Harikrishnan, E; Dr.Joseph, K J(Cochin University of Science and Technology, February , 2012)
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As the title of the thesis indicates, a detailed analysis of microalgae, the
major primary producers and the first link in aquatic food chains, was carried
out during this study. Microalgae are either planktonic or benthic. The studies
on these microscopic autotrophs are having an upsurge of interest recently due
to their variations, adaptations, short generation time and various utilitarian
aspects, including food, fodder and fuel. The surface water samples collected during the cruises
(cruise nos. 189, 193, 195, 196, 203, 204, 205, 207 and 209) of Fisheries and
Oceanographic Research Vessel (FORV) Sagar Sampada (Fig.2.2), conducted
during the period from November 2000 to November 2002, are used as
samples for microalgal estimation in the EEZ of India. The present research
work includes the identification and distributional pattern of planktonic
microalgae in the EEZ of India. The blooms encountered during the above
mentioned cruises of FORV Sagar Sampada and the blooms of Kerala coast
during the period from 2001-2005 are also studied
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Department of Marine Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry
School of Marine Sciences, Cochin University of Science and Technology
Sunitha, Poulose; Dr.Bright Singh, I S(Cochin University of Science And Technology, February , 2013)
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Marine yeast have been regarded as safe and showing a beneficial
impact on biotechnological process. It provides better nutritional and
dietary values indicating their potential application as feed supplements in
aquaculture. Brown et al. (1996) evaluated all the marine yeasts
characterised with high protein content, carbohydrate, good amino acid
composition and high levels of saturated fats. However, there is paucity of
information on marine yeasts as feed supplements and no feed formulation
has been found either in literature or in market supplemented with them.
This statement supported by Zhenming et al. (2006) reported still a lack of
feed composed of single cell protein (SCP) from marine yeasts with high
content of protein and other nutrients. Recent research has shown that
marine yeasts also have highly potential uses in food, feed, medical and
biofuel industries as well as marine biotechnology (Chi et al., 2009; 2010).
Sajeevan et al. (2006; 2009a) and Sarlin and Philip (2011) demonstrates
that the marine yeasts Candida sake served as a high quality, inexpensive
nutrient source and it had proven immunostimulatory properties for
cultured shrimps. This strain has been made part of the culture collection of
National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health, Cochin University of Science
and Technology as Candida MCCF 101. Over the years marine yeasts have
been gaining increased attention in animal feed industry due to their
nutritional value and immune boosting property.Therefore, the present study was undertaken, and focused on the
nutritional quality, optimization of large scale production and evaluation of
its protective effect on Koi carp from Aeromonas infection
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National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health
School of Environmental Studies
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Reema Kuriakose; Dr.Rosamma,Philip(Cochin University Of Science And Technology, November , 2012)
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the present study was undertaken with the following
objectives:
1. Isolation and identification of yeasts from Arabian Sea and Bay of
Bengal.
2. Molecular characterization of yeast isolates and phylogenetic analysis
3. Physiological and biochemical characterization of the isolates.
4. Proximate composition of yeast biomass and bioactive compounds.
The Thesis is comprised of six chapters. A general introduction to the topic is
given in Chapter1. Isolation and identification of marine yeasts are presented in
Chapter 2. Chapter 3 deals with molecular identification and physiological
characterization of Non- pigmented yeasts. Molecular identification and
physiological characterization of pigmented yeast is presented in Chapter 4.
Proximate composition of yeast biomass of various genera and their bioactive
compounds are illustrated in Chapter 5. A summary of the results of the present
study is given in Chapter 6. References and Appendices are followed
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Department of Marine Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry,
School of Marine Sciences, Cochin University of Science and Technology
Sarlin,P J; Dr.Rosamma,Philip(Cochin University of Science & Technology, 2005)
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The study revealed the potential of marine yeasts as a source of
single cell protein and immunostimulant for prawns. Prawns fed with
the selected marine yeasts were showing more growth compared to the
control feed and commercial feed. Yeasts being rich with proteins,
vitamins and carbohydrates serve as a growth promoter for prawns as
being evidenced in this study. The better performance of marine
yeasts, D. hansenii S8 and S100 and C. tropicalis S186 compared to S.
cerevisiae S36 as a feed supplement is worth investigating. Besides
being a rich nutritional source, yeasts act as immunostimulants by
virtue of its high carbohydrate (Beta, 1-3 glucan) and RNA content. Beta, 1-3
glucan, a cell wall component of yeasts /fungi is the most commonly
used immunostimulant in aquaculture. The present study shows that
even the whole cell yeast could serve as a good immunostimulant
when supplied through diet. Extraction of Beta-1,3 glucan results in the
removal of nutrients like proteins, vitamins etc. from the cell biomass.Utilization of the yeast biomass as such in the diet would help perform
a dual role as nutritional component and immunostimulant for
aquaculture applications.
