Hypothesis H0 Research Articles

The Impact of Sustainable Practices on Creating Value for Banks in Emerging Countries

Objective: Analyze the impact of sustainable practices on the value of banks, located in 28 countries in emerging economies of Latin America, Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Europe and Middle East. Theoretical framework: The current lack of consensus on the impact of sustainable practices in the banking industry may be an indication of the existence of friction related to market efficiency, resulting from informational asymmetry, agency conflicts and lack of adequate signaling between different stakeholders. Methodology: Hypothesis H1 - Sustainable practices impact the value of the banks in the study is verified through a regression with pooled data and robustness tests. Results and conclusions: Banks consider that the adoption of sustainable practices does not add value in the short term. Research implications: A possible explanation for this fact is presented by the overinvestment hypothesis. According to it, the application of resources in sustainable activities causes banks to divert resources from their main objective of maximizing shareholder wealth to meet the demands of other stakeholders - which leads to a reduction in their value. Originality/value: Among the differences in this study is the analysis of banks located in emerging countries. The result obtained provides feedback to the financial market in its investment decisions in banks that adopt sustainable practices, especially in developing countries. Another aspect to be highlighted is the maintenance or change of policies adopted - by countries' regulatory entities - in terms of encouraging the adoption of sustainable practices by institutions.

ROLE OF AYURVEDIC INTERVENTIONS IN TREATING ARTAVAKSHAYA W.S.R.TO OLIGOMENNORRHEA -A CASE REPORT

In this universe, only females have been vested with the power of creation next to the Almighty God. This is why Women are considered reflections of God in this world. Many physiological changes are seen in each stage of life, especially in the reproductive stage. Changes in physical and mental well-being profoundly affect the menstrual cycle. Artavakshaya is more common due to irregular food habits, lifestyle, stress and strain. Ar-tavakshaya occurs due to the involvement of Vata and Kapha, which can be attributed to Marga Avrodha of the Artavavaha Stratos. Using Agneya Dravyas relieves the Kapha, which does Avarana to apanavata and increases the quantity of Artava. Hence, Venu Shatapushpa Kashaya Krushnatila Kashaya, Agneya, Pitta Vardhaka, and Vata Kapha Shamaka were selected for the present study. In the present study,40 female patients aged between 15 and 35 fulfilling the criteria of Artavakshaya were selected and divided into two groups: Group A and Group B, with 20 patients each. Group A was given Venushatpushpa Kashaya 1/2pala BD before food, And Group B was given Krushnatila Kashaya 1/2pala BD before food. The study was carried out for three menstrual cycles. The signs and symptoms were observed before treatment, after treatment, follow up1, follow-up two and then these were compared. Result: Applying the Friedman and Wilcoxon sign rank tests within the group was statistically significant. The Mann Whitney U test was used between the groups, and the results showed statistical significance. Hence, we con-clude that we reject null hypothesis H0 and accept the alternate hypothesis H2. i.e., H2-Venushatapushpa Kashaya does not significantly affect Artavakshaya compared to Artavakshaya Krushnatila Kashaya.

A COMPARATIVE CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF JEERAKADI LEPA AND MUKHAKANTIKARA LEPA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VYANGA(MELASMA)

Vyanga is one of the important diseases pertaining to hyper Pigmentation disorders. It is considered Kshudraro-gas, which occurs mainly due to vitiation of Vata, Pitta and Rakta. Vyanga presence of Neeruja, Tanu, Shyavav-arnayukta mandala on Mukhapradesha. Melasma is a hyperpigmented macular lesion that develops slowly and symmetrically over the malar area, bridge of the nose, forehead and upper lips, more commonly seen in females than males. Hyperpigmentation is due to increased melanocytes activity in epidermal and dermal layers. Brhajaka pitta is mainly related to Varna of twacha. So, Pitta is the main culprit to cause Vyanga. Here, all Jeerakadi Lepa's and Mukhakantikara Lepa's ingredients are Pittashamaka, Varnyakara, Raktaprasadaka, Twakprasadaka, Kandughna, Kusthaghna. Methods: A Randomized comparative clinical trial is adopted. In Group A were given Jeerakadi lepa with milk for 30 days application (once in a day).In Group B were given Mukhakantikara lepa with water for 30 days application (once in a day) .Total duration of study was carried out for 45 days. Results: By applying the Friedman test and Wilcoxon sign rank test for within the group it was sta-tistically significant. The Mann Whitney U test is applied between the groups the results showed statistically not significant. Hence, we conclude that we reject null hypothesis H0 and accept the alternate hypothesis H2. i.e H2 : Jeerakadi lepa is more effective than Mukhakantikara lepa in the management of Vyanga.

