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A Study on Spatio-temporal Variation in Ambient Temperatures over Parts of Andhra Pradesh, India
Abstract: Climate change is one of the irreversible phenomena human beings ever faced in recent past. Hydro-meteorological variables provide efficient information to study the climate patterns over any region. This paper aims on narrowing down the areas which need immediate attention since high temperatures were recorded over them. This part of the study showed that hotspots analysis and cluster and outlier analysis are quintessential for policy makers to understand the higher-risk …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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The Integration of GPS and Remote Sensing: Vegetation Mapping around Shivpuri City (M.P), India
Abstract: A numbers of park are found in study area such as - Madhav National Park, Chironji Park etc. Integration of GPS and Remote Sensing technologies provide stereo images which allow topographic mapping and the functionality gives not only static display but also analytical process. The Shivpuri district has growth and developmental activities such as building and road construction, agricultural expansion and touristic activities etc. These activities have increased the land …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 63–67 Read article
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Morphometric Analysis of Ansupa Lake, Odisha using GIS Technique
Abstract: Basin morphometry is a means of numerically analyzing or mathematically quantifying different aspects of a drainage basin. In the present study, morphometric analysis of the Ansupa lake Catchment has been carried using earth observation data and geographical information system (GIS) techniques. The morphometric parameters considered for analysis includes the linear, areal and relief aspects of the basin. The study has strengthened in understanding the hydrological, geological and geomorphological characteristics of …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Spatio-Temporal Variability Assessment of Biophysical Parameters in the Tropical Deciduous Broadleaf Forest in Eastern India
Abstract: In the recent years, study of phenology variation has taken significance quintessential part of a bigger research agenda of seasonal change. This study has attempted to (a) analyse the monthly, quarterly, inter-annual and seasonal variation of vegetation (b) observe the variation in phenological transition dates of tropical deciduous broadleaf forest in eastern India from 2001 to 2014 (c) correlation between NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) and LST (Land Surface Temperature) …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 61–68 Read article
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Passive Microwave Remote Sensing of Flood in Tropical Regions
Abstract: Space based flood monitoring can provide a systematic and timely solution to the problem of flood mapping. This paper presents a way to detect as well as monitor flood by using passive microwave remote sensing (MRS). The method is based on the use of brightness temperature taken from Passive MRS Satellite. A case study from October 2012 to September 2013 on Dhemaji district of Assam, India shows that the brightness …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 6–13 Read article
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A Geospatial Approach to Interlink Seasonal Reservoirs to Mitigate Drought at Micro-Level in Sivaganga Taluk, Tamilnadu
Abstract: Drought is one of the most widespread hydro-meteorological syndrome of ‘prolonged period of water Scarcity affecting human life. Government of India has declared 13 states under drought prone regions and Sivaganga district in the state of Tamilnadu is selected for this study as it falls under Drought Prone Area Programme. The aim of this study is to identify and manage drought on microlevel. LANDSAT ETM+ of 2015, SRTM DEM, ten …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 66–75 Read article
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Phyto-Pharmacognostical Study of Zornia Gibbosa Span (Samyojaki)
Abstract: Recent survey shows that the plants extinction are occurring at rates hundreds of times higher than natural background rates, and 15,000 species of medicinal plants are now threatened. Under such circumstances the drugs which are abundantly available, common and cost-effective should be encouraged to control the extensive overuse of few classical drugs. Thus preventing them from verge of extinction and also reducing the chances of adulteration. Looking at the need …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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Evaluation of Anti-inflammatory Activity of Zornia gibbosa Span (Samyojaki)
Abstract: 93% of wild medicinal plants used for making Ayurvedic medicines in the country are endangered. Hence the usage of drugs which are common and abundantly available should be encouraged to control the extensive overuse of few classical drugs. An Ayurveda states that every drug possesses medicinal property, so it’s our prime duty to scrutinise those drugs which are abundantly available & cost-effective for their medicinal value. The herb Zornia gibbosa …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 5–8 Read article
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Analgesic Activity and Acute Toxicity Study of Zornia gibbosa Span (Samyojaki) in Mice
Abstract: The herb Zornia gibbosa Span is a member of fabaceae family and commonly known as Nellujollusoppu/Haradahacchaga in Udupi district of Karnataka. The drug is widely used in the treatment of fracture by folklore practitioners to pacify pain and inflammation. In fracture the pain is generated by multiple nociceptors presence in response to discontinuity of periosteum and endosteum during trauma. So in order to justify the folklore claims, pharmacological analysis of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Distribution and Prevalence of the Ameobiasis in Tepi Town and Around Tepi Town in the Year of 2003 to 2004 Ethiopian Calendar
Abstract: Enthoamoebahistolytica are more prevalent in the poor segment of the population with low income, poor handling of personal or environmental sanitation, over-crowding the limited access to clean water. The main objective of this study was to investigate the distribution and prevalence of amobiasis in Tepi town. The secondary data were collected according to age ranges grouped as 0–18, 19–30, and 31–60 years and above 60 years. The percentages of infected …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 35–39 Read article
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Reading Habits - Is it on the Wane among Adolescents in Rural India?
