Pravin Singare, Ram Lokhande, Mahadeo Andhale and Raghunath Acharya
Elemental analysis of these medicinal plants was performed by employing Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (INAA) and Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) techniques. The…
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Elemental analysis of these medicinal plants was performed by employing Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (INAA) and Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) techniques. The samples were irradiated with thermal neutrons in a nuclear reactor and the induced radio activity was counted by gamma ray spectrometry using an efficiency calibrated high resolution High Purity Germanium (HPGe) detector. Most of the medicinal plants were found to be rich in one or more of the elements under study. The variation in elemental concentration in same medicinal plant samples collected from different regions was studied and the biological effects of these elements on human beings are discussed. The study was also extended further to estimate the level of toxic elements like Cr, Cd, Ni, Pb and Hg in medicinal plants which arises due to environmental pollution. The results were discussed with careful reference to established role of essential and rare elements to the physiology and pathology of plant and human life.
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This paper aims to identify the factors influencing the adoption of financial technology (FinTech) services among Indian residents. Moreover, it compares the awareness levels…
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Purpose
This paper aims to identify the factors influencing the adoption of financial technology (FinTech) services among Indian residents. Moreover, it compares the awareness levels among both male and female users to offer a comprehensive insight into FinTech adoption.
Design/methodology/approach
The research comprises two cross-sectional surveys utilizing self-administered questionnaires: Study A involves 411 male participants and Study B involves 473 female users in FinTech adoption. This article used a “Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) followed by partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM)” for data analysis.
Findings
The exciting finding reveals that attitude and personal innovativeness have a significant impact, while technology anxiety shows a statistically insignificant impact on awareness in both studies. Surprisingly, the socio-demographic factor significantly impacts awareness (in Study A) and has an insignificant impact on awareness in Study B. Moreover, both studies reveal that awareness significantly impacts perceived usefulness and ease of use. Additionally, the outcomes confirm a positive relation between awareness, perceived usefulness, ease of use and FinTech adoption in both studies.
Practical implications
The present research will offer valuable insights to all FinTech service providers and stakeholders, aiding them in planning and designing relevant policies.
Originality/value
As far as the researchers are aware, this study stands as the initial survey into FinTech that specifically examines the impact of gender on technology adoption. The divergence in awareness and adoption rates between males and females and the authors’ insightful findings illuminate the context's uniqueness. Moreover, this article offers a robust model for using FinTech services from the perspective of a developing economy.
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This study aims to identify the determinants of adopting financial technology (FinTech) in Haryana (India). Further, the authors also compare the behavioural intention among male…
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Purpose
This study aims to identify the determinants of adopting financial technology (FinTech) in Haryana (India). Further, the authors also compare the behavioural intention among male and female respondents to deliver a comprehensive understanding of the adoption of FinTech.
Design/methodology/approach
The current study contains two cross-sectional surveys about males and females. Study M is completed with (333) males, and Study F is conducted on (317) female users towards FinTech adoption. This study used “Partial least squares-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM)” for data analysis.
Findings
The outcomes indicate that in both (Studies M and F), perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use substantially impact attitude and behavioural intention. Moreover, the results show that perceived value significantly influences, while perceived risks insignificantly influence behavioural intention. Surprisingly, relative advantage (in Study M) and trialability (in Study F) has insignificant impact on behavioural intention. Further, the outcomes also confirm that in both studies (M and F), attitude and behavioural intention substantially influence the actual use of FinTech.
Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the preliminary research on FinTech to inspect the role of gender in the technology adoption process. The adoption difference between males and females and the insightful result that the authors found help shed light on the uniqueness of the context. This study is also one of the initial to test three credible technology determinant theories and then offer a robust model for the actual use of FinTech that is to be used by both practitioners and researchers.
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Sunder Lokhande, Marewa Glover and Kyro Selket
The purpose of this paper is to explore the use of chewing tobacco by South East Asian men in Auckland and their difficulty in giving up the habit.
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore the use of chewing tobacco by South East Asian men in Auckland and their difficulty in giving up the habit.
Design/methodology/approach
Semi‐structured interviews with ten men were conducted in a grounded theory case study design. Snowball sampling was used to identify and recruit participants from hard‐to‐find populations. Written consents were obtained.
