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Biodiversity of Insect Pest Complex Infesting Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) Ecosystem
Abstract: A field experiment was conducted during kharif and rabi seasons, 2016 and 2017 respectively at Experimental Farm, Department of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat (Assam) to study the diversity of herbivores and their natural enemies in okra ecosystem. Altogether 20 species herbivores and 20 species of predators were recorded in rabi season (February to May) as against 21 species of herbivores with 20 species of predators found during kharif season …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 24–33 Read article
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The Impact of Phonological Change in Manipuri Morphology
Abstract: The main objective of the present paper was to study the impact of phonological change on Manipuri morphology. Manipuri is a highly agglutinating Tibeto-Burman language which is highly influenced by other languages such as Bengali, Sanskrit, Assamese, Hindi and English. The study discusses the various phonological changes in the language such as assimilation, epenthesis to name such a few along with the condition. For instance, epenthesis can be of two …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Studies on Dynamics of Post-Kharif Rice Fallows Using Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Techniques in India
Abstract: India has largely become self-sufficient in food grain production at macro level. However, the mismatch between the demand and supply, imbalance in food grain components, declining growth rate of food grain yields especially in cereals, pulses, oilseeds, rice, and wheat in the last decade add to the woes of malnutrition and food security problems. The rice, wheat and pulse crops constitute the main components of food security mission. Optimal utilization …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 19–28 Read article
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Patellar Mobility in Elite Swimmers of Jorhat Swimming Society: A Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract: Background: Patellar mobility is vital for swimmers, affecting leg propulsion and injury risk. Understanding its role in swimming biomechanics enhances insights into knee stability and performance across different strokes. Aim: To assess patellar mobility in elite swimmers of Jorhat Swimming Society, Jorhat, Assam. Purpose: To explore the relationship between patellar mobility and swimming stroke styles, specifically focusing on knee biomechanics during the stroke. Methodology: A cross-sectional study involving 27 elite …
Published in International Journal of Orthopedic Nursing and Practices · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Interference Effect between Prismatic Buildings Subjected to Microburst Wind
Abstract: Severe thunderstorms are important weather phenomena which impact on various facets of national activity like civil and defense operation, particularly aviation, space vehicle launching and agriculture in addition to its damage potential to life and properties. One of the most important events in the thunderstorms is the “Downburst”. Downbursts occur when a column of descending air reaches the ground and bursts out violently. This downward motion abruptly changes direction and …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Recent Advances in Treating Oil Field Produced Water: A Review
Abstract: Oil field produced water contains substantial quantity of oil and grease and other suspended particles and therefore, it cannot be disposed off directly or cannot be injected to the sub surface for secondary recovery purposes keeping in view of the environmental concerns. The water therefore has to be treated suitably. This article summarizes the various advanced available technologies that can be used for treating the produced water of Assam keeping …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Automatic Language Identification using Basic Signal Class
Abstract: Automatic language identification (ASLID) is a problem of identifying an unknown language from spoken utterance by a computer. A segmental approach to ASLID based on the assumption that the acoustic structure of languages can be estimated by segmenting speech into three basic classes of speech signals. This paper presents a procedure of ASLID with the details of methodology and the results without recognizing the words, but the lengths segments of …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Comprehensive Survey on Substance Abuse in Guwahati - Trends, Magnitude and Gaps
Abstract: Drug Addiction, substance abuse or chemical dependency, different terms for an extremely complex social malady which stealthily creeps into homes and communities breaking down relationships, values, finances, hope and faith, dignity and self-respect. In 1972, the then Assamese weekly news-magazine Nilachal had carried banner headlines of drug addiction discovered in elite Shillong boarding schools. There were a few kids trying out ganja, they were a rarity. Even other traditional drugs …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 11–27 Read article
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A Study on Demographic Patterns of Drowning Cases in the Medicolegal Autopsies
Abstract: Drowning is a leading global killer. It is a serious and neglected public health threat claiming the lives of 372000 people a year worldwide. In Barpeta district of Assam, drowning cases were relatively more because water resources are in abundance. The objective of study is to find out the demographic pattern and to identify the causative factors. In the study, drowning cases brought for autopsy in the FAAMCH, Barpeta, during …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 10–12 Read article
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A Study of Hanging Cases in Barpeta District
