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A Comparative Analysis of Attacks in Wireless Network
Abstract: Sensor networks (WSN) is an emerging technology and a hot research topic among researchers due to their flexibility and independence of network infrastructures, such as base stations. It can also be used for applications such as building, traffic surveillance, and habitat monitoring and many scenarios. It is flexible to go through physical partition and it avoids lot of wiring. The major challenges one facing today in wireless sensor network is …
Published in Journal Of Network security · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Critical Appraisal of Parasitological Disorders in Ayurveda with Special Reference to Krimi Roga
Abstract: Description of parasitological disorders in Ayurveda is in a haphazard shape and it is described in various chapters in a scattered form. Significant contribution for the understanding of parasitological diseases has been made by Ayurvedic Acharyas. Since the Vedic period, the Indian physicians have been well aware of the presence of micro-organisms. They described the etiological factors very vividly but nowhere they have mentioned the parasites responsible for the manifestation …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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A Survey of Awareness and Willingness of Contraception in Married Males
Abstract: This study was carried out for assessing the choice of contraceptive methods and awareness among married males. Through Knowledge Index (KI), knowledge, attitude and practices were ascertained. The objectives of the study were to determine the choice of contraceptive methods and to know and to create awareness and willingness for different contraceptive methods among married males attending NIUM Hospital, Bangalore. This was a cross-sectional study and 1000 married males were …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Enumeration of Fabaceae Vegetation in Plains of Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract: Maintenance, management and sustainable utilization of plant coverage have required scientific recognition. The information resulted from vegetation can be useful to solve the ecological problems such as biological conservation and natural resources management and the future of an ecosystem trends can be forecasted using such information. The study presents the survey of Fabaceae flora in the plains of Tirunelveli district during 2006–2009. About 58 species belonging to different habitats have …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Climatic Change challenges the sustainable health and development
Abstract: Climatic change occurring today tends to be responsible for global warming, thus affecting the human health. Such situations are affecting the health epidemiology. New diseases are emerging and known diseases are re-emerging in areas where it was not so common, earlier. This demands huge resources to sustain the health indicators. The challenge is unpredictability of disease occurrence and emergence of new risk factors to public health.Focus should be on reduction …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 0, Issue 0, 2012 · pp. 7–10 Read article
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Changing Disease Epidemiology: An Impact of Climate Change
Abstract: Climate Change is one of the biggest challenges being faced across the globe. It is an over-riding environmental issue with grave implications on both economy and health. Major mechanism behind climate change is the “Greenhouse effect” which is causing the rise in temperature worldwide. Increasing temperatures, sea-level rises, changing patterns of precipitation, and more frequent and severe extreme events are expected to have adverse effects on health. Further, changing climatic …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 0, Issue 0, 2012 · pp. 19–26 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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Land Cover Change Assessment of Pakke Tiger Reserve (PTR), East Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh
Abstract: Land cover change is a global concern and a major contributor to the degradation of biodiversity loss, more specifically in reserved forest areas. As the human population increases, the forest covers of unprotected areas are used up and slowly the protected areas are being intruded to meet the needs. Presently, such cases of land cover changes and biodiversity losses in protected areas have been reported from many parts of the …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Quantification of River Bank Erosion, Accretion and Its Effect on Land Use: A Case Study of the Ganges (Left Bank) Upstream of Farakka Barrage, Malda District, West Bengal
Abstract: Bank erosion is mainly a physical process of river dynamics that causes threat to the riparian and floodplain structures, engulfs fertile agricultural land, homes, means of livelihood and assets of the people. Along with physical causes, anthropogenic activities disturb the equilibrium of the river dynamics along the river stretch and accelerate the rate of bank erosion. The study focuses to quantify the decadal and mouza-wise erosion and accretion along the …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 34–48 Read article
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Physico-Chemical Analysis of Chambal River water at two different sites of Rajasthan, India
Abstract: The physico-chemical properties of the Chambal River in the National Chambal Sanctuary have been investigated. In recent years, the deterioration of water quality has gradually made Chambal River water unsuitable for various beneficial uses. Maintaining and restoring the health of the river in terms of its ecological sustainability is today the logical necessity. The present study addresses physico-chemical parameters of the Chambal River in the national protected area of Rajasthan …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Effect of Water Quality on Aquaculture
