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312 articles for “weathering”
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Understanding the Factors Responsible for Groundwater Contamination in Parts of Southwest Punjab, India
Abstract: Availability of fresh water in sufficient quantities is a major challenge as demand for groundwater resources has increased many folds for drinking, irrigation and industrial purposes in recent years. This study is significant as the groundwater resources are being exploited indiscriminately in Mansa district. This article presents the current scenario of groundwater quality and also emphasizes the factors and processes governing the geochemical nature of groundwater. Hydrochemical data suggests that …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 7–23 Read article
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The Prevalence of Acne and Its Association with Related Factors
Abstract: The skin mirrors the general condition of the individual. Acne forms as a result of obstruction and inflammation of hair follicles and their accompanying sebaceous glands. The present study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of acne and its association with related factors among B.Sc. Nursing students of National Institute of Nursing Education (NINE), PGIMER, Chandigarh in March 2012. A descriptive research design was used with total enumeration sampling technique. …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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Numerical Investigation of Macro Flow Dynamics of Downburst Wind Over Buildings and the Interference Effect
Abstract: A “Downburst” is an important weather phenomenon in which an air mass comes down with high velocity towards the ground from the cloud level during a Thunderstorm. Thunderstorms occur frequently in the eastern and Northeastern part of India. Thunderstorms over the Gangetic West Bengal and Assam are popularly known as ‘Kalbaishakhi’ and ‘Bardoisila’, respectively. Severe thunderstorms are known to cause detrimental impact on various facets of national activity like civil …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 11–20 Read article
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Applications of nanotechnology in Agriculture
Abstract: Nanotechnology is expected to open new way by making a very significant impact on the world’s economy, industry and people’s lives. With the increased globalization of agricultural and food industry, there is a necessity of a developed and innovative tool to restructure the agricultural and food industry through diagnosis and treatment of diseases, enhancing the ability of plants to absorb nutrients and resist microbial and pest infectionsusing the aspects of …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Hybrid fibre polymer for nano-composites
Abstract: This article is study of nano-sized hybridized polymer material after addition of clay and natural fibre. Abated and so whelm procure of eco-friendly plastics have been produced from natural fibre. similarly, filler and montmorillonite, organo-clay, saponite and halloysite as modified filler into polymer. impressive thermal, electrical, mechanical, optical and weather resistance properties have been developed in polymers produced for food packaging, automotive, electronics, and biomedical devices. Characteristic to subject has …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Application of Refrigerator and Heat Pump Operated by Solar Photovoltaic Modules for Room Air Conditioning in Kolkata City
Abstract: India is a hot climatic country there is an urgent need for refrigeration mainly in May (the hottest month),March, and September (moderate hot), and also a heating requirement for cold weather (January). The present work deals with the air refrigeration in Kolkata city of a room maintained at 15oC in May(hottestmonth)(with evaporator temperature (12oC), condenser temperature (38oC)), at 20oC in March (with evaporator temperature (18oC), condenser temperature (36oC)) ,at 22oC …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 11–23 Read article
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Complexities in the Structural Behaviour of Offshore Structural Members subjected to Dynamic Loading
Abstract: Offshore structural members in Maritime Structures are subjected to various kinds of loading starting from Dead Load of structures and Dynamic loads from wind, waves, currents and operational loads during berthing and mooring of ships and vessels. The stability analysis of the structural members also demands an insight into the elastic properties of the founding sea bed level. Due to requirement of transport of large volume of cargoes and related …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Detecting Land Use and Land Cover and Land Surface Temperature Change in Lilongwe City, Malawi
Abstract: In south east Africa, Lilongwe city had an observed rapid population growth over the past decade and a half. The same city also had recently observed increased temperatures and adverse weather conditions such as occassional heavy storms which caused severe flooding in January 2017 and December 2017. It was therefore thought wise to do a land use and land cover (LULC) study of the city over time to detect land …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 17–26 Read article
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Examining and Evaluating Important Methods for Marine Sediment Collection
Abstract: In marine scientific research, sediment is extremely important for marine geology and microbial communities. The scientific research findings are related to the in-situ information of the sediment samples that are collected from the sea bed. Van Veen grab samplers (VVG) are designed for obtaining sediment and become indispensable scientific equipment. The sediment grab sampler should be lightweight, compact easy to handle for operation and high adaptability to extreme sea conditions. …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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Agricultural Drought in Virudhunagar District: Farmer’s Perception on Mitigation Measures
Abstract: The assessment of agricultural drought has been performed by different researchers using various methods. Most of the agricultural drought assessment methods depend on parameters related to drought such as weather condition, soil condition and water availability. The present study is carried out in a drought prone area namely Virudhunagar district, which comes under southern plateau and hilly agro-climatic zone. Here, in the present study, the farmer’s perception on mitigation measures …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 66–74 Read article
