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Kumar, V.
- Status of Flora in Protected Areas the Case Studies of Eight PAs of Madhya Pradesh (India)
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Indian Forester, Vol 128, No 3 (2002), Pagination: 271-288Abstract
The term Biodiversity means the variety and variability among living organisms from all sources and ecosystems on the earth. It includes diversity within species, between species and of ecosystems. Classification is an essential process in our daily lives and a necessary tool for our survival. For example, we need to know which plant, animal, fungi are useful and which are poisonous or dangerous. It is hard to define Biodiversity in mathematical terms. Hence, the 'Biodiversity indices' are used for the purpose. The Shannon-Wiener Biodiversity Index, based on the proportionate abundance of the species, provides an alternate approach to the assessment of Biodiversity. Attempt has been made for the first time in the eight Pas of Madhya Pradesh, following standard sample techniques and formulae, to compute Biodiversity indices in order to find the present status of flora. The value of Shannon-Wiener Biodiversity Indices and Index of Evenness has been computed. The maximum value (2.505, 2.511) was found for Madhav National Park followed by Satpura National Park. The minimum value (1.717,1.763) was found for Pachmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary. The main recommendations of the study are: (1) Demarcation of the 'Biodiversity zone' in each Pas and its conservation; (2) The areas with lower Biodiversity indices need to be given more attention for protection and conservation; (3) 'Eco-development planning' with the active involvement of local people for each PA needs to be adopted along with the village-micro-planning, and (4) The high tourist pressure in PWS, SNP, BNP, RWS and SDS needs to be regulated by 'Eco-tourism planning' in these PAs.
- Status of Flora in Protected Areas the Case Studies of Satpuda, Bandhavgarh, Indravati and Madhav National Parks of Madhya Pradesh, India
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Indian Forester, Vol 126, No 1 (2000), Pagination: 71-77Abstract
Attempts have been made for the first time to workout the biodiversity indices for flora in the four Pas, i.e., the Bandhavgarh (BNP), Indravati (lNP), Madhav (MNP), and Satpuda (SNP) National Parks of Madhya Pradesh following standard sampling techniques and formulae. The values of Shannon-Wiener biodiversity indices as computed are found to be 2.508, 2.226, 1.842 and 1.815 respectively for MNP, SNP, INP and BNP. The values of the index of evenness have also been computed which are 0.753,0.668,0.581 and 0.581 respectively for MNP, SNP, INP and BNP. The highest t.value and degree of freedom (df) found for INP while lowest in MNP which reveals that the two types of the selected forest sites (areas) are significantly different upto certain extent in terms of the diversity of dominant species in INP, while not in case of MNP. Thus the areas of these PAs with lower diversity indices needed to be given more attention for protection and conservation of biodiversity. In fact, these areas being peripheral to territorial divisions are more affected by the biotic pressures from the adjoining villages which need to be minimized. Thus the study is not only of academic interest but relevant for management of the Protected Areas.- Folk Medicinal Plants Used for Skin Disorders in the Tribal Pockets of Sabarkantha District, Gujarat
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Journal of Natural Remedies, Vol 2, No 1 (2002), Pagination: 84-87Abstract
Objective : To study the utilization of medicinal plants in skin diseases by tribal people of Sabarkantha district, Gujarat State, India. Materials and methods : Ethnobotanical field trips with tribal informants was used. Results and conclusion : 29 species of 27 genera and 23 families of angiosperms are reported along with plant parts and some formulations of plant part used medicinally for the treatment of skin disorders. The putative plant remedies are neither evaluated nor phytopharmacologically identified.Keywords
Plants, Sabarkantha, Gujarat, Folk Medicinal Plants, Skin Diseases, Aravalli HillsFull Text
- Anti-bacterial activity of Rhus succedanea Galls
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Journal of Natural Remedies, Vol 3, No 1 (2003), Pagination: 95-96Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the anti-bacterial activity of Rhus succedanea galls. Materials and methods: Aqueous extract was prepared and anti-bacterial activity was studied against five bacterial organisms by agar disc diffusion method. Results: Aqueous extract of Rhus succedanea galls exhibited significant anti-bacterial activity. Conclusion: The present results indicate the potential usefulness of aqueous extract of Rhus succedanea in the treatment of bacterial infections.Keywords
Rhus succedanea Galls, Anti-bacterial ActivityFull Text
- Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Aqueous Extract of Rhus succedanea Galls
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Journal of Natural Remedies, Vol 5, No 1 (2005), Pagination: 15-18Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the free radical scavenging activity of aqueous extract of Rhus succedanea galls. Material and methods: Aqueous extract was prepared and free radical scavenging activity was studied using DPPH assay and nitric oxide scavenging assay. Result: Aqueous extract of R. succedanea galls showed remarkable and concentration dependent free radical scavenging activity comparable to that of standard ascorbic acid in the studied models. IC50 was found to be 27.33μg and 32.63μg in DPPH assay and NO scavenging assay respectively. Conclusion: The present results indicate that aqueous extract of R. succedanea galls exhibit free radical scavenging activity.Keywords
Rhus succedanea, Free Radical Scavenging, DPPH AssayFull Text
- Anti-asthmatic & Anti-allergic Activity of Lagenaria siceraria Mol. Standley
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Journal of Natural Remedies, Vol 12, No 1 (2012), Pagination: 72-76Abstract
The present attempt was aimed to evaluate the Anti-asthmatic and anti allergic activity of the aqueous extract of Lagenaria siceraria leaf (LSA) using various animal models like histamine and acetylcholine induced bronchoconstriction in Guinea pigs, compound 48/80 induced mast cell degranulation in rats and paw edema in mice. LSA exhibited significant and dose dependent bronchodilatory activity at the doses of 150 and 300 mg/kg intraperitonially (i.p.). LSA at the concentrations of 10, 20 and 30 μg/ml significantly inhibited compound 48/80 induced mast cell degranulation. The anti inflammatory activity was observed at the doses of 50, 75 and 100 mg/kg (i.p.) against compound 48/80 induced paw edema in rats. These results prove the traditional claim of the drug in treatment of asthmatic disorders.Keywords
Lagenaria siceraria Mol. Standley, Bronchoconstriction, Compound 48/80, Mast Cell Stabilization, Paw EdemaFull Text
- Traditional Medicinal Plant Remedies to Treat Cough and Asthmatic Disorders in the Aravalli Ranges in North Gujarat, India
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Journal of Natural Remedies, Vol 2, No 2 (2002), Pagination: 173-178Abstract
Objective : A survey of ethnomedicinal plant resources used by tribes of Banaskantha and Sabarkantha districts, Gujarat state, India for the treatment of cough and asthmatic disorders. Materials and method: Ethnobotanical field survey with local informants was used for the purpose. Results and Conclusion: 50 species of 45 genera belonging to 26 families of angiosperms along with plant parts and their local formulations being used traditionally for the treatment of cough and asthmatic disorders are reported.Keywords
Traditional Medicinal Plants, Asthma, Cough, Sabarkantha, Banaskantha, Aravalli Ranges, North GujaratFull Text
- Anti-inflammatory Activity of Aqueous Extract of Bergenia ciliate Rhizomes
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Journal of Natural Remedies, Vol 2, No 2 (2002), Pagination: 189-190Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of Bergenia ciliata rhizomes. Materials and method: Aqueous extract was prepared and anti-inflammatory activity was studied on carrageenin- induced paw oedema in rats. Results: Aqueous extract of Bergenia ciliata (50 and 100 mg/kg i. p.) showed a potent and dose dependent anti-inflammatory effect, comparable to diclofenac sodium (10 mg/kg i.p.). Conclusion: The present results indicate the potential of aqueous extract of Bergenia ciliata in the treatment of pain and inflammation.Keywords
Bergenia ciliata, Anti-inflammatory Activity, CarrageeninFull Text
- Ethnomedicinal Plants Specially Used for Liver Disorders in the Aravalli Ranges of Gujarat, India
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Journal of Natural Remedies, Vol 3, No 2 (2003), Pagination: 195-198Abstract
