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- Identification of Three forensically Important Indian Species of Flesh Flies (diptera: Sarcophagidae) Based on Cytochrome Oxidase I Gene
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1 Department of Zoology and Environmental Sciences, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, IN
2 Entomology Division, Defense R&D Establishment (DRDE), DRDO, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh,, IN
1 Department of Zoology and Environmental Sciences, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, IN
2 Entomology Division, Defense R&D Establishment (DRDE), DRDO, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh,, IN
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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol 8, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 12-16Abstract
The utility of cytochrome oxidase I (COI) gene has been tested for the identification of three species of forensically important flesh flies of the genus Parasarcophaga (Dipera: Sarcophagidae). A 450 bp fragment of the COI gene has been sequenced for 12 specimens, representing three species of Genus Parasarcophaga. Nucleotide divergences were calculated using Tamura 3 Parameter distance model. For graphical display of the patterns of divergence among the species Neighbor-joining and Parsimonious trees were also made using this software. Musca autumnalis was taken as outgroup in the phylogenetic analysis. Phylogenetic analysis of the sequenced segments showed that all sarcophagid specimens were properly assigned into three species, which indicated the possibility of separating congeneric species with the help of short fragmentsKeywords
COI, Forensic Entomology, Sarcophagidae, MTDNA, Species Identification
- Fixed Point Theorem for Generalized Cyclic φ-ψ-Contraction Maps in Complete Metric Space
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1 Department of Mathematics, Seth Phoolchand College, Navapara, Rajim, Dist. Raipur (Chhattisgarh), IN
1 Department of Mathematics, Seth Phoolchand College, Navapara, Rajim, Dist. Raipur (Chhattisgarh), IN
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Research Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 5, No 3 (2013), Pagination: 363-367Abstract
Abstract. The purpose of this paper is to prove some existence and convergence fixed point theorem for generalized cyclic φ− ψ-contraction in complete metric space. Our results generalize and extend some recent results in complete metric space.Keywords
Metric Space, Generalized Cyclic Contraction, Fixed Point Theorem.- Ethno-Medicinal Heritage Of Chandi Devi Hill’s Of Haridwar, Uttarakhand
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International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, Vol 2, No 7 (2013), Pagination:Abstract
Ayurvedic system of medicine constituting the use of plants, spirituality and the natural environment , has been the source of healing for the people since millennia. The precious indigenous knowledge, when supplemented and validated by the late scientific insights, can offer new holistic models of sustainable development that are economically,environmentally and socially acceptable. The ethno-medicinal information provides a base to new compound with active principles for phyto-chemical, pharmacognostical, pharmacological and clinical research. The study was planned to find out the ethno-medicinal importance of medicinal plants used by Gujjar tribes in the Shivalik Hills of Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Comparative analysis of Ethno-medicinal uses with Ayurvedic literature reveals that 69.16% of the tribal indications are supported by classical evidences.
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Ethno-medicine, Indigenous knowledge, Shivalik Hills (Chandi Devi Hills), Gujjar tribesFull Text
- Comparison of Dimensions of Commercially Available Tractor Drawn Rigid Cultivator Tines
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1 Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, College of Technology and Engineering, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, (Rajasthan), IN
2 Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, College of Technology and Engineering, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), IN
1 Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, College of Technology and Engineering, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, (Rajasthan), IN
2 Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, College of Technology and Engineering, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), IN
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International Journal of Agricultural Engineering, Vol 13, No 1 (2020), Pagination: 1-4Abstract
Commercially available agricultural machines are not matching with standards which affect the performances. Many times, commercially available rigid cultivator tines used in tractor drawn cultivator do not match in dimensions as given in respective BIS code. A study conducted in Udaipur, Rajasthan revealed that out of four such tines only one tine T1 fulfilled the requirement of BIS code 7565:1975 whereas maximum deviation was observed for tine T2.Keywords
Rigid Cultivator, Tines, Hole Diameter, Hole Center To Center DistanceReferences
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- Jangid, B.L., Intodia, S.L. and Regar, P.L.(2010).Status of Farm Power and Machinery and Promotion of Farm Mechanization in Southern Rajasthan.Agric. Engg. Today, 34(4): 18-23.
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- Effect of Tool And Operational Parameters on Performance of Tillage Implements
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1 Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, College of Technology and Engineering, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), IN
2 Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, College of Technology and Engineering, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), IN
1 Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, College of Technology and Engineering, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), IN
2 Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, College of Technology and Engineering, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), IN
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International Journal of Agricultural Engineering, Vol 13, No 1 (2020), Pagination: 145-154Abstract
This article reviews the basic relationships between the soil parameters, tool geometry and operational parameters on the nature of soil disturbance and draft of the tillage tool. These relations will assist designers and operators of tillage implement or tillage tool in selecting the optimal design of the soil working elements and their supporting frame.Keywords
Tool Geometry, Operational Parameters, Tillage Tools, Soil Disturbance, Rake Angle, DraftReferences
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- High Performance Work based Practices as Predictors of Employee Outcomes in it Companies - A Direct Approach
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1 Assistant Professor, SRM University, Sonepat, Haryana, IN
2 Assistant Professor, TIT&S, Bhiwani, Haryana, IN
1 Assistant Professor, SRM University, Sonepat, Haryana, IN
2 Assistant Professor, TIT&S, Bhiwani, Haryana, IN
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OPUS: HR Journal, Vol 11, No 2 (2020), Pagination: 27-44Abstract
Purpose: This study empirically examines the relationship between high performance work-based practices (HPWBP) and two employee outcomes–employee satisfaction & productivity in IT companies. Design/Methodology: A model is developed to examine the direct effects of independent variable on dependent variables. A survey was conducted on 50 HR professionals of eight IT companies in Delhi & NCR. Findings: It was found that HPWBP have a positive relationship with employee satisfaction and productivity. However, employee’s satisfaction also had a positive relationship with productivity. Research Implications: HPWBSP significantly increases employee satisfaction and productivity. However, employee satisfaction was also found to increase employee productivity. High performance work based practices are influenced by the set of innovative HR practices and for the organization to gain competitive advantage and act globally, mangers must incorporate these practices to improve employee performance.Keywords
High Performance Work Based Practices, Employee Satisfaction and ProductivityReferences
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- Performance Evaluation and Optimization of Solar Operated Plot Thresher for Chickpea Seeds
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1 Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur 313 001, IN
2 College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar 125 004, IN
1 Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur 313 001, IN
2 College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar 125 004, IN
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Current Science, Vol 125, No 2 (2023), Pagination: 165-171Abstract
A study was conducted to optimize machine and operational parameters for the threshing of chickpea seeds using a portable solar-operated plot thresher. Experiments were conducted at different levels of independent parameters, viz. cylinder speed (8, 10, 12 m/s), concave clearance (10, 12, 14 mm) and concave grate clearance (8, 9, 10 mm). Dependent parameters such as threshing efficiency, cleaning efficiency, seed damage, threshing capacity, power consumption and seed germination were assessed. Face-centered central composite design was used for experimental design, result analysis and optimization using Design-Expert 11.1.0.1 software package. The optimized combination for threshing of chickpea seeds was found to be cylinder speed (10 m/s), concave clearance (14 mm) and concave grate clearance (9 mm).Keywords
FCCCD, Optimization, Plot Thresher, Threshing.Full Text
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