COVID-19 incentive payments for long-term care workers.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic in the Russian Federation, social care providers received incentives such as bonuses and welfare payments. The study examines the association between COVID-19 pandemic indicators and distribution of incentives to care providers in Russia. To test the hypotheses, regression analysis is employed. Hypothesis H1, regarding the correlation between the COVID-19 case rate in aspecific region of the Russian Federation and the actual monetary amount of bonus payments compensating for challenging working conditions of care workers in that region is supported. Hypotheses H2-H3, regarding the relationship between the COVID-19 cases/recovery rate and the monetary amount of special welfare payments to care workers distributed across the country during agiven calendar month are also supported. Hypothesis H4, pertaining to the relationship between the Fiscal Year End and the monetary amount of special welfare payments distributed throughout the country to care providers during agiven calendar month, is likewise supported. There is acorrelation between payments to social care providers and coronavirus pandemic indicators (Tab. 5, Ref. 31). Text in PDF www.elis.sk Keywords: welfare payment, bonus, care providers.

A Pre-Experimental Study to Assess the Effect of Video-Assisted Teaching on Knowledge Regarding Preventive Measures of AIDS among Adolescents at Selected School of Bhopal (MP)

Adolescence is the second decade of life (13-19 years), and a period of both physical as well as psychological development. This is a phase of experimentation and risk that includes early sexual debut, sexual coercion and violence, trafficking, and substance abuse. Along with these, other factors such as the lack of knowledge about HIV/AIDS, inaccessibility to health care services and commodities, lack of education and life skills, and early marriage have increased their vulnerability to HIV/AIDS. Since adolescents comprise a major part of reproductive group, they are likely to play a significant role in determining the future growth pattern of India’s population and economy. Thus, it is crucial that investment in terms of finances, research and development policies be done to improve their well-being. A pre-experimental one group pre-test, post-test research design was selected for this study to gather data from adolescents regarding prevention of AIDS. A sample of 100 adolescents was selected using purposive sampling technique. Structured questionnaire was used by the investigator for data collection. Video-assisted teaching was administered to adolescents to improve their knowledge. The structured knowledge questionnaire and video film (video-assisted teaching material) were validated by the experts. Further, pilot study was conducted on 10 samples to assess the reliability of the questionnaire where Karl Pearson correlation co-efficient (r=0.86) proved the reliability. After the pilot study, main study was carried out on 100 adolescents. As a first step pre-test knowledge of adolescents was assessed. Thereafter, video-assisted teaching was provided to the same sample. The same teaching materials were also provided in CD form. Finally, post-test knowledge was taken after 7 days with the same sample. Opinion regarding video film was also taken on day 7. This study revealed that there is significant difference between mean pre-interventional and post-interventional knowledge score on preventive measures of HIV / AIDS among adolescents (mean difference=2.0 and t-value=21.51, significance at 0.05 level). On the basis of its hypothesis H1 was accepted. It signifies that video-assisted teaching is effective in increasing the knowledge of adolescents.