Objective: To study the ethnomedicinal plants used by the tribes of Aravalli ranges of Gujarat for the treatment of liver disorders. Materials & Methods: Ethnomedicinal field survey method with local medicinemen was used. Results & Conclusion: 27 plant species belonging to 23 families of angiosperms are reported along with plant parts and their local formulations used medicinally for the treatment of liver disorders.Keywords
Ethnomedicinal Plants, Liver Disorders, Sabarkantha, Banaskantha, North Gujarat, Aravalli RangesFull Text
- Anti-inflammatory Activity of Aqueous Extract of Rhus succedanea Galls
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Journal of Natural Remedies, Vol 3, No 2 (2003), Pagination: 202-204Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of Rhus succedanea galls. Materials and methods: Aqueous extract was prepared and anti-inflammatory activity was studied on carrageenin induced paw oedema in rats. Results: Aqueous extract of Rhus succedanea galls (50 and 100 mg/kg i.p.) showed a highly potent and dose-dependent anti-inflammatory activity comparable to diclofenac sodium (10mg/ kg i.p.) on carrageenin induced paw oedema in rats. Conclusion: The present results indicate the potential usefulness of aqueous extract of Rhus succedanea galls in the treatment of inflammatory diseases.Keywords
Rhus succedanea, Anti-inflammatory Activity, CarrageeninFull Text
- Vegetative Propagation through Air Layering of Guadua angustifolia Kunth. - a Commercially Important Bamboo
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1 Rain Forest Research Institute Deovan Sotai Ali, Post Box # 136, Jorhat -785001 (Assam), IN
2 Environment Management, ICFRE, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, IN
1 Rain Forest Research Institute Deovan Sotai Ali, Post Box # 136, Jorhat -785001 (Assam), IN
2 Environment Management, ICFRE, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, IN
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Indian Forester, Vol 139, No 12 (2013), Pagination: 1088-1091Abstract
Guadua angustifolia Kunth. tree is a potential resource as structural and ornamental building material due to its high mechanical strength. The air layering of side branches of G. angustifolia using dry Sphagnum khasinum moss as substrate has initiated early ischolar_maining in rainy season compared to winter season as well as control conditions.Keywords
Air-layering, Guadua angustifolia, Rooting, Vegetative PropagationReferences
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- Joshi, R., Tewari, S.K. and Kaushal R. (2012). Rooting behavior of Bambusa balcooa Roxb. In relation to season, age and growing condition, Indian Forester, 138 (1): 79 – 83.
- Kumar, A. and Pal, M. (1994). Mass propagation of Bambusa tulda through macro proliferation for industrial production. Indian Forester, 117 (12): 1046 -1052.
- Kumari, S., Kumar. R., Chakrovourty, S.K., Chandra, R., Sinha, A. and Nath S. (2012). Effect of growth promotining substances rhizome separation technique on clonal propagation of Bambusa vulgaris var. striata, Indian Forester, 138 (2): 116 -121.
- Manzur, D. (1988). Propagacion vegetativa de Guadua angustifolia Kunth”. Agronomia, 2 (3): 14- 19.
- Pathak, K.C., Neog, D., Deka, B., Bora, E.D. and Bora, K. (2008). Morphology - An aid for bamboo identification. In: A hand book of propagation cultivation and management of bamboo (B.K. Pandey, Y.C. Tripathi and P. Hazarika eds.), Van Vigyan Kendra, Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat (Assam) pp. 9 - 18.
- Razvi, S. and Nautiyal, S. (2012). Vegetative propagation of Bambusa vulgaris var. striata (Yellow bamboo) through juvenile branch cuttings: A new technique, Indian Forester, 138 (4): 392 – 394.
- Takahashi, J. (2006). Bamboo in Latin America: Past, Present and the Future, In: Bamboo for the Environment, Development and Trade (Abstracts and Papers published in International Bamboo Workshop Wuyishan City, Fujian, China on 23 October 2006, Sponsored by International Network for Bamboo and Rattan China State Forestry Administration Fujian Provincial Government, pp.4-12.
- Land Cover Mapping and Dynamics of Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India
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1 Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat-785001, Assam, IN
2 Kaziranga National Park, Bokakhat, Assam, IN
1 Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat-785001, Assam, IN
2 Kaziranga National Park, Bokakhat, Assam, IN
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Indian Forester, Vol 140, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 11-17Abstract
Precise mapping of Kaziranga National Park (KNP), the natural world heritage site, is the prime objective of this paper. High resolution Indian remote sensing satellites including IRS P6 Panchromatic and LISS 4 image, with 2.5 m and 5.8 m spatial resolution respectively, were used for the same along with GPS and extensive field survey. A theme based hybrid approach was followed for classification of digital remote sensing images. The overall classification accuracy was estimated to be 91.7% where as K value implies that the classification process was avoiding 89.9% errors of a hat completely random classification. The Eastern alluvial grassland is found to be the predominant vegetation type which occupies 50.6% of the total park area. Semi-evergreen and moist mixed deciduous forests together occupy 21.8% of the total area followed by short grass (7.7 %). A substantial area (11.7%) was found to be eroded in to the river Brahmaputra and as a result core area of the park is found to be decreased when compared with previous assessments.Keywords
Kaziranga, Land cover, Mapping, GIS.References
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- Ostracod Kotoracythere inconspicua (Brady) from the Palk Bay, off Rameswaram, Southeast Coast of India: its Zoogeography and Ecology
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1 Department of Applied Geology, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai - 600 025, IN
2 Department of Geology, School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai - 600 025, IN
3 Department of Geology, National College, Tiruchirappali - 620 001, IN
1 Department of Applied Geology, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai - 600 025, IN
2 Department of Geology, School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai - 600 025, IN
3 Department of Geology, National College, Tiruchirappali - 620 001, IN
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Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 70, No 6 (2007), Pagination: 981-986Abstract
The shallow marine and tropical ostracod taxon Kotoracythere inconspicua(Brady) is encountered from the surface sediments of Indian waters Fifty-Two sediment and bottom water samples were collected over an year, representing the four seasons, in a transect (depth 0-13 m) off Rameswaram, southeast coast of India. Living specimens of this species are found in all the seasons. Systematics and ecology of the species are presented Biogeographically, this taxon has an extremely wide distribution in tropical, littoral zones of all oceans, excepting east Pacific. Its wide geographic distribution is explained through currents and by passive dispersal by ships.Keywords
Ostracoda, Ecology, Biogeography, Palk Bay, Indian Ocean.- Factor Analysis of Recent Benthic Foraminifera from the Coleroon River Estuary, TamilNadu
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1 Department of Geology, National College, Tiruchirapalli, IN
1 Department of Geology, National College, Tiruchirapalli, IN
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Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 63, No 3 (2004), Pagination: 299-312Abstract
Foraminiferal distribution of the Coleroon i iver estuary, Tamil Nadu is studied by statistical 'Factor Analysis' Fortius study, 56 sediment and bottom water samples were collected from 14 stations, once in thiee months repiesenting foui seasons In ordei to study the relationship between foiaminifera and present day environment, living fonns alone are considered 56 foiaminiferal species belonging to 31 genera have been identified of which 13 are arenaceous agglutinated, 11 aie calcareous porcelaneous and remaining 32 are calcareous perfoiate formsIn the present woi k three assemblages alone are taken since they explain more than 93% of the total variance From factor analysis, it is infeired that there are two distinct assemblage zones in all the seasons The first and dominant assemblage zone is highly loaded in station 5 and is influenced by greater depth, higher salinity values, associated with higher fines (gieatei than 30% silt and clay) and highei CaCO., content of the substrate The second zone is predominant in station 1 and is influenced by the sandy substrate, lesser fines and lesser organic matter of the substrate.
