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Item CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS IN THE ERA OF COVID-19: BEHAVIORAL INTENTIONS TO USE QR CODE PAYMENT IN BAGMATI STATE(2022-08) LAMICHHANE, SRIJANCovid-19 had a substantial impact on society's views towards the use of paper money. Study on people’s behavior about leaving cash over contactless payment and the chances of its use in the coming days would be helpful. According to Tamang, Bhaskar, and Chatterjee (2021), amid pandemic, a flow in contactless payment and rise in number of newer electronic payment end users were seen in Nepal. A thorough study is required to determine the elements influencing behavioral intentions for using QR payment services throughout the covid-19.CC and Prathap (2020) argued that the utilization of smart phone for undertaking the transactions is being regarded as a preventative measure. Individual judgments of the pandemic's severity and thoughts about the disease's degree of susceptibility can influence the adoption of preventative health behavior.Item IMPACT OF INVESTORS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE BEHAVIOURAL INTENTIONS OF STOCK MARKET PARTICIPANTS(2022-08) SUBEDI, ABHISHEK“Theory of Planned Behavior” posits person’s abilities, control, and willingness can explain the desire to display certain behavior Ajzen (1991). Ajzen and Fishbein (1975) propagated a theory trying to explain the association between attitude and behavior known as “reasoned actions theory”. Since attitude impact behavioural intentions, the underlying study tries to utilize this theory to establish the same for the individuals’ investors’ perceptions of making investment in the market. Although several studies have been conducted to analyze the effect of investor’s attitudes on perceived investment decision or decision intentions of stock market participants, there have been very limited studies that explained the role of moderating variables. In the context of Nepal as well, there have been studies which addressed the impact of investor’s attitudes on investment decision.Item EFFECT OF MICROFINANCE ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY OF KANCHANPUR DISTRICT(2022-08) SAWAD, BIRENDRAThese are targeted to develop a more sustainable business and to raise the living standard of the clients. A comprehensive range of financial services are provided through microfinance to low income people. These services are including deposit, loan, payment service, money transfer, and insurance product.Item IMPLEMENTATION OF ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING PRACTICES IN NEPALESE BANKS: AN EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER PERSPECTIVE(2022-08) BHUSAL, PRITIThe corrupted money must be recycled in order to create white money. Because it is vital to enlist the help of bank consumers in order to combat these illicit actions. Despite this topic covers wider scope very few studies are undertaken in Nepalese context. Thus, this study makes available of better understanding of Nepalese Banks’ customersawareness on Anti-Money laundering (AML) practices while measuring the factors affecting effective implementation of AML practices.Item IMPACT OF MICRO FINANCE ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES: A CASE OF RUPANDEHI DISTRICT(2022-08) KHAN, SAIF ALIMicro-finance organizations are established to provide various financial services to the deprived sector of a group of people for achieving various growth objective. Microfinance is the tool for elimination of poverty. The availability of services for the poor may rise as microfinance gains popularity and enters the mainstream, enhancing effectiveness and outreach while bringing down prices. In 1997 Buckley have done research on the impact of micro-finance credit for development of business, for example outreach, high repayment rate and financial performance.Item Customer Relationship Management and Customer Satisfaction in E-business Organizations in Nepal(2022-08) GURUNG, DOLMA TSERINGE-commerce has been more popular in Nepal in recent years to a greater extent. People are switching from traditional business to digital business, which is the major cause of this. Ecommerce is flexible, safe, and time-saving. This is because websites enable us to choose goods and services from anywhere. We can also use online banking or one of the many e-wallets to make the payment. We cannot image doing business online