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• Density, Group Size and Sex Ratios of Gaur (Bos gaurus H. Smith) in a Sub-tropical Semi-evergreen forest of North-East India

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Authors

S. Dasgupta , K. Sankar , A. K. Gupta

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 134, No 10 (2008), Pagination: 1282-1288

Abstract

The study on status and distribution of gaur was carried out in Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary (TWS), Tripura between 2002 and 2004. The density of gaur was found to be 1.5 groups per km² and 5.9 individuals per km². The group size of gaur ranged between 2 and 14 and the observed overall sex ratio (Bulls : Cow) was 58 : 100. Gaur density in TWS remained without any significant change and thus showed that the population is not facing any immediate threat, if not removed directly by poaching, hunting or epidemics. Group size and sex ratio of gaur observed in TWS is comparable with any of the population so far reported from India and thus can be seen as a potential population for the long term conservation.

Keywords

Gaur (Bos Gaurus H. Smith), Density, Group-size, Sex-ratio, Sub-tropical Semi-evergreen
Forest, Trisha Wildlife Sanctuary, Tripura, India

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• Tiger Crisis: a (MIS)understood Development Paradigm

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Authors

A. K. Gupta , Rajeev K. Srivastava

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 131, No 10 (2005), Pagination: 1272-1278

Abstract

Tiger crisis is a stark reality of our times. There is deep concern about but its implications are not fully and properly recognized. Conserving the tiger is to conserve the biodiversity and consequently nature itself, so very essential for our own existence. Development poses a great problem as it is diametrically opposed to conservation, in essence craze for tangible benefits vis-it-vis intangible benefits goes against objectives of conservation. Development of scheduled tribes living in and around forests, upto developed nation standards will further tax our limited resources to the detriment of Homo sapiens. The authors suggest levying a tax on hotel industry, earning from eco-tourism, to provide funds for the welfare of ecosystem people. Stringent measures should be taken to curb poaching, illicit trade in wildlife and its production, revamp the monitoring system by inducting scientifically trained person in the forest services etc. and bring back the lost glory.

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• Development of Melampsora Leaf Rust in Nursery Grown Populas ciliata

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Authors

R. C. Sharma , Y. Khan , A. K. Gupta

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Indian Forester, Vol 128, No 8 (2002), Pagination: 926-930

Abstract

Development of Melampsora leaf rust in Populus ciliata reveals that clones, which were disease free during July, got infected in the month of August. Clone Kufri has least disease while Theog was most susceptible. Disease development was rapid between July and August months. PCM 5195, 5011, 5180 and 5157 hybrids of P. ciliata x P. maximowiczii had least disease while PCM 5084 and 5053 were highly susceptible. The development of disease was negatively
correlated with temperature but positively with relative humidity and rainfall.

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• Variability in Urediniopustule and Urediniospore Size of Melampsora ciliata on Poplar Genotypes

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Authors

Sanjeev Sharma , R. C. Sharma , A. K. Gupta

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 132, No 12 (2006), Pagination: 1620-1624

Abstract

Variation in the dimensions of urediniopustules and urediniospores of Melampsora ciliata produced on different popular species/cultivars/clones/hybrids has been observed in the present investigations. Smallest urediniopustules were produced on P.deltoides 'Lux' (0.38 mm) while largest on P.yunnanensis (1.34 mm). In P.ciliata clones/hybrids, smallest urediniopustules were recorded in 53M1 (0.16 mm) while largest in Chhatrari (0.90 mm). Largest spore size (33.6 × 16.3 μm) was recorded on P.deltoides 'Lux' and 64M1 (36.3 × 17.3 μm) while smallest on P. xeuramericana 'Robusta AE' and 53M1. Irrespective of species/cultivars, urediniospore size ranged from 13.1-39.3 × 13.1- 19.6 μm. The average urediniospore size of M.ciliata produced on P.ciliata clones ranged from 30.8 -36.3 × 15.4 - 17.1 μm while that on hybrids from 27.2 - 36.3 × 14.5 - 20.0 μm.

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• Status and Management of Wildlife in Tripura

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Authors

A. K. Gupta

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Indian Forester, Vol 124, No 10 (1998), Pagination: 787-793

Abstract

Tripura is smallest of the seven North-Eastern States, but because of her unique Bio-geographical and Zoo-geographical position, is very rich in bio-diversity and biological resources. Over the past few decades, however, various factors have adversely contributed towards wildlife conservation and management in the State. The paper records some of the unique faunal components of wildlife in the State and discusses about likely steps for sustainable wildlife conservation vis-a-vis meeting varied needs from diverse user groups.

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• Two New Species of the Genus Penicillium from Indian Forests

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Authors

A. K. Gupta , Shashi Chauhan

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Indian Forester, Vol 122, No 12 (1996), Pagination: 1181-1182

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• New Record of Cytospora Canker of Willow from India

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Authors

A. K. Gupta , Sunita Sen

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Indian Forester, Vol 121, No 8 (1995), Pagination: 762-763

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• A Note on the Release of Golden Langur (Presbytis geei, Khajuria) into the Wild in Tripura, India

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Authors

A. K. Gupta , S. K. Mukherjee

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 120, No 10 (1994), Pagination: 915-919

Abstract

There are no records of presence of naturally occurring wild population of Golden Langurs (Presbytis geei, Khajuria) in Tripura. Therefore, their operation for release in Wildlife Sanctuaries in the State has been suggested for captivity.

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• Interception Studies in Cedrus deodara Loudon Plantation in Himachal Pradesh

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Authors

R. P. Singh , K. C. Sharma , H. N. Mathur , M. K. Gupta , A. K. Gupta

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 109, No 5 (1983), Pagination: 261-266

Abstract

The present investigations deal with the throughfall, stemflow and intercreption loss in Cedius deodara Loudon plantation (94.5% crown density) or about 35 years age at Shillaroo, Kolgarh Forest Division, Distt. Simla (Himachal Pradesh). Of the total rainfall (1850.1 mm) 2.9% (55.3 mm) stemflow, 71.8% (1328.5 mm) throughfall and 25.2% (466.2 mm) interception loss were recorded respectively by for the whole study period. The minimum interception loss (18.7%) was observed in the month of July, 1980 which had the maximum (370.2 mm) rainfall. The highest interception (69.1%) was recorded in the month of February, 1980. which had the lowest (7.0 mm) rainfall. Interception loss was decreased with the increasing amount of precipitation.

