Hyderabad Research Articles

Examining Drivers Of Engagement And Employee Engagement In Relation To Organizational Performance- A Study Of Banking Sector In Hyderabad City

Employee engagement is the need of the hour for any organization. Organizational performance is interred linked with employees’ performance. Indeed Employee Engagement is proven to be the predictor of organizational performance from various studies and Employee performance is being impacted by drivers of employee engagement. An engaged employee performs well and this eventually yields to the organizational performance. The current study aims to find out the drivers of employee engagement and its impact on organizational performance. The study deals with 324 bank employees in Hyderabad city. Reliability is tested by using Cronbach’s alpha and correlation is done by inter item correlation. SPSS and AMOS have been applied for the present study and the conceptual model of the study has been modified based on the output of the study. The study suggested measures for the banking sector to incorporate for better organizational performance in terms of drivers of employee engagement. The findings of the study supported the conservation of resource theory (Hobfoll, 1989), demonstrating that drivers of employee engagement such as communication and work-life balance contribute to employee engagement, which in turn leads to organizational performance

Capacity drop at the bus stop on multilane divided urban roads under mixed traffic conditions

Time headway characteristics are of great importance for planning and design of roadway. The present study determines time headway distribution pattern of vehicular stream at various urban roads and evaluate drop in capacity of roadway section having curb-side bus stops. Field data for present study was collected at 8 different locations on four-lane and six-lane divided sections in the cities of Warangal and Hyderabad in India. The mean time headway of heterogeneous vehicles fitted to various headway distributions for estimating capacity of road section. The factors affecting the capacity have been identified as bus frequency, dwell time, and the average roadway width lost. Percentage reduction in capacity (PRC) is determined to develop regression model. Further, speed-flow diagrams were developed using field observed traffic flow data for determining parameters free-speed, critical speed, and roadway capacity on selected section. After comparing capacity values obtained from two methods, the study determined avg. time headway of vehicular stream under the traffic flow at capacity and free flow conditions. The study also finds capacity value of bus stop section using methodology provided in Indo-HCM (2017). The PRC values estimated based on Indo-HCM guidelines are found to be significantly higher than those estimated by the proposed PRC model. It is due to the Indo-HCM guideline considering only one parameter i.e. bus frequency. The study finds, in addition to bus frequency the dwell time, roadway width lost, and presence of an extra lane also influences the drop in capacity of bus stop section on multilane divided urban roads.

Motivating Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction Among Faculty Members in Junior Colleges, with reference to Hyderabad City

Purpose: Study investigates the motivating factors such as work environment, compensation, Professional development opportunities, work-life balance, and collegial relationships influencing the job satisfaction of faculty members in junior colleges. Methodology: The study employed a quantitative research design, surveying faculty members from various junior colleges in Hyderabad. A structured questionnaire, comprising Likert scale questions and open-ended items, assessed factors influencing job satisfaction. Stratified random sampling yielded a representative sample, and data were analysed using statistical techniques, revealing significant correlations between job satisfaction and work environment, compensation, professional development opportunities, work-life balance, administrative support, and collegial relationships. Findings: The research identified that work environment, professional development opportunities, and collegial relationships were the most influential factors positively affecting faculty job satisfaction, while compensation, administrative support, and work-life balance also played significant roles. Practical Implications: Colleges can enhance faculty job satisfaction by investing in conducive work environments, offering opportunities for professional growth, fostering positive collegial relationships, addressing compensation issues, and providing adequate administrative support and work-life balance. Originality: While previous studies focused on individual factors, this research comprehensively examines multiple determinants of job satisfaction among junior college faculty members in the unique context of Hyderabad. Social Implications: Improved job satisfaction can lead to more motivated faculty, positively impacting teaching quality and, consequently, students' educational experiences and outcomes. This research contributes to faculty well-being and, by extension, the quality of education provided by junior colleges in the region. Keywords: Work Environment, Compensation, Professional Development Opportunities, Collegial Relationships, Job Satisfaction

Development-induced Changes in the ‘Urban Landscape’ and ‘Social Space’: A Case Study of Metro Rail’s Impact on the Hyderabad City

