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4 articles for “Northern India”
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Epidemiology and Mycological Analysis of Superficial Mycosis in a Northern Indian Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Background: A fungal infection that affects the outer layer of the skin and its connective tissue, including hair and nails, is called superficial mycosis. These infections are typically caused by fungi, which thrive on keratin, the proteinthat makes up the nails, hair, and skin. A common disease that can affect people of any age, gender, or race is superficial mycosis. Usually, it appears as a streaky red rash that can …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Challenges in Diabetes Management Barriers and Support Systems in North India
Abstract: Background: The prevalence of Diabetes mellitus is ever growing in India and management of the disease is hindered by socio-economic, healthcare, and psychosocial barriers. Insofar as economic and social barriers pose challenges ranging from limited access to medical care, social stigma, specialist support leading to improper glycemic control, which is a strong predictor for diabetes complications, morbidity and mortality. Moreover, developing an understanding of systemic challenges and available supports is …
Published in Emerging Trends in Metabolites · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Status and Distribution of Major Invasive Plant Species in the Dehradun Region of the Uttarakhand Himalaya
Abstract: Invasive alien plant species are widely recognized as one of the major threats to global biodiversity and ecosystem stability. Their rapid spread and ability to adapt to different environmental conditions allow them to dominate natural habitats and disrupt ecological balance. The present study examines the status and distribution of major invasive plant species in the Dehradun region of Uttarakhand, which is situated in the Himalayan foothills of northern India. Field …
Published in International Journal of Trends in Horticulture · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Elemental Mobility and Provenance in Sediments: A Geochemical Study of Deccan Basalts, Bay of Bengal, and Northern China
Abstract: Twenty-eight sediment samples from seventeen rivers, including the Krishna headwaters and the west-flowing Western Ghat rivers, draining the Deccan Trap basalts, were analyzed for major elements (Na, Ca, Mg, K, Al, Ti, Fe) and trace elements (Sr, Ba, Mn, P, V, Cr, Ni, Cu, and Zn). The mobility of these elements, especially Na, Ca, Mg, and Sr, was assessed by comparing their abundances in sediments and dissolved phases. Approximately 60% …
Published in International Journal of Minerals · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 19–27 Read article