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    Simulation of Anasazi ceramic patterns for designing printed tunics
    (Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, 2016) Garcha, Jagriti Kaur; Saini, Harminder Kaur
    The investigation entitled “Simulation of Anasazi ceramic patterns for designing printed tunics” was carried out in Ludhiana city. Forty patterns of Anasazi ceramics were collected through secondary sources out of which thirty patterns were selected to be used for simulation. These selected Anasazi patterns were used for developing 15 designs of tunics with two variations of each through CAD. An interview schedule was prepared for the purpose of collecting data from 90 college going girls between the age group of 18-22 years, selected randomly from three colleges of Ludhiana city. The results pertaining to the preferences of the respondents regarding developed designs shows that tunic designs A1, B1, C2, D1, E1, F1, G1, H1, I1, K1, J2, L1, M1, N1 and O1 with first rank were selected out of two variations of each design. Out of 15 selected first ranked designs of tunics, design F1 was most preferred with mean score of 11.18 and was given first rank. Design M1, A1, L1 and G1 were given second, third, fourth and fifth rank with mean score of 9.88, 9.71, 8.95 and 8.74, respectively. Silk fabric was most preferred by the respondents with mean score of 3.67 followed by crepe with the mean score of 2.61. Selected tunic designs were printed using screens and stencils. Printed tunics were then constructed using measurements of 36” size dress form. Developed tunic designs were evaluated by sub sample of 30 respondents on the basis of design, fabric type, silhouette and overall appearance. It was found that tunic design A1 was given first rank on the basis of all the parameters. Majority of the respondents rated the prepared tunics as very good. The largest percentage of the respondents considers the quoted price of tunics as ‘adequate’.
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    Designing of one piece dresses from used jeans
    (Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, 2016) Jasleen Kaur; Mahajan, Surabhi
    The present investigation was undertaken to study the reutilization of old jeans for making one piece dresses. The study was conducted on the college going girls in three different colleges of Punjab Agricultural University. An interview schedule was used for collecting data from ninety respondents regarding the preferences for the silhouettes and embellishments of one piece dresses to be prepared from used jeans. The results of the investigation were interpreted using percentages, mean scores and chi-square. The results of the collected data revealed that most preferred silhouette types were shirt, wrap, a-line, sheath and princess line. Printing and trimmings were the most preferred embellishment type to be placed on neck and waist. Majority of respondents preferred white, pink, light purple, light green and black as the colour of the embellishment. Fifteen designs were developed using most preferred silhouettes, type, colour and placement of embellishments in CorelDraw X7. Five most preferred designs by the experts were selected and constructed. The constructed dresses were evaluated by the respondents on the basis of their overall appearance on a five point scale. Most of the respondents considered the prepared dresses as excellent and very good. Maximum number of respondents liked the idea of reutilization of jeans for making one piece dresses. Also, majority of the respondents considered the estimated price of the dresses as adequate. An effort was also made to assess the market price of prepared one piece dresses and the result showed that all the constructed one piece dresses were saleable within a selling price range `1000-1800.
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    Impact assessment of MGNREGA consistent to its operational parameters in transforming quality of life of rural poor
    (Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, 2016) Balwinder Kaur; Randhawa, Varinder
    The study aimed at assessing impact of MGNREGA on the quality of life of its beneficiaries belonging to all three socio-cultural regions i.e. Majha, Malwa and Doaba of Punjab state. A total of 11 districts were selected for the study (7 from Malwa, 2 from Doaba and 2 from Majha region) through probability proportionate to size sampling procedure. Two blocks per district, two villages per block and nine beneficiaries per village were further selected to complete a sample of 396 beneficiaries and 44 functionaries for the study. Interview schedule in five parts was prepared to elicit information regarding socio-personal profile, implementation procedure, awareness of beneficiaries and functionaries, wage employment, wage differential and impact of the scheme improving quality of life. The major findings revealed some irregularity in implementation of MGNREGA such as late payments to workers, lack of worksite facilities, non-maintenance of work and complaint registers and nonconductance of social audit. Workers got maximum 40-45 days of work which was much below the prescribed 100 days of employment.Overall, the beneficiaries had medium level of awareness about the provisions of right to employment (X= 0.83), gram panchayat responsibilities (X= 0.98), work procedure and wage rates (X=0.75), wage disbursement information (X=1.06). Whereas, low level of awareness was observed for indicators such as implementation procedure (X=0.50) and social audit (X=0.32). Beneficiaries were found seldom not aware of the basic guidelines regarding wage structures and other legal entitlements such as unemployment allowance, reimbursement of medical bills, basic facilities etc. On the contrary, the functionaries were found highly aware about all the provisions under the act. Major activities undertaken in MGNREGA were tree plantation, land leveling and flood protection and there was no wage differential observed in the different districts of Punjab. The impact was mainly by way of acquiring material possessions, food consumption and housing and sanitary conditions. Non-significant impact was found as far as expenditure on education, clothing and social life aspects were concerned. To make the scheme successful in improving quality of life of rural poor, it is very necessary that they should regularly participate in programme and share their difficulties and complaints regarding implementation of scheme. So, it can therefore be concluded that awareness needs to be generated amongst the beneficiaries through mass media and other campaigns for effective implementation and success of the scheme.
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    A study on design modifications in workspaces and tools for female wheelchair users
    (Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, 2016) Bisht, Deepika; Sidhu, Muninder Kaur
    Present study was carried out to identify the female wheelchair users, examine their participation and problems in household work, ergonomically evaluate work, worker and workspace interface. Modifications and evaluation of work spaces and tools was also done based on which design recommendations are given for female wheel chair users. Study was conducted in two phases: case study and laboratory experiments. Case study of 10 female wheelchair users was done using an interview schedule. Their work participation profile was observed for three consecutive days. On the basis of results of case study, two activities (peeling-chopping and knitting), two workspaces (kitchen counter and wheelchair) and two tools (peeler and knife) were selected for necessary modifications. Laboratory experiments were then conducted to modify and evaluate effectiveness of the workspaces and tools. A peeler with comfortable grip was selected, a rocking knife was fabricated, height of kitchen counter was reduced to 74 cm, a removable basket, backrest and additional cushioned seat were provided in the wheelchair. Pre-testing of the modified workspaces and tools resulted in two sets of modified working conditions (MC1 and MC2) for peeling and chopping activity. Experiments were conducted under simulated conditions on 25 normal women in the age group of 60 years and above. Results revealed that, for peeling-chopping activity, reduction in per cent increase in heart rate was found to be 2.68 while working in MC1 and 6.18 while working in MC2 over existing condition. During knitting, increase in heart rate while working in existing condition was 12.66 per cent over base and while working in modified condition the increase was found to be 11.40 per cent. Postural analysis through RULA and OWAS scores revealed that the postures adopted by subjects improved under modified conditions and were acceptable. Body discomfort was also reduced and no pain was felt by respondents while working under modified conditions. Majority of the subjects were satisfied and comfortable with the interventions.