Abstract: Hanging is a violent form of asphyxial death. It is widely accepted as a method of suicide due to its relative painless and rapid death. The rate of suicidal hanging cases is increasing day by day. The objective of study is to find out its demographic pattern, ligature material commonly used by the victims, post-mortem findings and to identify the causative factors. In this study of hanging cases brought for …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 13–16 Read article
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Single Case Study on the Effectiveness of Mirror Therapy on the Management of Adhesive Capsulitis
Abstract: The present case study was aimed to study the efficacy of mirror therapy along with conventional physiotherapy in relation to pain, range of motion and kinesiophobia in frozen shoulder. The purpose of the present study was to check the efficacy of mirror therapy along with conventional physiotherapy in improving kinesiophobia, pain and range of motion in patients with frozen shoulder. It was a single case study where a patient with …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 51–57 Read article
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Commonest Mode of Suicide in Jorhat District—One Year Retrospective Study
Abstract: One who succeeds in completing the act of suicide, has nothing to bother about and it is only the survivors who are the bear the consequence. Society must identify the potential cases of suicide prone and help and treat them in time irrespective of the method they apply to commit it. The modes of suicidal deaths in an area reflect the socio-economic status and mental health status of the population …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Physiotherapy Service and Its Impact on the Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients
Abstract: The study is based on the physiotherapy interventions in the breast cancer patients in North-east India based on the samples, population studied and treatment plans in Dr. B. Barooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati, Assam. The main objective of the study was to make the people of India especially north-east India to be aware regarding the breast cancer and promotion of importance and rules of physiotherapy treatment in the breast cancer rehabilitation …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 8–10 Read article
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A Study of The Unknown Cases Brought for Autopsy at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital
Abstract: Somatic death is the state of body that shows complete loss of sensibility and the ability to move. There is complete cessation of functions of the brain, the heart and the lungs, so called “Tripod of Life” which maintains life and health. Unknown cases refer to those cases where the identity of the patients could not be made. This may be due to the fact that most of these cases …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 12–14 Read article
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A Statistical Analysis of Railway Traffic Fatalities brought for Medico-Legal Autopsy
Abstract: The Indian Railway Network is the fourth largest network in the world after USA, Russia and China. Railways have been an essential part of the Indian demography since its inception during the British rule. It provides effective means of transport and supply of essential commodities through length and breadth of the country. Railway was first introduced in Assam in 1881 from Dibrugarh to Margherita for transportation of tea and coal. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Graph based Word Sense Disambiguation for Gujarati
Abstract: Due to high Semantic Ambiguity that is associated with language, Word Sense Disambiguation is an open problem of Natural Language Processing and Ontology in Computer Linguistics. For instance, the Gujarati word પુવૅ (Purva) can mean East and Past. The task of automatically assigning the most suitable meaning to a polysemous word can be defined as Word Sense Disambiguation. Several approaches have been done, from Dictionary-and Knowledge-based method that uses Lexical …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Robotics · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 35–43 Read article
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An Analytical Review on Word Sense Disambiguation
Abstract: Due to high Semantic Ambiguity that is associated with language, Word Sense Disambiguation is an open problem of Natural Language Processing and Ontology in Computer Linguistics. For instance, the word Head can mean the part of body and a person in charge of organization. The task of automatically assigning the most suitable meaning to a polysemous word can be defined as Word Sense Disambiguation. Several approaches have been done, from …
Published in Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research & Advances · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 32–37 Read article
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Study on Land Use/Land Cover Change Dynamics through Remote Sensing and GIS – A Case Study of Kamrup District, North East India
Abstract: The study describes the land use and land cover dynamics in Kamrup district of Assam from 1991 to 2011 using remote sensing and Geographical Information System (GIS). Satellite remote sensing and GIS acts as an effective approach for analyzing the direction, rate and spatial pattern of land use dynamics. Landsat-TM and ETM+ for the period 1991, 2001 and 2011 were used to prepare the land use/land cover (LULC) map for …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 55–62 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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Numerical Investigation of the Effect of Downburst Wind on Buildings with Various Geometrical Shapes
Abstract: A “Downburst” is an important weather phenomenon in which an airmass comes down with high velocity towards the ground from the cloud level during a thunderstorm. Thunderstorms occur frequently in the eastern and north-eastern part of India. Thunderstorms over Gangetic West Bengal and Assam is popularly known as ‘Kalbaishakhi’ and ‘Bardoisila’ respectively. Severe thunderstorms are known to cause detrimental impact on various facets of national activity like civil and defense …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 34–41 Read article