Saju, Thomas Eapen; Dr.Wilson, P R(Cochin University of Science And Technology, 2012)
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“At resale stores I have seen brand new clothes with original price tag
still hanging from the sleeve. Some children have so many toys that they stay
frustrated, not knowing which one to pick up for their next amusement.
Presumably sensible adults trade in perfectly good cars just to have something
shinier and newer. Didn’t us once live productive normal lives, without all
these gadgets” [Cunningham (2005)]. During late eighties, nearly forty four
percent of the participants, who took part in a consumer survey conducted in
the US, responded positively to the question “My closets are filled with still
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unopened items” [Faber and O’Guinn (1988)]. Reading such excerpts does not
greatly surprise us anymore; as such reports have become common now. For
many people shopping has moved beyond something that caters to their needs
and wants and has become a hobby [Cunningham (2005)], an activity that they
engage in to satisfy their hedonistic or pleasure-seeking goals [Ramnathan and
Menon(2006), O’Cass and McEween (2004), Faber and O’Guinn (1989)].
Others look at their new possession as something that fills a void in their lives
[Belk (1985), Diener et al. (1993)].
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School of Management
Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology
Srisudha,S; Dr.Ramachandran Nair,P V(Cochin University of Science and Technology, June , 1989)
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The main objective of the study is primarily to determine the magnitude of selected trace elements, the concentrations of which would possibly accelerate growth resulting in larger biomass and sustained period of exponential phase for economically viable harvest. The study on the effect of three trace elements namely Cu, Mn and Zn on two species of algae,ISOChrySiS galbana Parke and Synechocystib salina Wislouch under different conditions of salinity, PH and temperature involves several combinations for each metal, from which the relative set of conditions has been adduced. The scheme of the experiments was statistically designed for interpretation of data and factors were assessed and graded according to relative importance. The methodology adopted for data interpretation is analysis of variance by split-plot design method.
The thesis has been divided into five chapters. The introductory chapter explains the relevance of the research work undertaken. Chapter 11 gives a review on the work pertaining to the above mentioned three trace elements in relation to nutrition as well as on the toxic aspects about which there is an abundance of literature. Chapter Ill presents a detailed description of the material and specialised methods followed for the study. The results and conclusions of the various experiments on effect of metals on growth and other physiological activities are discussed in Chapters IV and V.
Jose, K G; Dr.Sankaranarayanan, K C(Cochin University of Science and Technology, July 2, 1990)
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This study is an attempt to present an integrated picture of the economic changes that have taken place in the rural economy of Kerala. Its limited purpose is to draw the attention of researchers and policymakers to an important but neglected dimension in rural analysis and planning.The thesis aims to identify changes in income, employment-and population. and analyses the structural change in land ownership and other assets of the rural population. The thesis also studies the changes in agriculture, especially with reference to land use and cropping pattern and
examines the extend of rural indebtedness. These aspects are studied with reference to three
Panchayats - Thazhava, Pananchery, Muttil – which are taken as case studies.
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Department of Applied Economics,Cochin University of science and Technology
Neema,C P; Dr.Babu, C A(COCHIN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 2004)
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This study deals with the salient features of the north Indian ocean associated with the summer monsoon. The focus is given on the Arabian sea mini warm pool, which is a part of the Indian ocean. It primarily study the certain aspects of the atmosphere and ocean variability in the north Indian ocean. The attempt were made to understand various aspects of time –scale variability of major features occurring in the Indian summer monsoon. The result from the thesis can be utilized as an input for model studies for prediction of monsoon, understanding ocean dynamics, radar tracking and ranging etc.
Neema,C P; Dr.Babu, C A(Department of Atmospheric Science, 2004)
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This study deals with the salient features of the north Indian ocean associated with the summer monsoon. The focus is given on the Arabian sea mini warm pool, which is a part of the Indian ocean. It primarily study the certain aspects of the atmosphere and ocean variability in the north Indian ocean. The attempt were made to understand various aspects of time –scale variability of major features occurring in the Indian summer monsoon. The result from the thesis can be utilized as an input for model studies for prediction of monsoon, understanding ocean dynamics, radar tracking and ranging etc.
Alex Paikada,Mathew; Sivasankara Pillai,V N(School of rural development and appropriate technology: CUSAT Environmental studies, 2005)
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The study conducted on the salinity intrusion and seasonal water quality variations in the tidal canals of cochin. The main objectives are, salinity intrusion profile, water quality variation of the surface water of the canals,hierarchical utility of the water bodies and to understand the non-conservative components in the water body. The parameters monitored werepH,temperature,alkalinity,conductivity,DO(dissolvedoxygen),COD(chemical oxygen demand),BOD(biochemical oxygen demand0,chloride, total hardness, calcium hardness, dissolved phosphate, nitrate, total iron, sulphate, turbidity, total coliform and SUVA at 254nm. The tidal canals of GCDA were found to be creeks extending to the interior, canals inter connecting parts of the estuary or canals with seasonally broken segments. Based on utility the canals could be classified as: canals heavely polluted and very saline,canals polluted by urban waste , canals having fresh water for most part of the year and not much polluted, fresh water bodies heavily polluted.
During the rainy months carbon fixation by plankton is nonexistent,and during the dry months Chitrapuzha becomes a sink of phosphate. The study indicated abiotic subrouts for dissolved phosphate and revealed the potential pitfalls in LOICZ modeling exercise on sewage ladentidal canals. It was also found that all canals except for the canals of West cochin and chittoorpuzha have fresh water for some part of the year. The water quality index in the durable fresh water stretches was found to be of below average category.