Vellore District Of Tamil Nadu Research Articles

A study on practice - wise adoption level of the paddy farmers about the recommended biofertilizers practices in paddy cultivation in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu

A study on practice - wise adoption level of the paddy farmers about the recommended biofertilizers practices in paddy cultivation in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu

Depression Among Domestic Workers In Kangeyanallur Village of Tamilnadu, India

Abstract- Domestic workers are part of a community who leave their primary living place or their families because of challenging life events that obligate them to search for other alternatives to survive or for a perceived better life. The specific tasks vary in each domestic worker’s standard, family size and each employer’s perception. Performing all those activities may lead them to stress and stress-related problems. This study mainly focuses on the causes and consequences of depression among domestic workers in selected villages in the Vellore District of Tamilnadu. A quantitative research approach was adopted to accomplish the objectives of the study. The study population comprises 85 domestic workers who met the inclusion criteria. The instruments used in this study were a structured questionnaire and a Four-point Depression scale; Which consists of 9 statements. The collected data were coded and entered in MS Excel for further analysis and interpretation. Out of 85 domestic workers, 40(47.06%) had moderately severe depression, 31(36.47%) had severe depression and 14(16.47%) had moderate depression. The demographic variables sex (χ2=8.810, p=0.012) and religion (χ2=10.994, p=0.027) had shown statistically significant association with the level of depression among domestic workers at p<0.05 level and the other demographic variables had not shown statistically significant association with the level of depression among domestic workers.

Impact of Cluster Frontline Demonstrations (CFLD) Oil Seeds on Yield Enhancement of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) in Vellore District of Tamil Nadu, India

Impact of Cluster Frontline Demonstrations (CFLD) Oil Seeds on Yield Enhancement of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) in Vellore District of Tamil Nadu, India

A Study on Understanding the Effectiveness of Audiovisual Aids in Improving English Vocabulary in ESL Classrooms

Vocabulary is essential for comprehension and linguistic development for English language learners. This study used a survey method to identify the effectiveness of vocabulary learning, proper retention, cognitive skills, and technology-based learning in the English language classroom. Thus, the research aims to explore the effectiveness of visual and audio materials in developing vocabulary. The study employed a quantitative approach, and statistical tools were employed for quantitative analysis. The study examines the advantages of audio-visual resources for enhancing vocabulary retention. The participants are tertiary-level students from a reputed university in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu. Around 120 students participated in the survey. A self-designed questionnaire with 10 items was circulated, and data was collected in the Google Form. The results of the data prove the need for audio-visuals in Indian English classrooms, and the students find the audio-visuals interesting and attentive to learning the vocabulary. The Cronbach alpha value of the questionnaire is 0.845; hence, it is concluded that the data is reliable. The survey results show that using multimedia materials in language classrooms will effectively develop English vocabulary among students in Vellore district. Students find it interesting and have an enjoyable learning environment.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Agricultural Production and Productivity in Banavaram Village of Vellore District of Tamil Nadu

The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on agricultural production and productivity in Tamil Nadu. A total of 147 farmers was surveyed in Banavaram village of Vellore district (93% male; 28% 30-39 years old; 38% literates). About one in ten farmers (10%) did not harvest in the past month with primary reasons cited being unfavorable weather (36%) and lockdown-related reasons (26%). A total of 65% of farmers harvested in the past month (primarily paddy and vegetables), but only 45% had sold their crop; 13% were still trying to sell their crop and 38% had stored their crop, with more than half (55%) reporting lockdown-related issues as the reason for storing. Seventy-nine per cent of households with wage-workers witnessed a decline in wages in the past month and 49% of households with incomes from livestock witnessed a decline. Nearly all farmers reported less productivity (97%). These values are much lower than reported previously for farmers in Banavaram village around this time of year before COVID-19. In conclusion, we found that the COVID-19 lockdown in India has primarily impacted farmers’ ability to produce their crops and livestock products which directly affect their day-to-day activity and standard of living.

