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.
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
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
Devasia,M D; Meera Bai,M(Department of Economics, 2005)
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Ongoing changes in global economic structure along information revolution have produced an environment where knowledge and skills or education and training are considered increasingly valued commodities. This is based on the simple notion that nation’s economic progress is linked to education and training. This idea is embodied in the theory of human capital, according to which the knowledge and skill found in labour represents valuable resources for the market. Thus the important assumptions of the Human capital theory are 910 Human capital is an investment for future (2) More training and education leads to better work skills (3) Educational institutions play a central role in the development of human capital(4) the technological revolution is often cited as the most pressing reason why education and knowledge are becoming valuable economic commodities . The objectives of the present study are, the investment and institutional or structural framework of higher education in Kerala, the higher education market and the strengths and weakness of supply demand conditions , cost and the benefits of higher education in Kerala , impact of recent policy changes in higher education,need for expanding higher education market to solve the grave problem of Un employment on the basis of as systematic manpower planning and the higher education and its association with income and employment.
Jose K, Joseph; Dr.Sudarsanan, Pillai P(Cochin University Of Science And Technology, January 5, 1995)
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The focus of the present study is on issues related
to Legal—Economics. The economic approach to legal issues is
based on the belief held by both legal professionals and
economists that law and economics are complementary
disciplines and that collaboration is highly beneficial.The
principles of economic analysis can help our understanding of
the law. Economic approach has important effects on the costs
and benefits that prospective litigants may expect from
litigation and their decisions to litigate or to settle out of
court. Economic consideration is also helpful to understand I
1 the significance of litigation costs, the practical problems
of legal administration and the provision of legal servicesz.
The economic approach to law is mainly based on the belief
held by some economists that the core of economics, the theory
of choice is in principle- applicable to all human and
institutional behaviour.
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Department Of Applied Economics
Cochin University Of Science And Technology
Shyma, J; Dr.Thomson, K T(Cochin University of Science and Technology, January , 2008)
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Comprehensive studies integrating production, consumption and
marketing of ornamental fishes were never conducted in the past in
Kerala and this study is an attempt to highlight the dynamics in a
systematic manner by making a primary empirical study. The
advantages of such an approach are many. First, the study entails
detailed empirical data under a given time frame on various inter linked
economic activities in ornamental fisheries sector. Second, the study
tries to improve upon the previous discipline-bound studies by adopting
an integrated approach. As Kerala has diverse ecological and climatic
conditions, case studies on various ornamental fish production
systems help identifying suitable culture practice for selected
environmental conditions. One of the major conclusions of this study
as explained in the concluding chapter is that although Kerala is
blessed with favourable geographic and climatic conditions needed for
developing ornamental fishery, diverse local conditions and
requirements contain adopting modern methods of enterprise
development.Consumer studies conducted would help to identify the demand of
ornamental fishes and the factors leading to it. Market studies would
help in understanding the forces behind domestic market, which is very
promising, but neglected. Viability studies throw light on the economic
performance of both the production systems and the trading units of
ornamental fishes. Despite the economic significance of ornamental
fisheries industry, its development has been constrained due to various
bio-technical, cultural, socio-economic, organisational and above all,
institutional and policy failures. The outcome of the study would identify
constraints facing the industry and institutional arrangements for
development.
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School of Industrial Fisheries,
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Joseph, K X; Dr.Wilson, P R(Cochin University Of Science And Technology, May 30, 1994)
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Though of recent origin, commercial poultry farming has
achieved momentum in Kerala because of its wide and varied
potentials capability of employment creation, low investment,
quick returns, lesser combination of various factors of
production, enhanced productivity per unit of agricultural land,
maintenance of soil fertility etc. Despite all the ancillary attributes characteristic of a thriving venture, the performance of poultry farming in Kerala was not comforting, especially in the case of small and medium size farms. This study has aimed at detailing the various components of cost and revenue in the business of poultry farming, and the adducing of empirical evidences on the nature of relationship of different variables as the gross income, current
rate of productivity, extent of capacity utilisation and size of
farms in terms of number of birds reared and the farms’ overall
financial performance. Alongwith this a descriptive approach was
made to highlight the challenges and opportunity poultry farming in Kerala, with special emphasis on its economic and financial aspects.
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School of Management Studies,
Cochin University of Science & Technology
Raju, K V; Dr.Jose, Payyappilly T(Cochin University of Science and Technology, November 7, 1990)
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The importance of industrialisation in achiering rapid
economic growth has been recognised in India's development
strategy ever since the inception of economic planning in the
country. Being the secondary sector in the generation of national
income. industry contributes significantly to the process
of economic development. Extensive debates have taken place on
the nature of the industrialisation strategy to be pursued in
the economy since Independence. This is reflected in the
industrial policy which evolved through the various five year
plans and policy resolutions. Stupendous efforts have been
made by the government since the commencement of planning and
particularly since the 1960s to industrialise the Indian economy
and develop the infrastructural base for sustained industrial
development. It is difficult to assess the performance of the
industrial sector over the past three decades with respect to
the broad objectives of industrialisation. However. there are
certain areas in which the achievements have been clearly
significant.
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School of Management
Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technoloqy