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Determinants of Forage and Forage Seed Production in Silte and Gurage Zones and, Yem Special Woreda, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Abstract: Poor feed and nutrition are major constraints of livestock production in sub-Saharan Africa. Crop residues are becoming the major livestock feed resources in Ethiopia. Crop residues are nutritionally characterized as containing a high proportion of cell wall and deficient in energy, protein and micronutrients. The country has developed several feed production and utilization technologies. However, production of these technologies has so far been under expected. So, identification of the major …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 30–38 Read article
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Review on Water Quality Deterring Elements of Potable Water in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Abstract: In the present paper, we are trying to elucidate the status of water quality of Dhauladhar range of district Kangra Himachal Pradesh. Various literatures provide the analysis of water quality in several parts of the world confirming water contamination caused by the anthropogenic activities and nature induced situations. The groundwater of Kangra district is affected by intrusion of salt water or toxic substances penetrating through the soil. Kangra is the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 74–81 Read article
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Soil Bio Engineering: A Potential Method in Restoration Ecology
Abstract: AbstractDue to human activities impact on ecological systems is on steady increase in the last few decades, we had already had the impact of harnessing the potential of our ecological sources. In spite of several legal and sociological restrictions placed in position we are still losing valuable ecological resources, once such resource is loss in plant ecosystem. Harnessing the potential of various plants is studied by researchers but utilising them …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 4–7 Read article
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Empirical Study on Gini Ratio for left Truncated Pareto Model
Abstract: In this paper, the Gini’s concentration ratio is used to find the variability in district size distribution based on the Pareto model. We studied the variability of the male and female rural population of all districts in Tamil Nadu state as per 2011 census data using the Gini’s concentration ratio based on Pareto distribution and it is found that the Gini’s concentration ratio for female population is greater than the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Statistics · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1s–4s Read article
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Analyzing the Spatio-temporal Forest Aboveground Biomass Dynamics in Dimapur, Nagaland, India Using Integrated Geospatial Techniques
Abstract: *Author for CorrespondenceSuman SinhaE-mail: sumanrumpa.sinha@gmail.com 1,2Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Amity Institute of Social Sciences,Applied Sciences, Amity University Kolkata, West Bengal, India Received Date: July 14, 2023Accepted Date: August 01, 2023Published Date: August 15, 2023 Citation: R.H.O. Suman Sinha, Sarada Modak. Analyzing the Spatio-temporal Forest Aboveground Biomass Dynamics in Dimapur, Nagaland, India Using Integrated Geospatial Techniques. Research & Reviews: Journal of Space Science & Technology. 2023; 12(1): 21–32p.Earth’s climate is …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 21–32 Read article
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Investigation of Groundwater Contamination Due to Heavy Metals for Sustainable Development of Agriculture in Punjab State, India
Abstract: Punjab, an intensive agricultural state, is currently experiencing a problem because of elevated levels of heavy metals and uranium (U) in its groundwater. It is commonly known that the groundwater in every district in Punjab's Malwa region has anomalous levels of uranium, with a U content that exceeds the World Health Organization (WHO) safe limit of 30 parts per billion. There have been reports of arsenic (As) in the Majha …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 20–29 Read article
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Assessment of Clayey Soils and Bentonite to Use as Compacted Clay Liner for the Disposal of Municipal Solid Wastes at Lucknow City, India
Abstract: Dumping of municipal solid wastes in a pit without liner causes groundwater contamination. Use of locally available clayey soils will be a cost-effective landfill technique. Mixing of locally available soils with bentonite reduces the permeability. To develop the liner for the disposal of municipal solid wastes generated from Lucknow city, India, the soil samples were collected from three different locations as nearby the Sagar Institute, Barabanki district; near railway crossing, …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 62–71 Read article
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Determinants of the Adoption of chemical Fertilizer in Kaffa, Bench Sheko and Sheka zones of Southwest Ethiopia
Abstract: Agriculture is the backbone of the Ethiopian economy, but the production system was backward, and the adoption of agricultural technology was low. This study aims to identify and determine factors affecting smallholder farmers' adoption of chemical fertilizer. Bita, Chena, Andiracha, and Sheyi Bench district of the southwest Ethiopia region was selected for this study. Household individual survey interview, key informant interview, and focus group discussion were the primary data collection …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Analysis and Benefits of Soil Health Card in Salgarha Village of Tripura
Abstract: The soil health card serves as an evaluation tool to gauge the overall well-being and characteristics of soil, considering its attributes, botanical components, and biological features. Its primary function is to assist farmers in the ongoing process of monitoring and enhancing soil health, leveraging their practical experiences and firsthand understanding of their land. Consistent utilization of the card enables the tracking of prolonged patterns in soil health and facilitates the …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 24–33 Read article
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Selenium Contamination of Groundwater of Doaba Belt of Punjab (India)
Abstract: Punjab is facing a crisis situation due to high levels of uranium, arsenic and selenium in underground water table of Punjab. Doaba belt of Punjab, namely, Jallandhar, Kapurthala and Hoshiarpur districts have high selenium contents in groundwater. Selenium Acceptable limit (AL) for groundwater is fixed at 0.01 mg/l (ppm) by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). In this report, groundwater quality data pertaining to selenium in the Doaba belt is …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Geospatial Technology for Sericulture Development in Jharkhand: A Pilot Study