Using theory of planned behavior (TPB) examining consumer intention and behavior towards organic food consumption in Uttarakhand, India

This article use the TPM model to examine consumer intentions and behaviors related to the consumption of organic food in Uttarakhand, India. The study aimed to ascertain the primary determinants that is influencing consumer inclinations to purchase and consume organic food items and examine how these determinants may be leveraged to encourage consumption in the area. The study employed a questionnaire in a Likert Scale to gather quantitative data from 212 genuine respondents in the Gharwal district of Uttarakhand. The data underwent analysis using the use of Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) and AMOS-22. This analysis aimed to evaluate the influence of consumer attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and intention on organic food intake. The study revealed that customers’ attitude, social norms, and perceived behavioral control had a statistically significant positive influence on purchase intention (β=0.57, P=0.000), (β=0.47, P=0.000), (β=0.36, P=0.000), hence confirming hypotheses H1, H2, and H3. In addition, the study revealed that purchasing intention positively influences actual purchase behavior. The findings offer useful information for marketers to formulate policies and strategies to encourage the adoption of organic food in Uttarakhand.

Research on the Design of Intelligent Recommendation System for Civic and Political Education Content and the Effectiveness Assessment of Students’ Acceptance

Abstract The article improves the traditional collaborative filtering algorithm, integrates it with the content-based recommendation algorithm, proposes the recommendation algorithm based on the mixture of collaborative filtering and content, and serves as the operation logic for designing the intelligent recommendation system of educational content for Civics class. Model variables are determined using structural equation modeling and relevant hypotheses are presented to construct a model of factors that influence student acceptance of the Civics Intelligent Recommendation System, followed by empirical analysis. The mean values of expectation performance, effort performance, social influence, convenience conditions, self-efficacy, perceived pleasantness, and willingness to use are 3.48, 2.70, 3.61, 2.36, 3.77, 3.84, and 3.73, respectively. Students’ use of the Civic Intelligent Recommendation System is greatly influenced by their perception of pleasantness and self-efficacy. The questionnaire has good reliability and validity in general. The initial model has valid hypotheses H1, H2, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10, and H11. In the analysis of variance, there were significant differences between genders only in performance expectations (0.000) and perceived pleasantness (0.016). Significant differences existed across grades in terms of performance expectations (0.018) and social influence (0.000). The measurement dimension of willingness to use had a moderating effect across majors. Hypotheses H12 and H13 are partially valid, but H14 is valid.

A hypothesis test for the domain of attraction of a random variable

In this work, we address the problem of detecting whether a sampled probability distribution of a random variable V has infinite first moment. This issue is notably important when the sample results from complex numerical simulation methods. For example, such a situation occurs when one simulates stochastic particle systems with complex and singular McKean–Vlasov interaction kernels. As stated, the detection problem is ill-posed. We thus propose and analyze an asymptotic hypothesis test for independent copies of a given random variable which is supposed to belong to an unknown domain of attraction of a stable law. The null hypothesis H0 is: ‘√V is in the domain of attraction of the Normal law’ and the alternative hypothesis is H1: ‘X is in the domain of attraction of a stable law with index smaller than 2’. Our key observation is that X cannot have a finite second moment when H0 is rejected (and therefore H1 is accepted). Surprisingly, we find it useful to derive our test from the statistics of random processes. More precisely, our hypothesis test is based on a statistic which is inspired by methodologies to determine whether a semimartingale has jumps from the observation of one single path at discrete times. We justify our test by proving asymptotic properties of discrete time functionals of Brownian bridges.

The potential role of religiosity, psychological immunity, gender, and age group in predicting the psychological well-being of diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia within the Bayesian framework.