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Dept.of Marine Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry,
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Sreedevi, Kutty N; Dr.Damodaran,R; Dr.Rosamma,Philip(Cochin University of Science & Technology, November , 2009)
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The present study provides an account of the occurrence and diversity of
marine yeasts in the slope sediments of Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. It also
gives a clear idea about the role of yeasts in the benthic realm of marine
ecosystem. The lipolytic potential of the organisms indicate the presence of rich
lipid moieties in the study area. The isolates, Candida sp. SD 302 and Pichia
guilliermondii SD 337 were proved to have potential oil degrading property and
can be employed as bioremediators of oil spill after further characterization. The
black yeasts isolated during the study area were found to have high commercial
value by virtue of the by-products obtained from them. The melanin and the
melanin degrading enzyme extracted from these organisms are potential
bioactive materials for application in cosmetology.
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Department of Marine Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry, Cochin University of Science and Technology
Moli P, Koshy; Dr.Ranganathan, N(Cochin University Of Science And Technology, October 28, 1998)
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The women entrepreneurs, who set up business units with
encouragement and institutional support, find it difficult to market their
products. The marketing concept is yet to be grasped in its entirety. Women
entrepreneurs especially find the marketing fiinctions difficult to carry out.
Hence, this study is carried out to understand the marketing management in SSI
units of women entrepreneurs
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School of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology
Salim, M H; Dr.Chandrasekharan Pillai, N(Cochin University of Science and Technology, July 12, 1998)
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The small business has attracted very little attention of the historians in
the ancient times, or public mind inspite of the fact that its impact on the
various civilisations has been phenominal. Even in recent times economists
considered the small firms as inappropriate, obselate and anacronistic as it
cannot assimilate the full potential of technological change in the
production system. But today everybody agrees that the small business has
a definite role in shaping the human destiny and enhancing the quality of
life in any society. In a developing country like India small firms are
necessary to generate employment for millions, high standared of personal
choice to consumers, provide competition and act as a check to monopoly
power; further the small firms provide an important source of innovation
and in turn it paves the way for entrepreneur development in the society.
In many countries the small enterprises played a significant role in the
growth and development of their economic system. Italy and Japan are
quoted as classic examples . In India, too, with the abundance of labour and scarce capital resources small firms have been promoted and protected by the government. But one must say that the small firm owners/managers in India have been shy in developing a market orientation in themeselves. Due to this many firms failed and closed. The alarming rate of sickness among the small firms in
India may be attributed to the lack of market driven/customer orientation
approach among the owner/managers of small business. So the study on the
market oreintation of the small firms has never been in the mind of
marketing experts and academicians. Thus, an attempt is made to enquire
into them systematically and scientifically. For the study, Trivandrum
district in Kerala has been selected. The data for the study has been
collected by the help of a schedule which has been prepared after consulting
the relevant literature and after consultation with experts in the field,
academicians and practising managers.
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School of
Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology,
This study is the concentrates different nature and practice of Marketing in nonprofit organization.How market indication can contribute the organizational performance of nonprofit organizations.
Smitha, Nair; Dr.Ramachandran,A(Cochin University of Science and Technology, July , 2007)
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This thesis studied the impact of market orietnation on business performance,
in the seafood industry, which is a unique situation wherein the firms were all
100% export oriented. The study was able to prove that in the context of the
seafood indsutry, implementation of market orientation principles will lead to
increase in business performance. The business performance variables were
measured under two heads, namely economic performance and non-economic
performance. Market orientation in Indian seafood firms was significantly and
postiively related to both the performance measures. Under the non-economic
performance, were the customer and employee consequences.Again market
orientation was positively and significantly related to both the consequences.Thus, the implication arising from the study is this: market
orientation in Indian seafood processing firms increases their business
performance. The implementation of market orientation will help the seafood firms in gaining competitve advantages in exporting. This in turn will result in
increased exports and the position of Indian seafood in the global market will
be strengthened. It will thus become a leading player in the global fish trade.
Next, the focus was on the effect of the antecedents on the market orientation
of a firm. It was seen that several factors were antecedents to the adoption of
market orientation principles. They include top management emphasis,
conflict, centralization and reward system. It is noted that top management
emphasis and support is vital to the market orientation programme. The top
management needs to adopt market oriented behaviour and reinforce the need
for being market oriented, for it to percolate down the line.Interdepartmental conflict is seen to affect market orientation positively. A
large percent of the Indian seafood firms are traditionally family-owned
companies, rather than professionally managed firms. This would result in
promulgation of old ideas of management whereby, conflict was seen as a
healthy exercise, which helped to build up each department's efficiency. But,
this view in the long run proves to be detrimental to the firm's performance
and must therefore be kept to a bare minimum, if any.Decentralisation of decision making facilitates the participation of the lower
level employees and builds up their motivational levels and commitment to the firm. Thus employees are encouraged to make their own decisions, so that they
can deal with customers faster and more efficiently.
