THESES OF THE MONTH
A list of doctoral theses accepted by Indian Universities
Business Administration
1. Anandan, Vineeta. A study of consumer behaviour towards malls. (Prof. A Kumar), Department of Business Administration, MaharajaKrishnakumarsinghji Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar.
2. Dabhi, Bhavna Bhupatsinh. A study on impact of mergers and acquisitions on financial performance of selected pharmaceutical companies in India. (Prof. P K Rathod), Department of Business Studies, Sardar Patel University, Gujarat.
3. Pichit, Tangphanitwong. Human Resource Management: A study of organizational culture and organizational effectiveness of selected Thai private University faculty. (Dr. D S Mistry), Department of Business Studies, Sardar Patel University, Gujarat.
4. Raval, Nimesh Priyakant. A comparative study on corporate governance practices of selected B S E listed companies in India. (Dr.Ajayraj M Vyas), Department of Business Studies, Sardar Patel University, Gujarat.
5. Sanyal, Samindranath. The strategic role of branding in pharmaceutical marketing in India: A study on the marketing of generic drugs.(Prof. Saroj Kumar Datta and Prof. Asok Kumar Banerjee), Department of Business Management, University of Calcutta, Kolkata.
Commerce
1. Anish Kumar. Role of VAT in Indian tax system: An analytical study. (Dr. Suresh Kumar), Department of Commerce, Bhupendra NarayanMandal University, Madhepura.
2. Buddha, Tejal Dineshbhai. A comparative study of financial performance on selected nationalized bank of India. (Dr. C L Usadadiya), Department of Commerce, Saurashtra University, Rajkot.
3. Chauhan, Kalpesh Keshubhai. A study of operational performance of selected private sector insurance companies in India. (Dr. S JParmar), Department of Commerce, Saurashtra University, Rajkot.
4. Dhamsaniya, Nitinkumar Jerajbhai. A study on productivity, profitability and liquidity of selected district co-operative bank of Gujarat State. (Dr V K Patel), Department of Commerce, Saurashtra University, Rajkot.
5. Dutta, Rinti. Green marketing: A study of natural silk and organic tea of Golaghat and Jorhat Districts of Assam. (Prof.G P Prasain and Prof. Nikhil Bhusan Dey), Department of Commerce, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh.
6. Ketavath, Sakru. Customer satisfaction: A comparative study of mobile phone services. (Dr. Y Krishna Mohan Naidu), Department of Commerce, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
7. Loriya, Chirag Thakarshibhai. A study of financial performance of selected private sector and public sector banks of India. (Dr. R BBhatasna), Department of Commerce, Saurashtra University, Rajkot.
8. Narsaiah, N. Activity based costing in Information Technology industry: A study of select companies. (Prof. T Satyanarayana Chary), Department of Commerce, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
9. Purohit, Krunal Jagdishchandra. An empirical study of relationship between performance of selected mutual funds and stock markets in India. (Dr. A K Chakrawal), Department of Commerce, Saurashtra University, Rajkot.
10. Ratnotar, Amitkumar Natvarbhai. Role of Foreign Institutional Investors (FII's) in Indian stock market. (Dr. K S Dave), Department of Commerce, Saurashtra University, Rajkot.
11. Sakaria, Simaben Vasantbhai. Application of Altman Model to review the financial status of major pharmaceutical companies in India.(Dr.Ramesh A Dangar), Department of Commerce, Saurashtra University, Rajkot.
12. Shetty, Mallika B. Brand loyalty: a study of select newspapers. (Prof. S V Satyanarayana), Department of Commerce, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
13. Soyeliya, Ushaben Lakhamanbhai. A study of job satisfaction of employee of small and medium industries having Human Resource Department and not having Human Resource Department (Saurashtra Region). (Dr. B L Sardhara), Department of Commerce, SaurashtraUniversity, Rajkot.
14. Thaker, Jayen Kumudchandra. A study of attributes of Indian entrepreneurs: A case study of Saurashtra Region. (Dr. H M Chandarana), Department of Commerce, Saurashtra University, Rajkot.
Defence Studies
1. Bajrang Kumar. Role of armed forces in India's security: An analytical study. (Dr. R S Siwach), Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak.
