Kochi, the commercial capital of Kerala and the
second most important city next to Mumbai on the Western
coast of India, is a land having a wide variety of residential
environments. The present pattern of the city can be classified
as that of haphazard growth with typical problems
characteristics of unplanned urban development. This trend
can be ascribed to rapid population growth, our changing
lifestyles, food habits, and change in living standards,
institutional weaknesses, improper choice of technology and
public apathy. Ecological footprint analysis (EFA) is a
quantitative tool that represents the ecological load imposed
on the earth by humans in spatial terms. This paper analyses
the scope of EFA as a sustainable environmental management
tool for Kochi City
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ACEEE Int. J. on Transportation and Urban Development, Vol. 01, No. 01, Apr 2011
Magesh, G; Dr. Menon, A R R(Cochin University of Science And Technology, February 12, 2014)
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mbikulam Tiger Reserve of Western Ghats using Geospatial technology. The major objectives of the study are Land use land cover mapping (LULC) and Phytodiversity analysis. Satellite data was used to map the land use / land cover using supervised classification techniques in Erdas imagine. The change for a period of 32 years was assessed using the multi-temporal satellite datasets from Landsat MSS (1973), Landsat TM (1990), and IRS P6 LISS III (2005). A geospatial approach was used for the land cover analysis. Digital elevation models, Satellite imageries and SOI topo sheets were the data sets used in the analysis. Vegetation sampling plots distributed over the different forest types were enumerated and studied for Phytodiversity analysis.
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Dept. of GIS & Remote Sensing.
Forest Management and Information System Division,Kerala Forest Research Institute
Ammini, Joseph; Valsamma, Joseph(Kluwer Academic Publishers, January 17, 2002)
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The microalgal community as primary producers has to play a significant role in the biotic
and abitoic interactions of any aquatic ecosystem. Whenever a community is exposed to a pollutant,
responses can occur because individuals acclimate to pollutant caused changes and selection can
occur favouring resistant genotypes within a population and selection among species can result in
changes in community structure. The microalgal community of industrial effluent treatment systems
are continuously exposed to pollutants and there is little data available on the structure and seasonal
variation of microalgal community of industrial effluent holding ponds, especially of a complex
effluent like that of refinery. The aim of the present study was to investigate the annual variation in
the ecology, biomass, productivity and community structure of the algal community of a refinery
effluent holding pond. The results of the study showed the pond to be a eutrophic system with a
resistant microalgal community with distinct seasonal variation in species composition
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Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 80: 175–185, 2002
Kusum, Komal Karati; Dr. Raveendran, T V(Cochin University of Science and Technology, June 20, 2012)
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This thesis entitled ecology of chaetognaths in the indian EEZ.The present study, in general, deals with the distribution pattern of mesozooplankton biomass and abundance with special reference to the detailed ecology of the important carnivorous planktonic group, the chaetognath, in the two major ocean basins of the Indian EEZ, the Arabian Sea (AS) and the Bay of Bengal (BoB). Prior to the International Indian Ocean expedition (IIOE, 1960 – 1965), cmprehensive studies on chaetognath in the Indian waters were very limited and was confined mostly to some coastal and oceanic regions.
The study revealed a profound influence of different physical process on the abundance of chaetognath community. The significant influence exerted by different physico-chemical factors on the vertical distribution of chaetognath species was also evident.
Prior to this study, only very little information was available on the ecology and distribution pattern chaetognaths in both the Arabian sea and the Bay of Bengal in relation to various mesoscale processes and physicochemical .variables. This study, emphasizing the short term and long term influences of different meso-scale and basin scale physical events on the ecology of this important plankton group provides the baseline data for extensive ecological research on any major mesozooplankton group in this tropical low latitude region.