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• A Reappraisal of the Suitability of Mella azedarach as a Paper Making Raw Material

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Authors

Man Mohan Singh , S. K. Purkayastha , P. P. Bhola , A. K. Gupta

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 103, No 9 (1977), Pagination: 641-650

Abstract

A fresh study of the suitablity of Melia azedarach for pulp and paper has shown that it is a very promising raw material for wrapping, writing aDd printing paper provided the trees are grown not too fast. Very fast grown material is characterised by very low specific gravity and wide fibres with large lumen. These fibres collapse due to their thin walls during the course of sheet formation resulting in poor strength properties. The earlier reports on its unsuitability were apparently based on tests carried out on very fast grown material.

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• Ethnomedicinal Plants of Deoband Tehsil of Saharanpur District, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Authors

Nafeesh Ahamed , A. K. Gupta , Neetu

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 11 (2010), Pagination: 1520-1528

Abstract

The present paper describes ethnomedicinal plant of Deoband tehsil of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. An ethnobotanical survey was conducted in villages of study area, during 2005-2006.74 plant species under 69 genera belonging to 42 families were found of ethnomedicinal value. The plant species are enumerated in alphabetical order with families and local names, followed by their ethnomedicinal uses.

Keywords

Ethnomedicinal plants, Deoband tehsil, Flora, Herbs

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• Phytochemical Screening and Blood Glucose Level Lowering Effect of Bergenia ligulata Root Extracts

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Authors

N. Singh , A. K. Gupta , V. Juyal , P. Deepak , M. Gahlot

Source

Journal of Natural Remedies, Vol 11, No 1 (2011), Pagination: 19-23

Abstract

The present study was carried out to evaluate the blood sugar level lowering effect of different extract of Bergenia ligulata ischolar_main i.e. Pet. ether, Solvent ether, Chloroform, Acetone and Ethanol extracts in alloxan induced diabetic rats. The duration of study was 15 days. Blood sugar level lowering activity was evaluated by measuring the Blood sugar level and lipid profile (Total Cholesterol, Total Glyceride, High Density Lipoprotein, Low Density Lipoprotein, and Very Low Density Lipoprotein). The acetone extract has shown significant effect on blood sugar level at a dose of (500 mg/kg,b.w, p.o/day). The study results suggested the Bergenia ligulata ischolar_mains possess' significant activity. The different extract of the ischolar_main of Bergenia ligulata were subjected to preliminary phytochemical screening and reveals the presence of Alkaloids, Glycosides, Tannins, Flavonoids and Sterols.

Keywords

Bergenia ligulata Root, Blood Sugar, Alloxan And Glucometer

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• Incidence and Pattern of Acute Poisoning among Children Aged 1 Month to 18 Years : An Experience from Jammu

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Authors

N. Kumar ¹, A. K. Gupta ², D. K. Najotra ³, S. K. Digra ⁴, S. Gupta ⁵, P. K. Gupta ⁶, D. Kumar ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Pediatrics, Health Services, Jammu & Kashmir, IN
2 Department of Pediatrics, Chintpurni Medical College, Pathankot, IN
3 Department of Microbiology, ASCOMS, Sidhra Jammu, IN
4 Department of Pediatrics, Governement Medical College, Jammu, IN
5 Department of Pharmacology, Governement Medical College, Jammu, IN
6 Department of Anaesthesia, Government Medical college, Jammu, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol 7, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 134-138

Abstract

Introduction: Acute poisoning is one of the commonest pediatric emergencies and an important cause of mortality. Objectives: To study the magnitude and demographic profile of acute poisoning among hospitalized children (1Month-18 years of age) in Jammu, India.

Materials & method: All the children between one month and eighteen years of age, admitted to Pediatric wards of SMGS Hospital, Government Medical College, Jammu, India, over a period of one year as a case of acute poisoning were included in the study. The information obtained from Subjects / Parents / Guardians and examination of subjects was recorded on a pretested proforma and analyzed.

Results: A total of 245 (1.76% of total admissions) children were admitted with acute poisoning during the study period. Male - Female ratio was1.58:1. Majority 243(99.18%) patients were of oral poisoning and maximum were in the age group of more than one to five years (71.42%). Majority 219(89.39%) patients of acute poisoning were accidental. Suicidal attempts constituted 2.45% and 1.22% cases were of homicidal nature. Majority (41.63%) of poisoning cases were due to accidental ingestion of household products followed by drugs ingestion (23.67%), food poisoning (16.33%) and agricultural/industrial products ingestion (9.8% cases). Maximum 187(76.33%) patients of acute poisoning recovered whereas 3 patients (1.22%) died.

Conclusion: Acute poisoning in children is usually accidental with favorable outcome. Deaths do occur depending upon the nature of poisoning and the stage at which patient seeks medical care. Poisoning can be prevented by increasing public awareness, counseling and correct guidance to the parents.

Keywords

Poisoning, Organophosphates, Kerosene oil

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• Interpolation of Basic Subjects in Colon Classification

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Authors

A. K. Gupta ¹

Affiliations
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN

Source

Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 5, No 3 (1968), Pagination: 199-216

Abstract

Defines the necessary technical terms. Points out the need for provision for the Interpolation in the schedule of (BS) in a scheme for classification. Describes the various devices used by CC for such interpolation - Greek Letters, Sector Device, Emptying Digit, and Empty and Emptying Digits-at different times. Points out the resulting problems in the coordinate and subordinate status of (BS) with, particular reference to the Canonical (BS) of the (MS) "M Useful Arts" and the (MS) "N Fine Arts". Shows, with the help of the Mimamsa principle of "Burnt-Chariot Lost-Horse", that these problems are apparent but not real when examined at a deeper level. Explains the use of the digit-pair "-Z" (hyphen Z) for interpolating a Partial Comprehension of the Canonical (BS) between a (MS) and its first Canonical Division, and discusses the possible alternatives to this device.

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• Effect of Mechanical Antidote on Toxicity of Seed Extract of Datura Stramonium in Albino Rat-forensic Consideration

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Authors

Lav Kesharwani ¹, A. K. Gupta ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Forensic Science, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Allahabad,Uttar Pradesh, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol 8, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 157-160

Abstract

The present study has been carried out with an objective to find out the mechanical antidote for Datura seed poison which was commonly used as stupefying poison.Albino rat was used as animal model and following biochemical parameters such as AST,ALT,Bilirubin,Cretanine,Urea and protein have been examined from blood. After examination it was found that antidote1st was showing more better result in comparison to antidote no.2nd . Finally it was concluded that antidote 1st can be effectively used for Datura stramonium poisoning to render the onset of toxic effect.

