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Agribusiness startup among agricultural students: awareness, perception, constraints and students' expectations from the university Open

S.J. Balaji, M Malarkodi, D. Elumalai, S R Padma, R. Soundararajan · 2025

This study empirically examines how graduate students’ awareness and perception of agribusiness startups influence their intention to start an agribusiness startup, focusing on those factors based on the theory of planned behaviour. To kno…

REAL-TIME PCR DETECTION OF ANAPLASMA SPP. IN DROMEDARY CAMELS IN QATAR Open

Muthu Subash Kavitha, D. Elumalai, M. samar, D. H. Sudha, P. Vanathi · 2025

In recent years, Qatar’s population has grown quickly, which has led to a rise in camels (Camelus dromedarius, one-humped). This increased the risk of infection. Six species of bacteria of the genus Anaplasma are responsible for the tick- …

From farms to foreign markets: Assessing India’s banana export performance and trade direction (2014-2024) Open

K N Sathya, D. Elumalai, M Malarkodi, A Vidhyavathi, V. Anandhi , et al. · 2025

The banana (Musa sp.) is one of the most traded commodities on the international market and a significant commercial fruit crop, ranking above mango in trade volume. Globally, banana ranks first in production but third in cultivated area. …

Production trends and export performance analysis of Indian fresh mangoes and mango pulp: A two-decade assessment (2004-2024) Open

A Nixon Tony, K. P. Divya, S. Sundar, D. Elumalai, R Parimalarangan · 2025

India is the largest producer and consumer of mangoes, accounting for approximately 45 % of the world’s production. Mangoes and mango pulp export holds a significant position in Indian agricultural trade. The secondary data obtained from I…

Navigating the green shift: An analytical study of consumer behaviour towards eco-friendly packaging in Coimbatore city Open

K Sineka, D. Elumalai, N. Deepa, S Senthilnathan, R Ravikumar · 2025

This study investigates the Indian market’s consumer preferences and awareness regarding eco-friendly packaging materials. The primary objective of eco-friendly packaging is to minimize pollution even after its useful life has ended. On th…

Perfectly imperfect: Embracing sub-optimal vegetables in Coimbatore farmer’s market Open

K N Sathya, D. Elumalai, M Malarkodi · 2025

India is one of the largest producers of vegetables globally, consistently ranking among the top countries in terms of production. However, post-harvest losses continue to be a major problem in the food sector because of poor handling, sto…

Optimizing Hybrid AI Models with Reinforcement Learning for Complex Problem Solving Open

N A, G Siva, K. Kasiniya, D. Elumalai, T. Kalaivani · 2025

Hybrid AI models have gained significant attention due to their ability to combine the strengths of multiple artificial intelligence techniques, such as deep learning, evolutionary algorithms, and reinforcement learning (RL), to solve comp…

Medicinal plants of South India: A comprehensive dataset for species identification Open

Muthukumar Arunachalam, T. Gopu, D. Elumalai, Sabari Nathan · 2025

Valuing nature: A comprehensive review of ecosystem services in India Open

B. P. Harini, D Suresh Kumar, V. Saravanakumar, D. Elumalai, Balaji Kannan , et al. · 2025

The concept of ecosystem services (ES) has garnered global recognition due to its substantial impact on human well-being. Biodiversity loss, driven by both direct and indirect factors, has led to a decrease in the lifespan of ecosystems an…

The Role of Primary Health Care in Reducing Health Inequities: A Case Study of Theni District in Tamil Nadu Open

Alagumurugan V Alagumurugan, D. Elumalai · 2025

Health is wealth for all living things in the world, we can’t refuse this statement. In recent days the peoples are paid more amount to the hospitals for their health issues. But all are not able to get those medical services, in this plac…

Agrivoltaics – a potential solution for sustainable energy use from a global perspective Open

V. Lakshmi, D. Elumalai, S. Selvanayaki, R. Gangai Selvi · 2025

Market analysis on insecticide usage patterns for vegetable crops in Krishnagiri district in Tamil Nadu Open

Venkata lakshmi, D. Elumalai, S. Selvanayaki, M Nirmala Devi, R. Gangai Selvi · 2025

This study examines insecticide usage patterns among vegetable farmers in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu, reflecting the growing importance of insecticides in safeguarding crop health amidst increasing pest pressures. The global in…

Determinants of the adoption of biological control agents in Andhra Pradesh Open

V Vennelasree, K Divya, D. Elumalai, M Prahadeeswaran, K G Ashok · 2025

This study, conducted in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh, India, in 2024, explored the factors influencing farmers' adoption of biological control agents (BCAs). Kurnool, an agriculturally significant region, was divided into four c…

Are institutional innovations helpful in reducing transaction costs? An empirical analysis of agri-based Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) in Kerala, India Open

K Divya, D Suresh Kumar, A. Vidhyavathi, Suresh Chandra Babu, D. Elumalai , et al. · 2024

Transaction costs are incurred while conducting a transaction through an exchange in the open market. New institutional economics focuses on transaction costs and the institutions involved in their reduction. This study compares the transa…

Application of the Nirmala Index in Nanotechnology: Optimizing Molecular Structures for Advanced Nanomaterials Open

K. V. Mahendra Prashanth, Gayathri Annasagaram, M. Manonmani Parvathi, Deepasree S Kumar, Anita Shettar , et al. · 2024

Chemical graph theory has played a key role in advancing our understanding of molecular structure by producing degree-based topological indices that forecast crucial physical and chemical properties. In this paper we attempt to investigate…