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Benthic Foraminifera, Factor analysis, Coleroon Estuary, Tamil Nadu.- Snow Depth Estimation in the Indian Himalaya Using Multi-Channel Passive Microwave Radiometer
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1 Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment, Chandigarh 160 036, IN
2 National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra 136 119, IN
3 Divecha Centre for Climate Change, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru 560 012, IN
1 Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment, Chandigarh 160 036, IN
2 National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra 136 119, IN
3 Divecha Centre for Climate Change, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru 560 012, IN
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Current Science, Vol 108, No 5 (2015), Pagination: 942-953Abstract
Snow depth is an important parameter for avalanche forecast and hydrological studies. In the Himalaya, manual snow depth data collection is difficult due to remote and rugged terrain and the severe weather conditions. However, microwave-based sensors in various satellites have the capability to estimate snow depth in all weather conditions. In the present study, experiments were performed to establish an algorithm for snow depth estimation using ground-based passive microwave radiometer with 6.9, 18.7 and 37 GHz antenna frequencies at Dhundhi and Patseo, Himachal Pradesh, India. Different layers in the snowpack were identified and layer properties, i.e. thickness, density, moisture content, etc. were measured manually and using a snow fork. Brightness temperature (TB) of the entire snowpack and of the individual snow layers was measured using passive microwave radiometer. It was observed that TB of the snow is affected by various snow properties such as depth, density, physical temperature and wetness. A decrease in TB with increase in snow depth was observed for all types of snow. TB of the snowpack was observed higher at Dhundhi in comparison to Patseo. Based on the measured radiometer data, snow depth algorithms were developed for the Greater Himalaya and Pir-Panjal ranges. These algorithms were validated with ground measurements for snow depth at different observatory locations and a good agreement between the two was observed (absolute error: 7 to 39 cm; correlation: 0.95).Keywords
Brightness Temperature, Microwave Radiometer, Snow Depth Algorithm, Snowpack.Full Text
- Anticonvulsant and Antioxidant Effects of Methanol Extract of Stems of G. arborea Roxb.
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Journal of Natural Remedies, Vol 15, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 23-32Abstract
Gmelina arborea Roxb. (Verbenaceae) is greatly valued plant reported in Indian traditional system of medicine for various ailments. In this study, anticonvulsant and antioxidant activity of methanolic extract of stems (MES) of Gmelina arborea Roxb. was investigated. Protective effects were evaluated in pentylenetetrazole (PTZ) (60 mg/kg, s.c.) and strychnine (STR) (2 mg/kg, i.p.) induced seizure models in adult albino mice (250 mg/kg and 500 mg/kg) using diazepam as a standard.
Total phenolics and flavonoids content in MES were determined and antioxidant activity was evaluated by 1,1-diphenyl-2- picryl- hydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity, scavenging of hydrogen peroxide and through reducing power assay. The onset and duration of seizures (tonic-clonic convulsions), mortality rate and number of mice convulsing or not convulsing within the observation period were noted in PTZ and STR induced seizure models. MES showed good reductive capability and free radical scavenging effects with IC50 47.47 µg/ml for DPPH radical assay and 97.33 µg/ml for hydrogen peroxidescavenging in a dose dependent manner.MES at the dose of 500 mg/kg, exhibited maximum delay in onset of convulsions (8.188 min in PTZ and 11.81 min in STR induced seizures) in both the models with increased latency period.
The suppression of seizures by MES (500 mg/kg) might be observed due to enhanced gamma amino butyric acid neurotransmission in PTZ induced animals. The constituents of MES might also have glycine inhibitory potential to impart protection in STR induces seizures in our study. Further considerable presence of flavonoids and phenolic have provided good antioxidant activity as a supportive underlying mechanism for anticonvulsant effects. This study justifies the multilevel therapeutic uses of stem bark and heartwood of G. arborea in Indian system of medicine.
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Antioxidant, anticonvulsant, Gmelina arborea, pentylenetetrazole, seizures, strychnineFull Text
- A Clinicopathological Study of Acute Appendicitis in Eastern India
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1 Department of Surgery, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences Ranchi, Jharkhand, IN
1 Department of Surgery, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences Ranchi, Jharkhand, IN
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International Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences, Vol 5, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 1145-1149Abstract
Background:Appendicitis is the most commonly performed emergency abdominal surgery. An accurate and timely diagnosis of acute appendicitis remains a challenge.Objective: This study was performed to determine and correlate between the clinical patterns of acute appendicitis, laboratory and ultrasound findings and pathology found in appendicectomy specimens to help timely diagnosis and reduce negative appendicectomy rate.
Methods: This is a cross sectional study, detailed history and clinical examination of the patient was carried out at the time of admission. Operative findings along with any complications as well as histopathological findings were recorded. Patients were followed up for one month for any complications.
Results: A total of 125 patients were treated for appendicitis during this period with a male female ratio of 1:1.36. Most common age group was the 2nd decade with mean age being 20 years, while most common symptom was abdominal pain. Ultrasonography showed evidence of acute appendicitis in 85.6% and leucocytosis in 66.4% cases. Although only 5.6% of appendices grossly appeared normal during surgery, histopathology showed 14.4% to be normal. Wound sepsis (24.8%) was the most common post-operative complication.
Conclusion: Diagnosis of acute appendicitis in our setting is still based on high index of suspicion following clinical evaluation. Combining this with laboratory findings and ultrasound scan has yielded an acceptable negative appendicectomy rate. We advocate routine use of ultrasound along with clinical evaluation and laboratory tests for the timely diagnosis of acute appendicitis and an early surgical intervention to prevent complications.