without keeping up with adequate e-CRM due to its significant influence on e-business or e-commerce.Item CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS IN THE ERA OF COVID-19: BEHAVIORAL INTENTIONS TO USE QR CODE PAYMENT IN BAGMATI STATE(2022-08) LAMICHHANE, SRIJANCovid-19 had a substantial impact on society's views towards the use of paper money. Study on people’s behavior about leaving cash over contactless payment and the chances of its use in the coming days would be helpful. According to Tamang, Bhaskar, and Chatterjee (2021), amid pandemic, a flow in contactless payment and rise in number of newer electronic payment end users were seen in Nepal. A thorough study is required to determine the elements influencing behavioral intentions for using QR payment services throughout the covid-19.Item CLIENT EXIT BEHAVIOR IN MICROFINANCE: A CASE STUDY OF BHAKTAPUR(2022-08) POKHREL, SWEECHNAPeople who lack capital are unable to invest in productive activities, run established firms, or even survive in society, severely limiting their opportunities to escape poverty. On the other hand, microfinance institutions have greatly contributed to improving people's living standards by increasing their income-generating activities through loans.The success story of microfinance programs can be found in numerous studies. Many practitioners feel that the programs of microfinance can improve the lives of low-income families (Lensik et al., 2018). These studies show that microfinance clients experienced positive impacts on several levels. At the firm level, they contribute to capital accumulation and job creation (Swain et al., 2008). Finally, at the community level by hiring new workers in poorer groups.Item EFFICACY OF HAND SANITIZERS AGAINST STANDARD BACTERIAL CULTURES(Amrit Campus, 2022-08-08) Sherpa, Shyronह्याण्ड स्यानिटाइजरहरु हातको स्वच्छता कायम राख्न प्रयोग गरिन्छ । कोरोना महामारीले यसको प्रयोग बारे ध्यान खिचेको थियो । धेरै कम्पनीहरुले उत्पादन गरिरहेका छन् तर प्रभावकारीता राम्रोसँग स्थापित हुन सकेको छैन । यस अध्ययनको मुख्य उद्देश्य काठमाण्डौमा बिक्री हुने ह्याण्ड स्यानिटाइजरहरुको व्याक्टेरियालाई मार्ने क्षमताको प्रभावकारीता मूल्याङ्कन गर्नु थियो । यस अध्ययन मार्च देखि अप्रिल २०२२ सम्म गरिएको थियो । यस अध्ययनमा काठमाण्डौका बजारबाट ३१ वटा अल्कोहल आधारित ह्याण्ड स्यानिटाइजर किनिएको थियो । Hand sanitizers are used to maintain hand hygiene. Corona pandemic had gain the attention; many companies are producing it and are marketed but their efficacy have not been well established. Thus, the main aim of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial efficacy of the hand sanitizers sold in Kathmandu. This study was carried out from March to April, 2022. In this study, 31 alcohol based hand sanitizers were purchased from the markets of Kathmandu. Among them, 15 liquid based hand sanitizers (9 contain alcohol and 6 contain alcohol with additional ayurvedic ingredients) and among 16 gel based hand sanitizers, (10 contain alcohol and 6 contain alcohol and additional ayurvedic ingredients). Efficacy of hand sanitizers were evaluated using standard ATCC cultures: Escherichia coli 35218, Escherichia coli 25922, Staphyloccoccus aureus 43300 and Klebsiella pneumoniae 700603 by agar well diffusion method. In the volume of 50 μl hand sanitizers, (46.67%, 60%, 26.67% and 33.33%) liquid based, (20%, 40%, 33.33% and 26.67%) liquid with ayurvedic ingredients based, (12.5%, 18.75%, 18.75% and 12.5%) gel based and (12.5%, 12.5%, 12.5% and 6.25%) gel with ayurvedic ingredients based hand sanitizers showed the antibacterial effect against E. coli 35218, E. coli 25922, S. aureus 43300 and K. pneumoniae 700603 respectively. In the volume of 100 µl hand sanitizers, (53.33%, 60%, 46.67% and 46.67%) liquid based, (40%, 40%, 40% and 40%) liquid with ayurvedic ingredients based, (50%, 62.5%, 62.5% and 62.5%) gel based and (25%, 31.25%, 25% and 25%) gel with ayurvedic ingredients based hand sanitizers showed the antibacterial effect against E. coli 35218, E. coli 25922, S. aureus 43300 and K. pneumoniae 700603 respectively. In the volume of 150 µl hand sanitizers, (60%, 60%, 60% and 60%) liquid based, (40%, 40%, 40% and 40%) liquid with ayurvedic ingredients based, (62.5%, 62.5%, 62.5% and 62.5%) gel based and (31.25%, 31.25%, 31.25% and 31.25%) gel with ayurvedic ingredients based hand sanitizers showed the antibacterial effect against E. coli 35218, E. coli 25922, S. aureus 43300 and K. pneumoniae 700603 respectively. Comparatively, liquid