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    Communication of innovations among traditional fishermen
    (Society of Fisheries Technologists (India), Cochin, 1993) Balasubramaniam, S.; Kandoran, M.K.; Mohan, B.
    Communication of technological innovations is a fundamental pre-requisite for their rapid diffusion and adoption among traditional fishermen. This paper aims to highlight the conceptual framework of communication process, the communication behaviour of traditional fishermen and the factors influencing the communication of innovations. In traditional fishery sector, due to mechanization of country craft, several socio-personal and technological factors interplay and influence the communication behaviour. Their nature of influence and scope are presented in this paper. Further, the information sources utilized by fishermen, their information need and the credibility of various sources of information would facilitate the communication planners and administrators to strengthen the communication of technologies among fishermen.
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    Economic status of the fishermen of malampuzha reservoir
    (Society of Fisheries Technologists (India), Cochin, 2001) Mohan, B.
    This study is an attempt to bring to light the economic and social conditions of inland fishermen of Malampuzha reservoir, based on the primary data collected from a sample of 24 riverine fishermen who constitute more than 50% of the total number of fishermen in the study area. all these fishermen are members of Malampuzha SC/ST Reservoir Fisheries Cooperative Society. Data were collected by interview method using a pre-tested questionare. 79.17% of respondents are literate, though the literacy is largely confined to primary level (45.83%). Both agriculture and fisheries provide work during the season and most of the people, both men and women, shift from one type of job to another based on season. The financial status and living conditions of the respondents are discussed.
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    Evaluation of technology transfer and impact among fishermen
    (Cochin University of Science and Technology, 1998) Balasubramaniam, S.; Kandoran, M.K.; Mohan, B.; Bihari, B.
    This paper presents the evaluation of technology transfer and impact in terms of the adoption behaviour and communication behaviour of the clientele system. The fishermen operating plankbuilt crafts in Kerala had higher mean scores than the fishermen operating catamarans. Among the samples from Tamilnadu, the adoption behaviour did not differ significantly though the communication behaviour components differed significantly between the fishermen categories. In the multiple regression analysis, the R super(2) values revealed that 59.62% to 60.19% variations in the communication behaviour and 79.73% to 90.74% variations in the adoption behaviour were jointly influenced by the selected independent variables among the fishermen operating plankbuilt crafts. The extent of adoption of technological practices (44.23% to 59.52%) in all categories revealed the scope to improve the technological adoption through comprehensive marine fisheries extension schemes.
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    Technological gap in the adoption of post-harvest technology
    (Society of Fisheries Technologists (India), Cochin, 2002) Mohan, B.; Thiagarajan, R.; Singh, D.P.
    The extent of technological gap in post-harvest technology adoption and its implications in seafood safety are reported based on a study conducted in Ernakulam district (Kerala). 31 post-harvest technology practices developed by central institute of fisheries technology (Cochin), 6 for trawler owners/partners, 9 for fish pre-processors and 16 for fish processors were selected. The study indicated that use of ice-water slurry, provision for insulated storage and use of deodorants were not adopted. The factors namely, education, experience, number of days employed, exposure to media, contact with extension agency,and debt influenced significantly the adoption behavior of trawler owners/partners, fish pre-processors and fish processors. The adoption behavior of trawler owners/partners, fish pre-processors and fish processors could be improved by providing adequate training facilities, credit facilities, contact with extension agency and media exposure.