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Appendicitis, Vermiform Appendix, Appendicectomy, Clinicopathological Evaluation.Full Text
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- Comparative Study of Non Linear System Modeling Using Artificial Intelligent Techniques
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We provided the same desired input-output pairs to both the neural and the fuzzy approaches, and compared the final control performance of both models. It is known that artificial neural networks and fuzzy logics are powerful tools for handling problems of large dimension. Many studies have been reported on the ability of neural networks and fuzzy logics for approximating nonlinear functions. The chores of this paper are to model the truck backer upper control problem using neural networks and fuzzy logic. This paper proposes a comparative study of neural networks (FFN, RBFN and RNN) and fuzzy logic for modeling the truck backer upper control problem. The body angle ∅, x position and the steering angle θ of the truck are used as training data for neural network and fuzzy logic. The results showed the superiority of the neural controller over the fuzzy one, when the later was influenced by the amount of overlapping between its sets and the missing rules from its rule base.
Authors
V. Kumar
1,
R. Sathish
2
Affiliations
1 Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, M.P. Nachimuthu M. Jaganathan Engineering College, Chennimalai, Erode, IN
2 Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, M.P. Nachimuthu M. Jaganathan Engineering College, Chennimalai, Erode, IN
1 Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, M.P. Nachimuthu M. Jaganathan Engineering College, Chennimalai, Erode, IN
2 Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, M.P. Nachimuthu M. Jaganathan Engineering College, Chennimalai, Erode, IN
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Automation and Autonomous Systems, Vol 2, No 8 (2010), Pagination: 72-78Abstract
Models of real system are of fundamental importance in virtually all disciplines. The models are useful for system analysis i.e., or gaining a better understanding of the system. Models make it possible to predict or simulate a system’s behavior. In engineering, models are required for the design of new processes and for the analysis of existing processes. Advanced techniques for the design of controllers, optimizations, supervision, and fault detection are also based on process model. In this paper a simulated comparison of fuzzy logic and neural network control of the truck backer-upper system is presented. The aim of the controller is to back a truck to a loading dock which is a difficult task. It is a nonlinear control problem for which no traditional control system design method exists. We assumed that there were no linguistic rules available, and therefore the controllers were designed from the available numerical data only.We provided the same desired input-output pairs to both the neural and the fuzzy approaches, and compared the final control performance of both models. It is known that artificial neural networks and fuzzy logics are powerful tools for handling problems of large dimension. Many studies have been reported on the ability of neural networks and fuzzy logics for approximating nonlinear functions. The chores of this paper are to model the truck backer upper control problem using neural networks and fuzzy logic. This paper proposes a comparative study of neural networks (FFN, RBFN and RNN) and fuzzy logic for modeling the truck backer upper control problem. The body angle ∅, x position and the steering angle θ of the truck are used as training data for neural network and fuzzy logic. The results showed the superiority of the neural controller over the fuzzy one, when the later was influenced by the amount of overlapping between its sets and the missing rules from its rule base.
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Fuzzy Logic, Neural Networks, Nonlinear System Modeling.- Comparative Study of Non Linear System Modeling Using Artificial Intelligent Techniques
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We provided the same desired input-output pairs to both the neural and the fuzzy approaches, and compared the final control performance of both models. It is known that artificial neural networks and fuzzy logics are powerful tools for handling problems of large dimension. Many studies have been reported on the ability of neural networks and fuzzy logics for approximating nonlinear functions. The tasks of our paper are to model the truck backer upper control problem using different neural networks and fuzzy logic. This paper proposes a comparative study of neural networks (FFN, RBFN and RNN) and fuzzy logic for modeling the truck backer upper control problem. The body angle ∅, x position and the steering angle θ of the truck are used as training data for neural network and fuzzy logic. The results showed the performance of RBFN, better than other neural networks and fuzzy logic with lesser number of iterations, training period and minimum mean square error (MSE).
Authors
V. Kumar
1,
R. Sathish
2
Affiliations
1 Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, M.P. Nachimuthu M. Jaganathan Engineering College, Chennimalai, Erode, IN
2 Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, M.P. Nachimuthu M. Jaganathan Engineering College, Chennimalai, Erode, IN
1 Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, M.P. Nachimuthu M. Jaganathan Engineering College, Chennimalai, Erode, IN
2 Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, M.P. Nachimuthu M. Jaganathan Engineering College, Chennimalai, Erode, IN
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Artificial Intelligent Systems and Machine Learning, Vol 3, No 1 (2011), Pagination: 49-56Abstract
In this paper a simulated comparison of fuzzy logic and neural network control of the truck backer-upper system is presented. The aim of the controller is to back a truck to a loading dock which is a difficult task. It is a nonlinear control problem for which no traditional control system design method exists. We assumed that there were no linguistic rules available, and therefore the controllers were designed from the available numerical data only.We provided the same desired input-output pairs to both the neural and the fuzzy approaches, and compared the final control performance of both models. It is known that artificial neural networks and fuzzy logics are powerful tools for handling problems of large dimension. Many studies have been reported on the ability of neural networks and fuzzy logics for approximating nonlinear functions. The tasks of our paper are to model the truck backer upper control problem using different neural networks and fuzzy logic. This paper proposes a comparative study of neural networks (FFN, RBFN and RNN) and fuzzy logic for modeling the truck backer upper control problem. The body angle ∅, x position and the steering angle θ of the truck are used as training data for neural network and fuzzy logic. The results showed the performance of RBFN, better than other neural networks and fuzzy logic with lesser number of iterations, training period and minimum mean square error (MSE).