A Novel Mosquiocidal Bacterium from Soils of Vellore, Tamil nadu, India

In this study, intensive screening for mosquitocidal bacteria from different agricultural soils of Vellore district of Tamil Nadu was carried out to isolate potential mosquitocidal bacteria. From a total of 315 soil samples, 945 bacterial isolates were cultured, out of which three isolates showed mosquitocidal activity. One most potential mosquitocidal isolate was selected out of these and studied further. The isolate was identified by ilvD primer and phylogenetic tree as Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis. This new isolate exhibited effective toxicity against Aed. aegypti, An. stephensi, and Cx. quinquefasciatus. The LC50 values were 0.757, 0.52 and 0.165 mg/ l respectively. Similarly, the LC90 values were 0.963, 0.794 and 0.355 mg/l, respectively. These results depict that the new isolate (Bti) VEVP-60 is a good candidate for mosquito control.

Enhancing Reading Comprehension Skills of Prospective Teachers Using Suitable Reading Strategies

This study focused on using appropriate reading strategies to improve the reading comprehension of prospective teachers in two teacher education colleges in the Vellore District of Tamil Nadu, India. The paper begins by introducing the importance of English language in the contemporary environment, and then highlights the significance of reading comprehension for academic purposes. Three reading strategies were employed in the experimental study. The sample size and the testing methods employed in the experiment are described in the methodology section. The statistical analysis to determine the reading comprehension skills was done with mean, paired sample t-test and co-efficient. The results confirm that the use of appropriate reading strategies enhances the reading comprehension skills of the samples.

1446. Quality of life and associating factors in pulmonary tuberculosis patients

Abstract Background Quality of life is a significant issue among patients with tuberculosis and is used for evaluating treatment responses and therapeutic outcome. This study aimed to assess the quality of life in tuberculosis patients receiving anti-tuberculosis therapy for a short duration in the Vellore district of Tamil Nadu and its associated variables. Methods A cross-sectional study was designed to evaluate pulmonary tuberculosis patients receiving treatment under category -1 registered in the NIKSHAY portal at Vellore. A total of 165 pulmonary tuberculosis patients were recruited from March 2021 to the third week of June 2021. On obtaining informed consent, the data were collected through the telephone interview by administering WHOQOL- BREF structured questionnaire. The data were examined with descriptive and analytical statistics. Multiple regression analysis for independent quality of life variables was done. Results The lowest median scores, 31(25,38) & 38(25,44) was, related to psychological and environmental domains, respectively. In addition, the Man-Whitney & Kruskal Wallis showed a statistically significant variation in the mean quality of life for gender, employment status, duration of treatment, persistent symptoms, the location of residence of patients, and the stage of therapy. Age, gender, marital status, and persistent symptoms were the main associating factor. Associating factors Multiple linear regression (multi-variate analysis) showing factors associated with Physical, Psychological, Social & Environmental domain scores among pulmonary tuberculosis patients receiving under category -1 receiving treatment in Vellore district of Tamilnadu, South India Conclusion Tuberculosis and its treatment influence psychological, physical functioning, and the environmental domain of patient quality of life. Attention is required in the follow-up and treatment of patients by monitoring their quality of life. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures.

1883. Epidemiological investigation of the COVID-19 outbreak in Vellore district in South India using Geographic Information Surveillance (GIS)

Abstract Background Geographical Information Surveillance (GIS) is an advanced digital technology tool that maps location-based data and helps in epidemiological modeling. During pandemics a rapid analysis of patterns of spread can help put in place strategies for containment and infection control. We applied GIS to analyze patterns of spread and hotspots of COVID-19 infected cases in Vellore district in Tamil Nadu, South India. Methods Laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 patients from Vellore district and neighboring taluks from March 2020 to June 2021 were geo coded (based on addresses) and spatial maps generated. These were then layered as points on the base map to illustrate the distribution of all COVID-19 cases. Time trends exploring urban-rural burden with age-sex distribution of COVID-19 cases and other variables were correlated with outcomes of death, symptoms and complications. Map of undivided Vellore district showing rural and urban settlements. Results A total of 45,401 cases of COVID-19 were detected between 28 March 2020 to 31 June 2021 with 20730 cases during the first wave (28 March 2020 to 31 March 2021) and 24671 cases during the second wave (1 April 2021 to 30 June 2021). The overall incidence rates of COVID-19 across the study region was 462.8 per 100,000 and 588.6 per 100,000 population during the first and second waves respectively. Pattern of spread revealed epicentres in densely populated urban areas with radial spread, sparing rural areas, Heat maps also confirmed higher densities at these epicentres, however, the second wave had more peri-urban and rural area involvement. Case fatality rate was 1.89% and 1.6% during the first and second waves and increased with advancing age, i.e., 7.38% were aged more than 60 years in the first wave and 5.02% in the second wave. Incidence was higher in men, 2.40%, and 1.76% as compared to women who had 1.16% and 1.38% in the first and second waves respectively. Overall, case fatality rates were the highest among those who had >2 comorbidities (9.52%). Subdistrict level incidence of COVID-19 during the first and second waves. Epidemic curve of the COVID-19 pandemic during the first and the second waves. Conclusion Modern surveillance systems like GIS can accurately predict the trends of the outbreak and pattern of spread during future respiratory pandemics. Employing this in real time can help design risk mitigation strategies improving health care access and monitoring with prevention of spread to rural areas. Disclosures Priscilla Rupali, MD, DTM&H, PFIZER: Grant/Research Support|PFIZER: Grant/Research Support.

