Vol 106, No 3 (2014)

Table of Contents

Vol 106, No 3 (2014)

In this Issue

In this Issue
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/338-338 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 338-338
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 314  |  PDF Views: 114

Guest Editorial

Warming Causes Cooling! the Recent Cold Event over North America
Ravi S. Nanjundiah
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/339-340 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 339-340
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 446  |  PDF Views: 124

Correspondence

Organized Plant Health Clinics in Asia
M. P. Srivastava
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/341-341 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 341-341
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 353  |  PDF Views: 111
Budget Cut Threatens Indian Science
Ritu Trivedi
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/342-342 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 342-342
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 492  |  PDF Views: 115
Building Research Centres of Distinction for Action
Vedpal Singh Malik
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/342-343 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 342-343
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 413  |  PDF Views: 122
Massive Phosphorus Accumulation in Soils: Kerala's Continuing Conundrum
R. Dinesh, V. Srinivasan, S. Hamza, M. Anandaraj
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/343-344 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 343-344
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 371  |  PDF Views: 133

News

Plastic Degrading Marine Bacteria Discovered
Ipsita Herlekar
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/345-345 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 345-345
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 356  |  PDF Views: 136
The Resistance Gene in Malaria Parasite Identified
Ipsita Herlekar
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/345-345 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 345-345
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 401  |  PDF Views: 133
Indian Himalayan Capacity and Adaptation Programme: Capacity-Building in Himalayan Glaciology
Sheikh Nawaz Ali, Mayank Shekhar, Pratima Pandey, Anshuman Bhardwaj, Shaktiman Singh
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/346-346 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 346-346
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 412  |  PDF Views: 130

Research News

ALMA Confirms Dust in Supernova 1987 A
Prateek Sharma
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/347-348 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 347-348
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 328  |  PDF Views: 113

Opinion

Pursuing Knowledge Creation, India Needs a Policy on 'Plagiarism Cells'
P. Chaddah
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/349-349 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 349-349
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 414  |  PDF Views: 126
The Unseen Impact of Nanoparticles: More or Less?
Mansi Bakshi, H. B. Singh, P. C. Abhilash
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/350-352 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 350-352
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 415  |  PDF Views: 133

Commentary

Current Practices of Commercial Scientific Publishers and their Implications for the Scientific Ethos
Ram K. Varma
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/353-357 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 353-357
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 393  |  PDF Views: 119
Environmentally Sound Management of Polychlorinated Biphenyls in India
Ashwani Sharma
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/358-359 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 358-359
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 404  |  PDF Views: 145

Scientific Correspondance

Cyclone Phailin Enhanced the Productivity Following its Passage: Evidence from Satellite Data
Aneesh A. Lotliker, T. Srinivasa Kumar, Venkat Shesu Reddem, Shailesh Nayak
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/360-361 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 360-361
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 434  |  PDF Views: 142
Solar Photovoltaic-Powered Ventilation and Cooling System of a Greenhouse
P. K. Sharma, D. V. K. Samuel
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/362-364 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 362-364
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 443  |  PDF Views: 121
Petrographic and XRD Studies on a New Occurrence of Molybdenite within Late Archaean Mafic Enclaves near Hyderabad, Eastern Dharwar Craton, India
Amiya K. Samal, Rajesh K. Srivastava
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/364-367 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 364-367
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 487  |  PDF Views: 125

Erratum

Anomalous Silver Concentration in Volcano-Plutonic Rocks of Siwana Ring Complex, Barmer District, Western Rajasthan
Rajeev Bidwai, S. Srinivasan, L. K. Nanda, Atanu Banerjee, P. N. Bangroo, A. K. Rai, P. S. Parihar
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/367-367 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 367-367
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 419  |  PDF Views: 129