with ayurvedic ingredients based sanitizers were more effective than gel with ayurvedic ingredients based sanitizers.Item SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ANTIBIOTIC PRODUCING ACTINOMYCETES EXTRACTED FROM SOIL AND WATER SAMPLES FROM DIFFERENT REGIONS OF KATHMANDU VALLEY(Amrit Campus, 2022-08-08) Sardar, Chandra KishoreActinomycetes are Gram-positive, aerobic spore forming bacteria that are characterized by aerial and mycelial growth and are chief antibiotic producers. The aim of this study was to screen antibiotic producing actinomycetes and determine its antibiotic activity against ATCC cultures. A total of 60 samples (30 water and 30 soil) were collected from different regions of Kathmandu Valley viz. Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur spanning from the month of March 2022 to May 2022. Spread plate technique was employed to isolate the actinomycetes on Starch M-Protein Agar, and primary and secondary screening techniques were performed via Perpendicular Streak method and Agar-well diffusion respectively for screening their ability to produce antibiotics. The actinomycetes were confirmed by the macro and microscopic examination, biochemical and physiological tests. The crude extract obtained from the submerged state fermentation was filtered and centrifuged; tested against the Standard cultures viz; Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 43300, Escherichia coli ATCC 35218, Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 and Klebsiella spp. ATCC 700603 via agar well diffusion method. Out of the 28 (93.3%) isolates obtained from 30 soil samples, only two isolates (7.3%) i.e., NP1 and MI4 showed antimicrobial activity against the ATCC cultures which were presumed to be Streptomyces. No actinomycetes were obtained from water samples. ANOVA revealed no significant difference at 5% level of significance (0.535; P>0.05) between the standard streptomycin (100 µg/ml) and NP1.The soil of Kathmandu Valley harbors microbial diversity that encompasses potential antimicrobial producing actinomycetes which in turn can help in booming the economy by enabling the production of indigenous antibiotics.Item SCREENING OF ANTIBIOTIC PRODUCING ACTINOMYCETES FROM THE SOIL SAMPLES AND ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY IN VARYING SODIUM NITRATE CONCENTRATION(Amrit Campus, 2022-08-08) DANGOL, SWORNIMAActinomycetes are gram positive filamentous, slow growing bacteria, best known to produce antibiotic. The aim of this study was to screen antibiotic producing actinomycetes and determine its antibiotic activity against ATCC cultures at different gradient of NaNO3. This study was carried out from March 29 to April 28, 2022. Thirty collected samples were collected and transported and processed in Amrit campus. Primary and secondary screening were performed by perpendicular streaking and agar well diffusion method respectively. Characterization and identification of the isolated actinomycetes were performed. From thirty collected samples, twenty-eight samples were actinomycetes. Only two samples were antibiotic producing actinomycetes MI410 -3 and NP110 -2 showed antibacterial activity against ATCC cultures viz: S. aureus 43300, E. coli 35218, E. coli 25922 and Klebsiella 700603 in primary screening. Antibiotic was produced by sub-merged state fermentation with varying concentration of NaNO3 and secondary screening was done by agar well diffusion against ATCC cultures in comparison to standard streptomycin (100 µg/mL). In comparison to standard streptomycin (100 µg/mL) extract MI410-3 with 1% NaNO3 was effective only against E. coli 25922 while NP110-2 with 0.5% NaNO3 against E.coli 35218 (14.67mm), E.coli 25922 (19.67mm) and S. aureus 43300 (17mm) whereas NP110-2 has also shown antibacterial effect with 1.5% NaNO3 against E. coli 35218 (13mm), Klebsiella spp. ATCC 700603 (11.5mm) and S. aureus 43300 (12.5mm). Statistically, there is significant difference at 5% level of significance between the sample concentration at 0.5% of NaNO3 (.001, P<0.05) and 1.5% of NaNO3 (0.024, P<0.05) in antimicrobial activity. However, there is no significant difference at 5% level of significance between the sample concentration at 1% (0.356, P>0.05). The isolated actinomycetes was presumed as Streptomyces spp. Both MI410-3 and NP110-2 (7.14%) showed antibacterial activity against cultures in primary screening. The indigenous species of actinomycetes, isolated from various places of Kathmandu valley can be used in industrial production of antibiotics which can help in economic growth of Nepal.Item BACTERIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF MILK SOLD IN KATHMANDU AND ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY PATTERN OF Staphylococcus species ISOLATED FROM MILK(Amrit Campus, 2022-08-08) Soniya, BohoraMilk is a rich source of nutrients. Milk –borne pathogenic bacteria pose a serious threat to human health. Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes with Escherichia coli and Campylobacter are the main microbial hazards associated with contaminated milk. Therefore, it can cause milk borne diseases like scarlet fever, Brucella, diphtheria typhoid etc. This study was conducted to assess and compare microbial quality of raw milk and pasteurized milk and also determine the antimicrobial susceptibility of Staphylococcus species isolated from milk sample consumed in Kathmandu. For this, 30 milk samples (15 raw milk and 15 pasteurized) were collected from different location of Kathmandu district. Total Plate Count and Total Staphylococcus Count for each sample were determined by pour plate technique. While for isolation of Staphylococcus species, samples were isolated by using selective media (MSA) and characterized by biochemical test. Antibiotic susceptibility testing of isolates was carried out by Kirby Bauer disk diffusion method. Total bacterial count of all raw milk samples were within the range while for TBC of pasteurized milk 93% were within the range. 17 Staphylococcus species were isolate from TSC. Among them 15 were identified as Staphylococcus aureus. 17 Staphylococcus species were 100% sensitive to Cotrimoxazole, Amikacin and Levofloxacin but resistant to Penicillin G (100%),Ceftriaxone (52.92%), Tetracycline (17.68%), Cefoxitin (23.58%), Ampicillin (76.82%) Ciprofloxacin (17.68%) and Chloramphenicol (11.79%). 3(17.68%) of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from raw milk samples showed multi-drug resistance and 4(23.58%) MRSA were detected. It is concluded that the milk produced by small scale farm from different places of Kathmandu district are not of quality and can be potential source of milk-borne infection. It is recommended that routine assessment of microbial quality of milk should be done for the safeguard of consumer health.Item ENUMERATION AND DETECTION OF ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY PATTERN OF COLIFORM BACTERIA FROM MILK SAMPLES IN KATHMANDU.(Amrit Campus, 2022-08-08) SURAJ, CHAULAGAINThe presence coliforms and their resistance in milk is the big issue in present time. Milk is an excellent source of nutrients and also serves as a good medium for the growth of milk-borne pathogens. Cross-sectional study was conducted to assess and compare microbial quality of raw milk and pasteurized milk and also determine antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of coliforms from the milk samples. For this, 30 milk samples (15 raw and 15 pasteurized milk) were collected from different locations of Kathmandu district. Starch adulteration test and MBRT were done. TCC, FCC for each sample were determined by pour plate technique and interpretated with BIS guidelines (1992), DFTQC guidelines and identification was done. Antibiotic susceptibility testing of isolates was carried out by Kirby Bauer disk diffusion method using 12 different antibiotics. TCC of the 12 raw samples were higher than the guideline and its FCC was also found to be higher in 9 samples. In case of pasteurized samples, TCC was higher in 6 samples and FCC in 4 samples. A total of 31 isolates, 21 from raw samples and rest from pasteurized samples were identified. Out of 31 isolates, 17 (54.84%) were identified as Klebsiella spp., 13 (41.94%) were E. coli and 1 (3.22%) was Citrobacter spp. AST of coliform isolates were 100% sensitive against TE. 96.77% of the isolates were sensitive towards NIT, PIT, COT, C and AK. Out of total, 11 (35.48%) were MDR (Multi-Drug Resistant). Among them, 7 (63.64%) were from raw samples and rest 4 (36.36%) from pasteurized samples. Although, quality of most of the samples were good as per MBRT but the presence of antimicrobial resistant bacteria and adulterants questions the overall quality ofmilk. Thus, it is concluded that the milk produced by small-scale farm from the studied area are not of good quality, caused by coliforms especially the antibiotic resistant. Therefore, such type of