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    KNOWLEDGE OF TEACHERS OF JORHAT DISTRICT OF ASSAM REGARDING DIABETES MELLITUS
    (2017) Tatak, Lalak; Sarmah, Juliana
    The present research study entitled ‘Knowledge of teachers of Jorhat district of Assam regarding diabetes mellitus’ was conducted in Jorhat district of Assam. The objectives of the study were i) to study the back ground profile of respondents, ii) to assess the knowledge of respondents regarding some facts of diabetes and iii) to gather information on indigenous remedial measures for diabetes. All the provincialised colleges of Jorhat sub-division were considered for the study. Fifty per cent of the total teachers of each college were the respondents of the present study, thus, totalling 204 teachers. Nearly 34 per cent of respondents belonged to age group 47-57 years. Majority of respondents (58.80 per cent) were female. Large majority of respondents (78.43 per cent) were married. Majority of respondents (58.80 per cent) belonged to arts discipline. Large majority (74.00 per cent) of respondents belonged to nuclear family. Large majority (71.60 per cent) of respondents belonged to small family. Nearly 42 per cent respondents had working experience of 1-10 years. Nearly 95 per cent respondents did not suffer from diabetes mellitus. Nearly 77 per cent of respondents checked their blood sugar level. Majority (66.18 per cent) of respondents did not have family member suffering from diabetes mellitus. Majority of respondents did not have doctor (63.20 per cent), nutritionist and dietician (91.20 per cent) in their family, friends and relatives. The study also reveals that 71.60 per cent of respondents did not attend any talk or discussion on diabetes mellitus and 83.30 per cent did not have membership in any organization. Majority of the respondents that is 64 per cent had medium level of mass media exposure. More than 69 per cent of respondents had medium level of knowledge on each aspect namely basic of diabetes, its causative factors and symptoms, diet and habits to be maintained in diabetes mellitus with higher percentage in high level on diet in diabetes mellitus. On college wise distribution of knowledge, more than 70 per cent of respondents from all the colleges had medium level of knowledge on diabetes mellitus. More than 65 per cent of respondents from all the colleges had medium level of knowledge on basic of diabetes mellitus. More than 55 per cent of respondents from all the colleges had medium level of knowledge on causative factors and symptom of diabetes mellitus. More than 55 per cent of respondents from all the colleges had medium level of knowledge on diet in diabetes mellitus. More than 50 per cent of respondents from all the colleges had medium level of knowledge on habits to be maintained in diabetes mellitus. Both male and female respondents had nearly equal percentage in all the level that is low, medium and high level of knowledge on diabetes mellitus. According to discipline (that is Science, Arts and Commerce) more than 70 per cent of respondents had medium level of knowledge on diabetes mellitus. Respondents from science discipline had higher percentage of knowledge on diabetes mellitus. Highest percentage of respondents had medium level of knowledge on diabetes as a whole. It was also evident from the findings that there were significant association between knowledge of the respondents with age, checking of blood sugar level and presence of nutritionist/dietician in their family, friends and relatives. There was also highly significant association between knowledge of respondents with their mass media exposure. The respondents under study suggested some plants sources as remedial measures for diabetes mellitus. Higher percentage of respondents suggested neem, methi, nayantara and chirata as remedial measures for diabetes mellitus. Respondents also suggested some healthy lifestyle to be followed as remedial measures of diabetes mellitus. Higher percentage of respondents suggested ‘cutting down of sugar intake’, ‘physical exercise’, ‘checking of blood sugar level’ and walking as remedial measures for diabetes mellitus.
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    INVOLVEMENT OF RURAL WOMEN IN SELECTED FARM AND NON FARM ACTIVITIES FOR THEIR HOUSEHOLD LIVELIHOOD SECURITY
    (2017) CHETIA, QUEEN; Dutta Das, Manju
    The present study entitled “Involvement of rural women in selected farm and non farm activities for their household livelihood security” was conducted in the Jorhat district of Assam. Eight (8) villages were selected from Jorhat and Titabor sub division using purposive sampling method. A total of 120 rural women were selected randomly using simple random sampling method. Personal interview method was applied for the collection of primary data. Data were analysed by using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, coefficient of correlation. It has been observed that rural women were found to be performed in both the farm and non farm activities as well as domestic activities. Cent per cent of the rural women involved in the farm activities such as transplanting, harvesting, winnowing and non farm activities like traditional snacks preparations (94.16%), in weaving (60.00%), pickle making (55.00%). The study also showed that very less number of rural women in the sampled villages took decision independently in different farm and non farm activities. The rural women spent most of their time in family food preparation and farm related activities. When they performed various farm and non farm activities they faced some problems such as lack of scientific knowledge, attack crops by pests/ insects, high cost of inputs. The role of women extends way to beyond home and bringing up children. Women have to perform the dual role of housewife and wage earner. Both roles made heavy demands on women’s time and energy. Economic pressure is forcing them to break away their traditional roles of housewives into farm and non-farm labourers. In this present study women contributions in selected farm and non farm activities is more prominent. The findings of the study suggested that there is a need to impart training to these women in order to strengthen the knowledge about farm and non farm activities. In order to improve women’s work efficiency, Govt. and Extension worker should plan and execute need based training programmes. Rural women have increased their participation in economic activities. Through involvement in farm and non farm activities rural women have been able to increase their consciousness and economic levels, and thereby making a significant contribution to the well-being of the family. Ultimately, they have been able to break the cycle of poverty. Therefore, involvement of rural women in farm and non farm activities has been a key factor for poverty reduction in rural areas of India.
