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Association of ENSO and IOD with Summer Monsoon Rainfall Variability over Central India
Abstract: Present study aims to unfold the trend of summer monsoon (JJAS) rainfall for past 114 years (1901–2014) over central India (16.5°N to 26.5° N, 74.5°E to 86.5°E). Further its variability over a long-term time-scale and association with ENSO (El Niño Southern Oscillation) and IOD (Indian Ocean Dipole) like events and further investigated that has more significant association. Due to a significant contribution of summer monsoon (JJAS) rainfall to annual rainfall, …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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A Study on “KAP [Knowledge, Attitude and Practice] Study on Successful Prevention and Control of COVID-19 Outbreaks Among Public: A Community Based Health Related Project”
Abstract: Objective: To assess knowledge, attitude, & practice of RT Nagar residents towards corona virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Methods: A self-designed questionnaire was developed and given to residents. The demographics mean knowledge, attitude, and practice of the participants were investigated; the scores were calculated. T-test & ANOVA were used for statistical analysis. Results: Out of the total participants (n = 354), 50.3% were male and 54.5% were 21015023 yrs. Almost. All …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 5–28 Read article
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Evaluation of Yield and Fruit Quality of Thirteen Selected Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) Cultivars in Southwest Nigeria
Abstract: Assessing the morphology, fruit yield, proximate composition and phytochemical properties of some grown tomato cultivars from southwest Nigeria is needed to identify quality and promote performance for tomato industry. Thirteen tomato cultivars that are prominently grown by farmers were purposively collected from farmer’s field across the region and evaluated for fruit yield and nutritional quality. Fruit yield and quality were evaluated on field and laboratory of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 12–22 Read article
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Performance of Wheat under Various Rice Residue Management Practices on Farmer Fields under South-Western Conditions of Punjab
Abstract: On farm trails were conducted during Rabi seasons of 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18 to evaluate the influence of different rice straw management practices on wheat productivity, yield attributes and soil fertility under south-western conditions of Punjab. Rice straw was managed by harvesting of crop using straw management system (SMS) fitted combines harvester then applied the treatment of happy seeder, mulcher, mould board plough, and zero tillage. Significant improvement in wheat productivity …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 24–27 Read article
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Response of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) Varieties to NPS Fertilizer Rate in Mid Altitude of Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Forage legume species adaptation has been done across Ethiopia; however, information on agronomic practice like fertilizer rate is generally scarce. So, the current study was to determine the influence of NPS fertilizer rate and varieties on dry matter yield, agronomic trait and nutritional value of Alfalfa at Werabe Agricultural Research Center (WARC). Experiment was applied factorial arrangement by using randomized complete block design with three replications. Fertilizer rates were (25, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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Evaluation of Thirteen Selected Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) Cultivars for Morphology and Fruit Yield in Southwest Nigeria
Abstract: Assessing the morphology and fruit yield of some grown tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) cultivars from southwestern Nigeria is needed to identify and promote highly performing varieties for tomato industry. Thirteen tomato cultivars predominantly grown by farmers were collected from farmer’s field across five states in the southwest region of Nigeria. Multisampling procedure was adopted to randomly and purposively select the respondents from the five states. Seedlings of the cultivars were …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Effect of Coat Colour and Sex on Carcass Characteristics of Local Rabbits in Northern Region of Ghana
Abstract: This study was conducted to assess the effect of coat colour and sex on carcass characteristics of local rabbits in the northern region of Ghana. Data were collected on 24 rabbits (12 males and 12 females) from six colour varieties. Animals were slaughtered according to standard abattoir procedure and parameters recorded were live weight, bled weight, skinned weight, hot carcass dressing weight, lung weight, heart weight, liver weight, kidney weight, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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Yield Performance of Transplant Aman Rice Influenced by Organic and Inorganic Sources of Fertilizers
Abstract: AbstractPoultry manure contains significant amount of essential plant nutrients. An experiment was conducted at the Agronomy Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh during July–December 2011 to observe the effect of poultry manure and inorganic fertilizer on two varieties viz. (i) BR11 and, (ii) BRRI dhan52 of transplant aman rice. The fertilizer treatments were (i) control (no poultry manure and inorganic fertilizers) (MO), (ii) poultry manure @ 5 t ha-1(M1), …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Biochemistry of Milk: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Milk is an important material for all dairy items it is a highly complex physicochemical system, containing colloidal proteins and the nature of such items are vigorously affected by the attributes of the milk. The properties of milk, and the items made or isolated from milk, are a lot controlled by the properties of its constituents. These properties are especially pertinent when milk is prepared. In this review, the primary …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Performance Evaluation of Desi and Kabuli Type Chickpea Varieties at Hulbareg District Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is the third most important pulse crop and one of the major highland pulse crop widely grown in Ethiopia. They are two types of chickpea, called desi and kabuli. This study was conducted on Hulbareg district of Southern Ethiopia at 2020 cropping season. The field experiment was arranged a randomized complete block design with three replications to evaluate and select desi and kabuli type chickpea varieties …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Evaluation of Shelf-life of Low-fat Paneer from Reconstituted Milk