A STUDY ON RURAL CUSTOMER ATTTITUDE ON DIGITAL MARKETING Open

J. Swopna, D. Elumalai · 2024

Right now, the world is moving more and more towards the digital world. The internet is a universal resource. We currently live in a digital age. One of the newest technologies in the IT and marketing fields is digital marketing. Businesse…

Comprehensive Analysis of Production and Import Dependency of Pulses in India Open

K. Divya, M. Prahadeeswaran, M Malarkodi, D. Elumalai, M Kavitha , et al. · 2024

Background: The multifaceted importance of pulses in India’s agricultural landscape is explored along with its implications particularly the surge in pulse exports to regions such as the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Africa. By highlight…

Process evaluation of a complex, multilevel, multicomponent scheme for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in Tamil Nadu, India: A mixed-methods protocol Open

Manickam Ponnaiah, Joshua Chadwick, Malu Mohan, Bhavani Shankara Bagepally, Sendhilkumar Muthappan , et al. · 2024

The process evaluation uses mixed methods (secondary data analysis, key informant interviews, in-depth interviews, conceptual content analysis of documents, facility-based survey and non-participant observation) to evaluate the implementat…

A Study on Impact of Online Teaching among College Students in Madurai during Covid-19 Open

D. Elumalai, Ken Surendran, M. Deepthi Varsha Devi · 2024

The newly identified virus, SARS-CoV-2, is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in numerous fatalities and widespread closures across various sectors. To keep the learning cycle going, schools are turning to online teaching pla…

An economic study of Chawki rearing centers in Tamil Nadu Open

M. Mithilasri, Sivaranjani Shankar, D. Elumalai · 2024

Sericulture, as an agro-based industry, presents significant opportunities for farming communities. The rearing of young silkworms, known as Chawki rearing, is essential for a successful sericulture crop harvest. Chawki Rearing Centres (CR…

Parental Socio-Economic Status on the Learning Achievement of the Primary School Students in Malaippati Village, Madurai District Open

D. Elumalai, S. Gomathi · 2024

The foundational level of the educational system is primary school. It deserves the highest priority to strengthen the knowledge of the children. The objective of this research is to ascertain how the socioeconomic status of primary school…

Headspace volatile markers of Sandesh, a chhana-based delicacy stored at elevated temperatures Open

D. Elumalai, Narender Raju Panjagari, Rakesh Kumar Raman, Ashish Kumar Singh, Lokesh Sharma , et al. · 2024

The present study explores the headspace volatiles of Sandesh (dessert made from heat acid coagulated milk) that contribute to the product quality during storage. Sandesh is packaged in clear and dark-coloured glass containers and stored a…

Effective relation of Hr. policies and service agreement in HRM - study on Agro-based micro-enterprises in Tamil Nadu Open

C. Saranya, D. Elumalai, M Malarkodi, KM Shivakumar, S. Sridevy · 2023

HRM is to ensure production, employee assignation, and commitment to the enterprise's success by attracting, developing, and motivating better talent. Micro-enterprises (agro-based) that comprise a major share of MSMEs are considered in th…

Study on factors influencing the performance of the farmer-producer organizations dealing with non-perishable products Open

N Sivavishnu, M Malrkodi, D. Elumalai, R.P. Vasanthi, S. R. Padma · 2023

Tamil Nadu had almost 900 FPOs at that time, with more than 50% of them dealing with non-perishable products in various forms. Each of them had the highest potential to grow, but only a few were performing well, while others were not. Whil…

Current Scenario of Sericulture Industry in Traditional Silk Producing States of India Open

D. Elumalai, K. Indira Kumar, D. Elumalai, P. Mohan Raj · 2023

The study concerned about the growth rate of mulberry area, production and productivity and cocoon and raw silk production and productivity five major traditional sates (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Jammu Kashmir and…

Impact of botanicals, mycopathogens and insecticides for the management of thrips on roses under poly house condition Open

D. Elumalai, G Thaiyalnayagi, K. Indira Kumar · 2023

Constraints in adoption of HRM practices in agro-based micro-enterprises in Tamil Nadu, India: Explicit SEM model Open

C. Saranya, D. Elumalai, KM Shivakumar, M Malarkodi, S. Sridevy · 2023

HRM Practices are a multifaceted process influenced by various constraints. Recognizing and addressing these constraints is essential therefore systematically identifying and mitigating these constraints micro-enterprises can improve the p…

Co-Compost Practising Farmers in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu, India: Problems and Prospects Open

SP. Yazhini, P. Balaji, D. Elumalai, P. Balasubramaniam · 2022

Combining the human waste with the municipal waste would pave way to much needed solid waste management strategy in the urban areas. The co-compost produced out of this can be used successfully for crop production. The objective of this st…

HEART DISEASE DATA ANALYSIS USING EXPLORATORY DATA ANALYSIS METHOD Open

D. Elumalai, M Hanumanthappa · 2022

Health care industry companies generate a large volume of raw data, often called big data, which reveals hidden patterns and knowledge for decision making. Data-driven decisions are more accurate than intuition because they use massive dat…

Applying and Improving Accuracy of Heart Disease Prediction Model using Meta-classifiers and Ensemble Learning Methods with Feature Selection Open

D. Elumalai, M Hanumanthappa · 2022

Healthcare industry is a significant sector for producing an enormous amount of data daily. The lack of helpful information is the primary motive for introducing machine learning or data mining techniques for extracting the required patter…

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