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    ATTRIBUTES DEVELOPED AMONG STUDENTS THROUGH HOME SCIENCE EDUCATION AND THEIR EXPECTATIONS FOR GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT
    (AAU, Jorhat, 2017) Sangma, Nikrachi Ch.; Hazarika, Daisy
    The present investigation was conducted to study the “Attributes developed among students through Home Science education and their expectations for gainful employment” was undertaken during the period 2016-2017. The study was undertaken with the following objectives: (1) To study the background profile of the respondents, (2) To explore acquired attributes perceived by the respondents, (3) To identify the expectations of the respondents for gainful employment. The study was conducted in College of Home Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat. College of Home Science was purposively selected for the present study. The respondents were selected from both under graduate and post graduate classes. Barring the first year and second year students a total 135 students were found, from which fifteen students were excluded for pre-testing. Thus a total of 120 students were the population of the present study. The data were collected through a structured questionnaire prepared by the researcher. Collected data were analyzed by applying frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and chi square test. The findings of the study revealed that a large percentage (51.66%) of the respondents belonged to age group of 23-26 years and 87.50 per cent of the respondents were female. Majority (96.66%) of the respondents were from North East region and large percentage (43.33%) of the respondents was from B.Sc. degree programme. Large percentage (45.00%) of the respondents was secured marks between 55-68 per cent in 10th standard and large percentage (72.50%) of the respondents secured marks between 62-75 per cent in 12th standard whereas large percentage (47.05%) of the respondents secured marks between 78-87 per cent in B.Sc and large percentage (40.90%) of the respondents secured marks between 79-87 per cent in M.Sc. Entire respondents belonged to nuclear family and large percentage (63.33%) of the respondents were from small family. Large percentage (50.00%) of the respondents’ father was graduated whereas large percentage (50.83%) of the respondents’ mother was HSLC/HS passed. Large percentage (77.50%) of the respondents’ father occupation was government service whereas large percentage (55.00%) of the respondents’ mother was mainly engaged in household activity. A large percentage (45.00%) of the respondents’ family income was Rs 36001 – 50000. Majority (95.00%) of the respondents were unmarried and small percentage (5.00%) of the respondents was married. Majority (40.83%) of the respondents belonged to general caste and large percentage (70.00%) of the respondents belonged to Hindu religion. Large percentage (48.33%) of the respondents was brought up in urban areas and majority (56.66%) of the respondents went to English medium school. Large percentage (54.16%) of the respondents had leadership position in various capacities during their school days of which huge percentage (47.69%) had were member of union body. It is envy to know that large percentage (80.83%) of the respondents is aware of job prospectus in Home Science discipline. Majority (92.50%) of the respondents were access to internet and library facilities. Entire respondents of Home Science College seek help when they need for any circumstances and also entire respondents had some or other kind of involvement in group activities whether it’s a small or big issue. It is encouraging that large percentage (62.50%) of the respondents would like to become an entrepreneur after their graduation in Home Science education whereas entire respondents had perceived several qualities through their course of study in Home Science education like psychological, knowledge and skills, management, social, abilities and some special skills. It is observed from the ranking of findings of the present study that the attributes perceived by the respondents were responsible for the work, deep thinking on the subjects, thorough awareness of the subjects in Home Science, skill of writing report after a field visit, emphasizing concept learning before memorising, planning and organising work systematically, behaving properly with teachers, seniors, friends and strangers, respecting and valuing different cultures, customs of various region, motivation skill, listening skill, ability to manage own work, ability to work in team, ability to obtain and process data in computer. It is very encouraging to see that overall acquired attributes perceived by the respondents was medium (65.00%). After attaining multiple of qualities, skills, knowledge and abilities respondents had rank their expectation for gainful employment were more number of job opportunities in Home Science education like other field of professional courses and graduating students should be exposed to world class lecture series to develop their soft skills, Home Science subjects should be eligible in every competitive examination, college authority should link with successful company to take up their students for internship programme, college authority should act as strong motivational force to inspire students for various enterprises. A significant association was found between personal qualities with sex, percentage secured in 10th standard, percentage secured in 12th standard, place of brought up. Association was also found between special skills with sex, percentage secured in 10th standard, percentage secured in 12th standard, place of brought up.