Abstract: Low-fat paneer was prepared from reconstituted milk (1.5 % fat/12.0 % MSNF) using WPC-80 as fat replacer. It was packed in 12 m polyester + 50 m LD/LLDPE laminated pouches and stored at refrigeration temperature (7+2 °C). The shelf-life of paneer was checked on the basis of sensory and microbiological evaluation. Chemical parameters viz. acidity, free fatty acids and soluble nitrogen content as well as textural properties were also analysed …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Effect of Irrigation Regimes and Nitrogen Levels on Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Yield and Water Productivity in Sodo Woreda, Gurague Zone, Ethiopia
Abstract: Application of nitrogen nutrient and optimal irrigation scheduling results satisfactory tomato yields and advisable economic advantages with better water productivity. Therefore, this study was investigated the effect of irrigation regimes and nitrogen levels on tomato yield and water productivity in Sodo woreda, Gurague Zone, Ethiopia. The study was structured using a Randomized Complete Block Design, employing a factorial setup involving four nitrogen levels (0, 46, 92, and 138 N kg …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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Evaluation of Acute Toxicity Levels and Behavioral Changes to the Fry of Common Carp, Cyprinus carpio (Linnaeus, 1758) Under Exposure of a Pyrethroid Insecticide Cypermethrin
Abstract: Toxicity of an insecticide Cypermethrin to the fry of common carp, Cyprinus carpio along with their behavioural changes was evaluated in the present study. The 24, 48, 72, and 96 h LC50 values of Cypermethrin to the fry of Cyprinus carpio were 1.04, 0.92, 0.89, 0.79 ng/l, respectively. The mortality rate of C. carpio showed significant variation (p < .05) with the increasing concentrations at all exposure times. On the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 102–107 Read article
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Heavy Metals and Soil Enzyme Activities in different Agro-Ecological Units of Intensively Managed Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Cultivated Fields in Kerala
Abstract: Pineapple cultivation is very popular in central Kerala which include high density planting, foliar application of fertilisers, hormonal applications and imprudent use of biocides such as pesticides, herbicides and fungicides. Indiscriminate use of agrochemicals will change the soil chemistry furthermore affect the soil biota and pollutes the nearby water bodies. Pineapple cultivated areas from three agro-ecological units such as South Central laterites (AEU1), Southern and Central Foot Hills (AEU2) and …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Comparative Phytochemical Composition and Antioxidant Activities of Mangifera indica and Mucuna urens Seeds
Abstract: ABSTRACTThis study was carried out to evaluate and compare the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activities of Mangifera indica and Mucuna urens seeds, with a view to elucidating the phytochemical basis for their medicinal uses, and their nutraceutical potentials as soup thickeners. Of the two seeds, M. indica had significantly higher (ρ < 0.05) total phenol, tannin, total flavonoid and total saponin contents than M. urens on dry weight basis. Conversely, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 15–24 Read article
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Optimisation and Assessment of Green Pea Pod Powder (Pisum sativum) Incorporated Cassava Flour-based Instant Noodles
Abstract: The objective of the present study was to develop and optimize Cassava flour-based instant noodles incorporated with green pea pod powder as a source of dietary fibre. The pea pods were washed, blanched, dried and ground in a mixer to obtain the Pea Pod (PP) powder. The instant noodles were prepared by using standard gluten-free noodles formulation with 0%, 5% and 10% PP powder, pre-cooked and fried. The physico-chemical analysis …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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A study on acute toxicity of a herbicide Fenoxaprop-P-Ethyl on Heteropneustes fossilis along with their behavioural changes
Abstract: AbstractThis study was made to assess the acute toxic effects of fenoxaprop-p-ethyl (herbicide used in agriculture) to singhi fish (Heteropneustes fossilis) along with the changes in their behaviour during the test. The 24, 48, 72 and 96 hour LC50 values of fenoxaprop-p-ethyl to Hetropneustes fossilis are made with the concentration of 0.45, 0.72, 1.08, 1.44, 1.8, 2.7, 3.06, 3.6 mg/l. The mortality rate of Heteropneustes fossilis varied significantly (p<0.05) with …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Effects of Livelihood Diversification on Rural Households’ Food Security in Lemo Woreda of Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: In Ethiopia, particularly in Hadiya Zone, rural households combine diverse portfolios of activities in their pursuit of improving food security. The aim of the present study was to examine the impact of diversifying livelihoods on the food security of rural households in the southern region of Ethiopia. The present study utilized a sample of 194 respondents, from whom both qualitative and quantitative data were collected and analyzed. Focus group discussions, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 44–49 Read article
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Eugenol Prevents Sodium Nitrate-induced Altered Antioxidant Status of Spermatozoa: An In Vitro Study
Abstract: Background: High level of nitrate (NO3) induces oxidative stress which affects the male and female reproductive system. In this regard, there is a great concern for the prevention of NO3-induced oxidative stress in the reproductive system by using herbal products. Eugenol is one such natural product found in clove extracted from cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) and is known for its antioxidant, anti-nociceptive, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic properties. Aim and Objectives: The present …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Adolescent Alienation and its Relation to Family Environment
Abstract: AbstractThe main aim of this research paper work is to study adolescent alienation in relation to family environment. Adolescent alienation is a teenager’s inability to connect meaningfully with other people. Alienation is frequently characterized by feelings of powerlessness, isolation &and self-estrangement. The family is a complex system composed of individuals interacting with one another. Three dimensions of family environment i.e., cohesion, expressiveness &and conflict are often used as indicators of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Statistics · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–4 Read article