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Fuzzy Logic, Neural Networks and Nonlinear System.- Trace Mineral Composition of Different Varieties of Cereals and Legumes
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V. Kumar
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A. C. Kapoor
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1 Department of Foods and Nutrition, College of Home Science, Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar-125 004, IN
1 Department of Foods and Nutrition, College of Home Science, Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar-125 004, IN
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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 21, No 4 (1984), Pagination: 137-143Abstract
Trace elements play an important vole thvougt enzymes and vitamin systems in maintaining good health of human beings. Deficiencies of trace elements lead to abnormalities of growth, anaemia, depression of immune system and susceptiblility to infections. Therefore, the World Health Organisation Technical Report "Trace Element in Human Nutrition" called upon the nutritional scientists to intensify their research into the nutritional status of populations with regard to the trace elements.- Simulation Model for Predicting the Effects of Changes in Land Use on Watershed Hydrology
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1 Department of Civil Engineering, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore - 641013, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Department of Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai - 625104, Tamil Nadu, IN
1 Department of Civil Engineering, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore - 641013, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Department of Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai - 625104, Tamil Nadu, IN
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Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 9, No 2 (2016), Pagination:Abstract
Objective: Land use changes, driven by increase in population, and expansion of commercial interest, are happening in all parts of the world. Reductions in forest area were reported to have resulted in hydrologic changes and consequential disasters. Paired catchment studies were conducted in many parts of the world to assess the effects of changes in forest area on watershed hydrology, but the results from those studies were grounded to the locations of the study and could not be generalized and transferred to other locations. Such studies took very long time, and huge cost, despite many uncontrolled parameters between the catchments. Methods: Conceptual models have been recommended to develop scenarios for changes in land use. A newly developed Watershed Processes Simulation (WAPROS) model has been used for simulating scenarios for land use changes. The study design included: partial conversion of 0, 20, 40 and 60% of agriculture area to impervious area; 0, 20, 40 and 60% of forest area to agriculture; 0, 20, 40 and 60% of forest area to fallow; and complete conversion to forest, and to agriculture area. The reduction and expansion of forest area could be considered as equivalent to deforestation, and afforestation experiments. Findings: The capability of WAPROS model to generate all elemental processes was useful to interpret and link the causes and effects of changes. The scenario results showed: +60% change from forest to impervious area caused -100%, -28.5% and +4.6% changes in overland flow, baseflow and channel flow; +60% change from forest to agriculture caused +6%, -3.9%, and +7.8% changes in infiltration, peak flow and minimum flow. Comparison of 100% conversion to forest, and to agriculture showed higher channel flow and peak flow for full forest, and higher infiltration and evapotranspiration for full agriculture area. Applications/Improvements: The results supported studies that rejected the sponge theory attributed to forests.Keywords
Agriculture, Forest, Impervious Area, Land Use Changes, Modeling, ScenariosFull Text
- Biochemical Changes during Plantlet Regeneration in Two Accessions of Mucuna pruriens
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1 Department of Biochemistry, College of Horticulture, University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot – 587102, IN
2 Department of Studies in Biotechnology, Sahyadri Science College, Shivamogga – 577 102, Karnataka, IN
3 Department of Biochemistry, Davangere University (Kuvempu University P.G Center), Shivagangothri, Davangere - 577 002, Karnataka, IN
4 Department of Chemistry, Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering, Shivamogga – 577201, Karnataka, IN
5 Department of Medicinal and Aromatic plants, College of Horticulture Sciences, University of Horticulture Sciences, Bagalkot – 587102, Karnataka, IN
1 Department of Biochemistry, College of Horticulture, University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot – 587102, IN
2 Department of Studies in Biotechnology, Sahyadri Science College, Shivamogga – 577 102, Karnataka, IN
3 Department of Biochemistry, Davangere University (Kuvempu University P.G Center), Shivagangothri, Davangere - 577 002, Karnataka, IN
4 Department of Chemistry, Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering, Shivamogga – 577201, Karnataka, IN
5 Department of Medicinal and Aromatic plants, College of Horticulture Sciences, University of Horticulture Sciences, Bagalkot – 587102, Karnataka, IN
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Journal of Horticultural Sciences, Vol 10, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 1-7Abstract
The genus Mucuna is an important medicinal herb and is extensively used in traditional Indian systems of medicine for various ailments. In vitro culture technique provides an alternative to plant propagation and germplasm conservation. Our aim was to study the biochemical changes occurring during regeneration of shoots (plantlets) from explants of two accessions of Mucuna pruriens, by monitoring the efficiency of nitrogen utilization and changes in levels of some hydrolytic enzymes. A rapid micropropagation system was developed using Murashige and Skoog's (MS) medium supplemented with BAP and IAA combined. In both the accessions, 3.0mg l-1 6-BAP, in combination with 0.2mg l-1 IAA, induced shoot buds and shoot elongation; however for multiple-shoot induction, a slightly higher concentration of cytokinin, i.e., 3.5mg l-1 6-BAP, in combination with 0.2mg l-1 IAA, was required. Results of the present study confirm an active growth of explants revealed by nitrate assimilation enzymes and hydrolytic enzymes. It is concluded that medium composition, growth regulator combination and culture incubation conditions are all vital in both the accessions of Mucuna pruriens for induction of in vitro plant regeneration.Keywords
Mucuna, in vitro, Biochemical Changes, Regeneration, Enzymes.Full Text
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- Banana Production and Productivity Enhancement through Spatial, Water and Nutrient Management
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M. M. Mustaffa
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V. Kumar
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1 National Research Centre for Banana, Tiruchirapalli- 620 102, IN
1 National Research Centre for Banana, Tiruchirapalli- 620 102, IN
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Journal of Horticultural Sciences, Vol 7, No 1 (2012), Pagination: 1-28Abstract
Bananas and plantains globally the fourth important food crop, recorded wide variation in production and productivity in most of the banana growing regions. This is attributed mainly to the variety, type of planting material used, season and method of planting besides management techniques such as water and nutrients. Among all the commercial varieties of banana, owing to comparatively higher yield potential and better marketability both in domestic and export markets the Cavendish group of bananas such as Grand Naine, Williams, Robusta are preferred over other cultivars of banana. Planting sword suckers is beneficial and more ideal conventional planting material than the water suckers, butts and bits of rhizomes. However, the in-vitro banana plants of Dwarf Cavendish and Robusta are superior to conventional suckers due to their vigorous growth, early flowering (19 days) and reduced crop duration by 29 and 22 days, respectively. With reference to plant spacing and planting density which is determined by varieties grown, soil fertility status, prevailing climatic conditions etc. and maintenance of lower density of 625-1000 plants ha-1 recorded low productivity at <30t ha-1, while, high density of 5000 plants ha-1 recorded 120t ha-1. However, time taken for maturity was distinctly longer in higher densities, with 120 and 160 days Bunch grade and fruit quality are, however determined by pre-harvest bunch management practices. Influence of method of irrigation, fertilizer application and the role of nutrient elements, organic farming, INM and use of bunch sleeves on yield and fruit quality in different commercial cultivars under various conditions is discussed.Keywords
