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- C. L. Sharma
- T. Pao
- K. Lego
- D. S. Dhaliwal
- S. S. Bir
- O. P. Sharma
- M. Jimmy Carter
- B. Kumar
- S. Das Sharma
- M. Shukla
- B. Bhandari
- J. P. Sethi
- Harinder Singh
- Kusum Rajpal
- Bandana Bhattacharjee
- P. Lakshminarasimhan
- R. Prashar
- T. Sharma
- A. Wadhwa
- J. Kaur
- C. R. Mukundan
- C. Kamarajan
- P. Ajayan
- B. N. Roopesh
- A. Sharma
- J. Abraham
- K. V. Amrutha
- J. Haweliya
- B. Nigam
- N. Sharma
- M. C. Bindal
- R. S. Faujdar
- R. L. Solanki
- R. C. Dangi
- A. Jain
- P. S. Banerjee
- N. V. Patil
- M. K. Lonare
- P. C. Lalhriatpuia
- S. P. S. Saini
- S. Rampal
- S. Datta
- B. S. Dhillon
- P. L. Gautam
- J. L. Karihaloo
- M. Mahadevappa
- C. D. Mayee
- G. Padmanaban
- A. Parida
- R. S. Paroda
- T. R. Sharma
- N. K. Singh
- R. B. Singh
- R. V. Sonti
- A. K. Tyagi
- A. Varma
- K. Veluthambi
- H. Singh
- R. Udheya
- S. Singla
- V. K. Dumka
- K. K. Yadav
- N. Chouhan
- R. Thubstan
- S. Norlha
- J. Hariharan
- C. Borwankar
- P. Chandra
- V. K. Dhar
- N. Mankuzhyil
- S. Godambe
- K. Venugopal
- K. K. Singh
- N. Bhatt
- S. Bhattacharyya
- K. Chanchalani
- M. P. Das
- B. Ghosal
- S. Godiyal
- M. Khurana
- S. V. Kotwal
- M. K. Koul
- N. Kumar
- C. P. Kushwaha
- K. Nand
- A. Pathania
- S. Sahayanathan
- D. Sarkar
- A. Tolamati
- R. Koul
- R. C. Rannot
- A. K. Tickoo
- V. R. Chitnis
- A. Behere
- S. Padmini
- A. Manna
- S. Joy
- P. M. Nair
- K. P. Jha
- S. Moitra
- S. Neema
- S. Srivastava
- M. Punna
- S. Mohanan
- S. S. Sikder
- S. Banerjee
- Krati
- J. Deshpande
- V. Sanadhya
- G. Andrew
- M. B. Patil
- V. K. Goyal
- N. Gupta
- H. Balakrishna
- A. Agrawal
- S. P. Srivastava
- K. N. Karn
- P. I. Hadgali
- S. Bhatt
- V. K. Mishra
- P. K. Biswas
- R. K Gupta
- A. Kumar
- S. G. Thul
- R. Kalmady
- D. D. Sonvane
- V. Kumar
- U. K. Gaur
- J. Chattopadhyay
- S. K. Gupta
- A. R. Kiran
- Y. Parulekar
- M. K. Agrawal
- R. M. Parmar
- G. R. Reddy
- Y. S. Mayya
- C. K. Pithawa
Journals
- Indian Forester
- Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78)
- The Indian Practitioner
- Nelumbo - The Bulletin of the Botanical Survey of India
- International Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences
- Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing
- Data Mining and Knowledge Engineering
- Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
- An Asian Journal of Soil Science
- Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry
- Toxicology International (Formerly Indian Journal of Toxicology)
- Current Science
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Sharma, M.