Ectoparasites Diversity on Rodents and Shrews at Scrub Typhus Endemic Vellore District of Tamil Nadu, India.

Rodents and shrew living in the vicinity of human beings perform significant role to harbor different species of ectoparasites and thus act as the reservoir host for the spread of diseases to human and animals. This study was undertaken to determine the species composition of the medically important ectoparasites present in the scrub typhus affected places of Vellore District using wonder and Sherman traps for trapping of live Rodent/Shrew during September 2017 to August 2018. Rodent/shrew hosts belonged to two Families, three sub families and five genera and five different species. These animals carried 23 species of ectoparasites including 17 trombiculid mites, two non-trombiculid mites, two ticks and two fleas. A total of 940 chigger mites were collected which belonged to three Tribes, six Genera, two Subgenera and 17 species. Adult mites collected belonged to two families, three genera and three species. Ticks collected were classified under one family, two genera and two species. Fleas fall under one family, one subfamily, one tribe, one genus and two species. This is the first record of 14 species of chigger mites and three species of adult mites from Vellore District, Tamil Nadu. Surveillance of these keystone ectoparasites helped to identify the medically important disease vectors causing acari-borne zoonotic diseases.

Organizational Credit Facilities for Microfinance Entrepreneurs: An Indian Context

Microfinance has risen significantly as a tool for assisting entrepreneurs from under-represented and disadvantaged groups in obtaining start-up capital. Credit, savings, insurance, remittances, and guarantees are all examples of financial services. The study's objective is to analyze the institutional credit facilities available to microcredit entrepreneurs in the Vellore district of Tamil Nadu. The primary data was gathered through the use of a standardized questionnaire. A suitable random sample of 220 microcredit entrepreneurs from the blocks was chosen. The Chi-square test, weighted average score, and percentages were employed to derive relevant conclusions from the study. Microcredit can have an economic impact by boosting an individual's income, lowering unemployment, elevating the standard of living, and promoting economic development. Furthermore, responders require guidance on using public, private, and natural resources and services. As a result, microcredit is insufficient in empowering the respondents in the research region, but it is one of the most significant elements in that process, together with non-credit factors.

Quality of life and associating factors in pulmonary tuberculosis patients

BackgroundQuality of life is a significant issue among patients with tuberculosis and is used for evaluating treatment responses and therapeutic outcome. This study aimed to assess the quality of life in tuberculosis patients receiving anti-tuberculosis therapy for a short duration in the Vellore district of Tamil Nadu and its associated variables. MethodsA cross-sectional study was designed to evaluate pulmonary tuberculosis patients receiving treatment under category −1 registered in the NIKSHAY portal at Vellore. A total of 165 pulmonary tuberculosis patients were recruited from March 2021 to the third week of June 2021. On obtaining informed consent, the data were collected through the telephone interview by administering WHOQOL- BREF structured questionnaire. The data were examined with descriptive and analytical statistics. Multiple regression analysis for independent quality of life variables was done. ResultsThe lowest median scores, 31(25,38) & 38(25,44) was, related to psychological and environmental domains, respectively. In addition, the Man-Whitney & Kruskal Wallis showed a statistically significant variation in the mean quality of life for gender, employment status, duration of treatment, persistent symptoms, the location of residence of patients, and the stage of therapy. Age, gender, marital status, and persistent symptoms were the main associating factor. ConclusionTuberculosis and its treatment influence psychological, physical functioning, and the environmental domain of patient quality of life. Attention is required in the follow-up and treatment of patients by monitoring their quality of life.