Scholars interested in urban space focus on topics such as place-making, place attachment, place identities and the politics of place. The expanded landscape of cities compels its inhabitants to constantly move into the city for livelihood and other activities. Consequently, urban anthropologists showed considerable interest in people’s mobility, infrastructure associated with mobility and mobility cultures in the city. However, in its dynamics, mobility alters the urban space, leading to the emergence of new frontiers for holistic urban phenomena. How urban space expansion causes mobility needs and the mobility solution, in turn, modifies urban space is the prime concern for the research. The present research focuses on the changes that occurred in the urban space with the onset of a single development programme introduced for people’s mobility needs. The study investigated ‘Metro’ commuters and non-commuters in Hyderabad City. Data for this urban ethnographic study of an Indian city were gathered using observation, semi-structured interviews and the case study approach. The study finds that Metro rail construction and operation for the mobility needs of the people have produced a new kind of techno-space on the roads of Hyderabad city. It also highlights how Metro pushed the ‘gentrification’ process to the forefront of urban social structural changes.

Effect of Smartphone Usage during Night Time on Sleep Patterns of Young Adults: A Cross-sectional Observational Study

Introduction: Excessive smartphone usage among adolescents and young adults has been consistently linked to poor sleep. Moreover, smartphone overuse has been associated with daytime tiredness, longer sleeps latency, and reduced sleep duration. The significance of addressing poor sleep among adolescents and young adults is underscored by recent research linking it to adverse physical and psychological health outcomes, such as mood disturbances, impaired cognitive function, and increased risk incidence of hypertension and diabetes. Aim: To evaluate the effects of smartphone usage on sleep quality among individuals using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and hypnogram data. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional observational study, sleep patterns were assessed using the PSQI questionnaire and Prime Nap sleep tracker app (version 1.1.4). The study was conducted by Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The data was collected in the form of a hypnogram and the study was conducted in the participants’ homes (under domicile conditions) in the city of Hyderabad, Telangana, India from March 2020 to April 2020. A total of 60 participants (both male and female) in the age group of 15-25 years were recruited and divided into two groups: one comprising 30 individuals with regular prolonged exposure to smartphone screens at night, and the other consisting of 30 individuals who experienced minimal or no smartphone exposure once they prepared to sleep. Descriptive statistics were applied to the collected data using Microsoft Excel and IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) for Windows version 25.0. Results: Adding up the average scores of the seven factors gives a global PSQI score from 0 to 21, with 0-4 indicating good sleep and 5-21 indicating poor sleep. Among those who used smartphones regularly at night time, 20 participants (66.67%) had PSQI score >5 and poor sleep quality, 24 participants (80%) had prolonged sleep latency, 18 participants (60%) had poor sleep duration, 27 participants (90%) had sleep disturbances, and 22 participants (73.33%) had increased daytime dysfunction. Hypnogram abnormalities were seen in >15 participants (50%) of subjects. Conclusion: The prevalence of smartphone addiction is widely acknowledged in the medical literature, highlighting the need for its assessment, especially among adolescents and young adults. The study reveals that poor sleeping habits among participants were attributable either to a lack of awareness or neglect. By recognising the importance of adequate sleep, improvement in the quality of daily activities can be made by reducing daily screen time, consequently alleviating both physical and mental stress. Furthermore, the findings have implications for individuals whose work involves prolonged exposure to computer screens, especially during night time.

Redefining Education in the Age of Covid-19: Exploring the Potential for E-learning Products

The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in profound changes in education, compelling institutions to navigate e-learning as a critical lifeline. This study aimed to investigate the perceptions and needs of students, the perspectives and requirements of faculty members, and the preparedness and outlook of educational institution management regarding e-learning adoption. A multifaceted exploration was conducted, focusing on undergraduate students, faculty members, and e-learning platform employees in Hyderabad city, India. Purposive sampling was used to select 395 students, 70 faculty members, and 50 employees. Data were collected through online questionnaires based on a Likert scale and analyzed using the SEM model, t-test, ANOVA, and regression analysis with SPSS-26. The research provided a comprehensive understanding of e-learning's potential during the COVID-19 pandemic. It addressed stakeholders' needs and concerns, offering insights into how e-learning could empower learners, enhance teaching, and create resilient educational systems. This study provides marketers with insights into the transformative potential of e-learning products amidst global educational shifts catalyzed by the COVID-19 pandemic, guiding them in developing tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of students, faculty, and educational institutions

Periodontal health Status among adults affected with pre-cancerous conditions and lesions in Hyderabad city: A case-control study

Periodontal health Status among adults affected with pre-cancerous conditions and lesions in Hyderabad city: A case-control study