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Advanced x-Ray Analysis for Less-Crystalline Materials
Abstract: An effort to manufacture materials with the least and precise radar signature for stealth and controlled guidance respectively, inevitably requires advanced techniques to characterize materials, for detecting the confinement of crystallinity in still smaller volumes, to estimate entity sizes, unwanted noise and structure factors. Raison d’etre for selection of advanced and special materials with less crystallinity, combined with control over precise weathering, to minimize crystal development, for acquiring stealth and …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Removal of (Ni- So4- Cl2) by Using Onions Peel from Wastewater
Abstract: Rare metals and heavy metals pose a threat to the environment due to many processes, whether natural such as weathering or human beings such as mining, agriculture, industrial activities and burning fossil fuel and vehicle emissions, and their presence poses a significant environmental risk because their toxicity represents many forms of life. They are nonbiodegradable, and highly toxic chemicals. Previous studies have suggested that biomass techniques can be absorbed by …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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A Physicochemical Analysis of Ground Water from Few Selected Areas of Maharashtra, India
Abstract: Water is one of the valuable natural resource known on Earth. It is important to all living organisms of different ecological systems, human health, food production and economic development. Release of hazardous waste disposals such as synthetic agricultural chemicals, weathering of rocks , leaching of soils, human activities such as littering of plastic bags, used water bottles, mining processes, etc…toxic wastes from various industries in water bodies is a serious …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 36–42 Read article
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Factors Affecting Adoption of Banana Insurance in Kawasoti Municipality, Nepal
Abstract: Banana farmers are constantly facing weather and climate risks, resulting heavy loss in the field in Nawalpur district of Nepal. Crop insurance is a key option to cope with crops loss due to windstorm, heavy rainfall and other vulnerabilities. This study was carried out to document the factor affecting adoption of banana insurance in Kawasoti Municipality of Nawalpur, Nepal. Altogether, 60 banana farmers were selected randomly from different wards of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 5–12 Read article
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Observations on Agroproduction in the Chota Province, Northern Peruvian Andes: A Narrative Approach
Abstract: Agro- and peccary production is a Homo sapiens activity which spans millennia now, it provides the species with the nutrient requirements necessary to sustain a growing society, also, it is a considerable source of income for agroproducers around the world. Observations on agroproduction for the Northern Peruvian Andes, in the Chota Province, are narrated for the reader: growing techniques and throughput, local genetic resources, seed production, food security and Perspectives …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Investigation on Synergistic effect of Carbon Black on Flow properties of EPDM Composite
Abstract: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer is one of the most widely used rubbers in automotive exterior sealing systems. It is the material of choice for automotive sponge weather strips around doors, trunks and hoods. Its exceptional air and ozone resistance capabilities, combined with its compounding adaptability, result in high-performing profiles at a low cost, while sealing off water, dirt, and noise for the life of the vehicle. Over the last decade, …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 37–48 Read article
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Management of Acid Soils for Sustainable Crop Production in Eastern India
Abstract: AbstractSoil acidity poses a great problem for crop production due to very poor fertility status and nutrient imbalances in eastern and north eastern region and hence, it needs a special attention to address such acidity problems in relation to crop production. The integrated nutrient management system for the maintenance of soil fertility, sustainable agricultural productivity and improving profitability through the judicious and efficient use of mineral fertilizers especially secondary and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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Strategies to Minimize Heat Stress in Broiler and Layer Chickens
Abstract: Heat stress is one of the most important thermal environmental factors challenging broiler and layer production throughout world. Negative effects of heat stress on broilers and layer production range from reduced growth and egg production to reduced egg quality. Heat stress is more in chickens with high production performance and more feed conversion efficiency. Prolonged exposure to hot weather will lead to imbalance of acid-base equilibrium in body, decreases blood …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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Algal Diversity of the Madho Sagar dam of the Dausa District of Rajasthan
Abstract: Algae are the marvellous plant of the plant kingdom, they are found in every kind of the habitat, the habitat ranges from the soil to the several kinds of the aquatic habitat. The aquatic habitat are the fresh water as well as the oceanic algae, in the ocean algae covers the whole part from the small ones to the large giant kelps. These form the sea weeds or the macro …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 9–12 Read article
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Elucidating the Role of Temperature in Reproductivity of Plants
Abstract: Analysis on plant counter to temperature stress accumulates interest because of the expanded mindfulness with respect to an unnatural weather change. High and low temperature stresses help in setting up the slight natural division of refined plants, the restricted geographic expansion of some other financially healthfully significant species, and furthermore produce lopsided connection for certain species. All things considered, the view of plant reprisal to temperature stress falls behind other …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 19–27 Read article