study for monitoring the microbial quality of milk should be done in order to safeguard the consumers. Otherwise, it will be hazardous for the consumers and can be a potential source of milk-borne infections.Item RESPONSE OF CARBON AND TUNGSTEN SURFACE TO DEUTERIUM AND TRITIUM PLASMAS(Amrit Campus, 2022-08-29) Jha, RupeshThe average Particulate Matter AQI of PM2.5 within the period of real time observation of the month of October 2020 of Simara Airport is 79.42, according to the WHO this values lies in the AQI range between (51 to 100). During this real time AQI, the Maximum AQI of PM2.5 is 165 and the Minimum AQI of PM2.5 is found 48. Similarly, the average Particulate Matter AQI of PM10 of Simara Airport of real time observation of the month of October 2020 is 40.03 and according to the WHO this value lies in the AQI range between (0 to 50). During this real time AQI, the Maximum AQI of PM10 is 115 and the Minimum AQI of PM10 is found 17.Item Breeding performance...........(Amrit Campus, 2022-08-29) Gurung, SoniyaThe study of breeding performance and rearing of Catla catla was done in Pure Line Fish Breed Conservation and Promotion Resource Centre, Rupendehi, Nepal from July to November 2020. Fishes were spawned successfully following a single dose of ovaprim with 0.5ml/kg for female and 0.25ml/kg for male. The spawning behaviour was observed after 8 hours of hormone treatment at temperature ranges from 29-31°C. The hatching occurred after 13 hours of fertilization. The experiment was conducted in three replicas of 1×1×1m3 hapa. The fecundity was 142,400 to 324,800 while Gonado somatic index was 5.12-8.88%. The fertilization, hatching and survival rate were 77.78%, 65.25% and 44.1% respectively. The pH ranges from 7.6 to 9.8, dissolved oxygen 5.0mg/lt to 8.6 mg/lt and temperature 25.8-37.1°C. The water quality parameters were suitable for breeding and rearing of Catla catla and the ideal weight of female was found 4.5 kg.Item Plant diversity and free carbon stock in Swyambhu and Dakshinkali........(Amrit Campus, 2022-08-29) Budhathoki, SamritaSpecies diversity is the combination of species evenness and species richness. Sacred groves play significant role in conservation of rare and endemic species due to taboos and prohibitions. Nepal has centuries old traditions of establishing sacred groves of various size devoted to a particular deity. The relationship of tree diversity and carbon stock, an important concern of climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation has been less studied in sacred groves of Nepal. This study aimed to assess the plant diversity and carbon stock in Swayambhu sacred grove (SSG) and Dakshinkali sacred grove (DSG) of Kathmandu district. To study diversity, IVI, regeneration, tree and soil carbon stock, altogether 77 plots were sampled in 9 parallel transects in SSG (30 plots) and 10 parallel transects in DSG (47 plots) by using systematic random sampling method. Circular plot of 10 m radius was laid for trees and within it, one concentric plot of 5 m radii for shrubs and 3 subplots of 1 m radius for herbs was laid. Soil samples were collected from surface upto 15 cm depth using core sampler (volume 356.5179 cm3 ) from the plot centre for estimation of bulk density and composite soil sample (one in the plot centre while other four in N, E, W and S directions) for estimation of soil organic carbon. Regeneration was assessed by using Density-Diameter (D-D) curve and calculating density of each tree species in seedling, sapling and tree phases. Tree biomass was calculated using allometric equation developed for moist forest and later converted into carbon stock using default factor. Altogether 115 species belonging to 57 families and 104 genera were recorded in the SSG and in DSG total 184 species belonging to 77 families and 159 genera were recorded. Shannon-Weiner diversity index (H) of plant species was found to be higher in DSG (H = 3.975) than in SSG (H = 3.213). The D-D curve showed reverse J shaped size class distribution in DSG. Density of seedling, sapling and tree was higher in DSG than that of SSG. Tree carbon stock (113.76 t/ha) and soil carbon stock (18.31 t/ha) of SSG (113.76 t/ha) was found higher than tree carbon stock (79.87 t/ha) and soil carbon stock (17.93 t/ha) of DSG. Tree carbon stock showed non-signicant weak positive correlation with species richness (r = 0.290, p = 0.120) and diversity index (r = 0.219, p = 0.246) in SSG but it showed non-significant weak negative correlation with species richness (r = - 0.077, p = 0.607) and diversity index (r = - 0.201, p = 0.177) in DSG. The findings of this study will be helpful to direct implication for the management and policies related to sacred groves for climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation.Item Impact of invasive plant..................