Reward systems help improve an employee's morale, provide encouragement
and helps inculcate commitment and loyalty. It improves the employee's self
worth and fulfills his need for achievement. A satisfied employee works better,
produces more output and needs less supervision, and is happy, thereby
reducing costs to the company for replacement and retraining, if the employee
quits.Competitive intensity plays a moderating role on the market orientation business
performance. Thus in times of greater competition, the relationship
between market orientation and business performance grows stronger.
Thus, this thesis was successful in investigating a positive relationship between
business performance and market orientation.
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School of Industrial Fisheries,
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Antony, George P; Dr.Francis,C A(Cochin University of Science and Technology, January 1, 2004)
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The research problem selected for this study is one of the important
issues in the field of financial market and its marketing dimensions on which
researchers and academicians encourage more research studies. This
research study may be relevant considering its significance in terms of some
possible findings which may be useful to Fls in framing successful market
segmentation approach to turn their dissatisfied and ‘merely' satisfied
customers into ‘delighted’ customers, which in turn can result in better savings
mobilisation. The household segments may also be benefited from the research
findings if they bring about an attitudinal change in their savings behaviour. The
importance of the study may be briefly highlighted in the following points.
The research study examines existing theories on market
segmentation by Fls and the findings might supplement the existing
theories on this topic. The study brings to light certain clues to strengthen market segmentation approach of Fls.The study throws light on the existing beliefs and perceptions on customer behaviour which may be useful in effecting some positive changes in market segmentation approach by Fls.
The study suggests certain relationship between market
segmentation variables and customer behaviour in the context of
marketing of financial products by Fls. The study supplements the existing knowledge on different dimension of market segmentation in the financial market which might encourage future research in the field.
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School of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology
Harish,C M; Dr.Sharma,G S(Cochin University Of Science And Technology, December , 1987)
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In the equatorial oceans, the meridional currents are
far less energetic than their zonal counterparts. The
response of the Equatorial Indian Ocean to the seasonal
reversals in the zonal wind field. is quite interesting and
unique. A modest attempt, considering the shortcomings in
the hydrographic data availability and distribution, is made
to evaluate the variability in the zonal transport of mass.
in_ both space and time. The peculiarities in its
hydrological regime imposed upon by the seasonally varying
winds is best appreciated when compared with the quasi permanent circulation characteristics of the Pacific and
Atlanti'c.The major features of the tequatorial mass
transport is outlined in the introductory chapter of this
thesis for the Pacific and Atlantic Mass transport studies
in the Indian Ocean, as can be seen from the earlier
studies, gis“ the least known and understood, though could
have captured the attention of both the experimentalist and
the theoretician alike. owing to its complexity. Since in
the Indian Ocean, the studies on the zonal mass transport
are limited and are confined to the equator only, an attempt
has been made to compute the mass transport extending from 5 N to 20 S.
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Centre For Earth Science Studies,Cochin University Of Science And Technology
Cicily, P J; Dr.Samuel, C T(Cochin University of Science and Technology, May , 1984)
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The properties of synthetic fibres vary with thc inherent physical characteristics of the basic raw materials used mode of preparation of yarns and method of construction of twines. Since the synthetic fibres as maufactured from polymers which are synthesized from simple chemical units, the qualities of man-made fibres can he influenced by the process of manufacture and certain modifications can even be introduced at the processing stage to meet any specific requirement to a certain extent. Hence, an elaborate study of the properties of fish not twines produced has been taken up with a view to determining their suitability for various types of fishing gear with particular reference to conditions prevailing in India.
Mathew,P V; Dr.Parameswaran Nair, K(Cochin University of Science And Technology, October , 1982)
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Scientific studies on the materials management systems and practices actually followed in various organizations in India are rather limited. This is particularly true with respect to service industries. In this context ,the present study on the “materials management in state transport undertakings in India, with special reference to kerala state road corporation” assumes particular significance . This study, examines critically, the prevailing set up, procedures and practices of materials management in the Kerala state road transport corporation and compares them with the prevailing practices in other similar state transport undertakings. It indicates several areas for improvement with respect to the organization, materials planning, purchasing, store keeping and other aspects. It also seeks to develop a comprehensive inventory control system for KSRTC.
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School of management studies, Cochin University of Science And Technology