Salem City Research Articles

A Study On Consumer Awareness And Influence Towards Jaisuryas Departmental Stores In Salem City

The objective of this paper is to find out the consumer awareness and influence towards Jaisuryas Departmental Stores in Salem City. A total of 48 consumers of Jaisuryas Departmental Store were surveyed in the two branches of Jaisuryas Departmental Stores at Salem city. Descriptive analysis and Chi-Square were implemented in the study. The result depicts the level of awareness and the various factors which affects the consumer character and behaviour towards the Departmental Stores. This paper reveals the secret of successful retailing such as good quality products, lowest prices and guaranteed satisfaction and overall a pleasant shopping experience will help the departmental stores to achieve great success in retail industry.

An Examination on E-Service Quality in Online Shopping

Online shopping is the use of internet as means of communication with consumers, the field of e-commerce, e-service quality in online shopping has experienced a rapid growth in the recent years. The empirical study is attempted to focus on the e-service quality of online shopping in Salem city consumers. The major objectives of the research were to know the perception of online buyers about online service quality, to know the factors influencing and identify the problems of online shopping of e-service quality; with the help of structured questionnaire for primary data with sample size of 100 respondents. The statistical tools used for this research study were the following: Percentage Analysis, One-sample t-test, Ranking Analysis and Chi-square test.

A Study on Customer Statisfaction Measurement towards Internet Banking Services in Salem City

A Study on Customer Statisfaction Measurement towards Internet Banking Services in Salem City

Prevalence of Ocular Injuries, Conjunctivitis and Musculoskeletal Disorders-Related Issues as Occupational Hazards Among Dental Practitioners in the City of Salem: A Randomized Cross-Sectional Study.

Background:Similar to several other occupations, dentists are also stricken by bounteous occupational health hazards (OHHs) such as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and ocular health–related issues.Aims:The aim of this study was to evaluate the diffusion of MSDs and ocular health–related issues among dental surgeons in Salem city, Tamil Nadu, India, according to age, sex, and number of practicing hours per week.Objectives:A survey was conducted to examine the rate of prevalence of these OHHs amidst the dental surgeons in Salem city.Materials and Methods:The study was performed through a questionnaire amidst 150 dentists practicing in Salem City, Tamil Nadu, India. Dental surgeons were questioned about any occupational disorder that they had experienced related to a musculoskeletal pain and its location whether in the back, upper limbs, or lower limbs. In extension to this, dental surgeons were asked about any ocular injury that they had.Results:MSD showed higher rate of occurrence correlated to ocular health–related issues.Conclusion:The practice of protective measures is crucial, in perspective of the high rate of these disorders in the community of dental surgeons.

Customer Satisfaction towards BSNL in Salem City, Tamil Nadu

The customer satisfaction is the main goal of every business organization. In this competitive business scenario each and every activity starts and ends with the customer. In the present scenario, the telecommunication is lifeblood for every business activities. Even in this industry there prevails a stiff competition between the service providers. The objectives of the study are to study the customer satisfaction level towards BSNL services; the influence of demographic variables of the respondents; usage level of various BSNL schemes; the operational performance. The major purpose of descriptive research is description of state of affairs, as it exists at present. Simple random sampling method is used to collect data. The size of the sample is 50. The respondents of the study are part of population of Salem city. Both primary and secondary data is used. The data has been mainly analyzed by using the Percentage analysis, Student ‘t’ test and One way ANOVA ‘f’ test. most of the respondents are not much satisfied with the features of the phone provided by BSNL when compare to other private landline providers, significant weight age should be given by the BSNL. Most of the respondents are not aware of various schemes. It is identified that the service provided by BSNL is at satisfactory level to the respondent’s. But most of the respondents are not satisfied with the features of the phone. BSNL should focus on the promotional measures as equal to the private service providers to enhance their service activity to satisfy their customers.

