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An Assessment Of Microfinance Banks And Poverty Reduction In Otukpo Lga Of Benue State.
Iorver, Paul Tyotom, Gisaor, Vincent Iorja and Tyopev, Iorwuese
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The study was carried out to assess the impact of Microfinance Banks (MFBs) on Poverty Reduction in Otukpo Local Government Area. 200 questionnaires were administered to both beneficiaries and non - beneficiaries of MFBs in Otukpo using stratified random sampling for beneficiaries and purposive sampling for non - beneficiaries.
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1-13
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The Impact of Political Reform Programme on the Development of the Nigerian Economy (1999-2013).
Gisaor Vincent Iorja, Umondia Edobor Charles and Joel Emmanuel Ibrahim
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Worried by the incessant security challenges and poor welfare indicators in Nigeria, the paper investigated the impact of the recent political reform programme on Nigeria's economic development from 1999 to date.
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14-26
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Vision 20:2020 In Nigeria: Prospects And Challenges.
Gisaor Vincent Iorja, Umondia Edobor Charles and Joel Emmanuel
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As the year 2020 approaches, there is a palpable fear in the minds of many Nigerians as to whether or not the country would achieve her set goal popularly tagged vision 20; 2020.
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27-36
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Exchange Rate Pass Through to Domestic Prices in Nigeria (1982 - 2010).
Gisaor, Vincent Iorja, Tyopev, Iorwuese and Iormom, Bruce Iortile
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The persistent double-digit inflationary rate in Nigeria prompted the research which investigated the impact of Exchange rate-pass-through to domestic prices in Nigeria between 1982 and 2010 using time series data generated from the CBN and NBS.
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37-51
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An Assessment Of Microfinance Banks And Poverty Reduction In Otukpo Lga Of Benue State.
Iorver, Paul Tyotom, Gisaor, Vincent Iorja and Tyopev, Iorwuese
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The study was carried out to assess the impact of Microfinance Banks (MFBs) on Poverty Reduction in Otukpo Local Government Area. 200 questionnaires were administered to both beneficiaries and non - beneficiaries of MFBs in Otukpo using stratified random sampling for beneficiaries and purposive sampling for non - beneficiaries.
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52-64
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A Review Of The Impact Of Microfinance Banks On Poverty Reduction In Gboko And Makurdi Local Government Areas Of Benue State .
Gisaor Vincent Iorja, Ojiya Emmanuel Ameh and Umondia Edobor Charles
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The study was carried out to assess the impact of Microfinance Banks (MFBs) on Poverty Reduction in Makurdi and Gboko Local Government Areas. A logistic regression model was used to estimate the factors influencing household poverty and t-test statistic to examine the impact of the programme. 200 questionnaires were administered to both beneficiaries and non - beneficiaries of MFBs in the study area using stratified random sampling for beneficiaries and purposive sampling for non -beneficiaries.
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65-78
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A Compartive Study of paying heed to rural and urban public higher secondary schools by education department sindh.
Dr.Aijaz Ahmed, Dr. Iqbal Ahmed, Muhammad Sohail Ishaque and Dr. Fehmida Bano
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This paper renders the comparison of paying heed to rural and urban public higher secondary schools by Education department, Govt. of Sindh. For this purpose, qualitative and quantitative research approaches were applied.
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79-94
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An Assessment of the Impact of "Women-In-Agriculture" Programme of BNARDA on the Output of Women Farmers in Makurdi LGA.
Gisaor, Vincent Iorja, Umondia, Charles Edobor and Joel, Emmanuel
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The study was carried out to assess the impact of WIA Programme of BNARDA on Women farmers in Makurdi LG, in respect to the level of adoption of technologies promoted, increase in farm output and the problems encountered through participation.
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95-108
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The Effects of Oil and Gas Extraction on Cassava Output in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria (1986-2011).
Eche, Emmanuel, Gisaor, Vincent Iorja and Enganya Samaila
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The research investigated the effects of oil and gas extraction on cassava output in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State between 1986 and 2011. An OLS regression equation was employed in conjunction with Augmented Dicker Fuller unit root test, Johansen Cointegration and Vector Autoregressive Model.