Keywords

Mechanical Antidote, Biochemical Parameters, Datura Seeds, Forensic Importance

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• Prevalence Study of Diabetes and Pre-diabetes in Relation to Food and Work Habit, Substance Use and Stress in Small Grade Urban North Indian Population

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Authors

Shailesh Gupta ¹, Manish Chaturvedi ², Amit Gupta ³, Sanjeev Kumar Syal ⁴, M. D. Rafi Anwar ⁵, R. B. Singhal ⁶, A. K. Gupta ⁷

Affiliations
1 Dept. of Physiology, SHKM Govt. Medical College, Mewat, Haryana, IN
2 Dept. of Community Medicine, School of Medical Sciences & Research, Sharada University, Greater Noida, IN
3 Dept. of Anaesthesiology, Subharti Medical College, Meerut, IN
4 Dept. of Cardiology, S. G. P. G. Institute, Lucknow, U.P, IN
5 Dept. of Cardiology, V.M.M. College & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, IN
6 Dept. of Physiology, IN
7 Dept. of Medicine, S. N. Medical College, Agra, IN

Source

International Journal of Contemporary Medicine, Vol 2, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 164-170

Abstract

India is ill fated to be the 'Diabetic capital' by 2025 with the highest number and proportion of diabetics in its population. But unfortunately we have paucity of indigenous data as in all other spheres of related national and health data. Diabetes is increasing its pandemic stretches crossing all barriers of region, demographics, culture etc. This is a multisystem disease which inflicts the human body unlike other of the usual unifactorial or infective causes\courses. The disease is the modern day pandemic with etiologies running in large population and lifestyles. Few urban pockets and metropolitans have incomplete prevalence data in our country and it's essential to have a complete national picture of this disease. The present study was carried out in the Dept. of Medicine with Dept. of Physiology, SNMC, Agra as a part of ongoing 25 years prospective study of the population of urban Agra and the adjoining area in north India incorporating the various physiological and physical parameters with association of community workers and agencies. The prevalence of Diabetes in urban Agra came out to be 14.38%, slightly higher than the national average while the prevalence of IFG and IGT was 12.87 %&11.09 % respectively. Diabetes was also associated significantly with various other multisystem disorders and sociopsycho-physiological stressors.

Keywords

Diabetes Mellitus, Impaired fasting glucose, Impaired Glucose tolerance, Prevalence, North India, Agra

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• To Analyze the Completeness of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) during Tele-consultation for Making Diagnosis at Provider End: Emrs Completeness for Making Diagnosis at Provider End

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Authors

Raman Sharma ¹, Meenu Singh ², R. K. Sharma ³, A. K. Gupta ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Hospital Administration, GMCH-32, Chandigarh, Punjab, IN
2 Department of Pediatrics PGIMER, Chandigarh, Punjab, IN
3 Department of Hospital Administration, PGIMER, Chandigarh, Punjab, IN

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Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 5, No 5 (2014), Pagination: 634–637

Abstract

Telemedicine is aimed to provide health care to rural populations, especially where there is a scarcity of resources. As telemedicine is unique among health care services, especially in developing countries, in lacking evidence of its effectiveness; the increasing demand advocates the clinical telemedicine to undertake more and better evaluations of its practicality, value, and affordability. To analyze the completeness and practicality of EMR Performa for making diagnosis at provider end during Tele-consultations, a study was conducted in PGIMER, a tertiary multispecialty referral institute that has been providing Tele-consultations to twenty partner sites in the Northern India. Service utilization data, patient demographics and diagnoses were collected for the period from July, 09 till December 09. The clinicians were requested to fill up a Pre-tested close ended Questionnaire after their Teleconsultation session was over. Out of 367 Tele-consultations received during study period, it was found that in 231 (62.9%) cases diagnosis could be made, while 136 (37.1%) cases remained un-diagnosed. On further analysis, it was found, that chief complaints were enumerated appropriately in 232 (63.2%) cases, History explained completely in 166 (45.2%) cases and Personal history in 194 (52.9%) cases. In 74 (20.1%) Tele-consultations, Vitals had been recorded, filled and General Physical Examinations done in 164 (44.5%) of cases. Investigations and diagnostic tests had been done in just 194 (52.9%) of cases. Pediatricians referred to this Telemedicine service (19.5% cases) more frequently than other specialties. Thus, stress need to focused on developing an appropriate and simple EMR Performa which may be filled easily and need modifications specialty wise, and, the referring physician need to be motivated to supply all the necessary clinical details to facilitate the Tele-consultant in making correct diagnosis.

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• Aspirin Poisoning

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Authors

A. K. Gupta ¹, T. N. Mehrotra ²

Affiliations
1 L. L. R. M. Medical College, Meerut, IN
2 Affiliation not given, IN

Source

The Indian Practitioner, Vol 24, No 8 (1971), Pagination: 413-414

Abstract

Abstract not Given.

Keywords

No Keywords given

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• Thiazide Diabetes

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Authors

T. N. Mehrotra ¹, A. k. Gupta ²

Affiliations
1 Affiliation not given, IN
2 L.L.R.M. Medical College, Meerut, IN

Source

The Indian Practitioner, Vol 25, No 3 (1972), Pagination: 123-125

Abstract

Abstract not Given.

Keywords

No Keywords given

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• Configurational Aspects of DNA, Histone and Reconstituted Nucleohistone before and after Gamma Irradiation

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Authors

S. N. Upadhyay ¹, Rampal Singh ¹, A. K. Gupta ¹, A. Ghose ¹

Affiliations
1 Radiation Biology Division, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, Lucknow Road, Delhi 110007, IN

Source

Journal of Surface Science and Technology, Vol 5, No 2 (1989), Pagination: 181-186

Abstract

The absorption value for reconstituted DNH is less than that of DNA in the X-peak in the unirradiated state. For Y-peak, intensity of absorption is lower for DNA and those for H₃-histone and reconstituted DNH am same. With increasing pH, hyperchromicity of H₃-histone slowly increases indicating unfolding of peptide bonds with increasing pH. Consideration of Y/X ratio reveals that the degree of denaturation by gamma irradiation has been more for DNA as compared to reconstituted DNH for the same irradiation dose. Thus protection of DNA against radiation has been noted due to presence of H₃-histone. Denaturation with radiation has been found to be more for DNH reconstituted after irradiation as compared to that of DNH reconstituted before irradiation.