Vermicomposting of Source Separated Kitchen Vegetable Waste Collected from Salem City, Tamil Nadu, India

Vermicomposting of Source Separated Kitchen Vegetable Waste Collected from Salem City, Tamil Nadu, India

Recent Trends in Women Entrepreneurs in Salem, Tamil Nadu

In recent years Indianwomen are actively run their family and at the same time they working, handle multiple critical situations and problems in this society. While compare with the men and women are better in entrepreneurship. In this day's women are meet such kind of expenses like purchasing food items, jewellery, costly dresses, personal use cosmetic products, FMCG products, for that purpose they need money. At one stage, their husband and family members not gave financial support. So, they go for job or start a new business at home and open small shops for their personal income. These kinds of activities induce to develop women entrepreneurship. In Salem district of Tamil Nadu women were engaged textile, food processing, cottage, coiler, street vendors, small road side food shops, cosmetic product production and grinding mill units etc., Hence these women entrepreneurs are facing such difficulties while doing businesses. In this study, the researcher was discussing about the problems and problem overcoming techniques handled by the women entrepreneurs in Salem district. The objective of the study is to analyse the problems faced on women entrepreneur's business and problems handling techniques in Salem city. The next is to discussing about the economic development through the women entrepreneurs in Salem. The researcher used descriptive research design and simple random sampling technique were used. Scope of the study is to create the trends in women entrepreneurship and their development in economy.

A Study on Consumer Satisfaction Towards Nestle Baby Foods in Salem City

A Newborn human being is called a baby. The word probably came from the first spoken sound, “ba-ba”, made by many small babies. The newborn human infant is very helpless and depends on adult people for its survival. Newborn babies are perfectly formed by tiny human beings are usually weight between two and four kg. Premature babies weight 900 grams or even less and have to be kept alive in a special apparatus called an incubator. If they were kept free from grams and are carefully fed, they can live and grow to a normal size. They feed on milk which may be provided by sucking at their mother’s breasts, a method of feeding which is characteristic of all animals. Milk for the baby is especially suited to their needs. Children are valuable assets of a nation and it is their welfare that strengthens its social and economic development. Infant and child mortality is one of the key items in this Indian demographic scene. Thus, the importance of the subject of infant feeding hardly needs emphasis. It is subject, which concerns about 25-30 million babies that are born annually in our country and several millions of mothers who will be rearing them.

Consumer Satisfaction towards Parachute Hair Oil Usage among College Student's in Salem City

Consumer Satisfaction towards Parachute Hair Oil Usage among College Student's in Salem City

Assessment of knowledge related to diabetes mellitus among patients attending a dental college in Salem city-A cross sectional study

Objective: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia with a global prevalence rate of 8.3%. Diabetes not only affect general health but also oral health leading to periodontitis. Low level of knowledge about diabetes and lack of awareness regarding preventive options will ultimately impact self-care behavior. To assess diabetes related knowledge among patients attending Vinayaka Mission’s Sankarachariyar (VMS) Dental College outpatient department in Salem city, Tamilnadu. Materials And Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out for about two weeks which encompassed a convenient sample of 400 subjects aged 18-80 years. Knowledge of respondents regarding diabetes was measured using 15 item self-administered modified Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire (DKQ). Results: When knowledge regarding cause of diabetes was considered, only 40% of subjects were aware that diabetes is not a communicable disease. Almost half (57.5%) of the participants believed that sweet consumption causes diabetes. Furthermore, 55% participants knew that diabetes can damage kidney and around 54.5% agreed that diabetes can also affect dental health. The higher mean knowledge scores was observed among males compared to females and the difference was statistically insignicant (p=0.37). Significantly higher mean knowledge scores were dissipated by subjects with graduation education (p=0.01), those with professional occupation (p=0.02) and participant from urban location (p=0.00). Conclusion: The study showed significantly lower level of awareness regarding diabetes among rural respondents compared to urban residents. Gap related to diabetes mellitus knowledge should be abridged between rural and urban province in order to reduce disease burden and to yield positive health outcomes in the society.KeywordsDiabetes mellitus; Diabetes management; Knowledge; Oral self-care.