Economics
1. Das, Mousumi. A new institutional economic approach for avoidance of risk in the form of displacement through development: A case study of Western Orissa industrialisation. (Prof. S S Rath), Department of Economics, Sambalpur University, Sambalpur.
2. Micheal Raj, C. A study of Kolping Project in rural areas of Dindigul District of Tamilndu. (Dr. P Anandharajakumar), Department of Rural Development, Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, District Dindigul, Tamil Nadu.
3. Muthuraman, L. Participatory development initiatives for dalit solid waste management by the residents of Chinnalapatti TownPanchyat in Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu. (Dr. S Ramaswamy), Department of Economics, Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, District Dindigul, Tamil Nadu.
4. Nagalakshmi, N. Impact of tribal development programmes on economic empowerment of tribal women in Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu. (Dr. M Soundarapandian), Department of Rural Industries and Management, Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, DistrictDindigul, Tamil Nadu.
5. Panneerselvam, R G. Designing new compound fabric structures and developing their weaving techniques. (Dr. L Radhakrishnan and Dr. H L Vijayakumar), Department of Rural Industries and Management, Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, District Dindigul, Tamil Nadu.
6. Sundaram, Gunasekaran. Planning and strategies of watershed management projects: An analytical study in Dindigul District,Tamilnadu. (Dr. N Lalitha), Department of Rural Development, Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, District Dindigul, Tamil Nadu.
7. Surulivel, L. Food security among socially excluded communities in rural Tamil Nadu: An empirical study. (Dr. S Ramaswamy), Department of Economics, Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, District Dindigul, Tamil Nadu.
8. Thanki, Nehaben Dilipbhai. Impact of watershed development programme on agriculture development: In context of PorbandarDistrict. (Dr. Ashaben L Patel), Department of Economics, Saurashtra University, Rajkot.
9. Thomas, P Mini. Service sector and economic growth in India with special reference to International Trade in services: An empirical study. (Dr. M R Narayana), Department of Economics, University of Mysore, Mysore.
10. Velmurugan, P. Impact of global economic crisis on micro, small and medium enterprises in Coimbatore District. (Dr. MSoundarapandian), Department of Rural Industries and Management, Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, District Dindigul, Tamil Nadu.
Education
1. Barot, Bhumikabahen Jagdishbhai. School engagement, self esteem and well being during transition from primary to secondary school.(Dr. K S Likhia), P G Department of Education, Sardar Patel University, Gujarat.
2. Bisht, Deepa. Development and validation of multimedia instructional package in Life Science for students of X standard. (Dr. IndiraDhull), Department of Education, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak.
3. Choudhary, Meghraj. A study of risk acceptance, women equality tendency and professional interest in girls of high pr secondary level of rural and urban area. (Dr. Saroj Sharma), Department of Education, IASE Deemed University, Sardarshahr, Rajasthan.
4. Chundawat, Deepa. Analytical study of moral education in Indian education system. (Dr. Sarita Sharma), Department of Education, IASE Deemed University, Sardarshahr, Rajasthan.
5. Durgesham, G. A study on the English language learning strategies used by the secondary school students. (Dr. K KatyayaniRatnamala), Department of Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
6. Jagan, G. A study on job satisfaction of special education teachers of Andhra Pradesh in relation to occupational stress and adjustment. (Dr. B Krishna Reddy), Department of Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
7. Krishnamoorthi, A. Home environment, mental health and academic achievement of high school students in Dindigul District. (Dr. RSubburaman), Department of Education, Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, District Dindigul, Tamil Nadu.
8. Mukesh Devi. A study of emotional intelligence, general well being and academic achievement among social skill deficient and non deficient school students. (Dr. M S Chahar), Department of Education, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak.
9. Mund, Sujata. A study of the constraints of school education among tribal girls of Kalahandi District. (Dr. U P Khadanga), Department of Education, Sambalpur University, Sambalpur.
10. Patel, Swetang Maheshbhai. Effectiveness of constructivist approach in teaching science at primary level. (Dr. K S Likhia), P G Department of Education, Sardar Patel University, Gujarat.