Keywords

DNA, Histone, Reconstituted DNH, Gamma Irradiation.

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• Intravenous Glucose Tolerance Test in Malignant Diseases

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Authors

B. K. Gupta ¹, A. K. Gupta ¹, M. K. Govil ¹, S. N. Agarwal ¹, V. N. Mehrotra ¹

Affiliations
1 Post-Graduate Student in Medicine, G. S. V. M. Medical College, Kanpur, IN

Source

The Indian Practitioner, Vol 24, No 3 (1971), Pagination: 157-160

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• Effect of Oxyphenbutazone in the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Authors

R. K. Shukla ¹, A. K. Gupta ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, G. S, V. M. Medical College, Kanpur, IN
2 Department of Orthopaedics, G. S, V. M. Medical College, Kanpur, IN

Source

The Indian Practitioner, Vol 24, No 5 (1971), Pagination: 265-270

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• Earthquake Swarm Activities after Rains in Peninsular India and a Case Study from Jamnagar

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Authors

Sumer Chopra ¹, K. Madhusudhan Rao ¹, B. Sairam ¹, Santosh Kumar ¹, A. K. Gupta ¹, Hardik Patel ¹, M. S. Gadhavi ¹, B. K. Rastogi ¹

Affiliations
1 Institute of Seismological Research, Sector-18, Gandhinagar - 382 018, IN

Source

Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 72, No 2 (2008), Pagination: 245-252

Abstract

About 200 shocks were felt and over 50 of M-2 to 4 were located south of Jamnagar in 2006 and same number was felt/located again in 2007 with blast like subterranean sounds soon after heavy rains. Most of the shocks have shallow focal depth of less than 10 km. Some of the tremors have caused cracks in a few houses. During September-October 2006 tremors were confined withm 5 km of Khankotda village which is about 30 km SE of Jamnagar. During August-September 2007 the activity had spread northward up to Jamnagar. Some shocks have occurred about 20-25 km west of this trend faults/lineaments/dykes in the area are studied to identify the causative feature for the tremors. The rainfall data of the district and water level data of nearby observation wells are studied to see any possible relationship with earthquake activity. Data of about hundred cases of swarm type of earthquake sequences in the peninsular India in last several decades are compiled to study their characteristics vis-a-vis monsoons.

Keywords

Swarm-Type of Earthquakes, Subterranean Sounds, Saurashtra Seismicity.

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• Mining Activity and its Impact on the Environment:Study from Makrana Marble and Jodhpur Sandstone Mining Areas of Rajasthan

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Authors

B. K. Bhadra ¹, A. K. Gupta ¹, J. R. Sharma ¹, B. R. Choudhary ²

Affiliations
1 Regional Remote Sensing Service Centre, Dept. of Space, CAZRI Campus, Jodhpur - 342 003, IN
2 Department of Mines and Geology, Govt. of Rajasthan, Jodhpur, IN

Source

Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 70, No 4 (2007), Pagination: 557-570

Abstract

Remote sensing and GIS techniques have been found to be useful in mapping of mining areas, management of mineral resources and environmental impact analysis. These techniques help to monitor dynamic growth of mine areas and assess environmental impact caused by the mining activity. In the present study, multi-temporal satellite data have been used for mine area mapping and the environmental impact in Makrana marble and Jodhpur sandstone mines. Based on the satellite data analysis for the year 2003, the mining area of Makrana marble and Jodhpur sandstone has been estimated as 3.13 sq. km and 17.35 sq. km respectively. Mine mapping shows 495 smaller (<10000 sq. m) mines in Makrana and only 22 mines of same dimension in Jodhpur area. Department of Mines and Geology, Rajasthan allotted 817 lease areas (2.51 sq. km) in Makrana and 11948 lease areas (21.5 sq. km) in Jodhpur mining area. This indicates a vertical growth of mining activity for Makrana marble and lateral growth for Jodhpur sandstone. In the last 10-15 years, Jodhpur mining activity caused more damage on the natural drainage (destruction of 27.4 km length) in comparison to the damage on drainage (only 1.66 km length) in Makrana. Sandstone mining also paralyzed 50% of the Main Keru Canal in Jodhpur area. The present analysis indicates that unscientific and non-Mechanized methods in smaller mines pose threat to the environment, life and property. Hence, it is suggested that smaller and clustered mines need to be amalgamated through Co-Operative society for proper extraction of precious mineral resources and better environmental management.

Keywords

Mine Mapping, Mineral Resources, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Satellite Data, Makrana Marble, Jodhpur Sandstone, Rajasthan.

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• Sub-Surface Water Oozing at Kalayat Village, Jind District, Haryana in December, 2005: Possible Connection with Saraswati Palaeochannel

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Authors

B. K. Bhadra ¹, A. K. Gupta ¹, J. R. Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Regional Remote Sensing Service Centre, Dept. of Space, CAZRI Campus, Jodhpur - 342 003, IN

Source

Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 68, No 6 (2006), Pagination: 946-948

Abstract

Sudden spurt of sub-Surface water oozing at Kalayat village in Jind district of Haryana has been reported in December, 2005. Oozing water has high temperature, high fluoride content but low in TDS, nitrate and total hardness indicative of palaeochannel source. This incidence coupled with the occurrence of a major earthquake in the Hindukush region on 13^th December, 2005 indicate source of the oozing water at Kalayat could possibly be from a palaeochannel of lost Saraswati.

Keywords

Groundwater, Palaeochannel, Kalayat, Saraswati, Haryana.

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• Bamboo Invasion:Threat to Primate Conservation in North East India

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Authors

Koushik Majumdar ¹, Arun Jyoti Nath ², A. K. Gupta ³, B. K. Datta ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Botany, Tripura University, Suryamaninagar 799 022, IN
2 Department of Ecology and Environmental Science, Assam University, Silchar 788 011, IN
3 Tripura Biodiversity Board, Aranya Bhawan, Agartala, Gurkhabasti 799 006, IN

Source

Current Science, Vol 108, No 11 (2015), Pagination: 1969-1971

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No Abstract.