- Wallichia disticha T. Anders. - a Multipurpose Palm of Arunachal Pradesh
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Indian Forester, Vol 133, No 1 (2007), Pagination: 131-132Abstract
No abstract- Raphanus raphanistrum Linn. (Crufiferae) - an Alien Weed Established in Kullu District (Himachal Pradesh)
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Indian Forester, Vol 123, No 9 (1997), Pagination: 870-872Abstract
No abstract- A Supplementary List of the Grasses of Punjab State (India)
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Indian Forester, Vol 115, No 8 (1989), Pagination: 600-602Abstract
19 wild and naturalised grasses not reported earlier from Punjab State (India) have been recorded along with their general distribution and flowering and fruiting periods.- Grasses of Punjab Part I
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Indian Forester, Vol 109, No 6 (1983), Pagination: 407-416Abstract
no abstract- Grasses of Punjab Part I
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Indian Forester, Vol 109, No 7 (1983), Pagination: 495-508Abstract
The paper gives an exhaustive ecological account of the grasses of Punjab. Various local uses to which these grasses are put are also discussed. 19 grasses are new to the flora of Punjab Plains. In all 133 taxa comprising of 128 species and 5 additional. Varities has been enumerated along with their general distribution and flowering and fruiting periods. Out of these 19 species are cultivated for various purposes and the rest are wild or naturalized. The paper is a step forward in the compilation of the Flora of reorganised Punjab.- An Account of the General and Forest Vegetation of Patiala District (punjab)
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Indian Forester, Vol 107, No 6 (1981), Pagination: 355-359Abstract
The paper gives a detailed description of the general and forest vegetation of Patials District and is a step forward for compiling the 'Flora' of the reorganized Punjab.- Euphorbia royleana Boiss. An Epiphyte on Anogeissus latifolius (Roxb) Wali.Ex Bedd.
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Indian Forester, Vol 106, No 10 (1980), Pagination: 744-746Abstract
A hitherto unrecorded, curious case of eiphytism of Euphorbia royleana Boiss. on Anogeissus latifolius Bedd. has been reported.- A Floristic Account of Ludhiana District (Punjab)
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Indian Forester, Vol 100, No 3 (1974), Pagination: 209-215Abstract
The present paper, besides giving a brief description of topography, soils, climate, biotic factors and method of exploration; gives a detailed account of the vegetation of botanically unexplored Ludbiana District of Punjab.- Monocots of Ludhiana District
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Indian Forester, Vol 101, No 4 (1975), Pagination: 229-237Abstract
134 species and 2 varieties belonging to 74 genera included among 18 families or of monocots have been enumerated along with their general distribution and, flowering and fruiting seasons. Grasses with 71 members predominate, followed by 36 sedges.- Radial Variation in Fibre Length and Wood Density of Mellanorrhoea usitata Wall
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Indian Forester, Vol 139, No 6 (2013), Pagination: 518-520Abstract
Mellanorrhoea usitata is one of the most important timber species of Manipur. The present study reports information about variations of wood properties from pith to periphery in this species. The study revealed a gradual increase in fiber length from pith to bark. The wood density gradually increased in heartwood from the pith but decreased towards the periphery in the sapwood. The effect of fiber length on wood density is found non-significant.Keywords
Mmellanorrhoea usitata, Wood Properties, Fiber Length, Wood Density, Sapwood- Chronostratigraphic Implication of Carbon and Oxygen Isotopic Compositions of the Proterozoic Bhima Carbonates, Southern India
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1 National Geophysicai Research Institute, Uppal Road, Hyderabad - 500 007, IN
2 Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, Lucknow - 226 007, IN
1 National Geophysicai Research Institute, Uppal Road, Hyderabad - 500 007, IN
2 Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, Lucknow - 226 007, IN
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Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 53, No 5 (1999), Pagination: 593-600Abstract
Carbon isotope records on carbonates from the Bhima basin are characterized by 13C enriched values (up to 4‰ PDB). These data are integrated with the available palaeontological records to suggest a Terminal Proterozoic (post - Varanger) age for the Bhima sediments. The carbon isotope compositions of Katamadevarhalli and Shahabad carbonates analysed in the present study exhibit two distinct trends. While the Katamadevarhalli carbonates show a positive trend, those from Shahabod display a negative trend from bottom to top, probably indicating long-term temporal trend of carbon isotope values.Keywords
Chronostratigraphy, Carbonates, Carbon and Oxygen Isotopes, Bhima Basin, Terminal Proterozoic, Karnataka.- Evaluation of a New Therapeutic Regimen in Children with Amoebiasis
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B. Bhandari
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M. Sharma
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1 Deptt. of Paediatrics, R. N. T. Medical College, Udaipur, IN
1 Deptt. of Paediatrics, R. N. T. Medical College, Udaipur, IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 32, No 10 (1979), Pagination: 599-605Abstract