Changing epidemiology of human enteroviruses (HEV) in a hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in Vellore, south India

PurposeHand Foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a major childhood exanthematous disease causing outbreaks that have become a major public health threat in recent years. In Vellore district of Tamil Nadu, south India, occasional outbreaks are common among the paediatric age group, most commonly in those under 5years of age (U5s). CoxsackieA6, A4, A5, A9, A10, B2 and B5 are the common serotypes causing outbreaks. This study aimed to identify the molecular serotype of the causative agent, co-circulating in this region. MethodsAdapting the WHO case definition, cases during an HFMD outbreak between October and December 2017, were identified by a clinical criterion of fever, mouth ulcers and rash in the extremities. Vesicle fluid from these lesions were collected in viral transport medium and transported cold to the Clinical Virology laboratory of a tertiary care hospital in Vellore. Identification of the causative agent was undertaken by two real time PCRs (EV1 and EV2) followed by sequencing the VP1–2C region and constructing a phylogenetic tree. ResultsAmong the 31 HFMD patients included in this study, 23 (74.2%) were U5s, 3 (9.7%) were between 6 and 15 years and the remaining 5 (16.1%) were adolescents (>15 ​yrs). The outbreak ran a mild clinical course, with 22(71%) patients having fever as a prodromal symptom. Papulovesicular lesions characteristic of HFMD were present on all 31 (100%) patients’ palms and soles, buttocks of 19 (61.3%), oral mucosa of 12 (38.7%), and all over the body in 4 (12.9%) patients. Coxsackie A6(75%) and Coxsackie A16(25%) were the pathogens associated with this outbreak. ConclusionsChanging epidemiology of HFMD was seen in this outbreak since; other serotypes apart from the classical Coxsackievirus serotypes causing HFMD outbreak were also found co-circulating. EV1 PCR was a better screening assay than EV2 PCR in this region. Continued surveillance and molecular serotyping are necessary for HFMD outbreaks in any region.

The Socio- Economic Conditions of Handloom Weavers in Vellore District of Tamil Nadu

In India the handloom industry is one of the major cottage industries. It is one of the labour concentrated industry and the second largest employment generator after agriculture in the rural sectors of the economy. It is generating employment opportunities and supporting livelihood to the weavers. This work is conduct on the weavers is weak due to financial constraints health problem and poor in economic condition. The Handloom weavers have many loom other than power loom and includes any hybrid loom on which at least one process for production. The reduction in number of handloom weavers has been a cause of concern for government. In this paper aims to measure the socio economic condition of handloom weavers in Vellore District. The data is collected with the help of interview method. We find many problems and given suggestions also.

Problems and Constraints of Agricultural Labourers in Gudiyattam Block of Vellore District in Tamil Nadu

Problems and Constraints of Agricultural Labourers in Gudiyattam Block of Vellore District in Tamil Nadu

Client Consummation and Commitment on JIO Mobile Network in Vellore District: An Economic Analysis

Over the past few years, the Indian mobile market has documented an exponential growth that has topped the authority’s projections. Client Consummation is a measurement of consumer attitudes regarding products, services and products. Consumer Loyalty comprises of loyalty manners which is the act of customers making repeat purchases of current brands, rather than selecting competitor products. Client Constancy in Indian Mobile Telecommunication Services Sector Marketing Indian companies has been forced to adopt superiority organization platforms. Client consummation and future purchase purposes. Hostility in the broadcastings world in India is precise firm product moving of customers is also very high. That’s why each provider trying to provide the best for its customers so that they can be loyal to the same provider. Customer loyalty is defined as a relationship between customer with a particular brand name, and company exemplified by their purchase of the customer or consumer buying behavior towards a consistent and profitable brand and measured as recommended to other consumers. In India, there are ten mobile telecom providers operating in the market. The main aim of this research is to study the Client Consummation and Commitment on JIO Mobile Network in Vellore District of Tamil Nadu in Economic perspectives. The foundation of this study is to know the customer loyalty of JIO customers towards JIO after free services time was over. The research question stated for the study is, whether customers are continuing the JIO mobile network or not? To know overall consummation of clienteles towards services of JIO mobile network, what are the factors which considered selecting JIO mobile network? This research paper is purely based on the primary survey conducted in the study area with help of pre-determined and well-structured interview schedule. The area of the study is Vellore District of Tamil Nadu. The sample size for this research paper is determined as 80 households in the study area.

