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Papers by Som Nepali
International Journal of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Farming systems research (FSR) is important for addressing the aforementioned concerns. FSR uses ... more Farming systems research (FSR) is important for addressing the aforementioned concerns. FSR uses a comprehensive approach to capture farm family behaviour in reaction to and interacting with its biophysical and socioeconomic settings as a technique. FSR is a method of creating suitable technologies in conjunction with farmers that is classified as action research. The purpose of this study is to introduce the distinctive qualities of Nepalese agriculture as well as the country's FSR evolution. First, clarify the characteristics of the diverse farming systems by agro-ecological region, then examines the constraints and potentials for each region based on previous studies. The second part of the paper deals with research system, tracing the evolution and development of Nepal’s FSR, assessing the achievements. Finally, the paper concludes with identifying the constraints and future agenda for further development of FSR efforts in the country.
SSRN Electronic Journal, 2022
International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas in Education, 2021
The government's use of social distancing has a considerable influence on many institution learni... more The government's use of social distancing has a considerable influence on many institution learning activities. Most instructors use social media apps like WhatsApp to coordinate learning and debate. The most prevalent roadblock encountered during the introduction of online learning is lecturers' and student teacher candidates' inadequate internet connectivity. This study aims to investigate the problems and solutions that teachers face during the Covid-19 pandemic that teachers need to teach and learn online. This survey is a descriptive survey using the online survey method. The data was collected using an online survey from 25 respondents to teacher of St. Thomas School, Thrissur. We found that 100% of St. Thomas School, Thrissur respondents completed online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. Based on the results, 100% of teachers learn the online model. In addition, in implementing e-learning, teachers use many different applications such as WhatsApp Web, Google Classroom, Zoom Meeting, Webinar and YouTube. WhatsApp is the primary app choice for teachers. It claims that 100% of teachers are first choice.
Asian Economic and Financial Review, 2017
This study examines the impact of bank income source diversification on risk-return trade off, of... more This study examines the impact of bank income source diversification on risk-return trade off, of commercial banks in an emerging economy. Considering eleven commercial banks for the period from 2002 to 2015, the paper examines non-interest income and its components against the risk-adjusted returns to explore the relationships among them. Results confirmed that non-interest income is riskier than interest income, but offers potential diversification benefits to shareholders. This is followed by the negative correlation between the interest income and non-interest income. Moreover, risk adjusted return on equity is positively affected by higher non-interest income activities, indicating that a marginal increase in non-interest income improves the shareholders' risk return trade off. However, interest income, which has a significant negative relationship with risk-adjusted return on equity indicate that increase in interest income has been associated with worsening the risk return tradeoff for shareholders. Further, comparative analysis of non-interest income and risk-adjusted returns shows that foreign exchange income and other income categories have major influence on the shareholders risk and return. However, fee based income has no explanatory power over risk adjusted return. The findings of the study have important policy implications on the regulators in the implementation of capital adequacy requirements which adjust with the bank's risk exposure. Contribution/ Originality: The paper contributes the first logical analysis on the impact of income diversification on bank risk and return, in the commercial banking industry of Sri Lanka. 1. INTRODUCTION Income source diversification is an important phenomenon, which shifts banks from its traditional, or loan based activities to non-traditional activities. The growth of non-intermediation activities suggests that intermediation activities are becoming less important part of banking business strategies and therefore strategically, banks have shifted their product mix by diversifying into other income sources (Allen and Santomero, 2010). A good number of reasons attract a commercial bank towards diversification. It is often viewed that diversification helps a bank to benefit from the economies of scale and scope, reduces unevenness in geographic reach, offers supermarket for its customers by offering variety of financial products and services. In Sri Lankan
International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas in Education, 2021
Academic stress refers to the uncomfortable psychological conditions that arise as a result of pa... more Academic stress refers to the uncomfortable psychological conditions that arise as a result of parental, teacher, peer, and family members' scholastic expectations. Academic performance refers to extent to which a student, instructor, or institution has met their educational objectives via education and other activities. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the evidence on how academic stress affects students' academic performance. Academic stress has been linked to worse academic performance, less motivation, and an increased likelihood of dropping out of school. The research looks at the most recent research on the impact of academic pressure on students' learning capacity and academic performance, as well as mental health concerns including depression and anxiety.
<strong>Better Solutions Help in a H</strong><strong>and's </strong>&... more <strong>Better Solutions Help in a H</strong><strong>and's </strong><strong>D</strong><strong>istance</strong> The project is an online counselling and therapy service focused on Heath workers as the primary beneficiary. It is developed in the context of COVID-19 Pandemic with the core area of mental health and better solutions to mental health disorders.
It is impossible to overstate the importance of social workers as frontline responders to this pa... more It is impossible to overstate the importance of social workers as frontline responders to this pandemic. However, it appears that social workers in Kerala are unaware of the many roles they may perform. The study suggests that social work instructors should be more proactive in their course interpretation. The article discusses about the current situation of Novel Corona Virus also called as the COVID-19 that hinder for all human’s life including the education. Rapidly escalating COVID-19, has caused havoc in quality education and every educational institution are closed. As the UNESCO report it showed that 1.6 billion children being affected due to the close of institution across 191 countries. With the alternative method every education institution started blended learning virtual classes in order to continue learning environment in students. The articles investigate COVID-19 impact on student’s quality education in Kerala and social work implication. The findings of the study sho...