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• Saraswati Nadi in Haryana and its Linkage with the Vedic Saraswati River – Integrated Study Based on Satellite Images and Ground Based Information

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Authors

B. K. Bhadra ¹, A. K. Gupta ¹, J. R. Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Regional Remote Sensing Service Centre, Dept. of Space, CAZRI Campus, Jodhpur - 342 003, IN

Source

Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 73, No 2 (2009), Pagination: 273-288

Abstract

Detailed studies on the status of Saraswati Nadi of northern Haryana have been carried out using multi date and multi resolution satellite images, GIS techniques and ground data. Palaeochannels have been delineated using remote sensing techniques and validated using discovered archaeological sites, sedimentological data from drilled wells and water quality data. Detailed analysis of hydrological data (rainfall and stream discharge), catchment area and petrographic analysis of rock samples have been done to decipher the dwindling state of Saraswati Nadi. Likelihood of Adi Badri as the place of origin of Saraswati Nadi and its possible linkage with the Vedic Saraswati River is discussed. Suggestions have been given for safeguarding and revival of Saraswati Nadi as a national heritage.

Keywords

Remote Sensing, GIS, Palaeodrainage, Hydrogeology, Archaeology, Saraswati Nadi, Adi Badri, Haryana.

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• Interpolation in the Notational Plane: A Case Study

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Authors

A. Neelameghan ¹, Ganesh Bhattacharya ¹, A. K. Gupta ¹

Affiliations
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore-3, IN

Source

Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 4, No 1 (1967), Pagination: 26-37

Abstract

Examines the cases where homonymous (CN) may arise by the use of the Emptying Digits of the CC Notational System. Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using each of three different devices for interpolation in an array.

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• Influence of Family's Vegetable Cultivation on Prevalence of Anaemia among Adolescent Girls

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Authors

A. R. Kumar ¹, N. Yadav ¹, A. K. Gupta ², K. Parvin ¹, U. Tripathi ¹, V. Verma ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Foods and Nutrition, Allahabad Agricultural Institute-Deemed University, Allahahad-211 007, IN
2 Department of Biochemistry, Allahabad Agricultural Institute-Deemed University, Allahahad-211 007, IN

Source

The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 43, No 1 (2006), Pagination: 32-38

Abstract

Adolescence is one of the nutritional stress period of life. With profound growth of adolescence comes increased demands for energy, protein, minerals and vitamins. The adolescent's normal haemoglobin levels, according to Srilakshmi' are 11-13 per cent for girls and low heamoglobin level which is known as anemia, continues to be a major public health problem, particularly among females of reproductive age in developing countries. In India adolescents form about 21 per cent of the population.

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• Effect of Pesticides on Biological and Haematological Parameters in the Fish, Channa striatus

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Authors

A. K. Gupta ¹, P. Pandey ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Environmental Sciences, S.B. (P.G.) College, Varanasi, U.P., IN
2 Department of Zoology, A.K.A. (P.G.) College, Varanasi, U.P., IN

Source

Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Vol 6, No 4 (2007), Pagination: 673-676

Abstract

Blood is a good bioindicator to determine the health of organisms. In the present investigation, a study was carried out to assess the effect of sublethal concentration (0.002 mg/L) of endosulfan and 2.0 mg/L of diazinon on biology and haematology of the fish, Channa striatus for 30 days. The toxic nature of these pesticides produced ill effects on the biology and haematology of the fish. A significant decrease in the body weight was observed. In blood of the exposed fish, there was a gradual decrease in TEC, Hb, PCV and oxygen carrying capacity. TLC showed gradual increase in number and ESR value showed increase with the duration of exposure.

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• Effect of Mixing Soy-Flour with Wheat Flour on the Keeping Quality of Blend during Storage

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Authors

O. P. Gupta ¹, A. K. Gupta ¹, A. Alam ¹, D. P. Motiramani ¹

Affiliations
1 J. N. Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur-4, M. P, IN

Source

The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 14, No 7 (1977), Pagination: 198-202

Abstract

Protein mal-nutrition, a serious problem of people whose diets consist mainly of cereals or starchy foods, has aroused keen interest in fortifying breads or other products with protein rich additives. Of the protein rich additives now available, soy-flour is most attractive in price, quality and quantity.

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• Characteristics and Utilization of Vegetable Types of Pigeon Peas (Cajanus cajan (L). Millsp.)

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Authors

Laxman Singh ¹, Neelam Singh ¹, M. P. Shrivastava ¹, A. K. Gupta ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, J. N. Agricultural University, Jabalpur, M. P., IN

Source

The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 14, No 1 (1977), Pagination: 8-10

Abstract

Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L) Millsp.) plant produces protein rich seeds which are commonly used as 'Dhal' (split seed/pulse) and could also be consumed as vegetable at edible green pod stage. Its value as a delicious protein rich vegetable has not been widely appreciated in this subcontinent nor the reports are available about the chemical or nutritional characteristics of varieties preferred for use as vegetable.

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• Protein Quality and Digestibility in Vitro of Vegetable and Grain Type Soybeans

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Authors

A. K. Gupta ¹, Neelam Wahie ¹, A. D. Deodhar ¹

Affiliations
1 Crop Quality Laboratory, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, J. N. Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur (M. P.) 482/004, IN

Source

The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 13, No 8 (1976), Pagination: 244-251

Abstract

In India, the interdisciplinary approach adopted since the inception in the year 1967 of the 'AH India Co-ordinated Research Project on Soybean' have resulted in the identification and isolation of high yielding grain type varieties suitable for cultivation.

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• Variation in Trypsin Inhibitor Activity in Soybean (Glycine max)

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Authors

A. K. Gupta ¹, A. D. Deodhar ¹

Affiliations
1 Crop Quality Breeding Laboratory, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, J. N. Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, M. P, IN

Source

The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 12, No 3 (1975), Pagination: 81-84

Abstract

By virtue of high and balanced protein •content the use of soybean in the diet of undernourished population in developing •countries has been emphasized time and again despite the presence of antinutritional trypsin inhibitor (Tl).