Progressive Collapse Analysis of RC building due to Fire load

Fire hazard is perceived to be one of the most destructive hazards faced by mankind in any urban environment as a primary or a secondary consequential event. In recent decades there has been substantial increase in adaptation of RC buildings for residential, commercial & office purposes. Therefore, the building fire appears as a more frequent hazard in comparison with other natural or man-made events. The occurrence of fire is unpredictable and high frequent event, that has potential to create a disaster (resulting in huge loss of property and life). Therefore, there is an imminent need for its consideration during analysis, design of new buildings and in assessment of structural integrity for existing buildings. This aids in providing a safe and functional fire-resistant building during its design life. The recent incidents that have occurred in Hyderabad city (Deccan Mall & Swapnalok complex etc), Telangana state, India, in particular is an epitome of this disaster. However, the existing codes of practice for Indian code designed buildings (BIS) in particular do not address assessment of the building structural behaviour subjected to fire load. Moreover, progressive collapse mechanism of any building can initiate due to loss of critical structural components due to any unforeseen event like explosion, accident, etc. Further, there are more likelihood of triggering of a fire hazard, eventually resulting in cascading failure of a structure. Hence, an attempt has been made to assess the structural integrity of structure during initiation of progressive collapse subjected to fire load. The hypothetical G+3(ground + three floors) reinforced concrete building designed as per IS456:2000, modelled and analysed using the structural finite element software (SAP2000). Progressive collapse analysis of the building is performed as per the GSA guidelines and subjected to simultaneous application of fire load (as per ISO 834 standard fire curve as the input fire load) on all its structural components. Further the performance of the building under fire scenarios were assessed in terms of its resistance duration using the Structural fire software (SAFIR). The outcomes of the study clearly pronounce the structural vulnerability of the building components in resisting the fire exposure for certain duration of time, quantified in terms of response parameters (Bending moments, Shear forces, Demand Capacity Ratio (DCR), etc).

A study on green HR intiatives in “IT” sector: Employee discipline view in Hyderabad city

A study on green HR intiatives in “IT” sector: Employee discipline view in Hyderabad city

Object Detection for Self-Driving Car in Complex Traffic Scenarios

The application of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) in particular has greatly enhanced the object detection capabilities of self-driving cars, because of recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). However, striking a balance in vehicular settings between high precision and fast processing continues to be a persistent challenge. Developing nations such as India, possessing the second-largest global population, introduce unique intricacies to road scenarios. Numerous challenges arise on Indian roads, such as unique vehicle kinds and a variety of traffic patterns, such as auto-rickshaws, which are only seen in India. This study presents the outcomes of evaluating the YOLOv8 models, which have demonstrated superior performance in Indian traffic conditions when compared to other existing YOLO models. The examination utilized the dataset, compiled from data collected in the cities of Bangalore and Hyderabad, as well as their surrounding areas. The investigation's findings demonstrate how well the YOLOv8 models work to address the unique problems that Indian road conditions present. This study advances the development of autonomous vehicles designed for intricate traffic situations such as those found on Indian Roads.

Analyzing the impact of organization justice on employee commitment. Does job satisfaction mediate the relationship

This study aims the relationship between organisation justice and employee commitment. Further, this study also tries to test whether job satisfaction mediates the relation between organisation justice and employee commitment. The data was collected from twin cities of Hyderabad & Secunderabad region a total 260 faculty members voluntarily participated in the survey. PLS-SEM is used to analyse the formulated hypothesis. The results show that organisation justice predicts EC and JS. Moreover, job satisfaction leads to EC, and it partially mediates the relation between OJ and EC. The study highlights the importance of organization justice in shaping faculty JS and EC in MBA colleges. By promoting a work environment characterized by fairness and support. The research work is novel as organisation justice plays out in the specific context of MBA faculty, where the exchange dynamics might be unique due to the intellectual nature of the work and the academic environment.

A Study on the Impact of Wage and Salary Management on the Performance of IT Employees in Hyderabad

This research endeavors to investigate the relationship between wage and salary management practices and the performance levels of Information Technology (IT) employees in the vibrant city of Hyderabad. As compensation is a critical factor influencing employee motivation and productivity, understanding its impact on the performance of IT professionals becomes crucial for organizations operating in the technology sector. Employing a mixed-methods approach, combining surveys and interviews, the study aims to examine the various aspects of wage and salary management, including fairness, transparency, and competitive benchmarks, and their influence on employee performance. Key objectives include assessing the correlation between compensation satisfaction and job performance, identifying the factors that contribute to employee perceptions of fairness in wage and salary structures, and exploring the role of non-monetary incentives in enhancing overall job satisfaction and productivity. Additionally, the research aims to provide insights into the preferences and expectations of IT employees regarding their compensation packages. The findings of this study are anticipated to contribute valuable insights for IT organizations in Hyderabad, helping them optimize wage and salary management practices to attract, retain, and motivate high-performing talent.