International Journal of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Farming systems research (FSR) is important for addressing the aforementioned concerns. FSR uses ... more Farming systems research (FSR) is important for addressing the aforementioned concerns. FSR uses a comprehensive approach to capture farm family behaviour in reaction to and interacting with its biophysical and socioeconomic settings as a technique. FSR is a method of creating suitable technologies in conjunction with farmers that is classified as action research. The purpose of this study is to introduce the distinctive qualities of Nepalese agriculture as well as the country's FSR evolution. First, clarify the characteristics of the diverse farming systems by agro-ecological region, then examines the constraints and potentials for each region based on previous studies. The second part of the paper deals with research system, tracing the evolution and development of Nepal’s FSR, assessing the achievements. Finally, the paper concludes with identifying the constraints and future agenda for further development of FSR efforts in the country.
SSRN Electronic Journal, 2022
International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas in Education, 2021
The government's use of social distancing has a considerable influence on many institution learni... more The government's use of social distancing has a considerable influence on many institution learning activities. Most instructors use social media apps like WhatsApp to coordinate learning and debate. The most prevalent roadblock encountered during the introduction of online learning is lecturers' and student teacher candidates' inadequate internet connectivity. This study aims to investigate the problems and solutions that teachers face during the Covid-19 pandemic that teachers need to teach and learn online. This survey is a descriptive survey using the online survey method. The data was collected using an online survey from 25 respondents to teacher of St. Thomas School, Thrissur. We found that 100% of St. Thomas School, Thrissur respondents completed online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. Based on the results, 100% of teachers learn the online model. In addition, in implementing e-learning, teachers use many different applications such as WhatsApp Web, Google Classroom, Zoom Meeting, Webinar and YouTube. WhatsApp is the primary app choice for teachers. It claims that 100% of teachers are first choice.
Asian Economic and Financial Review, 2017
This study examines the impact of bank income source diversification on risk-return trade off, of... more This study examines the impact of bank income source diversification on risk-return trade off, of commercial banks in an emerging economy. Considering eleven commercial banks for the period from 2002 to 2015, the paper examines non-interest income and its components against the risk-adjusted returns to explore the relationships among them. Results confirmed that non-interest income is riskier than interest income, but offers potential diversification benefits to shareholders. This is followed by the negative correlation between the interest income and non-interest income. Moreover, risk adjusted return on equity is positively affected by higher non-interest income activities, indicating that a marginal increase in non-interest income improves the shareholders' risk return trade off. However, interest income, which has a significant negative relationship with risk-adjusted return on equity indicate that increase in interest income has been associated with worsening the risk return tradeoff for shareholders. Further, comparative analysis of non-interest income and risk-adjusted returns shows that foreign exchange income and other income categories have major influence on the shareholders risk and return. However, fee based income has no explanatory power over risk adjusted return. The findings of the study have important policy implications on the regulators in the implementation of capital adequacy requirements which adjust with the bank's risk exposure. Contribution/ Originality: The paper contributes the first logical analysis on the impact of income diversification on bank risk and return, in the commercial banking industry of Sri Lanka. 1. INTRODUCTION Income source diversification is an important phenomenon, which shifts banks from its traditional, or loan based activities to non-traditional activities. The growth of non-intermediation activities suggests that intermediation activities are becoming less important part of banking business strategies and therefore strategically, banks have shifted their product mix by diversifying into other income sources (Allen and Santomero, 2010). A good number of reasons attract a commercial bank towards diversification. It is often viewed that diversification helps a bank to benefit from the economies of scale and scope, reduces unevenness in geographic reach, offers supermarket for its customers by offering variety of financial products and services. In Sri Lankan
International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas in Education, 2021
Academic stress refers to the uncomfortable psychological conditions that arise as a result of pa... more Academic stress refers to the uncomfortable psychological conditions that arise as a result of parental, teacher, peer, and family members' scholastic expectations. Academic performance refers to extent to which a student, instructor, or institution has met their educational objectives via education and other activities. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the evidence on how academic stress affects students' academic performance. Academic stress has been linked to worse academic performance, less motivation, and an increased likelihood of dropping out of school. The research looks at the most recent research on the impact of academic pressure on students' learning capacity and academic performance, as well as mental health concerns including depression and anxiety.
<strong>Better Solutions Help in a H</strong><strong>and's </strong>&... more <strong>Better Solutions Help in a H</strong><strong>and's </strong><strong>D</strong><strong>istance</strong> The project is an online counselling and therapy service focused on Heath workers as the primary beneficiary. It is developed in the context of COVID-19 Pandemic with the core area of mental health and better solutions to mental health disorders.
It is impossible to overstate the importance of social workers as frontline responders to this pa... more It is impossible to overstate the importance of social workers as frontline responders to this pandemic. However, it appears that social workers in Kerala are unaware of the many roles they may perform. The study suggests that social work instructors should be more proactive in their course interpretation. The article discusses about the current situation of Novel Corona Virus also called as the COVID-19 that hinder for all human’s life including the education. Rapidly escalating COVID-19, has caused havoc in quality education and every educational institution are closed. As the UNESCO report it showed that 1.6 billion children being affected due to the close of institution across 191 countries. With the alternative method every education institution started blended learning virtual classes in order to continue learning environment in students. The articles investigate COVID-19 impact on student’s quality education in Kerala and social work implication. The findings of the study sho...