The Socio-Economic Conditions of Handloom Weavers in Vellore District of Tamil Nadu

The Socio-Economic Conditions of Handloom Weavers in Vellore District of Tamil Nadu

Assessing the Carbon Sequestration Potential of Coconut Plantation in Vellore District of Tamil Nadu, India

Agriculture, very often falls victim of climate change around the world. Adopting a cost efficient system of agricultural production with minimal environmental impacts, depends on the selection of best cropping system and associated farming practices. The coconut farming and coconut agroecosystem is one of the country’s largest agricultural systems and sectors that could substantially preserve carbon dioxide (CO2) through sequestration. Tamil Nadu state is one of the largest growers of coconut with an area of 443000 ha. In the present investigation the Vellore district was chosen as study area. Coconut data such as tree diameter and tree height were collected from the Tall (Aliyar nagar 1), Dwarf (Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD)) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD) varieties at different ages (five, fifteen, twenty and twenty-fifth years) at various plantations of Vellore district. The carbon sequestered by five, ten, fifteen, twenty and twenty-five-years old coconut tall variety trees were found to be 1.32, 1.97, 2.11, 3.10 and 3.96 tons per acre per year, respectively. Similarly, five, ten, fifteen, twenty and twenty-five-year-old coconut dwarf variety could able to sequester 1.45, 1.27, 1.58, 2.03 and 2.63 tons per acre per year, respectively in Vellore district. The C sequestration potential of ten year old coconut tree (Tall or Dwarf) were 18 to 28 kg per tree per year approximately. The fifteen years (2003-04 to 2017-18) coconut plantation of both tall and dwarf varieties in Vellore district had sequestered 1.15 million tons of carbon from the atmosphere.

Analysis of Alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEOs) from tannery sediments using LC–MS and their environmental risks

Alkyl phenol polyethoxylates (APEOs) are a major group of high production volume chemicals, extensively used as nonionic surfactants in industrial, agricultural and domestic sectors. These surfactants and its respective metabolites are found to be persistent and toxic. Mainly, they act as endocrine disruptors by mimicking the natural hormones. India being a developing country, witnesses pollution due to various industries including tannery. In the present study, sediment samples were collected from the Vellore district of Tamil Nadu, India to investigate the occurrence of APEOs. The sediments were extracted by ultrasonication and analyzed in a liquid chromatography mass spectrometer. Octyl phenol ethoxylates (OPEOs) were not observed in any of the samples. Nonyl phenol ethoxylates (NPEOs) were detected in the range of ND – 36 mg/kg with 85 % detection frequency. The occurrence of NPEOs in sediment indicates its wide usage in tannery and its partitioning behavior in environment. The levels of NPEOs in the study were found to be unsafe according to the sediment guidelines of various studies. Since NPEOs were observed in sediment samples, possibilities of occurrence of their monomers and metabolites cannot be ruled out. Therefore, further studies are warranted for understanding the levels of monomers and metabolites in order to ascertain the environmental risks more appropriately.

Intraspecific Hybridization between Non-spiny and Spiny Brinjal for Developing Non-Spiny Brinjal without Deletion of Spiny Brinjal Qualities

An objective to develop Non-spiny brinjal without deletion of quality characters of spiny brinjal for consumers preference and also avoid hitting of spines to harvesters. Spiny brinjal (VRM-1Mullukathiri) is a pure line selection from Elavambadi village of Vellore district of Tamil Nadu. Spines are present in the leaf, stem and calyx of the fruit. VRM-1Mullukathiri is high yielding (30-35 t/ha-1) and most suitable for North-Eastern Zone of Tamil Nadu. From this cross of Non-spiny x spiny cross combination, the VMB-012-008 was identified for big size fruit with green colour fruits.