The Journal of Academic Development

The Impact of Public Debt on Economic Growth in Nepal

Krishna Kumar Regmi — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Increasing debt levels in Nepal have led to concerns about the impact on the country's real GDP. This paper investigates the impact of both internal and external outstanding debt, along with gross fixed capital formation, broad money supply, total trade, and national consumer price index, on real GDP in Nepal from 1975 to 2021. The study used domestic data sets and ordinary least square series. Unit root and cointegration tests were conducted. The cointegration results confirmed a long-run relationship between the variables. The empirical results showed that both internal and external outstanding debt contributed to real GDP in Nepal. These results were supported by econometric diagnostic tests. Based on the results, the paper recommends that taking public debt and investing in the public sector can be beneficial for real sector output in Nepal. However, it is important to manage debt levels carefully to avoid negative consequences in the long run.

Impact of Indian Labour Migration in Rupandehi

Pramshu Nepal — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This study examines the economic impacts of increasing Indian labor migration to Rupandehi, focusing on workforce diversity, skill transfer, economic growth, industry development, and social implications. Using a comprehensive research methodology involving literature review, surveys, interviews, and comparative analysis, the study aims to identify positive and negative effects. The sample comprises 110 respondents, including construction employers, businessmen dealing in jewelry, small businesses, vehicle maintenance workshop, educational experts, healthcare professionals, and local authorities. Analysis reveals potential benefits such as workforce diversity and skill transfer, contributing to economic growth and industry development. However, challenges include labor market displacement, income compression, and pressure on public services, social tensions, dependency issues, and exploitative labor practices. Policymakers are urged to address these issues, emphasizing fair labor laws, social integration, and the protection of workers' rights for sustainable and inclusive growth. The preference for Indian labor by some Nepalese employers is attributed to factors like wage differentials, availability, skills, language, cultural similarities, historical relationships, open border policies, regulatory considerations, and industry dynamics. Notable qualities of Indian workers, such as punctuality and apolitical behavior, also contribute to their preference in certain industries.

A Study of the Factors affecting Students' Performance in English

Mukti Nath Gaihre — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This study has focused on students' performance level that is affected by different aspects. Research has been centered on bachelor-level students' English subjects at a community campus at Rupandehi, Nepal. The study is based on quantitative approaches supported by qualitative discussions. Data collection was conducted via a Google Forms questionnaire, including interviews. This study has revealed different levels of performance of the students and the aspects affecting them. Especially, the varied background of the students' and their competencies are the major factors of their performances. Besides, appropriate addresses of bridging supports would be more effective in increasing the performance. In the same way, library improvement, technological facilities, extra time classes according to student's convenience, scheduled orientation cum motivational programs etc., would increase the expected outcome towards students' performance. Similarly, the application of modern techniques/technologies to be applied while studying, students' financial status, additional student-focused initiatives by campus, etc., were asked to the students and seen as affecting the students' better performances. And, students' self-motivation towards effective English learning is also a vital part as suggested by the interviewee student.

Individual Investors' Consciousness and Investment on Common Stocks

Pitamber Lamichhane — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This paper analyzes Nepalese individual investors' consciousness and their investment on stocks. Investors’ consciousness creates positive environment for the investment which helps in capital formulation. This study has employed explorative research design to explain investors’ consciousness and investment on common stock in Nepalese stock market. Data were collected through survey from individual stock investors using structural questionnaire in Kathmandu valley in 2021. The estimated result of this study shows the level of investors’ consciousness (investors’ education and training, access to information, understanding of subjects and learning expectations etc.) is more than desirable level of 50 percent. Similarly, result indicates that conscious investors have chance of holding more common stock which indicates positive association between investors’ consciousness and level of investment in common stocks. Moreover, survey result reveals that investors assert problems on accessing of market information while making investment on stock in Nepalese stock market. This paper concludes that stock market should disseminate sufficient information of stocks, stock markets, stock returns, rules and regulation of security markets, security trading mechanism etc. to the investors through various training programs to make alert them for their sound investment decisions in Nepalese stock markets.

कुञ्जिनी खण्डकाव्यमा रसविधान

माया Maya घिमिरे Ghimire — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

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मैले नजन्माएको छोरो कथामा दृष्टिबिन्दु

अनिल Anil अधिकारी Adhikari, बेनुबहादुर Benubahadur कार्की Karki — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

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Traveling Salesman Problem with Time Specific Profit on Resource

Nowraj Tiwari — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In general, the classical Traveling Salesman Problem (TSP) with assumptions of uniform travel times does not fully apply due to factors like fluctuating traffic conditions, diverse transportation modes, and varying resource availability. This research seeks to tackle the optimization of time-specific profit within the TSP framework while considering travel times dependent on available resources. The study also introduces an approach to extend the classical TSP model, accommodating resource-dependent travel times to maximize profit from visiting a specific set of locations within a defined timeframe. A mathematical formulation is presented, integrating the variables of time travel variability, resource availability and profit generation into the TSP framework. This method acknowledges the dynamic nature of travel times and efficiently utilizes resources to achieve optimal profit. Furthermore, it is ensured that identifying the optimal solution using this approach will not pose a greater computational challenge than solving the classical TSP.