Abstract: Aquaculture is the cultivation of aquatic organisms such as fish, algae, molluscs, crustaceans under controlled conditions. The farming of fish is the most common procedure of aquaculture which involves nurturing fish commercially in tanks, fishponds, or ocean enclosures usually for food. The increasing demand for seafood has led to advent in technology that has made it possible to grow foodin coastal marine waters and the open ocean. Aquaculture is a …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 43–48 Read article
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Review article: Common Sources of Groundwater Depletion
Abstract: The information about the effects of ozone depletion on people was examined and collated as part of a review paper from a variety of articles that were published in reputable international journals, annual/environmental reports from reputable organizations and e-books. There is discussion of the elements affecting water contamination. Water pollution is the largest problem the world is now facing. Pure water is getting harder to find every day because to …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Review of Construction's Impacts on Marine Areas
Abstract: In order to manage flooding, generate electricity, facilitate shipping, support agriculture, and advance industry, dams have greatly benefited human society. The development of dams, however, seems to have a significant impact on neighbouring coastal areas and the natural ecosystems downstream. This review utilises contemporary studies to thoroughly examine how dam construction has impacted river hydrology, geomorphology, and ecology of lower stream reaches globally in order to synthesise these impacts. The …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 19–22 Read article
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Smart Innovations for Biodiversity Conservation
Abstract: Biodiversity, or the vast diversity of life on Earth, is rapidly vanishing. In the last few decades, there has been a massive loss. Several animal and plant species have declined in recent decades. At an alarming rate, hundreds of thousands of acres of forests have been devastated. Several blue whales, polar bears, pandas, and other well-known animals starved to death. Many yet-to-be-discovered species are also in jeopardy. In recent years, …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 26–29 Read article
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A review on Plastisphere
Abstract: Plastic waste contamination has emerged as a growing ecological issue of great significance. Plastic has been found in various environments, including within the human body, creating a growing threat to both ecosystems and people. In the ocean, plastic debris undergoes gradual fragmentation into tiny particles known as microplastics due to the disruption of physical and chemical processes. These microplastics serve as a habitat for diverse microbial communities, such as fungi, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 38–49 Read article
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Virtual Learning Environment: A Case Study of edX MOOC Platform
Abstract: The interference of information and communication technology in the field of education has entirely changed the traditional concept of dissemination of knowledge. It has revolutionised the age old methods of teaching and learning. The methods of teaching have changed from one to unlimited persons at the same point of time being a matter of just a single click. The virtual learning or e-learning has overcome the barrier of money, geographical …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 118–122 Read article
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Evaluation of Mid Altitude Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) Variety at Siltie Zone, Southern Regional State of Ethiopia
Abstract: Sorghum is one of most vital crops cultivated over a wide extreme ecological habitat in Ethiopia. Five released Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) varieties with one local check were tested in randomized complete block design (RCBD) with four replications during 2017 to 2018 cropping season at two locations. The experiment was carried out to identify and select the best high yielding sorghum varieties for the target area. The varieties consisted …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Distribution and Taxonomy of Epilobium L.: A Review
Abstract: AbstractGenus Epilobium L. belongs to family Onagraceae, a well-defined family of about 17 genera and 675 species belonging to temperate and subtropical areas. It is distributed in temperate western Himalaya at an altitude 1524–2133 m from Kashmir to Kumaon. The genus is spread throughout the temperate and cold regions of the World. It is plentiful in New Zealand, appearing in the mountains only of the warmer regions. It consists of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 37–42 Read article
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Diatom Assemblages in Soil: Implications in Palaeo-Ecological Interpretations
Abstract: AbstractDiatoms are microscopic, unicellular, eukaryotic algae belonging to the Class Bacillariophyceae which are abundant in most aquatic habitats and serve as useful proxies for multi-dimensional analysis of ecosystems. They inhabit waters and soils of both saline and freshwater areas. Diatoms as primary producers are vital for life on Earth, serve as significant source of oxygen, have major impact on global carbon cycle and are food source for many organisms at …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 16–25 Read article
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A Study of Alien Flora of Bidar District, Karnataka, India
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe present study presents an account of alien species in the Bidar District, Karnataka, India, with additional information on habit, origin, longevity, habitat and uses. During the present study, a total of 168 alien species belonging to 121 genera of 46 families were studied. Dicots represented 155 species and monocots 13 species. About 65% of these alien species were introduced from Tropical America followed by Tropical Africa (21%). Analysis of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 1–15 Read article