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• Fabrication of Microlens Arrays Using UV-Lithography and Thermal Reflow Method

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Authors

Amit K. Agarwal ¹, Amit Aran ¹, Unnikrishnan Gopinathan ¹, A. N. Kaul ¹, A. K. Gupta ¹

Affiliations
1 Photonics Division, Instrument Research and Development Establishment, Raipur Road, Dehradun, IN

Source

Manufacturing Technology Today, Vol 14, No 3 (2015), Pagination: 21-24

Abstract

We first describe the fabrication of Microlens arrays using UV lithography followed by thermal reflow method. We then discuss the steps involved in replication of Microlens arrays which is a crucial step in the mass production. Finally, we characterize the fabricated Microlens arrays using Digital Holography.

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• Effect of Non-Uniform Temperature Gradient on Marangoni Convection in a Relatively Hotter or Cooler Layer of Liquid

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Authors

A. K. Gupta ¹, S. K. Kalta ²

Affiliations
1 Himachal Pradesh University Centre for Evening Studies, Shimla-171001, IN
2 Atal Bihari Vajpayee Govt. Institute of Engg. & Technology, Pragtinagar, Shimla-171202, IN

Source

Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol 6, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 58-62

Abstract

The effect of non-uniform temperature gradient on the onset of convection driven by surface tension gradients in a relatively hotter or cooler layer of liquid is studied by means of linear stability analysis. The upper boundary is considered to be free where surface tension gradients arise on account of variation in temperature and the lower boundary is stress free, each subject to constant heat flux. The single-term Galerkin technique is used to obtain the eigenvalue equation. Eigenvalues are obtained and presented. The results are compared with the existing ones and found that even a single-term Galerkin expansion gives quite accurate results. Further, this analysis predicts that the critical eigenvalues for different non-uniform temperature gradients are greater in a relatively hotter layer of liquid than the cooler one under identical conditions otherwise. This qualitative effect is quite significant quantitatively as well.

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• In situ U-Pb Zircon Micro-Geochronology of MCT Zone Rocks in the Lesser Himalaya Using LA–MC–ICPMS Technique

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Authors

P. K. Mukherjee ¹, Saurabh Singhal ¹, Vikas Adlakha ¹, S. K. Rai ¹, Som Dutt ¹, Aditya Kharya ¹, A. K. Gupta ¹

Affiliations
1 Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, 33, General Mahadeo Singh Road, Dehradun 248 001, IN

Source

Current Science, Vol 112, No 04 (2017), Pagination: 802-810

Abstract

A multi-collector (MC) inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS) was used in combination with an Excimer (193 nm) laser to carry out in situ U-Pb dating of zircons. High performance twovolume sample cell provided unmatched laser ablated aerosol transportation efficiency resulting in reducing laser-related down-hole fractionation. Three wellcharacterized natural zircon reference standards (Harvard zircon 91500, GJ-1 zircon, Plesovice) were repeatedly measured in different sessions to evaluate the analytical figures of merits. Precision of <1% was achieved for spot sizes 20 μm with accuracies well within 2% of the reference values for these standards. Zircons from MCT Zone in the inner Lesser Himalaya reveal a highly discordant Palaeo-proterozoic (1901 ± 11 Ma) magmatic crystallization age inferred from the upper intercept in the concordia plot. The ²⁰⁷Pb/²⁰⁶Pb ages are also internally consistent with the disconcordia age with a weighted mean of 1900 ± 10 Ma and in turn suggest a major phase of Palaeo-proterozoic magmatic activity along the northern margin of Indian craton, while Early Miocene (~25 Ma) Pb loss in zircon inferred from lower intercept in disordria may be related to tectono-thermal activity along MCT.

Keywords

LA–MC–ICPMS, Lesser Himalaya, MCT Zone, U–Pb Geochronology, Zircon.

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• Effect of Permeable Boundary in the Benard-Marangoni Convection in a Relatively Hotter or Cooler Liquid Layer

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Authors

A. K. Gupta ¹, D. Surya ¹

Affiliations
1 Himachal Pradesh University, Centre for Evening Studies, Shimla-171001, IN

Source

International Journal of Technology, Vol 4, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 71-76

Abstract

We utilize the modified linear stability analysis to study the problem of the onset of convection in a horizontal liquid layer heated from below with permeable lower boundary on which boundary condition of the type specified by Beavers and Joseph [2] is applicable, while the driving mechanism is surface tension at the upper free surface. A Fourier series method is used to obtain the characteristic value equation for the Marangoni number M. It is established numerically that the principle of exchange of stabilities is valid for the problem under consideration. The numerical results are obtained for both thermally conducting and thermally insulating cases of the lower boundary, for various values of the boundary parameter K characterizing the permeable nature of the lower boundary. It is shown that there is a smooth increase in the value of the critical Marangoni number with increase in value of K irrespective of whether the liquid layer is relatively hotter or cooler. Further, it is observed that the limiting cases of the parameter K, give rise to the particular cases namely, when the lower boundary surface is either dynamically free ( K →0 ) or rigid ( K→ ∞).

Keywords

Convection, Conducting, Insulating, Linear Stability, Surface Tension.

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• Pavement Deterioration and its Causes

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Authors

Sharad S. Adlinge , A. K. Gupta

Source

International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, Vol 2, No 4 (2013), Pagination: 437-450

Abstract

In this paper Pavement failure is defined in terms of decreasing serviceability caused by the development of cracks and ruts. Before going into the maintenance strategies, we must look into the causes of failure of bituminous pavements. Failures of bituminous pavements are caused due to many reasons or combination of reasons. Application of correction in the existing surface will enhance the life of maintenance works as well as that of strengthening layer. It has been seen that only 3 parameters i.e. unevenness index, pavement cracking and rutting are considered while other distresses have been omitted while going for maintenance operations. Along with the maintenance techniques there are various methods for pavement preservation which will help in enhancing the life of pavement and delaying of its failure. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the possible causes of pavement distresses, and to recommend remedies to minimize distress of the pavement. The paper describes lessons learnt from pavement failures and problems experienced during the last few years on a number of projects in India. Based on the past experiences various pavement preservation techniques and measures are also discussed which will be helpful in increasing the serviceable life of pavement.