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    WOMEN’S ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION IN JAPI (TRADITIONAL HEADGEAR) MAKING INDUSTRY: A CASE STUDY OF NALBARI DISTRICT, ASSAM
    (AAU, Jorhat, 2017-07) Kalita, Kangkana; Borah, Ruplekha
    Women play an important role in different home based cottage industry and other traditional art and crafts. In Assam, Japi making is a traditional household industry (The telegraph, April 21, 2006). The rural people of Assam also had a long tradition of doing various economic and productive activities out of which “Japi making cluster” is noteworthy. Women are involved in Japi making industry for income generation. The Japi making industry is one of the most important among the cottage industries in Assam which has a glorious past from the time immemorial. The present study was carried out to study the Women’s economic contribution in Japi (Traditional Headgear) making industry: A case study of Nalbari District, Assam. The main objectives of the study were: a) To study the demographic profile of the selected households. b) To find out the extent of family members’ participation in household Japi making industry. c) To determine the economic contribution of women in the selected handicraft industry. d) To document case studies of successful entrepreneurs.A purposive cum proportionate sampling design was adopted to carry out the study. Based on highest concentration of Japi making households the Pub Nalbari Block was considered for the study from which two villages viz., Mugkushi and Sutarkushi were selected purposively. Total number of Japi making households in the selected villages was found to be 400. By following proportionate random sampling technique a total of 120 households were selected for the study. For the purpose of collection of primary data and other relevant information, a schedule was designed for the study and primary data were collected from the respondents by interviewing them personally. The findings of the study depicts that women give a considerable contribution in Japi making industry. Rural women participate in a broad range of activities in Japi making industry such as preparation of required materials, decoration, stitching and pasting. The participation of women in Japi making industry is higher as compared to male members. For large size Japi, the female labour recorded the higher share (66.24%) of total man days as compared to medium size Japi (43.47%). It is interesting to note that benefit cost ratio in Japi making was found to be 1.23 on an average Japi making farm. It is worth mentioning that in the sample households over all women’s economic contribution in Japi making was found to be 24.04 per cent. It is envisaged that if the workstation is improved and training on new design can be imparted among the women folk, Japi making can emerge as the most important industry for increasing the contribution of women of annual income .Further it will help Japi making industry to be more popular and flourished all over India. Skill development training on Japi making with improved modern technologies/tools may be popularized among youth across the state with could be taken up as a vocation to earn a respectable livelihood or may be opted for setting up an enterprise.
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    WOMEN’S ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION IN JAPI (TRADITIONAL HEADGEAR) MAKING INDUSTRY: A CASE STUDY OF NALBARI DISTRICT, ASSAM
    (AAU, Jorhat, 2017-07) Kalita, Kangkana; Borah, Ruplekha
    Women play an important role in different home based cottage industry and other traditional art and crafts. In Assam, Japi making is a traditional household industry (The telegraph, April 21, 2006). The rural people of Assam also had a long tradition of doing various economic and productive activities out of which “Japi making cluster” is noteworthy. Women are involved in Japi making industry for income generation. The Japi making industry is one of the most important among the cottage industries in Assam which has a glorious past from the time immemorial. The present study was carried out to study the Women’s economic contribution in Japi (Traditional Headgear) making industry: A case study of Nalbari District, Assam. The main objectives of the study were: a) To study the demographic profile of the selected households. b) To find out the extent of family members’ participation in household Japi making industry. c) To determine the economic contribution of women in the selected handicraft industry. d) To document case studies of successful entrepreneurs.A purposive cum proportionate sampling design was adopted to carry out the study. Based on highest concentration of Japi making households the Pub Nalbari Block was considered for the study from which two villages viz., Mugkushi and Sutarkushi were selected purposively. Total number of Japi making households in the selected villages was found to be 400. By following proportionate random sampling technique a total of 120 households were selected for the study. For the purpose of collection of primary data and other relevant information, a schedule was designed for the study and primary data were collected from the respondents by interviewing them personally. The findings of the study depicts that women give a considerable contribution in Japi making industry. Rural women participate in a broad range of activities in Japi making industry such as preparation of required materials, decoration, stitching and pasting. The participation of women in Japi making industry is higher as compared to male members. For large size Japi, the female labour recorded the higher share (66.24%) of total man days as compared to medium size Japi (43.47%). It is interesting to note that benefit cost ratio in Japi making was found to be 1.23 on an average Japi making farm. It is worth mentioning that in the sample households over all women’s economic contribution in Japi making was found to be 24.04 per cent. It is envisaged that if the workstation is improved and training on new design can be imparted among the women folk, Japi making can emerge as the most important industry for increasing the contribution of women of annual income .Further it will help Japi making industry to be more popular and flourished all over India. Skill development training on Japi making with improved modern technologies/tools may be popularized among youth across the state with could be taken up as a vocation to earn a respectable livelihood or may be opted for setting up an enterprise.