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Site suitability analysis for mulberry plantation has been carried out in Pakur and Ranchi districts of Jharkhand state, India, using Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System. The study was carried out considering the need for more silk production to fill the gap between demand and supply. Cultivable wasteland was mapped as the potential area to be taken for suitability analysis. Different parameters …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 34–45 Read article
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Functional History of Consumer Disputes Redressal Machineries of Tamil Nadu: An Analytical Study
Abstract: The Indian legal system has experienced a revolution with the enactment of consumer protection act 1986, which was specifically designed to redress the grievances of consumers by establishing consumer redressal machineries at the central, state and district level. They are national consumer disputes redressal commission, state consumer disputes redressal commissions and district consumer disputes redressal forums. The present paper attempts an analytical examination of the state consumer disputes redressal commission …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 35–39 Read article
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A Critical Evaluation of Mercury Contamination in Groundwater of Punjab
Abstract: Groundwater in Punjab State has been over-exploited for irrigation purposes during the last few decades. As a consequence, it has been contaminated with heavy metals including Mercury, which is highly toxic for human health. The permissible limit for Mercury in groundwater is 0.001 mg/L (1ppb). Mercury concentration in groundwater has been estimated using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) which is calibrated using a standard protocol. Ferozepur district in Punjab …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Spice Production and Marketing in Kaffa Biosphere Reserve, Ethiopia
Abstract: Ethiopia has suitable climate condition for production of various spices, herbs, aromatic and medicinal plants useful for food seasoning, aroma, medicinal and income generation. Ethiopian is the largest consumers of spices in Africa, but the contribution of this sub-sector to national economy is very low. The study area are endowed with diversified spice types with different purpose but it is not well announced, attention is not given and still many …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 32–42 Read article
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Distribution of Saraca asoca (Roxb.) de Wilde – Caesalpiniaceae an Endangered Medicinal Plant in Kerala Forests
Abstract: AbstractSaraca asoca (Roxb.) de Wilde, a rare and endangered species belonging to the family Caesalpiniaceae, is distributed in India and Myanmar. In Kerala, the wild status of this species is data deficient. The present collections from Kattalapara forest, near Kulathupuzha and Pallivasal forest, near Thenmala, Kollam district, Aralam Wild Life Sanctuary, Kannur district and Nelliyampathy forest, Palakkad district (Western Ghats) are represented here. Brief descriptions together with phenological distributional data, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Cluster Based Large Scale Demonstration of Improved Malty Barley Technology in Gurage Zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Abstract: Cluster Based Large Scale Demonstration (CBLSD) of Malt barley was conducted at Gurage Zone Geta Woreda (Senankorofcha Kebele). The Woreda was selected purposively based on the potential of malty barley production and productivity. A Small holder farmer cluster land based demonstration of improved malt barely technology was the major objective of the papers. A total of 30 hectares farmers land was selected and formed cluster to demonstrate the technology on …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Pre-extension Demonstration of Improved Lowland Enset at Gurage and Siltie Zones, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: The southern regions of Ethiopia have a variety of agroecologies suitable for various crops, including Enset, but their range is very limited. On this basis, the Worabe Agricultural Research Center has conducted a pre-expansion demonstration of the improved Enset technology in the Meskan and Dalochadistricts of the Gurage and Siltie zones from 2020 to 2023. The aim of the present study was to generate broader demand, increase production and assess …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 39–43 Read article
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Comparative Study of Medicinal Flora in Karahal Area of Sheopur Madhya Pradesh
Abstract: Medicinal plants have their special status in human welfare due to their therapeutic applications since human civilizations. Medicinal plants have exceptional and precious characteristics that play an essential role in human civilizations. Medicinal plants are main source of traditional medicines and numerous medicines are indirectly produced from plant community. Traditional treatment procedure like Ayurveda, Unani and Chinese medicine are basically based on plant extract with minimum side effects and presently …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Geomorphological Change Analysis of Mahanadi Estuary and Hukitola Island of Odisha: A Geospatial Approach
Abstract: Hukitola Island is situated in the north of Mahanadi river delta system in Odisha which is protected by a barrier island. The study area is Mahanadi estuary in the Kendrapara district which situated 20°16ʹ18.443ʹʹN to 20°32ʹ22.094ʹʹN latitude and 86°35ʹ25.115ʹʹE to 86°49ʹ38.818ʹʹE longitude in Kujanga block of Jagatsinghpur district and Mahakalpada block of Kendrapara district and the Hukitola Island which is situated in the Mahakalpada block. The objective of the study …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 30–37 Read article
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Spatial and Temporal Epidemiological Analysis of Livestock Diseases in Maharashtra State
Abstract: AbstractIn the present study, spatio-temporal analysis of livestock diseases in Maharashtra was undertaken. Time series data (2005–2016) on outbreaks, diagnosed cases, death cases, districts were collected and analyzed for epidemiological parameters likes cumulative outbreaks, diagnosed cases, death cases, spatial distribution, prevalence rate, mortality rate and case fatality rates. Cumulative outbreaks during the period was highest for Black Quarter (BQ) (203) followed by Haemorrhagic Septicemia (HS) (176), Pesti des petits ruminants …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 16–23 Read article