Chickens in Salem: A Case-Study Report on a Grassroots City Ordinance Initiative

This essay is a case-study report on the journey of a city ordinance initiative that sought to legalize the raising and keeping of chickens in an urban area. It follows the ordinance’s inception, initial rejection, and eventual approval by the Salem City Council (Oregon). In particular, this essay analyzes the tactics used by the ordinance’s proponents. This includes the negotiations that were undertaken, especially between the supporters and certain members of the city council, as well as the compromises that were reached. It is an in-depth look into citizen participation in the lawmaking process, and the dispute resolution tactics employed throughout that process.

Influence of Positive Mental Health on Quality of Work Life of Government School Teachers

Positive mental health is the state of wellbeing wherein the individual is able to relate well with others, carry out his duties effectively and handle stress. It is a state that gives happiness and peace to the individual. When mental health is affected, it affects one’s thinking, behavior, and physical health. Positive mental health in workplace is necessary for a person to carry out his work successfully, and be innovative. It is necessary for an employer to constantly have a check on the mental health of the employees, as wellbeing has a great impact on the turnover of the organization. This article is an attempt to check the association between mental health and quality of work life of government school teachers of Salem city. Positive mental health instrument (Vaingankar, et al., 2011) and Quality of work life scale (Parameswari & Kadhiravan, 2014) were used to collect the data. The collected data were analysed using appropriate statistical tools and the implications of the study is discussed.

A Study on Urban Modal Split and its Development in Salem City

A Study on Urban Modal Split and its Development in Salem City

Musculoskeletal Disorders and Mental Health-related Issues as Occupational Hazards among Dental Practitioners in Salem City: A Cross-sectional Study.

Background:Like in any other profession, dental surgeons are also afflicted by many occupational health hazards such as Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) and mental health related issues.Aims:To assess the distribution of MSD and mental health related issues amidst dentists in Salem City according to age, sex and number of working hours per week.Objectives:A survey was organized to check the rate of occurrence of these occupational health hazards among dental practitioners in Salem city.Materials and Methods:The study was conducted among one hundred and fifty dentists practicing in Salem City in the form of questionnaire. Dentists were asked about any occupational disease that they suffered related to a musculo–skeletal pain and its location whether in the back, upper limbs or lower limbs. In addition to this, dentists were asked about mental stress that they had experienced.Results:MSD showed higher rate of prevalence compared to mental health related issues.Conclusion:The application of preventive measures is necessary, in view of the high rate of these disorders in the society of dental practitioners.

Problems faced by Silverware manufacturing units in Salem city, Tamilnadu

In developing countries, small scale industries and cottage industries are important for increasing employment opportunities, equal distribution of income, to increase standard of living, developing rural and semi-urban areas. Silver manufacturing units plays a major role in creating employment opportunities for the people especially women. Silverware products and ornaments made in India has a significant export market and also popular throughout the country. Silverware manufacturing units faced problems related to operational patterns and exporting the products. This study focuses on such problems and suggests effective remedies for the welfare of the industry.

Chickens in Salem: A Case-study Report on a Grassroots City Ordinance Initiative

This essay is a case-study report on the journey of a city ordinance initiative that sought to legalize the raising and keeping of chickens in an urban area. It follows the ordinance’s inception, initial rejection, and eventual approval by the Salem City Council (Oregon). In particular, this essay analyzes the tactics used by the ordinance’s proponents. This includes the negotiations that were undertaken, especially between the supporters and certain members of the city council, as well as the compromises that were reached. It is an in-depth look into citizen participation in the lawmaking process, and the dispute resolution tactics employed throughout that process.