11. Promila, Devi. Effectiveness of co-operative learning on students achievement and their self concept. (Dr. Sushila Sangwan), Department of Education, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak.
12. Sangeeta. Internet usage among senior secondary students in relation to self-regulated learning, social support and alienation. (Dr.Indira Dhull), Department of Education, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak.
13. Sunita. Relationship of parental involvement and emotional competency with academic stress among senior secondary school students. (Dr. M S Chahar), Department of Education, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak.
14. Upadhyaya, Amar. Cost of secondary teacher education in Assam: A study of the colleges of teacher education under DibrugarhUniversity. (Prof. R P Vadhera and Prof.P K Gupta), Department of Education, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh.
Home Science
1. Aruna Kumari. Pravasi Bihari majduroan ke parivar mein failte AIDS ka adhyayan. (Dr. Yog Narayan Singh), Department of Home Science, Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University, Madhepura.
2. Raj Kumari. Gramin Bharat mein shiksha kee isthithi ka adhyayan. (Dr. Reena Singh), Department of Home Science, Bhupendra NarayanMandal University, Madhepura.
Law
1. Kshamaa. The dispute settlement mechanism under World Trade Organization: A critical study. (Dr. Ajay Kumar), Department of Law,Chanakya National Law University, Patna.
2. Pathak, Kiritkumar Mulshankerbhai. Role of Saurashtra University in education and economic development of the students ofSaurashtra Area, with special reference to the act, statutes, ordinance, rules and regulations. (Dr. B G Maniar), Department of Law,Saurashtra University, Rajkot.
Library & Information Science
1. Jana, Siladitya. World distribution and content analytic study of certain texts to ascertain authorship and editorial involvement: Case study with writings of J C Bose and P N Bose. (Dr. H P Sharma), Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta, Kolkata.
2. Singh, Krishan Pal. Information service support to the medical institutions of Delhi/NCR region: An evaluated study. (Dr. B KChoudhury), Department of Library and Information Science, Sambalpur University, Sambalpur.
Management
1. Anuradha, R. Women empowerment through micro-finance: A study of SHG members financial management skills in PerambalurDistrict in Tamil Nadu. (Prof. E Nixon Singh), Department of Management, Mizoram University, Aizawl.
2. Dimple. Self-efficacy and proactive behaviour of prospective managers towards career management. (Dr. Satyawan Baroda), Department of Management, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak.
3. Joshi, Deepal Jay. A study of trends in online buying (B2C) in selected cities of Gujarat State. (Dr. Sarla Achuthan), Department of Management, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.
4. Magara, Robinson. Management education in India and Kenya: A comparative study. (Dr. R Mani and Dr. K Raja Alias Pranmalai), Department of Management, Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, District Dindigul, Tamil Nadu.
5. Raut, Rajdeep Kumar. Study on key determinants of investment decision for small investors in Indian capital market. (Dr. Niladri Das), Department of Management Studies, Indian School of Mines University, Dhanbad.
6. Thanalakshmi, S. Entrepreneurial practices of turmeric growers and processers: A study in Erode District, Tamilnadu. (Dr. B Subburaj), Department of Cooperation, Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, District Dindigul, Tamil Nadu.
7. Tudu, Preshita Neha. Psychosocial dimensions of stress management: A study of service industry with special reference to banking sector. (Prof. Pramod Pathak), Department of Management Studies, Indian School of Mines University, Dhanbad.
8. Vinotha, R. Impact of HR practices on quality work life among the employees of Gandhian organisations in Tamil Nadu. (Dr. SRadhakrishnan), Department of Gandhian Thought and Peace Science, Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, District Dindigul, Tamil Nadu.
9. Yadav, Rambalak. Attitude and purchase intention of buying green products: A study of Indian consumers. (Prof. Govind SwaroopPathak), Department of Management Studies, Indian School of Mines University, Dhanbad.
Physical Education & Sports
1. Gurjar, Mukesh Singh. Parental attitude towards female participation in Hockey of Gujarat State. (Prof. B L Nagar), P G Department of Education, Sardar Patel University, Gujarat.
Political Science
1. Dagar, Punam. Mahilaoan ke vishey mein Gandhivadi drishtikon ke alochnatamak mulyankan. (Prof. A S Narang), Department of Political Science, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi.