Bananas, Planting Density, Drip and Fertigation, Nutrition, Bunch Sleeves.Full Text
- Macropore Flow as a Groundwater Component in Hydrologic Simulation:Modelling, Applications and Results
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1 Department of Civil Engineering, GCT, Coimbatore 641 013, IN
2 Department of Agricultural Engineering, AC&RI, Madurai 625 104, IN
1 Department of Civil Engineering, GCT, Coimbatore 641 013, IN
2 Department of Agricultural Engineering, AC&RI, Madurai 625 104, IN
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Current Science, Vol 112, No 06 (2017), Pagination: 1197-1207Abstract
Macropore flow carries water from the soil surface to deeper profile or groundwater, bypassing the intermediate soil profile. The phenomenon is ubiquitous and not rare. A theoretical framework of this flow has not been perfected so far, but ignoring this process may lead to incomplete conceptualization of soil-water flow. The macropore flow has been modelled based on observed data on morphometry, macropore size distribution and fractal dimensions of soil voids and stain patterns, and incorporated in the Watershed Processes Simulation (WAPROS) model. The performance of WAPROS model was evaluated to be good (NSE - hourly; daily = 0.8578; 0.9020), when applied to a real watershed. The sensitivity of macropore flow submodel showed that the adjustment factor was linearly related to macropore flow. Simulations were performed for five types of soil, namely sandy loam, sandy clay loam, sandy clay, clay loam and silty clay loam (A, B, C, D and E respectively). The values of macroporosity factors and fractal dimensions generated for the five types of soil have been presented. The model generated data for A, B, C, D and E soil types were: the number of macropores: 379, 3074, 3412, 153 and 0; the macropore flow (mm): 1.5121, 9.3667, 15.1728, 4.4055 and 0; the average pore flow (mm/pore): 0.0040, 0.0030, 0.0044, 0.0287 and 0; and the macropore flow to base flow ratio: 0.0055, 0.0474, 0.1908, 0.2759 and 0. The modelling methodology gives encouraging results. The model can be updated as and when better equations are made available.Keywords
Groundwater, Hydrologic Simulation, Macropore Flow Model, Sensitivity, Soil Types.Full Text
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- Improved Algorithm for Load Flow Analysis of Radial Distribution System
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1 Department of Electrical Engineering, UIET, MDU, Rohtak – 124001, Haryana, IN
2 Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd, Magrath Road – 560025, Bangalore, IN
3 IITB, Jhundpur, Sonipat – 131021, Haryana, IN
4 Department of Electrical Engineering, PDMCE, MDU, Bahadurgarh – 124507, Haryana, IN
1 Department of Electrical Engineering, UIET, MDU, Rohtak – 124001, Haryana, IN
2 Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd, Magrath Road – 560025, Bangalore, IN
3 IITB, Jhundpur, Sonipat – 131021, Haryana, IN
4 Department of Electrical Engineering, PDMCE, MDU, Bahadurgarh – 124507, Haryana, IN
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Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 10, No 18 (2017), Pagination:Abstract
Objectives: In this paper an improved algorithm for load flow analysis of Radial Distribution Systems (RDS) is presented. The algorithm incorporates probabilistic variations of line and load data along with composite loads. Methodology: The algorithm uses Simple Backward and Forward Sweep based method for solving RDS and has further been modified to solve distribution systems with Distributed Generation (DG). Findings: This Improved algorithm for load flow analysis is tested on standard RDS and considerable promising results have been delivered for the system having Distributed Generator for improving the voltage profile and reduce the losses. Novelty/Improvement: The results obtained are exemplary that confirms usefulness of the algorithm and can have significant impact on future planning and operation purposes of unbalanced RDS.Keywords
Distributed Generations, Forward/Backward Sweep Algorithm, Load Flow Algorithm, Power Flow Analysis, Radial Distribution SystemsFull Text
- Effect of Rates and Methods of Zinc Application on Yield, Economics and Uptake of Zn by Rice Crop in Flood Prone Situation
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1 Crop Research Station (N.D. University of Agriculture and Technology), Ghaghraghat, Baharaich (U.P.), IN
1 Crop Research Station (N.D. University of Agriculture and Technology), Ghaghraghat, Baharaich (U.P.), IN
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An Asian Journal of Soil Science, Vol 4, No 1 (2009), Pagination: 96-98Abstract
A field experiment was conducted to study the effect of rates and methods of zinc application in rice under flood prone condition. There was significant increase in the yield and yield attributes of rice crop upto 45 kg ZnSO4/ha. The content and uptake of zinc was also increased significantly with increasing levels of zinc sulphate. Soil applied Zn was superior as compared to its foliar application. Soil application of 45 kg ZnSO4/ha was found to be the best which recorded the highest net monetary return Rs. 8111 ha 1 with BCR 1.63.Keywords
Rice, ZnSO4.- Interpreting Genotype X Environment by Non-Parametric Methods for Malt Barley Evaluated under North Western Plains Zone
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1 Statistics and Computer Center, ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal (Haryana), IN
1 Statistics and Computer Center, ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal (Haryana), IN
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International Research Journal of Agricultural Economics and Statistics, Vol 8, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 236-242Abstract
The present study was carried out to identify malt barley genotypes with high yield and stability across eight different environments, using non-parametric statistical measures. Descriptive statistics MR, SD and CV identified DWRB147, DWRB150 and RD2943 stable genotypes. BH902 and PL890 were identified as unstable genotypes by CMR CSD and CCV. Non-parametric measures selected DWRB147 and DWRB150 as the stable genotypes and BH902 and PL890 unstable genotypes. Significant tests for Si 1 and Si 2 were based on sum of Zi 1 and Zi 2 measures and sum of Zi 1 was greater than critical value confirmed significant differences among the twenty genotypes. Results of the NPi 2, NPi 3 and NPi 4were similar for unstable performance of BH902, DWRB150 and DWRB147. Biplot analysis of PCA1 and PCA2 accounting for 70.08 per cent showed three distinguish groups among non-parametric measures. Clustering by Ward’s hierarchical method expressed four clusters by using the squared Euclidean distance as dissimilarity measure.Keywords
Non-Parametric Measurements, Rank Correlation, Biplot Analysis, Hierarchical Clustering.References
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- Experimentation for Packet Loss on MSP430 and nRF24L01 Based Wireless Sensor Network
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1 Department of Electronics Engineering, Maharashtra Academy of Engineering, Alandi (Pune), Maharashtra, IN
2 Department of Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Indian School of Mines University, Dhanbad-826004, Jharkhand, IN
1 Department of Electronics Engineering, Maharashtra Academy of Engineering, Alandi (Pune), Maharashtra, IN
2 Department of Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Indian School of Mines University, Dhanbad-826004, Jharkhand, IN
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International Journal of Advanced Networking and Applications, Vol 1, No 1 (2009), Pagination: 25-29Abstract
In this paper, a new design of wireless sensor network (WSN) node is discussed which is based on components with ultra low power. We have developed a Low cost and low power WSN Node using MSP430 and nRF24L01. The architectural circuit details are presented. This architecture fulfils the requirements like low cost, low power, compact size and self-organization. Various tests are carried out to test the performance of the nRF24L01 module. The packet loss, free Space loss (FSL) and battery lifetime calculations are described. These test results will help the researchers to build new applications using above node and to work efficiently with nRF24L01.Keywords
Wireless Sensor Networks, MSP430, nRF24L01, Free Space Loss, Battery Lifetime, Packet Loss.Full Text
- Unified Framework for Water Balance and Hydrologic Simulation:Part I-Theoretical Development
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1 Department of Civil Engineering, Govt. College of Technology, Coimbatore-641013, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Department of Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural College & Research Institute, Madurai-625104, Tamil Nadu, IN
1 Department of Civil Engineering, Govt. College of Technology, Coimbatore-641013, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Department of Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural College & Research Institute, Madurai-625104, Tamil Nadu, IN