Abstract: The reading habit influences in the promotion of one’s personal development in particular and social progress in general. Our study was conducted in the schools of the villages of Gowdahalli and Daradahalli of Chikamagalur district in the south western part of Karnataka state. A total of 110 students participated in this study, which consisted of 70 boys and 40 girls. These students were interviewed through a class to class survey …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Impact of School Environment on Mental Health of Secondary-level Students
Abstract: A mentally healthy person shows a harmonious organization of desirable attitude, healthy values and righteous self-concept and a scientific perception of the world as a whole. School is the chief instrument of positive mental health program. It has the responsibility of helping a child achieve those behavior characteristics that can ensure for him the making of satisfactory adjustments to the demands of environment. So there has been made an effort …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Teaching LSRW in Rural Engineering Colleges of Tamil Nadu—Where We Are? Where We have to be? —An Insight into Teaching Language Courses Effectively for Regional Medium Students
Abstract: In the announced list of rank holders of Anna University, many rural colleges have made their mark and continuously outperforming their city counterparts. While the top ten colleges of the city always have the highest number of university rank holders, many engineering colleges in other districts and rural areas boast of at least 20 university rank holders each. At least 12 colleges from rural areas like Dindigul, Sivakasi, Nagerkoil and …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Weavers in Gorakhpur: Struggling for Survival
Abstract: The Gorakhpur Division is one of the most populous regions of Uttar Pradesh. It lies in the eastern part and comprises of seven districts of the state covering an area of about 24,890 sq. Kms; which constitutes 8.45 per cent of the state’s total area. From the view point of its population the region is first among other divisions and shares 13.27 per cent of state’s total population. Around Gorakhnath …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Pattern of Money Supply in Rural Sector Development
Abstract: The area selected for the purpose of this study is Hulandawa left bank agricultural settlement scheme which is situated towards the East of the Moneragala town (capital of Moneragala district which is in Uva Province, Sri Lanka) with a distance of nearly five miles. But, the western border of the settlement scheme is very close to the Moneragala town because the scheme extends lengthwise from the west to the East. …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 42–60 Read article
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Biosorption and Screening of Lead (Pb) Tolerant Indigenous Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Tannery Effluent Contaminated Site
Abstract: The present study deals with isolation, identification, and characterization of heavy metal resistant bacteria isolated from effluent of Ezar Tanneries, Vaniyambadi, Vellore district, South India. Initially, a total of 11 bacterial isolates were screened on Luria Bertani (LB) agar plates supplemented with 5 mg/L concentration of five different heavy metal ions such as Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn separately. A best microorganism was selected based on high level of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding E-Waste in Resettlement Areas of East Delhi
Abstract: E-waste is collected and processed for disposal in urban slums of the metropolis of India by untrained workers without using personal protective equipment, which are detrimental not only to their health but also to the environment. This study was designed to find the knowledge, attitude, and practices of e-waste handling and management among the workers involved in e-waste handling and management in East district of Delhi. (Seelampur and Shastripark). A …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Attitude of Parents on Adding Sex Education in School Curriculum
Abstract: Sex education is conveying the message in school regarding human sexual anatomy, sexual reproduction and reproductive health. Schools play a central role in having a positive and sustained impact on children sexual health and well-being. A study was conducted in Dhinapura village of Roopnagar district, Punjab, India to assess and compare the attitudes of the parents on adding sex education in school curriculum. About 100 parents (50 fathers and 50 …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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Production of Phosphatase by Phosphate Solubilizing Improved Fungal Strains
Abstract: Phosphate solubilizing micro-organisms were isolated from rhizosphere soils of rice fields around Mannachanalur area, Tiruchirappali district of Tamilnadu. The isolated fungal cultures were identified as Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus fumigatus and Penicillium sp. The efficacy of Phosphatase activity of fungal strains was carried out. The fungal strains were subjected to random mutational studies such as UV and chemical mutation. The Phosphatase assay was carried out after random mutagenesis using wild and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 39–52 Read article
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Isolation of Solid Waste Fungi
Abstract: The study area was Udupi, a temple town located in Karnataka state. Udupi is a land of celestial beauty and is inserted between the abundant mountains of the Western Ghats on the east and the immense calm Arabian Sea on the west. Temperature ranges from 30 to 350C in day time and is around 22–22°C±2°C during night. Udupi has a latitude of 13,3500 (1320'60.000"N), longitude of 74,7500 (7445'0.000"E) and Altitude …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–5 Read article