2. Das, Hima Hazarika. Dynamics of Muslim immigration into Assam: Socio-political study. (Prof. Arun Kanti Jana and Prof.RanjuDhamala), Department of Political Science, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh.
3. Dimitrov, B E George. Status of dalit women presidents of village panchayats in Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu. (Dr. V Ragupathy), Department of Political Science & Development Administration, Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, District Dindigul, Tamil Nadu.
4. Menaka, S. Panchayat Raj Institutions and empowerment of dalit women in Dindigul District. (Dr. M Hilaria Souundari), Department of Applied Research, Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, District Dindigul, Tamil Nadu.
5. Nisha. Haryana mein Sansadiya chunav: 1999 evam 2004 ka tulnatamak adhyayan. (Dr. S S Chahar), Department of Political Science,Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak.
6. Singh, Anand Pratap. Sino-India relations: With special reference to border disputes (Arunachal Pradesh & Axsai Chin). (Prof. RipuSudan Singh), Department of Political Science, Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Lucknow.
7. Singh, Ranjit Kumar. India and Nepal: Love-hate relationship since 2006. (Dr. Sushil Kumar Singh), Department of Political Science,Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University, Madhepura.
Psychology
1. Alex, Rachel Jyothy. Psychosocial correlates of social anxiety. (Dr. H Sylaja), Department of Psychology, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, District Ernakulam.
2. Baku, Devayatkumar Devshibhai. A study of mental health, adjustment and social support among the parents of thalassemic and normal children of Saurashtra. (Dr. R K Chocha), Department of Psychology, Saurashtra University, Rajkot.
3. Baviskar, Pravin Ambadas. Effect of violent TV serial on aggression, self concept and child parent relationship among adolescents. (Dr.Nisha D Mundada), Department of Psychology, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon.
4. Desai, Aditi Vikas. Spiritual quotient, mood states and psychological well being among adults. (Dr. Pragna J Parikh), Department of Psychology, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.
5. Jepar, Meerakumari Govindbhai. A psychological study of career and family value with reference to home environment and parent child relationship among college girl students. (Dr. J A Jarsaniya), Department of Psychology, Saurashtra University, Rajkot.
6. Mirza, Gulzar Fatema Mohammad Yusuf. An empirical analysis of health locus of control, coping strategies and general self-efficacy as predictors of quality of life in patients of obstructive sleep apnea. (Dr. Kamayani Mathur), Department of Psychology, Gujarat University,Ahmedabad.
7. Pooja. Across generation study of prosocial behavior and subjective well being. (Dr. Deepti Hooda), Department of Psychology,Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak.
8. Satya Prakash. Adjustment of HIV positive in relation to personality and emotional maturity. (Dr. Sunita Malhotra), Department of Psychology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak.
9. Sharma, Pushpa. Role of life skill training on psycho-social competences of teenagers with behavioural difficulties. (Dr. NovrattanSharma), Department of Psychology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak.
10. Vikash Kumar. A study of school adjustment of high and low achievers in urban and rural high school students. (Dr. Pushpa Singh), Department of Psychology, Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara.
Public Administration
1. Arya, Ritu. Gair sarkari sangathnaon kee sthaniye swasthey rakh rakhav mein bhumika Haryana aur Delhi ka tulnatamak adhyayan.(Dr. S S Chahar), Department of Public Administration, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak.
Social Work
1. Varaprasadam, J Arokiaraj. Participatory development initiatives for dalit women empowerment in Theni District. (Dr. M HilariaSounundari), Department of Applied Research, Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, District Dindigul, Tamil Nadu.
Sociology
1. Amit Kumar. Private examination system of higher education in Uttar Pradesh: A study of students socio-economic status, causes and impact in the context of two Universities. (Prof. Kameshwar Choudhary), Department of Sociology, Babasaheb Bhim Rao AmbedkarUniversity, Lucknow.
2. Mohanan, M. A study on the effects of SGSY with special reference to the empowerment of rural women in Tamil Nadu. (Dr. NNarayanasamy and Dr. G Mahadevan), Department of Extension Education, Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, District Dindigul, Tamil Nadu.