Evaluation of difficulties and reproductive health issues faced by flood-affected pregnant women in refugee camps

Natural disasters jeopardize routine life, including health care system. This cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the difficulties faced by flood-affected pregnant women in refugee camps of the Hyderabad region of Pakistan. This study was conducted from October 2022 to September 2023. A field survey was done as part of quantitative research to find women affected by catastrophe who were residing in shelter camps. The primary data collection took place close to Jamshoro, Kotri and Hyderabad City in the regions where temporary flood-relief shelters were constructed and flood affected pregnant ladies referred to tertiary care (Countess Lady Duffirin Fund) Hospital with reproductive health issues e.g. high risk pregnancies for antenatal care, correction of anemia, control of blood pressure and diabetes, normal vaginal deliveries and emergency or elective caesarean sections. Eight hundred thirty-two patients were recruited, including 69.2% aged 15 – 25 years old, 44.2% with 2nd trimester of gestational age. All patients complained about unavailability of transportation, complained about the provision of medicine (62%), antenatal care (3.8%) disposable waste (3.8%), clean water supply (3.8%) and provision of food (19.2%). Women in relief camps face multifactorial problems which adversely affect their health including reproductive health.

Towards Socio-Spatial Equity in Public Space

Street vending has historically driven and dominated the informal economy in the Indian city of Hyderabad. The inception of urban migration saw a range of marginalized groups move into the city, creating stark rural-urban differences and causing residents and the city to struggle to adapt. They eventually established themselves along the river to meet daily needs and adopted street vending as a means of occupation toward sustenance. While urban design in the city actively excludes these vendors from urban belonging, they retaliate through subversive practices and tactical urbanism to impose belonging, in a quest to find their right to the city. Neoliberal policies continue to distance these disengaged communities from the city considering them undesirable through dominant concepts of unattractiveness. While the government disapproves of informal vending in the public realm in Hyderabad – especially along the Musi River – branded designer “pop-up stores” and gourmet food stalls are encouraged, advertised and publicised. Inequitable law enforcement has created turmoil in the access and right to public space in the city. This study highlights the need for strategic placemaking to build healthy relationships and equity in the city. Various perceptions of public space among street vendors are analysed to help integrate these disengaged residents in the city. The paper concludes with empirical findings for designers and planners to examine, in delivering a customized design plans articulated to prevent further distress to micro-urbanism patterns existing in the city and its urban fabric.

Current Scenario of Solid Waste Management in Raju Colony, Balanagar

Municipal solid waste management is one of the major environmental concerns globally. Improper management of Municipal solid waste poses a severe threat to all living beings and also to the surrounding environment. Various studies reveal that about 90% of Municipal Solid Waste is due to improper management of open dumping sites and landfills, creating severe problems to public health and the environment. Rapid population growth, Urbanization, industrialization and lack of awareness among people are the major drawbacks for enormous quantities of solid waste generation. An attempt has been made to comprehensively review waste characteristics, generation, collection, transportation, treatment & safe disposal methods of MSW practiced in Hyderabad City. Daywise activities pertaining to MSW have been carried out in order to evaluate the present existing status & to identify the major problems pertaining to it. Hence various methods used for MSW treatment are critically reviewed along with their merits & limitations.

Development of Composite Pedestrian Level of Service Model in Urban Milieu at Midblock Sections

The pedestrian mode is gaining recognition as a basic building block in urban system design. Increasing attention is being given to developing vehicle-free zones to reduce urban pollution and return the inner city to its former role as a place for personal interaction. Attempts are being made to improve the walking experience, to make it more safe, convenient, and attractive especially in urban milieu to promote sustainable development. To provide the best pedestrian environment, it is necessary to understand pedestrian level of service. Conventional techniques of LOS determination consider the basic mobility characteristics of the pedestrian. The objective of this study is to develop a more accurate method of estimating level of service of pedestrians by developing composite indicators that integrate both qualitative and quantitative factors affecting both pedestrian and roadway conditions in the pedestrian movement. The relative importance of these multifaceted factors is assessed using Saaty scale and an Analytic Hierarchy Process is applied to determine the level of service. Field investigations include road network characterization and inventory studies, vehicular / pedestrian traffic characterization studies, pedestrian opinion surveys, expert opinion surveys. The approach has been applied to a major arterial road in Hyderabad city, Telangana, India in Mehdipatnam zone where pedestrian interactions are relatively high due to the commercial activity along the corridors. The stretches considered in the study exhibited Level of service "B" and "C" which implied necessary improvements to promote a good level of service.

