effective of employees’ job performance.

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