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109-124
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Fiscal Centralization and Revenue Contestations in Nigeria; A Critical Appraisal.
Gisaor, Vincent Iorja, Eche, Emmanuel and Enganya Samaila
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At independence, Nigeria adopted federalism as a means of coexistence and unity. But the issue of constructing a stable and acceptable inter-governmental fiscal relation has been the subject of many commissions and committees and today, the issue still evokes virulent contestations amongst politicians and academics.
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125-138
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Growth And Impact Of Power Loom Industry (Special Rerference With Coimbatore District).
R. Mohanraj and Dr.S.Nandhini
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Originally Coimbatore district formed part of the Kongu country, the history of which dates back to the Sangam age. Coimbatore was in two parts for purpose of revenue administration, Coimbatore district is the second most industrialized district in the State of Tamil Nadu.
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139-148
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Factors Influencing Modal Choice Of Intercity Bus Service Transport On Accra-Takoradi Route, Ghana.
OJO Thomas Kolawole, AMOAKO-SAKYI Regina, AGYEMAN William, AMENUMEY, A.E and ABANE A.M
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The study sought to find out factors influencing modal choice on Accra-Takoradi route. This was achieved with the use of methodological triangulation approach not only involving qualitative and quantitative methodology but other sources of data collection such as questionnaire administration, in-depth interviews, and observations.
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149-169
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The value of frequency of Nutritional Counseling Services on patient's adherence to dietary therapies.
Lucy W. Karanja
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Dietary counseling related to the management of diabetes has been proved to improve patients' nutritional status, clinical status, effectiveness of treatment, quality of life, functioning and survival (Harris & Haughton, 2000).
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170-179
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Media and Agenda Setting Function: Newspaper Reporting on Husband Battering in Kenya.
Dorcas Kebenei and Barrack Okello
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Media houses adopted sensational reporting on the mainstream Newspapers (Nation and Standard) between February 2012 and April 2012 on husband battering in Nyeri County, Kenya. This article answers the question: what is the role of agenda setting on husband battering stories among selected respondents in Nyeri County?
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180-189
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A Study on Miracles through Holy Bible using Triangular Combined Overlap Block Fuzzy Cognitive Maps (TrCOBFCMs).
A.Rajkumar and A.Victor Devadoss
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In an attempt to understand the tangible and the untangible, man has been and continues to be in the quest to discover and feel a sense of relief from the numerous daunting issues thrust upon him, be they emotional or physical.
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190-201
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An Investigation About Factors Affecting Consumers' Buying Habits Of Organic Products In Turkey.
Ayse Saritas and Associate Prof. Dr. Seher Ersoy Quadir
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Consumers who buy organic products not only consume them free from chemical residues, they also consume products with high nutritional value in contrast with conventional or genetically modified products.
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202-215
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Menstrual Cycle And Hygienic Practices Among Female Students
Prof. Dr. J.Vijaya Lakshmi
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Reproductive problems are often associated with menstrual irregularities and menstrual problems. Menstruation is shedding of lining of the uterus accompanied by bleeding from the vagina. It occurs in monthly cycles, unless a woman is pregnant.
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216-224
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Effect Of Board Gender Diversity On Banks' Profitability In Nigeria.
AKINYOMI Oladele John and OLUTOYE, Ebenezer Adedayo
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Board diversity is a corporate governance issue which has of late caught the concentration of policymakers, managers, directors, business owners, and the academic world. This study examines the effect of board gender diversity on profitability in Nigeria.
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225-237
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A Geographical Study Of Health Care Facilitis In Nanded City Of Maharashtra (INDIA) .
Kamble K. R. and Dr. P. A. Khadke
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This paper introduces a Geographical study of health care facilities in Nanded city. There are total 604 hospitals available in Nanded city and health services in the city are located in different areas of Nanded city. A zone is located at middle of the Nanded city where most of the health care facilities are situated.
