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The influence of 4‐amino‐5‐mercapto‐3 n‐propyl‐1‐2‐4‐triazole (AMPT) on corrosion and hydrogen permeation through mild steel in 0.5M H₂SO₄ and 1M HCl has been studied using weight loss measurements and various electrochemical techniques. AMPT is found to be more inhibitive in H₂SO₄ than in HCl. Potentiodynamic polarisation studies clearly prove the fact that this compound behaves as a mixed inhibitor; but predominantly as a cathodic inhibitor. Hydrogen permeation studies and AC impedance measurements also indicate an improved performance of the compound in H₂SO₄. The adsorption of this compound on the mild steel surface obeys Temkin’s adsorption isotherm.

Introduction Amines have been known for a number of years as effective corrosion inhibitors. Their efficiency is attributed to the presence of the nitrogen atom acting as the active centre for the adsorption of organic molecules on the metal surface. Several aliphatic and aromatic amines have been reported to serve as effective corrosion inhibitors for iron and steel in acidic solutions. The nitrogen‐containing corrosion inhibitor exhibited a very good performance in hydrochloric acid, but very little effect in sulphuric acid. Hence a study of the mechanism by which the corrosion rate is reduced when these organic compounds are added to solutions is of interest. In this study the inhibition of corrosion of mild steel in HCl and H2SO4 has been studied using different electrochemical techniques. Results are reported and discussed.

The synergistic influence caused by iodide ions on the inhibition of corrosion of mild steel in 0.5M H₂SO₄ in the presence of n‐hexyl amine (n‐HA) has been studied using potentiodynamic polarization, linear polarization and a.c impedance technique. n‐HA accelerates the corrosion of mild steel at lower concentrations but inhibits the corrosion at higher concentrations. The addition of iodide ions enhances the inhibition efficiency to a considerable extent. The adsorption of this compound is found to obey Temkin’s adsorption isotherm. The increase in surface coverage in the presence of iodide ions indicates that iodide ions enhance the adsorption of n‐HA on the metal surface. Defines and evaluates synergism parameter (S_I). Values of the parameter which are more than unity indicate the fact that the enhanced inhibition efficiency in the presence of iodide ions is only due to synergism and there is a definite contribution from the inhibitor molecule. n‐HA is then adsorbed by coulombic interaction on the metal surface, where iodide ions are already adsorbed, and thus reduces the corrosion rate.

The relationship between religious belief and spousal choice in Nepal is examined, looking at how the importance that individuals place on their own religious faith influences their decision either to allow their parents and other relatives to arrange a marriage for them or to initiate their own love marriage. How the importance attached to religious faith within the individual’s family and neighborhood affects this decision, and how education modifies the relationship between religion and spousal choice are also looked at.

Ordinary least squares regression models are used to examine the relationship between spousal choice and key independent variables. Interaction terms are used to examine how education may moderate the relationship between personal, family, and neighborhood religious salience and spousal choice.

It is found that the effect of one’s neighbors’ faith operates differently based on one’s own level of education. The “moral communities” thesis is used to theorize that in neighborhoods where religion is regarded as very important, individuals need to expend more effort to maintain respectability, adhering to tradition by having arranged marriages. In neighborhoods where religion is less important, the weaker demands made by the “moral community” render individuals more free to choose their own spouses. For highly educated individuals, the effect of their neighbors’ religious belief is considerably reduced.

As Nepalis become more educated, they not only move out of the sphere of family influence, as discussed in previous research, but also away from being influenced by their neighbors.

Aims to evaluate the effectiveness of 2‐amino 4‐phenyl thiazde (APT) and its three anils as inhibitors for the corrosion of mild steel in 1M HCl. Discusses the variation of inhibition efficiency with temperature. Gives account of experimental procedures on mild steel strips for weight loss measurements and potentiodynamic polarization studies.

Poly(styrenesulphonic acid)‐doped polyaniline has been synthesised and the influence of this polymeric compound on the inhibition of corrosion of mild steel in 1M HCl has been investigated using weight loss measurements, galvanostatic polarisation studies, electropermeation studies and a.c. impedance measurements. The polymer acts predominantly as an anodic inhibitor. Hydrogen permeation studies and a.c. impedance measurements clearly indicate a very effective performance of the compound as a corrosion inhibitor. The adsorption of the compound on the mild steel surface obeys Temkin's adsorption isotherm.

1‐phenyl 5‐mercarpto 1,2,3,4‐tetrazole (PMT) was tested as an inhibitor for the corrosion of steel in 0.5 M H₂SO₄ and 1/3 M H₃PO₄ by weight‐loss and electrochemical methods. Results obtained showed that the inhibition efficiency of PMT increased with the increase of inhibitor concentration and reached an optimum value (98 per cent) at 10⁻³ M in H₂SO₄ and H₃PO₄ solutions. The effect of the temperature on the kinetic parameters of corrosion of steel in the aqueous solutions of H₂SO₄ and H₃PO₄ with and without addition of PMT has been studied and the associated parameters were determined.

The influence of a newly synthesised organic compound on the inhibition of corrosion of arsenical aluminium brass in a NaCl solution has been investigated using weight loss measurements, potentiodynamic polarization studies and impedance measurements. Different corrosion kinetic parameters obtained from polarisation studies reveal that the inhibition of corrosion of arsenical aluminium brass in NaCl is under mixed control. UV‐reflectance, X‐ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopic studies have also been carried out to understand the mechanism of inhibition of corrosion, and also the morphological changes on the surface of the alloy. The adsorption of this compound on the metal surface from 3.5% NaCl solution is found to obey Temkin’s adsorption isotherm.

The purpose of this paper is to study the influence of collective self esteem, age, income, marital status, and education of Indian women in predicting their fashion clothing involvement.

Data were collected by contacting women in their offices, colleges, and malls in five different cities of India (n=397). The self‐administered questionnaire contained items from collective self esteem and fashion clothing involvement scale.

Fashion clothing involvement of Indian women is influenced by age, importance to identity, and public esteem.

There is a large representation of the younger consumer group in the sample. This makes the study findings relevant for targeting young population groups. Distinction has not been made in the sample according to student, working women, and housewives. Further research can be undertaken to understand if women's fashion clothing involvement varies according to their working and non‐working status.

The findings can prove helpful to international and national apparel manufacturers and brands in planning branding and marketing strategies to promote fashion clothing among Indian women.

This is the first study to understand the fashion clothing involvement of Indian women with respect to collective self esteem.