(Amrit Campus, 2022-08-29) Pandey, RakshyaItem PHYSICO-CHEMICAL WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS AND AQUATIC PLANT DIVERSITY OF DIPANG LAKE, POKHARA, NEPAL(Amrit Campus, 2022-08-29) Thapa, ArjunDipang lake is the important but vulnerable lake of Pokhara valley due to mainly natural causes and other human activities. Understanding of different water properties is helpful in sustainable management of lake. The present investigation deals with the characterization of water quality parameters of Dipang lake situated in Pokhara- Lekhnath Metropolitan city, Kaski. The investigation was carried out on physical parameters like colour, odour, temperature and transparency while chemical parameters like pH, dissolved oxygen, free CO2, alkalinity, total hardness, nitrate and ammonia both seasonally (rainy, winter and summer) as well as source wise (inlet, middle and outlet). Present study highlights the natural variation of the different water quality parameters of the lake water seasonally as well as water source wise. But parameters were within the permissible limit for fishing, agricultural and domestic purposes. Statistically the recorded mean values of water parameters especially temperature i.e (27±1.76 °C in rainy to 10.95±0.55 °C in winter) and total hardness i.e (92±11.06 ppm in dry summer to 32.30 ± 6 ppm in winter) varies significantly (p<0.05) according to the season. Likewise, other parameters show slight fluctuations seasonally. The water parameters also affect the growth of some plant species especially Nelumbo lutea (Yellow lotus) which was found only towards the water inlet where the amount of ammonia is high 18±14.03 ppm.Item Jagadish(Amrit Campus, 2022-08-29) Upadhaya, Jagadish0.5M Zinc Oxide (ZnO) nano-particle thin films were deposited on cleaned glass substrates by dip coating technique with 350 mm/min dipping speed. These films were optically characterized using UV-Vis spectrophotometer. The band gap of film was found to be 3.11 eV having thickness 903.176 nm. Thickness was measured using a Swanepoel method. The refractive index of ZnO was also measured and its value was found to be 2.091 -1.532 in the wavelength of 350- 800 nm. The prepared ZnO thin film was used to detect ethanol vapor in the temperature range 180 to 300 ºC. The highest response of 3.4 was found at the operating temperature of 240 ºC for 500 ppm of ethanol vapor. Corresponding response and recovery times were found as 9.82 and 16.33 sec respectively.Item ALKALOID EXTRACT OF ALNUS NEPALENSIS BARK AS GREEN INHIBITOR FOR MILD STEEL CORROSION IN 1 M H2SO4 SOLUTION(Amrit Campus, 2022-08-29) Dhakal, KamalaExtraction of alkaloids from Alnus nepalensis bark has been successfully carried out, and used as green inhibitor for mild steel corrosion exposed to 1 M H2SO4 solutoin. Corrosion inhibition has been monitored by weight loss measurement and electrochemical methods (open circuit potential method and potentiodynamic polarization method). Alkaloids have been tested by two qualitative chemical analysis: Mayers test and FTIR spectroscpic test. Weight loss measurement was employed to study the inhibitor concentration and immersion time effect. Similarly, temperature effect on inhibition efficiency was also carried out by this method. The corrosion inhibition efficiency with concentration at the various time showed that the maximum efficiency occurs at 3 h for 1000 ppm solution is 71.94 % at 25 C. These results concluded that the inhibition efficiency was incresed with inhibitor concentration. Potentiodynamic polarization for 3 h immersed samples in the presence and absence of inhibitors has been carried out. The maximum efficiency of immersed sample is 90.00 % for 1000 ppm solution. The corrosion potential density was decreased with increase in concentration. The OCP measurement revealed that alkaloids acted as a mixed type of inhibitor. The adsorption isotherm and theromdynamic parameters are calculated and energy of activation (Ea) is found to be 74.48 kJ/mol. The positive value of enthalpy indicated that the reaction involves is endothermic in nature.