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Historical Study of River Komadugu Yobe and Sustainable Rural Livelihoods in North-Eastern Yobe State: Impacts, Potentials, and Challenges
Abstract: The present paper is a historical study of river Komadugu Yobe and sustainable rural livelihoods in North Eastern Yobe state with emphasis on impacts, potentials, and challenges. Sub Saharan Africa with the most dry lands, faces myriads of problems, the most critical being deepening poverty and environmental degradation portending livelihoods and food insecurities in the region. Indeed, Millennium Development Goals aimed at poverty reduction and environmental sustainability is most relevant …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 40–50 Read article
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Assessment of Hygienic Practice on Complementary Food among Mothers with 6–24 Months Age Living Young Children in Mohoni Town, North Eastern Ethiopia, 2015
Abstract: Timely introduction of appropriate complementary foods promotes good nutritional status and growth in infants and young children. Inadequate sanitary conditions and poor hygiene practices play major roles in the increased burden of communicable disease within developing countries. Inadequate food hygiene is considered to be one of the major contributors to diarrhea. The objective of this study was to assess awareness and hygienic practices on complementary food among mothers with 6–24 …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Molecular Diversity of Lampito mauritii and Perionyx excavatus Across North Eastern Ghats of Odisha Using RAPD Markers
Abstract: RAPD-PCR technique using 15 RAPD random primers was used to analyze genetic variation of Lampito mauritti and Perionyx excavatus adult worms collected from the agroclimatic zone of North Eastern Ghats of Odisha which includes four different districts. Studies on molecular characterization of L. mauritti and P. excavatus from different geographical locations indicated variation in the molecular profiling. Analysis of genetic diversity was performed using DNA marker systems with RAPD to …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 33–41 Read article
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Physiotherapy Interventions in Prostate Cancer in the North-Eastern India Especially in Assam: A Review
Abstract: A growing body of evidence indicates potential benefit of exercise in Cancer patients but a little is known about exercise promotion in cancer services. The study is based on the Physiotherapy interventions in the prostate cancer patients in North-east India based on the samples, population studied and treatment plans in Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati, Assam. The main objective of the study was to make the people of India …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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On Trends in Snow Cover during the Winter Season Over The North – Eastern Himalayas (2000 – 2018)
Abstract: Snow and glaciers in the North-Eastern Himalayas are primary water resources for various rivers originating in the eastern side of the Himalayan range. Global warming and changes in the climate system are believed to play a pivotal role in the changes of snow cover over the North-Eastern Himalayas. The analysis of data from remote sensing sensors can provide useful inputs to studies related to snow cover monitoring and impact assessment. …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Ecotourism in Mizoram: Problems and Prospects
Abstract: As in North Eastern India, Mizoram is one of the Seven Sister States listed. On 20 February 1987, it became India's 23rd state. Nestled in the north-eastern part of India at the southern tip, it is a mountainous state. Aizawl is the capital and one of the least-frequented towns in India. There are 10 major national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in the state and it is a hotspot for biodiversity. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Prevalence and Predictors of Goiter among 6–12 years Old Children in Eastern Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia: A Community-based Cross-sectional Study
Abstract: Iodine deficiency disorder (IDD) is the collective name of endemic goiter and endemic cretinism. Goiter is the main preventable major public health problem worldwide during pregnancy and childhood in an environment where iodine is deficient. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence rate and associated factors of goiter among 6–12 years old children in eastern Tigray region, Northern Ethiopia. We used community-based cross-sectional survey. The study population …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 52–60 Read article
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Damage Potential of Extreme Wind Events– Downburst and Tornado
Abstract: Thunderstorms have always impressed humans and cumulonimbus cloud is one of the most visually striking and photogenic natural phenomena. Unfortunately, the thunderstorms are associated with hazardous weather. Severe thunderstorms are responsible for large amount of wind induced damage around the globe. Unlike large and continental cyclones, severe local storms intensify very rapidly and dissipate after causing damage. Lightning causes many fires around the world each year and leads to severe …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 28–46 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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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