Econometrics is a young science. It developed during the twentieth century in the mid-1930’s, primarily after the World War II. Econometrics is the unification of statistical analysis, economic theory and mathematics. The history of econometrics can be traced to the use of statistical and mathematics analysis in economics. The most prominent contributions during the initial period can be seen in the works of Tinbergen and Frisch, and also that of Haavelmo in the 1940's through the mid 1950's. Right from the rudimentary application of statistics to economic data, like the use of laws of error through the development of least squares by Legendre, Laplace, and Gauss, the discipline of econometrics has later on witnessed the applied works done by Edge worth and Mitchell. A very significant mile stone in its evolution has been the work of Tinbergen, Frisch, and Haavelmo in their development of multiple regression and correlation analysis. They used these techniques to test different economic theories using time series data. In spite of the fact that some predictions based on econometric methodology might have gone wrong, the sound scientific nature of the discipline cannot be ignored by anyone. This is reflected in the economic rationale underlying any econometric model, statistical and mathematical reasoning for the various inferences drawn etc. The relevance of econometrics as an academic discipline assumes high significance in the above context. Because of the inter-disciplinary nature of econometrics (which is a unification of Economics, Statistics and Mathematics), the subject can be taught at all these broad areas, not-withstanding the fact that most often Economics students alone are offered this subject as those of other disciplines might not have adequate Economics background to understand the subject. In fact, even for technical courses (like Engineering), business management courses (like MBA), professional accountancy courses etc. econometrics is quite relevant. More relevant is the case of research students of various social sciences, commerce and management.
In the ongoing scenario of globalization and economic deregulation, there is the need to give added thrust to the academic discipline of econometrics in higher education, across various social science streams, commerce, management, professional accountancy etc. Accordingly, the analytical ability of the students can be sharpened and their ability to look into the socio-economic problems with a mathematical approach can be improved, and enabling them to derive scientific inferences and solutions to such problems. The utmost significance of hands-own practical training on the use of computer-based econometric packages, especially at the post-graduate and research levels need to be pointed out here. Mere learning of the econometric methodology or the underlying theories alone would not have much practical utility for the students in their future career, whether in academics, industry, or in practice This paper seeks to trace the historical development of econometrics and study the current status of econometrics as an academic discipline in higher education. Besides, the paper looks into the problems faced by the teachers in teaching econometrics, and those of students in learning the subject including effective application of the methodology in real life situations. Accordingly, the paper offers some meaningful suggestions for effective teaching of econometrics in higher education
Meera Bai,M; Dr.Sankaranarayanan, K C(Cochin University of Science and Technology, July , 1987)
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A massive programme for the development of small scale industries in India known as ‘Industrial Estates Programme‘ was launched by the Government of India in 1955, This technique of industrialisation was recommended by the Small Scale Industries Board in 1955.
The first industrial estate in India was set up at Rajkot (Gujarat) in September 1955 and the first shed allotted in December 1955. Since the Government of India entrusted the state governments with the responsibility of starting the estates, the Government of Kerala decided to start one industrial estate in each district during the second plan. It was envisaged that each district should have two industrial estates each, one as urban estate, the other as semi-urban or rural estate. This study attempts to make an economic evaluation of the Industrial estates programme in Kerala. It is based on a survey of all working industrial units in the 17 major industrial estates of Kerala.
