OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal
Volume 8, Issue 3 (2018)
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My Forays into History and Philosophy of Science and Other Areas
Abstract: This paper is a historical review of author's forays into History and Philosophy of Science, and other areas of his research interests, for example, teaching of Science and its popularization in vernacular medium. Presently, author is concerned about pollution of underground waters in Punjab and a dialogue between Science and religion.Keywords: History of Science, Philosophy of Science, Ecology, Science educationCite this ArticleHardev Singh Virk. My Forays into History and Philosophy …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Dark Tourism: Changing Perception of Travelers for Indian Tourism
Abstract: Tourism industry in India dates back to ancient times; has undergone various phases of development since then and gained a rapid momentum and immense popularity. The new genre of tourism is “Dark Tourism” – a notion less perceived, yet brimming with curiosity and intrigue. Gone is the era where tourist’s interest revolved only around destinations of romantic getaways, scenic beauty, adventure and rejuvenation. The concept of “Thana tourism” or “Phoenix …
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Changing Attitudes of College Girls in Society: A Current Challenge
Abstract: Today’s college going female is undergoing the process of identity formation. She revised and redefined the ideas, images and mediums of herself. The status of women in India has been subject to many great changes over the past few millenniums. In the age of technology and multimedia women too are affected by it. The present study highlights the attitudinal changes among college girls of society as a result of various …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 22–25 Read article
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Anthropocentric Epistemology: Implications for the Search for a Viable Environmental Ethic
Abstract: This study is on the anthropocentric epistemology and implications for the search for a viable environmental ethic, identifies man’s relationship with the environment as a product of man’s epistemic base. Anthropocentric epistemology is anchored exclusively on the supremacy and objectification of the human perspective beyond and above all others. This model of epistemology ties everything to the whims of man and explains reality as such. Present environmental consciousness and preservation …
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Natural Disasters and Management Systems of Bangladesh from 1972 to 2017: Special Focus on Flood
Abstract: Bangladesh is one of the disaster prone areas of South Asia as well in the world, because of its geographical characteristics, complex topographical features, mighty rivers system, monsoon climate and the coastal morphology. Since 1972 the country has experienced total 297 natural disasters. Of them flood and storm are common disasters which represents 47.47%and 28.96% respectively of the total disasters. More or less each and every year Bangladesh has been …
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Academic Growth of the National Institute of Technology Arunachal Pradesh in India
Abstract: In this 21st century of 3rd millennium, the National Institute of Technology Arunachal Pradesh has been established on the date of 18th August 2010 as a member of the ten new National Institutes of Technology under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (Government of India). According to the annual reports of this institute, National Institute of Technology Arunachal Pradesh has flourished to guide the technical education in North-East India. In …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 48–59 Read article
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Shanghai Rankings 2018: Poor Performance of Indian Universities and IITs
Abstract: Academic ranking of world universities (ARWU) 2018 is released on 15 August by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy of China. ARWU has been presenting the world Top 500 universities annually since 2004. It is unfortunate that none of the Indian universities and IITs find a slot among the Top 500, except Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore ranked at 427. China has moved to 2nd position after USA on the basis of subject …
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Action Research TPM Model for the Implementation of TPM Concept in a Technical Educational Institutions for Improving the Skill Developmental Aspects
Abstract: In the total global industrial arena today, total productive maintenance (TPM) is best used concept for improving the effectiveness of existing systems; at present, it is used by all most all manufacturing sectors predominantly in automotive manufacturing industries. The TPM application provides companies with a guide to fundamentally convert their shop floor by integrating culture, process, and technology. “TPM can go beyond maintenance” the study gives the good evidence that …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 60–68 Read article
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A Descriptive Study on Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Road Safety Rules and Regulations among Vehicle Users in Selected Areas of Chandigarh, U.T.
Abstract: Injuries due to road accidents and collisions have a significant affect in increasing deaths and disabilities day by day. Use of over speed vehicles, violation of necessary traffic regulations have also led to increase in these incidents. The problem of deaths and injury as a result of road accidents is now acknowledged to be a Global phenomenon. A descriptive study was conducted among vehicle users in Chandigarh and 250 vehicle …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 69–76 Read article