No Abstract.- Comparative Evaluation of a New Antiamoebic Regimen
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J. P. Sethi
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M. Sharma
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1 Department of Medicine, S. M. S. Medical College, Jaipur, IN
1 Department of Medicine, S. M. S. Medical College, Jaipur, IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 32, No 10 (1979), Pagination: 606-613Abstract
No Abstract.- Taxonomic Notes on North Indian Plants
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1 Department of Botany, Punjabi University, Patiala, IN
1 Department of Botany, Punjabi University, Patiala, IN
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Nelumbo - The Bulletin of the Botanical Survey of India, Vol 25, No 1-4 (1983), Pagination: 46-51Abstract
The paper deals wilh the nomenclature, diagnostic features and variations of taxonomically controversial eleven Taxa of north Indian flowering plants.- New Plant Records for the Punjab Plains
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1 Department of Botany, Punjabi University, Patiala, IN
1 Department of Botany, Punjabi University, Patiala, IN
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Nelumbo - The Bulletin of the Botanical Survey of India, Vol 15, No 1-2 (1973), Pagination: 136-137Abstract
No Abstract.- Correct Identity of some Indian Plants
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1 Punjabi University, Patiala, IN
1 Punjabi University, Patiala, IN
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Nelumbo - The Bulletin of the Botanical Survey of India, Vol 26, No 3-4 (1984), Pagination: 218-220Abstract
No Abstract.- Gnaphalium coarctatum Willd. - A South American Taxon Naturalised in Chamba District (Himachal Pradesh), India
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Harinder Singh
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M. Sharma
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1 Department of Botany, Punjabi University, Patiala, IN
1 Department of Botany, Punjabi University, Patiala, IN
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Nelumbo - The Bulletin of the Botanical Survey of India, Vol 30, No 1-4 (1988), Pagination: 181-184Abstract
No Abstract.- A Survey of Wild Plants of Horticulture Value from Punjab
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1 Department of Botany, Punjabi University, Patiala, IN
1 Department of Botany, Punjabi University, Patiala, IN
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Nelumbo - The Bulletin of the Botanical Survey of India, Vol 29, No 1-4 (1987), Pagination: 120-126Abstract
40 wild species of Punjab having ornamental value are listed alphabetically along with their general distribution in Punjab, brief remarks on ornamental value and flowering and fruiting periods. Selection of certain species for some specific purposes like avenue trees, hedge-plants, garden ornamentals, pond-plants etc. has been emphasized.- Life-Forms and Bioloigical Spectrum of the Flora of the Punjab State, India
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M. Sharma
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Kusum Rajpal
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1 Department of Botany, Punjabi University, Patiala, IN
1 Department of Botany, Punjabi University, Patiala, IN
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Nelumbo - The Bulletin of the Botanical Survey of India, Vol 33, No 1-4 (1991), Pagination: 276-280Abstract
1, 119 species of spermatophytes recorded from the Punjab State have been analysed as to their exact life-forms. These include 243 (21.7%) phanerophytes, 49 (4.4%) chamaephytes, 83 (7.4%) hemicryptophytes, 215 (19.2%) cryptophytes and 529 (47.3%) therophytes. Similar analyses have also been made for the two floristic subunits of the Punjab State, namely semi-arid Punjab and Punjab Shivaliks. These have been compared with Raunkiaer's normal and other spectra of contiguous and comparable areas. The phytoclimate of the State and its floristic sub-units have been found to be therocryptophytic which is characteristic of semi-arid and intensively cultivated areas. The results support Raunkiaer's concept of correlation between the phytoclimate and statistical distribution of life-forms in the flora of a region.- Additions to the Flora of Himachal Pradesh, North-West Himalaya
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M. Sharma
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Harinder Singh
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1 Department of Botany, Punjabi University, Patiala, IN
1 Department of Botany, Punjabi University, Patiala, IN
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Nelumbo - The Bulletin of the Botanical Survey of India, Vol 38, No 1-4 (1996), Pagination: 38-42Abstract
Botanical explorations were made in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh from 1984-1988 under "BSI District Flora Project" sponsored by Botanical Survey of India. Consequently, studies on phytogeography (Singh & Sharma 1989, Sharma & Singh 1990 a), floristic composition (Sharma & Singh 1990 b), herbaceous vegetation (Sharma & Singh 1994) and biological spectnun (Sharma & Singh 1995) of the district have been published. Occurrence of Gnaphalium coarctatum Wil1d.-A South American taxon naturalized in India, has recently been reported for the first time from the district (Singh & Sharma 1988). In continuation, following 28 taxa are being reported as the new plant reports for Himachal Pradesh. These have not been included earlier in their comprehensive three volume compilation entitled 'Flora of Himachal Pradesh, Analysis' by Chowdhery & Wadhwa (1984) or by the subsequent 30 authors (see under references) who have contributed additional plant reports to this work. The arrangement of the families is as in Hooker (1872-1897). All the specimens are preserved in Herbarium, Punjabi University, Patiala (PUN).- Symphyotrichum subulatum (Asteraceae)-A first Report of an Alien Weed in India