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International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Vol 9, No 3 (2016), Pagination: 993-1003Abstract
In this paper a unified framework is proposed to dovetail water balance model into a hydrologic simulation model. The additive and depletive nature of process operations, including the requirement for feedback and retraction, are discussed. The need to breakdown lumped processes into constituent elemental processes for water balance is discussed. The development of storage-process interaction matrix and its convergence towards water balance model are presented. The formulation of WAPROS model and its capability to generate storage-based water balance, process-based water balance, storage-level closure error, model-level closure error and water balance ratios, besides other hydrologic processes are outlined. The distinctions between model error and simulation error and the effects of interactions between them are also highlighted. A hierarchy of errors ‘simulation error-model error-storage closure error’ is proposed for error handling in simulation modelling. In this paper, theoretical development of unified framework is explained.Keywords
Water Balance Model, Hydrologic Simulation, Model Closure, Closure Error, Model Error, Simulation Error, Hierarchy of Errors, Water Balance Ratios.Full Text
- The Implications of Fly Ash Remediation Through Vermicomposting:A Review
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Zeba Usmani
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V. Kumar
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1 Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Centre of Mining Environment, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad 826004, Jharkhand, IN
1 Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Centre of Mining Environment, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad 826004, Jharkhand, IN
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Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Vol 16, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 363-374Abstract
Generation of fly ash (FA) occurs in huge amounts during the combustion of coal for energy production and is recognized as a serious environmental pollutant. Fly ash management is a major concern of the century. Disposal of FA by various conventional methods leads to degradation of arable land and contamination of the groundwater. Attention is now being paid to the recycling of FA through biological methods. FA has availability of plant nutrients and it also contains some toxic heavy metals. Remediation of metals from FA and an increase in its NPK content enhances its applications in agricultural sector. Vermitechnology is one of the promising options for improving the nutrient status of FA and also reducing the metal content. Biologically modified form of fly ash is used for its chemical composition for agricultural purposes or upgrading the wastelands. An exhaustive review of several studies was done in this paper, which, systematically covers the importance, scope and benefits of remediating the fly ash using different species of earthworms. Changes in the content of N, P and K along with the reduction of metal content in the substrates were observed as per the literature survey thus proving vermiremediation, a sustainable technique.Keywords
Fly Ash, Heavy Metals, Agriculture, Earthworms, Bioaccumulation, Vermicomposting.Full Text
- Statistical Methods to Study Adaptability of Barley Genotypes Evaluated Under Multi Environment Trials
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1 Statistics and Computer Center, ICAR- Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal (Haryana), IN
1 Statistics and Computer Center, ICAR- Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal (Haryana), IN
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International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol 14, No 2 (2018), Pagination: 283-291Abstract
Genotypes G5, G8, G3, G21 and G18 had achieved higher yields besides bi > 1.0. G21 and G3 identified as appropriate one, because had higher yield value than the mean, bi values near 1.0 and low S2di. Lower values (W2i) resulted for G12, G5, G2, G21 while higher for G5, G3 and G14. Genotypes G12 followed by G2, G20, and G7 had the smallest environmental variance (S2xi). Smaller values of (CVi) considered G12, G2, G20, and G10 of stable performance. α2 i measure pointed out G12, G7 and G2 with smallest values. Desirable lower Pi values reflected by G18, G5, G21, and G4 while GAI values identified G18, G11, G4 G10 as desirable genotypes. Si (1) and Si(2) showed lower values of G12, G2 and G7 genotypes. Significant tests of Si (1) and Si(2) proved the highly significant difference in ranks among the 21 genotypes grown in 8 environments. Genotypes G12, G2, and G7 had the lower Si(3) and Si(6) values. Yield of genotypes had significant negative correlation with bi, Si(2), Si(3), Si(6), NPi (2), NPi(3), NPi(4) and significant positive correlation with GAI, Pi and Rank Sum. Hierarchical cluster analysis classified genotypes into three clusters as largest cluster included genotypes with more than average yield along with high yielders G18, G11, G3, G5, G21 and unstable performance indicated by non parametric measures. Biplot analysis while considering first two significant principal components grouped the parametric and non parametric measures into four groups. The smaller group consisted of bi and S2 di and adjacent to group of non parametric measures Si(2), Si(6), NPi(2), NPi(3) and NPi(4).Keywords
Barley, Parametric, Non-Parametric Measures, Biplot Analysis, Hierarchical Clustering.References
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- Detection of Solar Cycle Signal in the Tropospheric Temperature using COSMIC Data
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1 Radio and Atmospheric Physics Lab, Rajdhani College, University of Delhi, Delhi 110 015, IN
2 Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital 263 002, IN
3 Department of Applied Physics, Delhi Technical University, Delhi 110 042, IN
4 Department of Geophysics, Kyoto University, Kyoto 606850, IN
1 Radio and Atmospheric Physics Lab, Rajdhani College, University of Delhi, Delhi 110 015, IN
2 Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital 263 002, IN
3 Department of Applied Physics, Delhi Technical University, Delhi 110 042, IN
4 Department of Geophysics, Kyoto University, Kyoto 606850, IN
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Current Science, Vol 115, No 12 (2018), Pagination: 2232-2239Abstract
Influence of the solar cycle on temperature structure is examined using radio occultation measurements by COSMIC/FORMASAT-3 satellite. Observations from January 2007 to December 2015 comprising 3,764,728 occultations, which are uniformly spread over land and sea, have been used to study temperature changes mainly in the troposphere along with the solar cycle over 60°N–60°S geographic latitudes. It was a challenging task to identify the height at which the solar cycle signal could be observed in temperature perturbations as different atmospheric processes contribute towards temperature variability. Using a high spatial resolution dataset from COSMIC we are able to detect solar cycle signal in the zonal mean temperature profiles near surface at 2 km and upward. A consistent rise in the interannual variation of temperature was observed along with the solar cycle. The change in the temperature structure showed a latitudinal variation from southern to northern hemisphere over the period 2007–2015 with a significant positive influence of sunspot numbers in the solar cycle. It can be concluded that the solar cycle induces changes in temperature by as much as 1.5°C. However, solar cycle signal in the stratospheric region could not be identified as the region is dominated by large-scale dynamical motions like quasi-biennial oscillation which suppress the influence of solar signal on temperature perturbations due to its quasi-periodic nature.Keywords
Radio Occultation, Solar Cycle, Sunspot Number, Tropospheric Temperature.Full Text
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- Efficacy of Egg Parasitoid in Management of Brinjal Shoot and Fruit Borer, Leucinodes orbonalis Guenée
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1 Department of Entomology, Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur - 313001, Rajasthan, IN
1 Department of Entomology, Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur - 313001, Rajasthan, IN
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Journal of Biological Control, Vol 33, No 4 (2019), Pagination: 343-347Abstract