Women and Girl Child Labour in the Bangle Industry of Hyderabad, India

The present paper attempts to see the women and child worker in the old city of Hyderabad in the Bangle industry. Women make up a sizable portion of India’s labour force, yet they are paid less and have less secure jobs than men. As a result, many of these mothers choose to earn an income for their families by working from home. Women who work in the informal sector work with minimum pay and hence the girl child is an easy prey to assist the mother in supplementing the income and helping in the household chores so that more time is left to pursue the trade for an income. Our sample includes 100 women respondents and 150 girls. Being in the unregulated, home-based informal sector has made it challenging to organize the employees, leaving the bulk of bangle-makers in precarious positions both at work and at home. The increasing number of children, especially girls, who are taking part in the production of bangles is also a cause for alarm. It would appear that the piece rate method of payment and the fact that the work may be done from home encourage the participation of family members, including children, in the labour force.

‘One Eye for Worship and One Eye for Entertainment’: Engaging with Islam in Hyderabad’s Production Locations

Hyderabadi cinema or Deccani cinema refers to films produced in the South Indian city of Hyderabad in the Deccani language, and the Muslim-dominated region of the city serves as its narrative centre. Combining interviews and field notes from ethnographic data, this piece reflects on the perspectives of Muslim filmmakers in Hyderabad on their everyday practices of Islam and filmmaking. In the Indian context, where language acts as an adjective for film, these Deccani films are produced in a language similar to Urdu, which is popular among various Muslim communities in South India. Too small to call an industry, this production culture developed in close proximity to the Telugu film industry, one of the leading film industries in India, which has its capital placed in the same city of Hyderabad. Based on ethnographic fieldwork undertaken between December 2021 and November 2022, this article takes the reader to Sensation Insomnia, a movie theatre in Hyderabad that acts as a major production location for multiple low-budget films made after the pandemic. While travelling through production locations with Siraj Ahmed, one of the leading producers and exhibitors of Hyderabadi cinema, and conversing with some actors and crew members from Hyderabadi films, in this fieldwork piece, I try to understand how they view their Muslimness and their engagement of film production as Muslims in the context of Islamic principles and everyday acts.

Effects of thalassaemia major on components of the craniofacial complex- a cephalometric study in Andhra Pradesh population

Introduction: The cephalometric study was conducted to evaluate the craniofacial effects of thalassaemia major on the Andhra Pradesh population. Methods: A total of 32 thalassaemic patients (23 male, 9 female) were selected from the Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Society and 32 controls (19 male, 13 female) from schools of Hyderabad city to eliminate any bias on the ethnic background. All 64 lateral cephalograms were taken under standard conditions with teeth in occlusion and lips in a relaxed position. Forty - two linear and angular cephalometric parameters defining craniofacial morphology (22 skeletal, 13 dentoalveolarand 7 softtissue) were selected. Results: Everypatient with thalassaemia exhibited a skeletal base relationship of class II, accompanied by an average ANB angle of 4°. There was a significant increase in the length of the anterior cranial base. The length of the maxillary and mandibular base was significantly reduced, and the mandible appeared to be retruded in the face. Pronounced vertical growth was evident from linear and angular measurements. The dental deviations seen in thalassaemic patients were proclination, significant over-eruption of the maxillary anterior teeth and increased overjet. A marked increase in the convexity of the lower face, prominent upper lip, reduced nasolabial angle and increased inter-labial angle were evident from soft tissue measurements. Conclusions: The reduced length of the maxillary and mandibular base could be due to chronic anaemia which causes retardation of growth in thalassaemic patients. An increase in the anterior cranial base length resulted in the posterior positioning of the mandible and an increase in anterior facial height led to a skeletal class II pattern.Keywords: Anaemia; craniofacial growth; cephalometry; thalassaemia major.

Factors influencing buying decision of suboptimal fruits and vegetables by HoReCa players in Hyderabad city of Telangana: Exploratory factor analysis

Factors influencing buying decision of suboptimal fruits and vegetables by HoReCa players in Hyderabad city of Telangana: Exploratory factor analysis