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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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Hydrochemistry of Arsenic in Groundwater Pollution in Eastern U. P
Abstract: A Serious concern worldwide is presence of Arsenic (As) in water and it affects human health both by drinking water and food. Groundwater contaminated by As is a worldwide problem and it is spread mostly in Bengal delta plain covering Bangladesh, Jharkhand, west Bengal , Assam and other North eastern states of India and other neighbouring countries . It may be considerably larger than previously thought of that sunken wells …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Mithun: A Promising Milch Animal of the Northeastern Hill Region of India
Abstract: Mithun (Bos frontalis), a rare bovine of Southeast Asia, is the descendent of wild Indian gaur (Bos gaurus gaurus). This unique animal is found mainly in four different states of the North-Eastern Hills region of India viz., Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram, and also in some locations of Bhutan, Myanmar, Bangladesh and China. Though the mithun is mainly reared for meat, it has the potential for milk production. Mithun …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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Molecular Characterization of Circulating Rota Viral Strain causing infantile diarrhoea in Tripura, North East India
Abstract: Introduction: North Eastern India is geographically distinct from rest of India and the trend of Rota viral diarrhoea among children below 5 years of age group is not well studied yet. The Government of India introduced the oral rotavirus vaccine (ROTAVAC) in 2016 as part of the Universal Immunization Programme in different parts of India. Objective: (1). To determine the proportion of circulating Rotavirus strains causing acute viral gastroenteritis (AGE) …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 6–13 Read article
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Challenges of RERA: An analysis of New Reforms
Abstract: AbstractMaking it into the list with names like The United States of America, Germany, China,Singapore and UAE, India has finally received a green light. In contrast, where a developed country like US had it implemented in 1974, the time lag of 42 years in India raises a number of questions. After a long wait of 9 years, Real Estate Regulation and Development act, 2016 (RERA) has eventually come into force. …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Optimization of Roof angle for Sloping Roof Buildings under Extreme Wind Conditions
Abstract: A downburst that occurs during a thunderstorm is a strong downward current of wind which comes down with high speed from the cloud level and hits the ground. After hitting the ground it spreads radially outward in all directions. These are generally destructive in nature. There are evidences of downburst causing extensive damages to buildings, electrical installations etc. In India thunderstorms often occur during pre-monsoon and post-monsoon seasons particularly in …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Impacts of Climate Change on the Livelihoods of The People in Tanguar Haor, Bangladesh
Abstract: Bangladesh is widely recognized as one of the most vulnerable countries in the world due to climate change. Previous studies reveal that Surma-Kushiyara rivers system known as Haor basin is projected to be under additional stress due to changes in temperature and rainfall pattern. Tanguar Haor, which is located in the north-eastern region of Bangladesh, is characterized by large round shaped floodplain depressions and marshy lands. This paper attempts to …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Auxiliary Battery Backup System Generated from Locomotive Vehicle
Abstract: AbstractDue to rapid development in developing countries there is a gap between the demand and generation of power. As the demand is bridges, the development will have increased so that a gap persists. So, load shedding is reported by power supplying authorities is specially so in remote areas, in north eastern India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and central African countries where thick forests are a deterrent for drawing power lines. To overcome …
Published in Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Molecular Characterization of Circulating Rota Viral Strain causing infantile diarrhoea in Tripura, North East India
Abstract: Introduction: North Eastern India is geographically distinct from rest of India and the trend of Rota viral diarrhoea among children below 5 years of age group is not well studied yet. The Government of India introduced the oral rotavirus vaccine (ROTAVAC) in 2016 as part of the Universal Immunization Programme in different parts of India. Objective: (1). To determine the proportion of circulating Rotavirus strains causing acute viral gastroenteritis (AGE) …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 6–13 Read article
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Development of Various Application of NLP for Mizo Language
Abstract: This paper presents a survey on Application of NLP (Natural language Processing) for Indian Language and we mainly focused on Mizo Language. Indian Languages are morphologically well-off and agglutinative that adds one extra fence. Mizo Languages known as Lushai language; it belongs to the branch of Sino-Tibetan language family. It is the official language of Mizoram, the North Eastern State of India. Moreover, it is a morphologically language with genetic …
Published in Recent Trends in Programming languages · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 7–15 Read article