An Examination of the Relationship Between Service Quality and Patients’ Satisfaction in the Hospital Industry

This study attempted to measure the influence of various hospital service quality on patient's satisfaction. This study identified five dimensions of hospital service quality. These are: Clinical Care, Admission Procedure, Reliability, Trust, and Infrastructure. This study was conducted in Erode, Coimbatore, Salem, and Karur city in Tamil Nadu. This study employed the questionnaire method to collect data from the patients. Data collected were analyzed by using statistical tools such as factor analysis, multiple regression, correlation, and Cronbach's alpha. The study also supported that Clinical Care, Admission Procedure, Reliability, Trust, and Infrastructure affect patients’ satisfaction. Among the male patients, there was a significant impact of all dimensions of service quality on patients’ satisfaction ; whereas, among the female patients, it was Clinical Care and Trust. Furthermore, the highly perceived hospital service quality dimensions among the patients are Trust and Clinical Care. The study findings have significant implications for hospital administrators. This study can also used as a tool by the hospital administrator to identify various dimensions of hospital service quality where improvements are needed to enhance patients’ satisfaction.

Municipal Solid Waste Management in Salem City, India

Salem City in Tamilnadu is an ancient city and one of the selected Smart Cities of India facing a serious environmental threat due to improper disposal of the 335 MT per day of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) generation. The entire solid waste generated from the city has been dumped in an unscientific manner nearly for four decades in Erumapalayam land fill area (28 acres) which is located 12 km away from the city and presently it overflows with heaps of daily accumulation of MSW. Hence, in the present study an attempt has been made to convert the MSW of the city into bio-compost through vermicomposting technique and thereby aimed to implement waste to wealth practices in the city judiciously. The experimental works in the field on vermicomposting of MSW and the Cost Benefit Analysis of the same revealed that the vermicomposting process of MSW is an eco friendly, economical way of disposing the MSW of Salem City and upon implantation of the same in Salem City, it would yield a net revenue of Rs 450/MT/day over and above the routine operational expenses of Rs.706/MT/day to the Salem city municipal corporation.

Environmental Impact Assessment of Improper Dumping of Municipal Solid Waste in Salem City, Tamilnadu, India

Salem City is one of the hundred cities selected under the Smart Cites Mission Program by the Government of India and positioned at sixth place out of twelve selected Smart Cities in Tamil Nadu State with an area of 100 sq.km and a population of 8,51,577. It generates around 335 MT per day of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) at a rate of 393 gram per capita per day. At present the entire solid waste generated from the city has been dumped in an unscientific manner in Erumapalayam Landfill area of 28 acres which is located 12 km away from the city. The open dumping of Salem City MSW in the landfill area due to without liners and without a leachate management facility causes groundwater pollution and as well as saturation of an existing landfill site. Hence, in the present study an attempt has been made to quantify the impacts on land and water environments due to improper disposal of Salem city MSW in and around the Erumapalayam Landfill through an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study. From the detailed investigation of the water quality analysis of ground water in and around the dumping yard, it was found that the ground water was not suitable for drinking at places within 1000m radius of the landfill and this was exclusively due to the infiltration of leachate from the dumping yard which caused the ground water pollution. Similarly, the Environmental Impact Assessment study on soil environment revealed that the top soil layer is not polluted due to the improper dumping of MSW in the landfill area at present, nevertheless if the prevailing situation continues, it will affect the soil fertility in the near future.

A Study on Quality Function Deployment of Public Bus Transport with special reference to Seats

In service sector transportation industry, customer satisfaction is primarily reliant on providing services like convenient, comfortable, luxurious and affordable facilities before, during and after the journey. A lot of factors contribute and augment the quality of service rendered to the customer. In this paper, the author has applied the Quality Function Deployment implement to detain the requirements of commuters specifically with high opinion to the seats provided in the public buses with special reference to Salem city used for long distance journey. The study portrays the customer requirements and develops the service quality of buses that carry passengers over long journey.