This study aimed to investigate the differences in Religiosity (R), Mental Immunity (MI), and Psychological Well-Being (PWB) in patients with diabetes due to gender and age group variables, and to detect the best predictors of PWB in diabetic patients within the Bayesian framework. The study was conducted from May 2022 to February 2023 on a random sample of 186 Saudis diagnosed with diabetes. After obtaining participants' consent, they completed three R, MI, and PWB scales. Bayesian Independent Samples t-test was performed to identify differences, and Bayesian linear regression analysis was used to reveal the best prediction model of PWB. The results of the Bayesian independent samples t-test indicated strong evidence supporting the alternative hypothesis H1, suggesting differences between male and female diabetic patients in R, MI, and PWB, with Bayesian factor values exceeding 10 (8.338×10+23, 1.762×10+25, and 1.866×10+24), and Cohen's δ of (-1.866, -1.934, -1.884). These results indicated that females with diabetes have higher means of R, MI, and PWB compared to males. However, the results also suggested evidence for the null hypothesis H0 of no differences in R, MI, and PWB among diabetic patients due to age group, with Bayesian factor values (0.176, 0.181, and 0.187) less than 1.00 and small Cohen's δ of (-0.034, -0.050, -0.063). Bayesian linear regression analysis detected strong evidence that the model including MI is the best predictive model (BF10 for mental immunity is 1.00 and for the other two models are 0.07 and 4.249×10-16) for the PWB of diabetic patients, however, there is no evidence that the model including R or the interaction between R and MI is the best predictor of PWB for diabetic patients. These findings highlight the need for direct psychological care services for male diabetic patients and the urgent need to enhance IM in diabetic patients to improve their PWB. Furthermore, results recommended that healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia integrate MI interventions into diabetes care programs.

Effectiveness of Pet Therapy on Depression among Elderly Residing In Selected Old Age Homes at Bangalore

Introduction: Depression is prevalent among elderly individuals, significantly affecting their quality of life. Pet therapy, or animal-assisted therapy, is gaining attention as a potential intervention to alleviate these symptoms. This study aims to assess pet therapy's impact on depression among elderly residents in selected Bangalore old age homes. The findings suggest implications for geriatric care and mental health interventions, underscoring pet therapy's potential as a complementary approach to enhancing emotional well-being in institutional settings. Background of the study: Depression in seniors can result from factors like bereavement, retirement, social isolation, health issues, or traumatic events such as strokes or falls. Prompt identification and treatment are crucial to alleviate symptoms and prevent severe outcomes like physical illness, strained relationships, neglect, self-harm, or suicide. Late-onset depression in old age is a significant aspect of geriatric major depression, differing from early-onset depression experienced earlier in life. Objectives of the Study: 1. To evaluate the level of depression in elderly individuals before undergoing pet therapy. 2. To assess the effectiveness of pet therapy in reducing depression among elderly individuals post-intervention. 3. To examine the association between depression levels and selected demographic variables among elderly residents in selected old age homes in Bangalore. Methods: This quasi-experimental study utilized a non-equivalent control group design with 60 depressed patients (30 in each group) selected via convenient sampling. Data collection involved a structured questionnaire for socio-demographic details and Beck’s Depression Inventory to measure depression levels. Pet therapy was administered exclusively to the experimental group for 14 days after the pre-test, followed by a post-test using the same scale for both groups. Analysis included descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Pre-test results showed the experimental group had 40% severe and 6.7% extreme depression, while the control group had 40% moderate and 10% extreme depression. Post-test results indicated no extreme depression in the experimental group, with 40% showing moderate depression. In contrast, the control group had 36.7% moderate and 10% extreme depression. The experimental group showed a significant reduction in depression levels from pre-test to post-test (t=16.53*, p < 0.05). Additionally, post-test scores differed significantly between the experimental and control groups (t=2.04*, p < 0.05), confirming hypothesis H1. Conclusion: Pet therapy integration into nursing practice for elderly patients with depression emphasizes its efficacy in reducing depression levels, highlighting its importance in clinical settings.

Linking workplace incivility with employee turnover intention & job satisfaction : The mediating role of self-efficacy of employees in telecom sector in NCR

In the last one decade, workplace incivility has increased significantly in many organizations. The causes and effects of workplace disrespect have been the subject of several research, but the mediation function of self-efficacy in the telecom industry has received less attention. This study intends to examine the mediating effects of self-efficacy in the relationship between workplace incivility and employee turnover intention. To evaluate the mediating function, information from 232 respondents from telecom businesses was gathered using the practical sampling approach. Overall, the findings from the structural equation modelling study showed that workplace rudeness had a favourable impact on employee turnover intention and self-efficacy at (β= .34, .23, P= ***) accepting hypothesis H1, H2. Self-efficacy adversely affects employee turnover intention at (β= -0.11, P=0.21) and workplace rudeness negatively affects job satisfaction at (β= -0.21, P=0.31), respectively, refuting hypothesis H3 and H4. Additionally, we found that self-efficacy positively influences job satisfaction and that it serves as a mediator between workplace incivility and job satisfaction, but not between workplace incivility and employee turnover intention accepting hypothesis H5. The study will assists manager and Human resource manager to promote self-efficacy and lessen workplace incivility.