Findings
Each of the men attributed their initiation to chewing tobacco to the influence of friends and the society in which they lived. They all were aware that chewing tobacco could increase their risk for oral cancer and wanted to quit. New Zealand law prohibits the import and sale of oral forms of tobacco. However, the men in this study were still able to get chewing tobacco via friends and family bringing it into the country “for personal use”.
Research limitations/implications
This paper opens up a space for further research within the South East Asian communities, with the view to identifying and developing effective cessation methods.
Originality/value
This paper is significant as there has been minimal research conducted on the pervasiveness of chewing tobacco in the South East Asian communities in New Zealand.
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Jyoti Kainth and Tanmay Mathur
Marketing Management, Product Management, Marketing Strategy.
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Subject area:
Marketing Management, Product Management, Marketing Strategy.
Study level/applicability
Bachelor of Business Studies, MBA, Executive MBA.
Case overview
The case throws light on the intensely competitive Indian passenger car market and its unique challenges faced by Hyundai Motors India Limited (HMIL). It tries to capture the evolution of this dynamic industry, which is characterized by regular product launches and re-positioning efforts. The students are expected to assess the performance of HMIL and the success of its positioning efforts through multiple quantitative and qualitative data points given in the case. The students need to come up with recommendations whether, amidst intense competition, Government regulations and changing consumer expectations, HMIL should launch new products in its portfolio? If, yes, in which segments? And what should be the guiding philosophy behind such product launches?
Expected learning outcomes
The case is expected to guide students: 1. in comprehending the various macro-environmental factors that has made India an attractive passenger car market to invest and operate in, to virtually all multinational players across all segments; 2. in analyzing how the passenger car market is segmented in India; 3. in assessing the product-driven segment-wise performance by HMIL specifically and organizations in general and what are its implications on decision-making; this is indicative of the brand portfolio management based on BCG Brand/Product Portfolio Growth Share Matrix; 4. in assessing the impact of re-positioning on the firms performance judged before and after the re-positioning efforts by the firm; 5. in analyzing the market potential of SUVs and MUVs in India and whether HMIL should launch new products/brands for these segments; and 6. in deliberating on the guiding philosophy in new product launches around the concept of “Consumer Perceived Value”.
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Subject code
CSS 8: Marketing.
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Marcella Dsouza, Anuradha Phadtare, Swapnil S. Vyas, Yogesh Shinde and Ajit Jadhav
This study aims to understand how climatic drivers of change will affect rural communities living in the hot semiarid region of Bhokardan Taluka of Jalna district in the Indian…
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Purpose
This study aims to understand how climatic drivers of change will affect rural communities living in the hot semiarid region of Bhokardan Taluka of Jalna district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. In the context of the economic and social change they are experiencing, the concern is to evolve ways that enable them to cope with, adapt to and benefit from these challenges.
Design/methodology/approach
The focus of most of the climate change studies is on the short- to long-term trends of weather parameters such as rainfall, temperature and extreme weather events. The impact of climate variability and changing patterns on the local communities, the local economy, livelihoods and social life in specific geographies is less explored.
Findings
As the impacts of climatic and nonclimatic drivers of change are cross-sectoral, diverse, multidimensional, interlinked and dynamic, this study has adopted a transdisciplinary “research-in-use” approach involving multidisciplinary teams covering the aspects such as changes in land use and land cover, surface and groundwater status, edaphic conditions, crops and livestock, climate analysis including projected changes, socioeconomic analysis, people’s experience of climate variability and their current coping strategies and resilience (vulnerability) analysis of communities and various livelihood groups.
Research limitations/implications
The study was based on the peoples’ perspective and recommendation based on the local communities ability to cope up with climate change. However, a statistical analysis perspective is missing in the present study.
Originality/value
Based on these findings, a set of implementation-focused recommendations are made that are aimed at conserving and enhancing the resilience of the foundations that uphold and sustain the social and economic well-being of the rural communities in Bhokardan taluka, namely, land, water, agriculture, livestock, food and nutrition security, livelihoods, market access and social capital.