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238-254
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A Glimpse Of Identity Through The Food Habits Of Mising Community In North East India.
Mrs. Rashmita Devi
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One of the major concerns experience by the tribal societies in North East India is regarding the preservation of their ethnic identity. There are nearly 100 tribal groups in this region. Their population is nearly 25% of the entire population of the region.
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255-261
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Teaching Practices of Physics Subject Teachers at Higher Secondary level in Sindh Pakistan. (An Analytical Study).
Muhammad Dilshad and Ahmad Saeed
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The aims of teaching of science at the college level is to develop scientific attitude ,enhance the scientific and technological competence, encourage creativity and solve the problems confronted by the students in their day to day life both within and outside the college premises.
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262-269
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Opportunities And Challenges Facing Women Employed In The Formal Wage Sector In Tanzania.
Immaculate O. Gillo, Shauri Timothy and Jane J. Mbilinyi
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This study was conducted in Dodoma urban district, Dodoma region to examine the opportunities women have as employees and challenges they meet in work places. The study specifically intended to find out about women empowerment at work place in Tanzania; opportunities and the challenges faced by women at various levels of organizations when doing their job.
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270-283
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Testing Of Revealed Preference Hypothesis And Expenditure Pattern.
Dr.S.Gandhimathi, Dr.P. Amgiga Devi and M. Munjureena
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The micro economic theories dealt with the relationship between prices, income and consumption. The empirical studies were conducted to test the economic theories from various angles. The earlier studies analysed the consumption expenditure without considering preference hypothesis.
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284-294
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Problems Facing Women Entrepreneurs In Mbulu District, Tanzania.
Immaculate O. Gillo, Dr. Sarah F. Mamboya and Upendo W. Mmari
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The full potential of the small scale business sector has yet to be tapped due to the existence of a number of constraints in this regard, this paper seeks to address the situation of women entrepreneurs engaged in small scale businesses in Mbulu district.
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295-308
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Role of Voluntary Agencies and Social Change in India.
Narsimlu. M
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Broadly speaking, more voluntary groups in all, they must run into thousands-especially those working in rural areas, can be divided into four major groups: Charity and relief groups, Envelopment groups, Action groups some more openly political then others and Support groups.
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309-316
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A Study On Employees Safety Measures In Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Private Limited.
Sk. Rafi Ahmed and N. D Chandra Sekhar
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Labour health, safety and welfare are the measures of promoting the efficiency of labour. The various welfare measures provided by the employer will have immediate impact on the health, physical and mental efficiency alertness, morale and overall efficiency of the worker and thereby contributing to the higher productivity.
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317-333
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The effective of brisk walking to reduce smoking behavior among aboriginals in Taiwan- a preliminary study.
Mei-Hsiang Lin and Hsiu-Chin Hsu
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: Exercise appears to reduce smoking behavior, but no study has investigated the effects of exercise on aborigines. Smoking is a significant precipitant of health problems in the aboriginal population. The risk factors for smoking are critical issues nowadays. Therefore, it is crucial to provide health strategy so as to empower their ability of lessen smoking behavior to prevent lung cancer.
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334-345
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Kenya & Food Inflation.
Dr. Sunil Shete
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Inflation in developing and developed countries is a serious problem that is caused not only by one factor but several factors, and this factor lies on the private sector as well as the government and the policies that are adopted in a given economy to slow down inflationary rate.
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346-354
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Attitude Of Mothers About Infant Feeding In Slum And Urban Area Of Agra District.
Ankita Gupta and Ritu Sharma
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Childhood is the crucial period of life span. The nutrition provided in this period affects the overall growth and development of child. Breastfeeding is the safest, least allergic infant feeding method. It has nutritional, immunological, behavioural and economic benefits and also provides desirable mother infant bonding.
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355-362
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Education for Empowerment of Rural Women in India.
Jyothi K
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Women's empowerment has been an issue of concern for decades. Though a survey on the women of the Mo communities of Ghana reveals a high level of participation in decision-making both at home and in the community and some level of economic independence, much needs to be done to further enhance their skills for higher education, income generation and participation in decision-making.
