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Item Academic and Social Skills of Visually Impaired Students in Inclusive Education at Secondary Stage(2015) Victoria Naomi, GVision plays a vitally important role in both early developmental learning and academic learning. The purpose of the study is to investigate the performance of academic and social skills of Visually Impaired students studying in Secondary school. The study adopted descriptive survey method with 25 Visually impaired students studying in the Inclusive Education programme. The present study reflected students' special interests, abilities, goals, frustrations, barriers, and/or feelings that impacts future planning.Item Amputation Rationale - Recuperating With Prosthetic Rehabilitation(2016) Visalakshi Rajeswari, SMajor limb arnpulation is reported to be a major but pieveiitalrle public health pi'oblem that is associated with protound economic, social and psychological effects on tire patient and family. The pur pose ol this sttrdy was to outline the patterns, iirdications atrd short term conrplications ol' major limb ampittations and rehabilitatir^n. This is a study that was conducted at a voluntary ceittr'e among the amputees fr'om 2010-2011 Eebruary 2010. All patierrts who underwent major limb amputati(.>n were, after' itrfonned conserti for the stird), enrolled into the study. Data were collected trsirtg a ciuestiortrtaire A total of .500 patients were entered into the sttrdy. 'Hteir' ages rarrged betweerr 2-78 year's Males oirtnurnbered females by a ratio of 2:1. The rrrajority of jjatierrts had primary or no formal education atrd were uuerttploxed. The most coiTtrirorr indication for ntajor lintb airtputation w'as diabetic loot complications in 43.(3 per cent, followed by trauma irt 37.2 per cerrt arrd vascular disease in 13.(3 per cent respectively. Below knee amputation was the irrost cortrrnort procedure performed irt 55.2 per cettt. Tliere w'ere 1(3 bilateral limb arttputees. Complications of diabetic foot ulcers arrd tr'aunta restrltirtg frortt r'oad traffic crashes were the ntost cortmtott ittdicati(ms for ntajor lintb arrtputatioit in our ertvironment. The ntajority of these amputations are preventaitle by provisiott of health education, early presentation and ap|)ropriate rnarragement of the common indications. Mu.sculoskeletal pathologies often develop as secondary complications in people with amputation, which may affect their ntobility and quality of life. Prosthesis is a step ahead iit the life of ait amputee that would allow patients to e.\perience some sensation of "feeling'’ again. Not only does this make for a truly significant return to some level of normalcy, but it also greally ini[)rovcs the iuiictionalily of replaceineiU devices. Wliile tlie effecl of replacement prosthetics is to inif)rove quality of life for patients, the ultimate goal is tile restoration of initial quality of lifeItem Analytical Study of Foreign Directinvestment in Indian Retail Sectors(2014) Deivanai, PItem Aninsight in Toinculsi on for the Intellectually Disabled(2012) Sambathrani, KItem Antigenotoxic Potential of Punica granatum in Breast Cancer Patients(2016) Santhy, K S; Srividya, MCancer is a disease that knows no geographic boundaries. Despite decades of basic and finical research and trials of promising new therapies, cancer remains a major cause of jrbidity and mortality. The post genomic era has now opened new avenues in cancer treatment, vhich is contemplated to be more effective and specific for tumor cells using various methods uailablefor the assessment ofDNA damage and repair in cancer patients such as the bacterial \mes test, the scoring of chromosome aberration (CA), micronuclei and sister chromatid Exchange (SCE) in proliferating cell populations although the frequency of cells with structural iromosomal aberrations in peripheral blood lymphocytes is the first biomarker for rotoxicity that shows an association with overall cancer risk. The present investigation icompasses Single Cell Gel Electrophoresis (SCGE)/Comet assay as an alternative for {togenetic test to assess the extent ofDNA damage in breast cancer patients undergoing ferent modalities of treatment viz., chemotherapy, chemotherapy + surgery, chemotherapy Ifadiotherapy and chemotherapy + surgery + radiotherapy. The present study also comprises • reduction in chromosomal damage by the addition of pomegranate extracts to peripheral ood lymphocyte culture as a biomarker tool for DNA repair capacity of test substance. ?refore, the DNA repair capacity of Pomegranate Fruit Extract (PEE) in cultures of human ripheral blood lymphocytes of breast cancer patients was examined.Item Antimicrobiai. Finishing on Cotton Fabihc With Mentha Sachalinensis Stem Extit^Ct(2016) Bagyalakshmi, G; Saranya, NA natural antiniicrobit)! Finish has hcen prepared from the Mentha sacholinensis (Vlint) stem extracts for textile application, do determine suitahle solvent for extraction various methods such as ethanol, methanol, and aqueous were used. Similarly to optimize the concentration, time and temperature for the finish of the fabric, pilot study was carriedout. d'he herbal source have been applied to cotton fabric , by the method of Ultrasonic Automiser, Padding mangle and Di}) and chy. All the treated samples had excellent general appearance and exhibit good physical, mechanical, comfort and absorbency properties. Moderate to hiir washing fastness wt\s noted. 'Fhe surface morphological studies tising SEM aiid FTIR showed, the surl'ace coating and active compounds of tlte (,'xtracts respectively. 'Fhe results of the sttidy j^roved’ that the Me/ntha sachaUmmsis (mint) stem extract,s to have good antimicrobial activity suitable for textile finishing.Item Apparel Merchandising Management(2011) Vasugi, NItem Awareness of Green products among Urban Residents in Coimbatore(2015) Shanthi, PConsumer behavior focuses on how individuals make decisions to spend their available resources on consumption-related items. Meeting the needs of the consumer is the primary challenge that every marketer faces. Certain products were found to be harmful to the earth’s atmosphere. The products which would cause less or no damage to the environment as called green products. The study determines to find out the level of awareness on green products amongst urban residents of Coimbatore. A survey was conducted to gather the responses through interview schedule from sample respondents with the main objective is to explore the awareness of consumer towards eco-friendly products. The primary data were collected from 100 respondents who were selected based on simple random sampling method, from the customer data base of a specialty shop dealing green products in Coimbatore and telephonic interviews were conducted. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square test. The demographic characteristics of consumer behavior were examined and associated with their level of awareness about eco-friendly products. It was found that there is a need for green product advertising, especially the government to improve on their message delivery, information about the significance of environmental consciousness for the urban residents to respond and reflect in their buying behavior.Item Awareness of Rural Women towards Financial Inclusion Schemes(2014) Shanthi, PFinancial Inclusion is an integral part of the growth process. It is critical for achieving inclusive economic growth and only such a growth is sustainable. It is an acknowledged fact that Indian economy is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Majority of the population in India resides in rural areas. Thus development of rural India is a key for economic development. Credit is one of the very important inputs of economic development. Micro Finance, Self-Help Groups and Financial Inclusion are the three dimensional approach to eliminate poverty and ensure rural development. No-frill account has emerged as a powerful tool for financial inclusion, which links low income groups with banks. In India, Micro Finance is dominated by the SHGs through bank linkage programme. Through a cost effective mechanism it aims at providing financial services to the unreached poor. The proximity of the financial service is another fact and also due to most of the excluded consumers who are unaware of the bank’s products, which are beneficial for them. To analyze the association between the social economic status and level of awareness toward financial inclusion. Sample of 300 respondents, particularly rural women belonging to weaker section of the society were selected from five villages in Sulur taluk of Coimbatore district using simple random sampling. The primary data were collected through a well structured interview schedule. The data were analysed through Percentage, Mean and F ratio. The results revealed that Financial inclusion programs must emphasize the active participation of women to maximize impact. Specifically targeting women’s training coupled with financial education to increase women’s access to simple and affordable savings services should be an integral part of any financial inclusion strategy.Item Awareness of Rural Women towards Financial Inclusion Schemes(2014) Shanthi, PFinanciai Inclusion is an integral part o f the growth process. It is critical for achieving inclusive economic growth arid only such a growth is sustainable. It is an acknowledged fact that Indian economy is one o f the fastest growing economies in the world. Majority o f the population in India resides in rural areas. Thus development o f rural India is a key for economic development. Credit is one o f the veiy important inputs o f economic development. Micro Finance, Self-Help Groups and Financial Inclusion are the three dimensional approach to eliminate poverty and ensure rural development No-frill account has emerged as a powerful tool for financial inclusion, which links low income groups with banks. In India, Micro Finance is dominated by the SHGs through bank linkage programme. .Through a cost effective mechanism it aims at providing financial services to the unreached poor. The proximity o f the 'financial seivice is another fact and also due to most o f the excluded consumers who are unaware o f the bank’s products, which are beneficial for them. To analyze the association between the social economic status and level o f ^awareness toward financial inclusion. Sample o f 300 respondents, particularly rural women belonging to weaker ^section o f the society were selected from five villages in Sulur taluk o f Goimbatore district using simple random •isampling. The primaty data were collected through a well structured interview schedule. The data were analysed ‘through Percentage, Mean and F ratio. The results revealed that Financial inclusion programs must emphasize the iactive participation o f women to maximize impact. Specifically targeting women’s training coupled with financial {education to increase women’s access to simple and affordable savings services should be an integral part o f any {financial inclusion strategy.Item Awareness on Financial Inclusion Among Low Income Households(2017) Shanthi, PFinancial inclusion mainly for the poor who have not brought under the umbrella of formal financial institutional support and getting them out of the clutches of local money leaders The Report of the Committee on Financial Inclusion in India, 2008 define financial inclusion as the process of ensuring access to financial services and timely and adequate credit where needed by vulnerable such as weaker sections and low income group at an affordable cost The Government of India through the banking system derived important schemes meant to facilitate financial inclusion among its subjects, namely No frill account, Kisan Credit Card (KCQ, General Purpose credit Card (GCC) and dispensing micro credit through formation and credit linkage of Self Help Group. The study employed stratified random sampling technique to select318 respondents in urban and 282 respondents in rural and data were collected by well structured questionnaires and interview schedule. The Liker's scaling technique used for this study area. The result showed that, Low to moderate level awareness was prevailing among the entire sample respondents as to the features of these schemes. The study suggested that in order to cater to the needs of the urban respondents, Government should give special attention to financial schemes as it is not properly reached to huge both urban and rural low income population. Proper training to the agent, frequent inspection to avoid for fraud etc. One essential to create a awareness and provide education on financial services and also avoid in delay loan sanction and reduce the procedure, use of technology for spot collection and withdrawal of money, could be beneficial.Item Balan Tharum padalgalum Kolangalum(2013) Janaka Maya Devi, VItem Banks in Promoting Financial Inclusion- With Reference to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes in Coimbatore District(2011) Rihana Banu, A R; Sandhiya, BItem Basics of Apparel Designing(2011) Vasantha, K; Jansi Rani, RItem Basics of MS Office Adobe Photoshop and Maromedia Flash(2011) Vasantha, KItem Beauty Techniques in Skin And Hair Care(2011) Vasantha, K; Radhapriya, D