The relative efficacy of Trichogramma chilonis (Ishii) was evaluated for management of the brinjal shoot and fruit borer in the field condition at the Horticulture Farm of Rajasthan College of Agriculture, MPUAT, Udaipur from July 2016 to February 2017. The result showed that when three dosages of egg parasitoid, T. chilonis applied with 6 and 8 times releases @ 50000, 100,000 and 150,000 parasitized eggs at 10 days interval starting from 15 days after transplanting, releases of 150,000 for 6 and 8 times was found to be most effective with mean shoot damage of 11.96 and 12.66 per cent, respectively, while, the least effective rate was when parasitoid was released @ 50000/ha (T2 and T1) with mean shoot damage of 17.78 and 18.12 per cent, respectively, against fruit borer damage. Six and eight times release of T. chilonis @ 150,000 was most effective with mean fruit damage of 11.67 and 9.80 per cent on number basis, and 11.59 and 9.90 per cent per cent fruit damage on weight basis. The results revealed that the maximum parasitism was recorded for treatments of 8 and 6 times @ 150,000 /ha (47.61 per cent to 47.05 per cent).Keywords
Barrier Crop, Brinjal, Egg Parasitoid, Leucinodes orbonalis, Sorghum, Trichogramma chilonisFull Text
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- Study of Effect of Process Parameters on Cutting a Gear Profile on an Acrylic Plate Using Laser Beam Machining
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1 Mechanical Engineering Department, Brainware University, Kolkata-700124, IN
2 School of Laser Science and Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata-700032, IN
3 Mechanical Engineering Department, IIEST, Shibpur-711103, IN
4 WMG, The University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7 AL, GB
5 Mechanical Engineering Department, Jadavpur University Kolkata -700032, IN
1 Mechanical Engineering Department, Brainware University, Kolkata-700124, IN
2 School of Laser Science and Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata-700032, IN
3 Mechanical Engineering Department, IIEST, Shibpur-711103, IN
4 WMG, The University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7 AL, GB
5 Mechanical Engineering Department, Jadavpur University Kolkata -700032, IN
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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 90, No 3-4 (2020), Pagination: 15-23Abstract
Laser beam machining (LBM) process deals with material removal with high precision using localized heating characteristics of lasers. Polymers used in different electrical, electronic and Micro-electromechanical systems need to be machined to get desired shape. Machining of these polymers is difficult using conventional machining process. With its large range of process parameters and precise localized heating, LBM provides solution to machining problems of polymers. In the present research, CAD is used to design gear profiles which can be used in electronic systems. These gears are cut from Acrylic film using LBM. The influence of different input parameters namely laser Power, weld Speed and Frequency of laser on profile geometry are studied. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) is used, with the responses chosen as Addendum Diameter (ADD) and Dedendum Diameter (DD). Results are further analyzed and correlations are made using ANOVA approach.Keywords
LBM, CAD, Addendum, Dedendum, RSM, ANOVA, Acrylic.References
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- Commissioning of the MACE gamma-ray telescope at Hanle, Ladakh, India
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K. K. Yadav
1,
N. Chouhan
2,
R. Thubstan
2,
S. Norlha
2,
J. Hariharan
2,
C. Borwankar
2,
P. Chandra
2,
V. K. Dhar
1,
N. Mankuzhyil
2,
S. Godambe
2,
M. Sharma
2,
K. Venugopal
2,
K. K. Singh
1,
N. Bhatt
2,
S. Bhattacharyya
1,
K. Chanchalani
2,
M. P. Das
2,
B. Ghosal
2,
S. Godiyal
2,
M. Khurana
2,
S. V. Kotwal
2,
M. K. Koul
2,
N. Kumar
2,
C. P. Kushwaha
2,
K. Nand
2,
A. Pathania
2,
S. Sahayanathan
1,
D. Sarkar
2,
A. Tolamati
2,
R. Koul
3,
R. C. Rannot
4,
A. K. Tickoo
5,
V. R. Chitnis
6,
A. Behere
7,
S. Padmini
7,
A. Manna
7,
S. Joy
7,
P. M. Nair
7,
K. P. Jha
7,
S. Moitra
7,
S. Neema
7,
S. Srivastava
7,
M. Punna
7,
S. Mohanan
7,
S. S. Sikder
7,
A. Jain
7,
S. Banerjee
7,
Krati
7,
J. Deshpande
7,
V. Sanadhya
8,
G. Andrew
8,
M. B. Patil
8,
V. K. Goyal
8,
N. Gupta
8,
H. Balakrishna
8,
A. Agrawal
8,
S. P. Srivastava
9,
K. N. Karn
9,
P. I. Hadgali
9,
S. Bhatt
9,
V. K. Mishra
9,
P. K. Biswas
9,
R. K Gupta
9,
A. Kumar
9,
S. G. Thul
9,
R. Kalmady
10,
D. D. Sonvane
10,
V. Kumar
10,
U. K. Gaur
10,
J. Chattopadhyay
11,
S. K. Gupta
11,
A. R. Kiran
11,
Y. Parulekar
11,
M. K. Agrawal
11,
R. M. Parmar
11,
G. R. Reddy
12,
Y. S. Mayya
13,
C. K. Pithawa
14
Affiliations
1 Astrophysical Sciences Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, India; Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai 400 085, India, IN
2 Astrophysical Sciences Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, India, IN
3 Formerly at Astrophysical Sciences Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, India, IN
4 Raja Ramanna Fellow at Astrophysical Sciences Division, Mumbai 400 085, India, IN
5 Deceased, IN
6 Department of High Energy Physics, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai 400 005, India, IN
7 Electronics Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, India, IN
8 Control and Instrumentation Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, India, IN
9 Center for Design and Manufacture, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, India, IN
10 Computer Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, India, IN
11 Reactor Safety Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, India, IN
12 Formerly at Reactor Safety Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, India, IN
13 Formerly at Reactor Control Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, India, IN
14 Formerly at Electronics Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, India, IN
1 Astrophysical Sciences Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, India; Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai 400 085, India, IN
2 Astrophysical Sciences Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, India, IN
3 Formerly at Astrophysical Sciences Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, India, IN
4 Raja Ramanna Fellow at Astrophysical Sciences Division, Mumbai 400 085, India, IN
5 Deceased, IN
6 Department of High Energy Physics, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai 400 005, India, IN
7 Electronics Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, India, IN
8 Control and Instrumentation Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, India, IN
9 Center for Design and Manufacture, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, India, IN
10 Computer Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, India, IN
11 Reactor Safety Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, India, IN
12 Formerly at Reactor Safety Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, India, IN
13 Formerly at Reactor Control Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, India, IN
14 Formerly at Electronics Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, India, IN
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Current Science, Vol 123, No 12 (2022), Pagination: 1428-1435Abstract
The MACE telescope has recently been commissioned at Hanle, Ladakh, India. It had its first light in April 2021 with a successful detection of very high energy gamma-ray photons from the standard candle Crab Nebula. Equipped with a large light collector of 21 m diameter and situated at an altitude of ~4.3 km amsl, the MACE telescope is expected to explore the mysteries of the non-thermal Universe in the energy range above 20 GeV with very high sensitivity. It can also play an important role in carrying out multi-messenger astronomy in India.Keywords
Gamma-ray astronomy, high energy radiative processes, non-thermal Universe, telescope.Full Text
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- Study of Sea Surface Salinity Due to River Fluxes Using the CMIP6 Models for the Bay of Bengal Region
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1 Department of Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721 302, India., IN
1 Department of Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721 302, India., IN
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Current Science, Vol 124, No 11 (2023), Pagination: 1290-1299Abstract
The large influx of freshwater and mixing of different water masses make simulating salinity challenging for the Bay of Bengal (BoB) region. This study analyses the variability of the simulated sea surface salinity (SSS) using models present in the Coupled Modal Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6). We collected data for 37 models from CMIP6 and validated them against the Argo (2005–14) and Aquarius (2011–14) data. Based on the skill scores, we narrowed down our search to one CMIP6 model, viz. CIESM. This model was used to study the freshwater spread (FWS) in BoB during different seasons. We found that the correlation between pH and FWS was appreciable. The CIESM model was then used to project the future trends for 10 years for the tier-1 scenario. The trend analysis of future projections revealed a positive trend in SSP1-2.6, with a decreasing trend in SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5.Keywords
Climate Models, Freshwater Spread, River Fluxes, Skill Score, Trend Analysis.Full Text
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