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Department of applied economics, Cochin University of Science And Technology
In this computerized, globalised and internet world our computer collects various types of
information’s about every human being and stores them in files secreted deep on its hard drive. Files like
cache, browser history and other temporary Internet files can be used to store sensitive information like
logins and passwords, names addresses, and even credit card numbers. Now, a hacker can get at this
information by wrong means and share with someone else or can install some nasty software on your
computer that will extract your sensitive and secret information. Identity Theft posses a very serious problem
to everyone today. If you have a driver’s license, a bank account, a computer, ration card number, PAN card
number, ATM card or simply a social security number you are more than at risk, you are a target. Whether
you are new to the idea of ID Theft, or you have some unanswered questions, we’ve compiled a quick
refresher list below that should bring you up to speed. Identity theft is a term used to refer to fraud that
involves pretending to be someone else in order to steal money or get other benefits. Identity theft is a serious
crime, which is increasing at tremendous rate all over the world after the Internet evolution. There is
widespread agreement that identity theft causes financial damage to consumers, lending institutions, retail
establishments, and the economy as a whole. Surprisingly, there is little good public information available
about the scope of the crime and the actual damages it inflicts. Accounts of identity theft in recent mass
media and in film or literature have centered on the exploits of 'hackers' - variously lauded or reviled - who are depicted as cleverly subverting corporate firewalls or other data protection defenses to gain unauthorized
access to credit card details, personnel records and other information. Reality is more complicated, with
electronic identity fraud taking a range of forms. The impact of those forms is not necessarily quantifiable as
a financial loss; it can involve intangible damage to reputation, time spent dealing with disinformation and
exclusion from particular services because a stolen name has been used improperly. Overall we can consider
electronic networks as an enabler for identity theft, with the thief for example gaining information online for
action offline and the basis for theft or other injury online. As Fisher pointed out "These new forms of hightech
identity and securities fraud pose serious risks to investors and brokerage firms across the globe,"
I am a victim of identity theft. Being a victim of identity theft I felt the need for creating an awareness
among the computer and internet users particularly youngsters in India. Nearly 70 per cent of Indian‘s
population are living in villages. Government of India already started providing computer and internet
facilities even to the remote villages through various rural development and rural upliftment programmes.
Highly educated people, established companies, world famous financial institutions are becoming victim of
identity theft. The question here is how vulnerable the illiterate and innocent rural people are if they suddenly
exposed to a new device through which some one can extract and exploit their personal data without their
knowledge? In this research work an attempt has been made to bring out the real problems associated with
Identity theft in developed countries from an economist point of view.
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2011 3rd International Conference on Information and Financial Engineering
IPEDR vol.12 (2011)
Jayalakshmy,K A; Dr.Sankaranarayanan, K C(Cochin University of Science and Technology, April , 1983)
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The main aim of the present thesis is to dig deep into the once existed tenurial conditions and legislations that were passed to remedy the evils connected with the tenurial Conditions and to highlight ace of the economic impacts of the land reform legislation introduced since 1956.The thesis states that although the misery and exploitation which afflict the rural people and injustice inherent in the social structure can be removed by the strict implementation of land reforms. it is not the single and definite way or liberating the peasantry from its fate. Reform in not an Utopia: it is only the product of a constellation of political and social forces. ‘This study covers a period of twenty four years - ie...1956-1980.
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Department of Applied Economics, Cochin University of Science and Technology
Baby,P K; Thomson,K T(Department of Applied Economics,Faculty of Social Sciences, 2003)
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The objectives of the present study are to provide a systematic descriptive documentation of the nature of air pollution of the Cochin industrial agglomeration, estimate the willingness to pay for morbidity reduction due to air pollution in observed and hypothetical markets and to estimate the value of welfare loss in the purchase of property due to reduced air quality. This study is an attempt to examine economic impacts of air pollution on the human health and property values in the industrial capital of Kerala. The process of industrialization in Kerala and the increase in air pollution created damages to human, natural and economic resources in the state. The study documents the extent of air pollution and applied econometric approaches to estimate economic impacts of air pollution on human health and property values. The Important sources of air pollution identified in Cochin are emissions from industries and automobiles.
Mary, Joseph T; Dr.Sankaranarayanan, K C(Cochin University of Science And Technology, July , 1984)
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The main purpose of the present study is to examine the growth and development problems of a new industry ,the chemical industry in the state of kerala. Problems of productivity and efficiency are studied with respect to the different branches of the industry such as fertilizers and insecticides basic inorganic and organic chemicals drugs and pharmaceuticals and miscellaneous chemicals. A study of partial input output linkages between the different chemical units is also attempted. The chemical industry is generally characterized by high linkage effects .These linkages could be used to generate subsidiary industries and thereby help in the growth and diversification of the industry. The efficiency of the working of individual units is also studied to understand the problems involved and to suggest remedial measures.
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School of management studies, Cochin University of Science And Technology