Keywords

Pavement, Unevenness Index, Rutting, Distresses

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• Application of UV-Visible Spectrophotometry to Differentiate Inkjet Printer Inks Extracted from Printed Matter

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Authors

Rashmi Sharma ¹, T. R. Baggi ², A. K. Gupta ³

Affiliations
1 Forensic Science Laboratory, Rohini, GNCT of Delhi-110085, IN
2 Forensic Science Unit, Department of Chemistry, University College of Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad, A.P. 500007, IN
3 Department of Forensic Science, SHIATS, Allahabad, U.P.-211007, IN

Source

Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry, Vol 9, No 6 (2016), Pagination: 245-254

Abstract

The UV-Visible absorbance profile of cyan, magenta, yellow and black coloured inkjet printer inks for the differentiation and comparison was obtained by scanning the ink extracts under the wavelength range of 200-800 nm. The various parameters of absorption studies of extracts of different components of printer ink formulations in the visible and UV region enables to differentiate and distinguish different colour print document samples of distinct composition by their characteristic absorbance spectra and profile pattern.

Keywords

UV-Vis Spectroscopy, Inkjet Printer Inks, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black.

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• Waste Cooked Oil as an Alternative Feed Stock for Bio-Diesel Production in Indian Railways

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Authors

Arvind Lal ¹, A. Kumar ², A. K. Gupta ³, N. K. Yadav ⁴

Affiliations
1 Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, (IRIMEE) Jamalpur, Bihar-811214, IN
2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, BIT,Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, IN
3 University Department of Chemistry, L. N. M. University, Darbhanga, Bihar, IN
4 P. G. Department of Chemistry, T. M. Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur, Bihar, IN

Source

Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry, Vol 4, No 6 (2011), Pagination: 942-945

Abstract

Knowing the enormous potentialities of bio-diesels, Indian Railways has taken up challenge to produce it from plantation of Bio-fuel plants (Jatropha) on a large scale in the vast vacant lands throughout the country including the track sides, and decided to run its Diesel locomotives, road vehicles and even generator sets on it to minimise the air pollution extent in the IR premises. But due to non-availability of regular feedstock (Non-edible oils), it is difficult to continue the same. In this work ,bio-diesel was prepared through the transesterification from waste cooked oils(WCO), collected from Star hotels in and around new Delhi and from the canteen of Queen's Road Hostel, E. Railway Jamalpur. Methyl alcohol with KOH as a catalyst was used for the process. The best result was found at the temperature of 65°C with a reaction time of 1 hour. The biodiesel was characterized by its physical and fuel properties including viscosity, flash point, carbon residue, water and sediments content according to ASTM Standards and found to be comparable as per IS: 15607/05.Production of biodiesel from waste cooked oils for the diesel substitute is particularly important because of the decreasing trend of the economical oil reserves, environmental problems caused due to fossil fuel use and the high price of petroleum products in the international markets.

Keywords

IR (Indian Railways), HSD Oil (High Speed Diesel), Waste Cooked Oil (WCO), Transesterification, Free Fatty Acid (FFA) etc.

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• Evaluation of Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) against Rice Leaf Folder, Cnaphalocrosis medinalis (Guen.) at Southern Parts of Chhattisgarh, India

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Authors

Chandra Shekhar Netam ¹, A. K. Gupta ¹, Chandramani Sahu ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Agricultural Entomology, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur (C.G.), IN

Source

International Journal of Plant Protection, Vol 10, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 429-433

Abstract

Among various factors responsible for low yield, losses due to insect-pests attack are of prime importance. Paddy crop is attacked by more than hundred insect species, of which fifteen are of major economic importance. Among these insect-pests, leaf folder, Cnaphalocrosis medinalis Guen is noticed as regular insect-pest at baster plateau zone. Present studies on evaluation of efficacy of indigenous technology against leaf folder. The results revealed that significantly least infestation (3.16%) with the highest grain yield, gross return and CB ratio of 38.32 q/ha, Rs. 50,199.20 and 2.39, respectively recorded in standard check chemical i.e. chlorpyriphos 20 EC. Among the ITK components, Neem had least leaf infestation (9.52%) with highest grain yield (31.52 q/ha), maximum gross return (Rs. 41,291.20) and maximum CB ratio (2.05).

Keywords

Leaf Folder, ITK, Grain Yield, Gross Return, CB Ratio.

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• Estimation of Losses Caused by Rice Leaf Folder, Cnaphalocrosis medinalis Guen. (Lepidoptera:Pyralidae) on Paddy Crop at Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh)

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Authors

Chandra Shekhar Netam ¹, A. K. Gupta ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur (C.G.), IN

Source

International Journal of Plant Protection, Vol 10, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 461-464

Abstract

Studies on estimation of losses caused by rice leaf folder on variety swarna presented regression analysis revealed a non significant negative relation between damaged flag leaves and grain yield in natural infestation (r² = 0.186) while, a significant negative relation observed in augmented condition (r² = 0.739).

Keywords

Estimation, Leaf Folder, Paddy Crop, Yield Loss.

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• Disease Status of Alternaria Blotch of Apple in Himachal Pradesh, India

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Authors

Praneet Chauhan ¹, A. K. Gupta ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Plant Pathology, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, (H.P.), IN

Source

International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol 15, No 1 (2019), Pagination: 56-59

Abstract

Apple is one of the most important fruit crops of Himachal Pradesh and the economy of the state primarily depends upon this remunerative crop. Alternaria alternata f.sp. mali causes huge loss by infecting leaves and fruits. It infects mainly leaves (upto 50 to 60%) but sometimes fruits may also get infected. Leaf spot infection started early in the season which leads to premature defoliation. The fungus causes leaf spots which enlarge in zonate, circular or crescent shaped rings. Every season the crop is suffered from Alternaria leaf blotch in wet climate and has been appearing in moderate to severe form in different apple growing areas of Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. The disease incidence and disease severity varied between 11.00 to 50.00 per cent and 6.20 to 25.90 per cent, respectively for two consecutive years 2015 and 2016.

Keywords

Apple, Blotch, Disease Prevalence, Premature Leaf Fall.