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363-368
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Nature of workforce diversity in manufacturing organizations in NCR.
Preeti Srivastava, Kumara Madhuri and Dr.Puja Singh
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Diversity brings with it the heterogeneity that needs to be nurtured, cultivated and appreciated as means of increasing. The workforce diversity mainly is to further the availability equal opportunities in the workplace in context to organizations in India.
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369-382
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Problem Solving Approaches of High School Students Exercising Regularly in Sport Teams.
Fatih Senduran and Tayfun Amman
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In this article, the effect of regular sport activities on the solution approaches performed for solving the problem by high school students when they encountered the said problem, was analyzed. Six hundred and forty high school men students participated in the study.
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383-399
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Spatial Variability Of Soil Properties In Akoko Region Of Ondo State, Nigeria.
OLORUNLANA, F.A.
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Soil erosion is a major form of land degradation that affects the physical and chemical properties of soils resulting in nutrient loss and sedimentation of water resources. This study examined the spatial variability of soil properties in Akoko region of Ondo State, Nigeria.
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400-412
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Impacts of Historical Buildings on Real Estate Development in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Janakie Edirisinghe and W. Nelson Chandratilaka
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Historical buildings significantly contribute to a city image and identity. The urban heritage properties all over the world are under several threats. Competing demand for limited land and real estate resources in urban areas is one of the challenges which urge to integrate conservation with real estate development and urban development.
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413-429
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Perceived Parental Support In Decision Making.
N.Vanaja
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This study attempts to portray the parental support and their involvement in the decision making process, as perceived by the undergraduate students. The demographic attributes analyzed were the family type, residential status, education, occupation and income of the parents.
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430-443
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Medicinal Plants In The Valley And Potential Effects.
Mala Bhasin
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Medicinal plants have been identified and used throughout human history. The valley of Kashmir is very rich in high value and high altitude aromatic and medicinal plants. More than 50 % of plant species described in British pharmacopoeia are reported to grow in Kashmir Valley.
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444-450
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Survey the contents of the sixth year of primary school text books with questions text books in the area of student thinking.
Zohreh Ziaee and Dr Ahmad Ghazanfari
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The present study addressed to assess the content of school text books for the sixth year in terms of thinking, that of the sixth grade teachers of the primary school of the school year 2013-2014has been made. For this order a sample of 176 subjects from primary to sixth grade teachers were randomly selected.
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451-462
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Financial Inclusion-A Micro Study.
Sreemandara .A.J. and Dr.B.Jayarama Bhat.
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In the present era, majority of the developing nations are striving hard for financial inclusion. Financial inclusion is the process of ensuring access of financial services, timely and adequate credit where needed by vulnerable groups such as weaker sections and low-income groups at affordable cost.
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463-477
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Racial Discrimination in India: (Special reference to racial attacks on people of North-East in Delhi).
Dr. Th. Siamkhum
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The Oxford English Dictionary defines racism as "belief that all members of each race possess characteristics, abilities, or qualities specific to that race, especially so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior race or races".
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478-500
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Assessment of Eating Attitudes and BMI differentials between Middle Age and Young Professionals.
Dr. Dalwinder Singh and Dr. Sonia Saini
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The Present study was designed to examine the eating attitudes and BMI differentials between middle aged and young professionals. Total sixty (N=60) male bank employees who are working in private and government sectors of Chandigarh were selected as subjects for the study, which includes thirty (n=30) middle age professionals, their age ranged between 35 to 45 years and thirty (n=30) young age professionals, their age ranged between 25 to 35 years.
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501-509
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Comparative Study of Human Resource Management in Family Business v/s Normal Business.
Anurag Lohia
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The primary purpose of this study is to examine and explain differences in the professional HRM practices between family and non-family owned and managed firms. A model is presented concerning direct and indirect effects of family firm characteristics on the use of professional HRM practices.
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510-526
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