Efektifitas Media Video Pembelajaran terhadap Pemahaman Konsep Matematika Peserta Didik Kelas IV SD Islam Khaira Ummah Padang

This research was motivated by students' low understanding of concepts, especially in mathematics learning. One of the reasons for the low understanding of students is the lack of use of learning media in the learning process and educators not using alternative media such as learning video media. Learning video media is an alternative that can be used to attract students' attention to learning. The aim of the research is to determine the effectiveness of using learning video media on understanding mathematical concepts in fourth grade students at Khaira Ummah Islamic Elementary School, Padang. This type of research is quantitative with a quasi-experimental method. This research design is a static two group design. The population used was class IV of SD Islam Khaira Ummah Padang using purposive sampling techniques for sampling. The selected sample consisted of two classes, the experimental class and the control class. The data for this research are the scores for understanding mathematical concepts in fourth grade students at Khaira Ummah Padang Islamic Elementary School using and without using learning video media. The instrument of this research is a test. The analytical requirements tests carried out are the normality test and homogeneity test. The results of this research can be seen from the average score for understanding mathematical concepts without using learning video media for class IV Islamic Elementary School Khaira Ummah Padang, namely 78.70. The average score for understanding mathematical concepts using learning video media for class IV Islamic Elementary School Khaira Ummah Padang is 91.05. Based on the t-test, the results of this tcount are compared with ttable at degrees of freedom (dk) = (n-2) at the 95% significance level. Tcount > Ttable (5.5>1.71) then the hypothesis H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted. Based on the results of this research, it can be concluded that the understanding of mathematical concepts of fourth grade students at Islamic Elementary School Khaira Ummah Padang using video learning media is higher than without using video learning media.

The Effect of Problem-Based Learning Model on Mathematics Problem Solving Ability of Class VII Students Junior High School 7 Pematang Siantar

This research aims to determine whether there is an influence of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) instructional model on the mathematical problem-solving abilities of seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 7 Pematang Siantar. The study employs a quantitative method, specifically a one-shot case study design. The population consists of all seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 7 Pematang Siantar for the academic year 2023/2024, totaling 288 students. Cluster Random Sampling was used to select a sample, and one class, namely VII-1, was chosen for the study, resulting in a total sample size of 30 students. Data were obtained through a questionnaire measuring students' perceptions of the Problem Based Learning model and a mathematics problem-solving ability test for seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 7 Pematang Siantar. The instruments utilized included 12 closed-ended statement questionnaires with Likert scale measurements and 5 mathematics problem-solving ability test questions. Following calculations, the conclusion drawn from the simple linear regression analysis with the equation Y’ = a + bX = 27.228 + 0.234X is that the calculated t-value (4.196) exceeds the critical t-value (2.042) at a significance level of 0.00 < 0.05. Consequently, the null hypothesis H0 is rejected, and the alternative hypothesis H is accepted. The influence of the Problem Based Learning instructional model on the mathematical problem-solving abilities of seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 7 Pematang Siantar is 38.6%. This implies that the Problem Based Learning model can affect students' mathematical problem-solving abilities by 38.6%, while the remaining 61.4% can be influenced by other factors

Homogeneity and Change Point Detection Analysis of Seasonal and Annual Precipitation and Temperature Series Van, Türkiye

The quality and consistency of historical temperature and precipitation records are extremely important to researchers who study water resources, hydrological processes, and climate change. In this regard, Homogeneity tests are helpful tools for managing the accuracy and consistency of the data. In this study, the homogeneity of long-term annual and seasonal precipitation and temperature records obtained from five meteorological stations located in Van, Turkey, is examined using Standard Normal Homogeneity (SNHT), Pettitt (PT), Buishand Range (BR), and Cumulative Deviation (CD) tests at a significance level of 0.05. Finally, change-points were determined for each station where the homogeneity was disturbed. As a result of the study, there is mostly homogeneity in the precipitation data, and the homogeneity in the temperature data is deteriorated. The results of this study constitute a source of information in terms of the reliability of the meteorological data series. As a result, the reliability of the data should be questioned in the hydrological studies to be carried out in the Van region and the data should be made reliable in the projects to be carried out.