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• Effect of Composition and Storage Period on Physico-Chemical Properties of Jaggery based Sweetmeat Bar of Maize

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Authors

A. K. Gupta ¹

Affiliations
1 AICRP on Post Harvest Engineering and Technology, College of Agricultural Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur (M.P.), IN

Source

International Journal of Agricultural Engineering, Vol 12, No 1 (2019), Pagination: 31-35

Abstract

A study was undertaken to develop jaggery based sweetmeat bars of maize flour. For the optimization of products, three ratios of jaggery and flours of maize viz., 4 : 6, 5 : 5 and 6 : 4 were selected in the study. Several physico-chemical properties (viz., moisture content, pH, ash content, fat content and browning index), were evaluated for fresh samples vis-à-vis their counterparts packed in LDPE bags (100 gauge) and stored under ambient conditions for 30 and 60 days. Moisture content and browning index of products were higher for those having higher level of jaggery, whereas, pH, ash content and fat content were lower. Maize samples prepared with highest level of jaggery had moisture content, 11.25 per cent, pH, 5.39; ash content, 1.5 per cent fat content 1.853 per cent and browning index, 0.412. During storage moisture content and browning index increased, whereas, pH, fat content decreased, however, ash content remained constant.

Keywords

Jaggery, Maize Flour, Sweet Meat Bar, Physico-Chemical Parameters.

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• Evaluation of Nutritional Characteristics of Weaning Food Formulations

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Authors

Malsawmtharzela ¹, A. K. Gupta ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Post Harvest Process and Food Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering, Jabalpur (M.P.), IN

Source

International Journal of Processing and Post harvest Technology, Vol 10, No 2 (2019), Pagination: 23-27

Abstract

Weaning food was developed in three different formulations viz., F₁ (Malted wheat flour : Peanut flour: Banana flour :: 72 % : 23 % : 5 %), F₂ (Malted wheat flour : Peanut flour: Banana flour :: 62 % : 32 % : 6 %) and F₃ (Malted wheat flour : Peanut flour: Banana flour :: 68 % : 26 % : 6 %) at the lowest possible cost and in such a way that to meet and enriched the protein requirement of infant. The nutritional characteristic of developed weaning food was analyzed during the storage period of 90 days. The weaning food formulation with malted wheat flour, peanut flour and banana flour in the proportion of 62 % : 32 % : 6 % was found best in terms of nutritional content during the study period of 90 days. It contains 15.37-16.07 % protein, 11.56-12.33 % fat, 2.07-2.20 % ash, 63.23-63.29 % carbohydrate and 418.6-428.2 kcal energy.

Keywords

Weaning Food, Protein, Nutritional Characteristics, Storage.

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• The Chill Thrill

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Authors

S. Basak ¹, U. B. Roychowdhury ¹, A. K. Gupta ¹

Affiliations
1 IPGMR&R, Kolkata, IN

Source

Indian Science Cruiser, Vol 23, No 1 (2009), Pagination: 17-20

Abstract

This article is about one of the most toxic herbicide, the Paraquat, in the beverage Cola which resembles it in appearance. Although the sale of cola has been banned in some areas eg. in Kerala of India by a Government Order No. (Rt)No. 2396/06/II&FWD dated 10.08.2006 because of its residues of organochlorine pesticides like Chloropyrophos and Malathion, one of the most dangerous quarternary ammonium compound, the Paraquat that resembles cola has not been much mentioned. The cola is a carbonated soU drink sold in stores throughout the world after its recipe was first invented by John Pemberton originally in the name of coca wine in 1885. He intended it as a patent medicine but the patent was bought out by a businessman Asa Griggs Candler, whose marketing tactics led this cola to its dominance of the world of soft drink market throughout the 20^th and now the 21^st century. In acute toxicity studies using laboratory animals, Paraquat has been shown to be highly toxic by the inhalation route and has been placed in Toxicity Category I (the highest of four levels). However the p]PA has determined that particles used in agricultural practices (400-800 nanomicron) are well beyond the respirable range. It shows category II toxicity in the oral route and moderately toxic that is category III by the dermal route. Paraquat will cause moderate to severe eye irritation and minimal dermal irritation, and has been placed in toxicity categories II and IV (slightly toxic) for these effects.

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• Role of Health Professionals in observing ethical norms and prevention of torture to patients under modern health care delivery system

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Authors

Supama Basak ¹, A. K. Gupta ¹, U. B. Roy Chowdhury ¹, B. Sukla ², M. Pal ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Forensic and State Medicine, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata-700 020, IN
2 Department of Forensic and State Medicine, NRS Medical College, Kolkata, IN
3 Department of Pathology, Midnapore Medical College, Paschim Medinipur, WB, IN

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Indian Science Cruiser, Vol 23, No 4 (2009), Pagination: 11-12

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• Effect of Rigid Boundary on Propagation of Love Wave in Heterogeneous Crust over Heterogeneous Mantle

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Authors

A. K. Mukhopadhyay ¹, A. K. Gupta ², P. Patra ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Information Technology, Asansol Engineering College Asansol-713305, IN
2 Department of Physics, Asansol Engineering College Asansol-713305, IN
3 Department of Mathematics, Brainware Group of Institutions-SDET, Kolkata-700125, IN

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Indian Science Cruiser, Vol 35, No 2 (2021), Pagination: 28-33

Abstract

The paper studies the transmission of “Love wave in heterogeneous crust over heterogeneous mantle under a rigid layer”. The quadratic variation of rigidity and linear variation in density has been taken in the crustal medium and exponential variation of rigidity and density has been taken in of the mantle medium. The solution for the crustal layer was solved by the Newlands method and the solution for the mantle solved by the analytical method. It is found that the “speed of Love wave” in isotropic medium under rigid layer is always higher than the “speed of Love wave” in any variation of rigidity or density either crustal or mantle under rigid layer.

Keywords

Love Wave, Heterogeneous medium, Rigid Boundary, Wave Propagation.

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• Virtual Autopsy - The future of Forensic Medicine

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Authors

U. B. Roychowdhury ¹, S. Basak ¹, A. K. Gupta ¹, M. Pal ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Forensic and State Medicine, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Re­search, 244 A .J.C. Bose Road, Kolkata-20 W.B., IN
2 Department of Pathology, Midnapore Medical College, Paschim Medinipur, W.B., IN

Source

Indian Science Cruiser, Vol 22, No 4 (2008), Pagination: 12-14

Abstract

During the last few years, modern cross-sectional imaging techniques have appeared in Forensic Medicine. M agnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and M ultislice Computed Tomography (MSCT) are increasingly implemented in Post-mortem examination. These non-invasive techniques can augment and even partially replace traditional autopsy. With the use of these methods, a minimally invasive, objective and investigator-independent documentation of forensic cases can be realised to reach qualitative improvement in forensic pathological investigation.

Keywords

Virtual Autopsy, Computed tomography, Magnetic resonance imaging.

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