General Article

The Rise towards Excellence of Social Science in India: a 'Nobel' Confirmation of the Value of Economics and Further Implications
Ion Pohoata, Ionel Bostan, Radu Constantinescu
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/368-373 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 368-373
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 459  |  PDF Views: 123
The Myth of Frugal Innovation in India
Gangan Prathap
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/374-377 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 374-377
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 410  |  PDF Views: 123

Research Articles

Comparison between LTTD and RO Process of Sea-Water Desalination: an Integrated Economic, Environmental and Ecological Framework
R. Venkatesan
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/378-386 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 378-386
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 446  |  PDF Views: 145
The Talya Conglomerate: an Archean (∼2.7 Ga) Glaciomarine formation, Western Dharwar Craton, Southern India
Richard W. Ojakangas, R. Srinivasan, V. S. Hegde, S. M. Chandrakant, S. V. Srikantia
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/387-396 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 387-396
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 415  |  PDF Views: 155
Integrated Approach for Snowmelt Run-Off Estimation Using Temperature Index Model, Remote Sensing and GIS
S. P. Aggarwal, Praveen K. Thakur, Bhaskar R. Nikam, Vaibhav Garg
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/397-407 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 397-407
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 353  |  PDF Views: 124
Post-Monsoon Equilibrium Beach Profiles and Longshore Sediment Transport Rates at Candolim, Miramar and Keri Beaches of Goa, India
Jaya Kumar Seelam, E. M. Yadhunath, M. Jishad, R. Gowthaman, C. Rajasekaran, P. S. Pednekar
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/408-416 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 408-416
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 338  |  PDF Views: 137

Research Communications

Estimation of Magnetospheric Plasma Parameters from Whistlers Observed at Low Latitudes
M. Altaf, M. M. Ahmad
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/417-424 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 417-424
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 511  |  PDF Views: 129
Liquid-Level Sensing Based on Periodic Evanescent Field Absorption from a Multimode Optical Fibre
Pabitra Nath, Iftak Hussain, Rajib Biswas
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/424-427 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 424-427
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 347  |  PDF Views: 110
Geochemical Studies of the Ancient Indian Glazed Ware
Siddharth Shankar Rai, G. K. Rai, Avinash C. Pandey, U. C. Chattopadhyaya
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/428-434 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 428-434
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 370  |  PDF Views: 120
IGMIS - a Computer-Aided Information System on Indian Gondwana Megaspores
Nilay Govind, Rajni Tewari, S. S. K. Pillai, Arun Joshi
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/434-439 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 434-439
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 318  |  PDF Views: 134
Observations on Reproductive Performance of Indian Mouse Deer (Moschiola indica) in Captivity
Swapna Parvathi, Mallikarjun Rao, Vinod Kumar, Govindhaswamy Umapathy
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/439-441 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 439-441
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 357  |  PDF Views: 127

Book Reviews

Child and Adolescent Mental Health - Usha S. Nayar
Nithya Poornima
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/442-443 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 442-443
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 322  |  PDF Views: 112
Higher Education in the Digital Age - William G. Bowen
Ramakrishna Ramaswamy
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/443-443 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 443-443
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 391  |  PDF Views: 113
Fauna of Maharashtra: Parts I and II
A. N. Sirsikar, D. D. Wanule
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/443-444 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 443-444
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 378  |  PDF Views: 112
Indian Pandanaceae – an Overview - Altafhusain Nadaf and Rahul Zanan
Ajit Kumar Shasany
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/444-445 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 444-445
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 362  |  PDF Views: 132

Personal News

S. K. Bhattacherjee (1926–2013)
Amit Roy
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/446-446 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 446-446
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 418  |  PDF Views: 140

Historical Notes

Charles Michie Smith - Founder of the Kodaikanal (Solar Physics) Observatory and Beginnings of Physical Astronomy in India
N. Kameswara Rao, A. Vagiswari, Christina Birdie
DOI:10.18520/cs/v106/i3/447-467 ,  Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 447-467
ABSTRACT |  PDF Abstract Views: 333  |  PDF Views: 142