Food safety training influence on food service workers’ knowledge and compliance to Malaysia Food Hygiene Regulations 2009

This study was conducted to evaluate the influence of food safety training on the knowledge and compliance of food service workers with Malaysia Food Hygiene Regulations 2009 in Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Data were collected from 261 food service workers (108 casual dining restaurant owners and 153 food handlers) through a survey by means of a questionnaire which consisted of questions on business and premises profiles, history of premises inspection and knowledge of food hygiene aspects as outlined in the Malaysia Food Hygiene Regulations 2009. The results showed that there was a significant positive association (p<0.05) between attending food safety training and the level of respondents’ knowledge of Malaysia Food Hygiene Regulations 2009. There was a significant positive association (p<0.05) between respondents’ knowledge and the level of compliance with Malaysia Food Hygiene Regulations 2009 with different food safety training providers. There was also a significant positive association (p<0.05) between respondents’ knowledge and the level of compliance with Malaysia Food Hygiene Regulations 2009 with food safety training sources. In conclusion, over half of the food service workers showed satisfactory food safety knowledge and compliance with Malaysia Food Hygiene Regulations 2009. This study found that there was a significant relationship (p<0.05) between food service workers’ knowledge and compliance with Malaysia Food Hygiene Regulations 2009. A significant relationship (p<0.05) was also found in knowledge and level of compliance with all food safety training factors (food safety training attendance, food safety training providers and food safety training sources) in the Malaysia Food Hygiene Regulations 2009. Hence, hypotheses H1, H2 (H2a, H2b, H2c) were accepted. It is suggested that in related future research, data are collected from a larger sample size and at different locations to gain more comprehensive outcomes.

Unravelling the Agripreneurial Mindset: Exploring the Interplay of Subjective Norms, Entrepreneurial Orientation, Attitude, Perceived Behavioral Control, and Agripreneurship Intention

This study's main objective was to investigate the impact of subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, attitude towards agripreneurship, and entrepreneurial orientation on agripreneurship intention among people with agricultural educational backgrounds. The subjective norms and entrepreneurial orientation were taken as independent variables. In contrast, attitude towards agripreneurship and perceived behavioural control were taken as mediators and agripreneurship intention as the dependent variable. The quantitative research design was chosen for this study, and the survey was conducted with the help of Google Forms from the millennials with an educational background in agriculture, initially with the support of cluster sampling and then with convenience sampling at the final stage. The research questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale was distributed amongst 400 respondents, and 376 responses were received back in accurate format and put forward for further analysis. The results from this study's primary data analysis reveal that subjective norms have a positive and significant relationship with attitudes towards agripreneurship and perceived behavioural control. All these have positive and significant associations with agripreneurship intention and authenticated the hypothesis H1 to H4 and rejected hypothesis (H5) that is between entrepreneurial orientation and agripreneurship intention due to research cultural differences and the mediation relations H6 and H7 were accepted with partial mediation. The study gave insights into the agripreneurship intention factors, including subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, attitude towards agripreneurship, and entrepreneurial orientation, as the finding of this study will direct the stakeholders of the agricultural sector to play a vital role in boosting the economy of the country and how to achieve SDGs relevant to the sustainability for the agricultural sector with enhancing the business activities.

THE INFLUENCE OF LOAN TO DEPOSIT RATIO AND CAPITAL ADEQUACY RATIO ON NON PERFORMING LOANS AT PT. WEST JAVA REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANK, Tbk.

This research aims to determine the effect of Loan To Deposit Ratio and Capital Adequacy Ratio on Non-Performing Loans at PT. West Java Regional Government Bank, Tbk. The type of data used is a quantitative data model. The data source used is secondary data. The analytical methods used are descriptive quantitative, multiple linear regression, correlation coefficient (R), coefficient of determination (R2), F test and t test. The research results show the value of the regression equation Y = 14.3929 + 0.00029X1 - 0.7005X2. The t b1 test shows that the Loan To Deposit Ratio has a positive but not significant effect on Non Performing Loans and the b2 t test shows that the Capital Adequacy Ratio has a negative and significant effect on Non Performing Loans. The F test results show that the Loan To Deposit Ratio and Capital Adequacy Ratio have a simultaneous and significant effect on Non-Performing Loans at PT. West Java Development Bank, Tbk. Hyoptheses H2 and H3 are accepted but hypothesis H1 is rejected.

Economic Policy Uncertainty, Accounting Robustness and Commercial Credit Supply - A Big Data Analysis Based on Accounts Receivable

Abstract In this paper, a two-dimensional panel data model of economic policy uncertainty is investigated based on the individual fixed effects of panel quantile regression, and a nonparametric panel model with individual fixed effects is established. The unfolding of nonparametric penalized spline and the introduction of Bayesian in stratified quantile are utilized to construct regression models applicable to accounting robustness, respectively. In the empirical study, the economic policy uncertainty index, accounting robustness and commercial credit supply are measured respectively. The annual data of China’s Shenzhen and Shanghai A-share listed companies during the period from 2012 to 2021 were selected as the research basis, and Bayesian quantile regression was made on the basis of correlation analysis. The coefficient of commercial credit supply is found to be -0.0821, and the variable RD1 is negatively correlated with economic policy uncertainty. This regression result confirms hypothesis H1 of this paper, suggesting that private firms invest less in innovation when economic policy uncertainty is higher. In the test of economic policy uncertainty by type, the regression coefficients of RD2, EPU, and SIZE are negative, respectively -0.0368, −0.2124, and -0.1458, which indicates that fiscal policy, monetary policy, and exchange rate and capital account policy uncertainty are negatively correlated with the supply of business credit to enterprises. Based on this correlation, this study provides guidance for the development of business credit for enterprises.

A Study to Assess Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge regarding Junk Food among students studying in selected Junior College Aurangabad

Statement: A study to assess effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding junk food among students studying in selected junior college Aurangabad. Objectives: 1) To assess the pre-test knowledge regarding junk food among junior college student. 2) To development administered structured teaching program regarding on junk food among junior college students. 3) To assess effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding junk food among junior college students. 4) To find out the association between post test knowledge score with selected demographic variables. Methodology: Research Design used in this study is Pre experimental, one group pre test post test design for present study sample size was 40 Junior collage student, Non probability sampling technique was used for data collection. Result: The study proved that mean post test knowledge score 23.025 was greater than the mean Pre test score 12.775 The mean difference between Pre test and post test score was 10.25 paired t knowledge score is paired 't-5.99' *p<0.05 is significant at 0.05 level. Hence research hypothesis H0 and H0. was accepted. This indicates that the STP was effective in increasing the knowledge of junior college students regarding junk food.

Effectiveness of Play Therapy on anxiety during Nebulization among under five children at selected primary health centres, Thiruvannamalai

The study was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of play therapy on anxiety during nebulization among under five children at selected primary health centres, Thiruvannamalai. The research approach used for the study is Quantitative evaluative research approach. The result shows that samples in experimental group during posttest, 11(36.7%) children had no anxiety and 16(53.3%) of them had mild anxiety. In control group 23(76.7%) children had moderate anxiety and 5(16.7%) had severe anxiety. A significant difference was found in the post test mean values (11.57) of level of anxiety among children in experimental and control group (26.37), so the mean difference 14.8 was a true difference and the standard deviation of posttest of experimental group was 4.57 and control group was 5.51. The calculated unpaired‘t’ 11.3 was highly significant than the table value 3.46 at 0.05 level. Hence the research hypothesis H1 was retained. Hence it was inferred that play therapy was more effective in reducing the level of anxiety among children undergoing nebulization. (p<0.005level).