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1 Kothi No. 4051, Urban Estate Phase-2, Patiala - 147 002, Punjab, IN
2 Central National Herbarium, Botanical Survey of India, P.O. Botanic Garden, Howrah - 711 103, IN
1 Kothi No. 4051, Urban Estate Phase-2, Patiala - 147 002, Punjab, IN
2 Central National Herbarium, Botanical Survey of India, P.O. Botanic Garden, Howrah - 711 103, IN
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Nelumbo - The Bulletin of the Botanical Survey of India, Vol 54 (2012), Pagination: 252-254Abstract
No Abstract.- Morphological Variations of Nutrient Foramina in Upper Limb Long Bones
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1 Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences Jalandhar, Punjab, IN
2 Department of Surgery, Civil Hospital, Kapurthala, Punjab, IN
1 Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences Jalandhar, Punjab, IN
2 Department of Surgery, Civil Hospital, Kapurthala, Punjab, IN
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International Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences, Vol 2, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 177-181Abstract
The nutrient artery is the principal source of blood supply to a long bone and is particularly important during its active growth period in the embryo and foetus as well as during the early phase of ossification. The aim of the present study was to study the topographic anatomy and morphology of the nutrient foramina in human adult upper limb long bones. The study was performed on 40 upper limb long bones which include 40 humerii, 40 radii, 40 ulnae. The bones were obtained from department of anatomy Punjab institute of medical sciences, Jalandhar. The variations were found in number and location of nutrient foramen in different upper limb bones. In humerus double and triple foramina were found. In radius and ulna double foramina were observed at the maximum. Absence of nutrient foramen was observed in radius. The knowledge about these foramina is useful in surgical procedures.Keywords
Nutrient Foramina, Humerus, Radius, Ulna.- Bilateral Variation in the Origin of Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
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1 Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences Jalandhar, Punjab, IN
1 Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences Jalandhar, Punjab, IN
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International Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences, Vol 2, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 229-232Abstract
Morphological variations of sternocleidomastoid are not uncommon. During our routine dissection, in the department of anatomy PIMS Jalandhar, we encountered a rare case of presence of third head of sternocleidomastoid, bilaterally. This anomalous head is arising from clavicle lateral to the clavicular head of sternocleidomastoid muscle. This report not only adds to the knowledge of anatomists but will hold good to surgeons, anaesthetists and radiologists as well.Keywords
Sternocleidomastoid, Spinal Accessory, Sternal, Clavicular.- The Frontal Cortex and Recognition:Neurocognitive Findings of Hypnosis
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1 Institute of Behavioral Sciences, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, IN
2 Henri Begleiter Neurodynamics Laboratory, Department of Psychiatry, SUNY Downstate Medical Center Brooklyn, New York, US
3 Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center Wards Island Complex, New York, US
4 Department of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, karnataka, IN
1 Institute of Behavioral Sciences, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, IN
2 Henri Begleiter Neurodynamics Laboratory, Department of Psychiatry, SUNY Downstate Medical Center Brooklyn, New York, US
3 Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center Wards Island Complex, New York, US
4 Department of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, karnataka, IN
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Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 4, No 4 (2013), Pagination: 703-710Abstract
The paper evaluates the event related potential (ERP) findings reported on the effects of hypnotic suggestions on recognition. Tie findings indicated that sensory registration indicated by Pl, Nl and P2 components was unaffected in hypnotic trance and suggestion. However, hypnotic suggestions could block the recognition of the infrequent tone in an oddball paradigm and the P300 amplitude significantly reduced. On the other hand, hypnotic suggestion could enhance the amplitude of the P300 when suggestion was given that the participant would hear loud tones, even though the intensity of the tone was half of that used in the earlier paradigm. Studies using hypnotic suggestions clearly indicate that the genesis and strength of the P300 potential can be influenced by hypnotic suggestions. The findings are examined in the paper to understand the neurocognitive processes involved in recognition of external reality and to explain how recognition involves experiential interpretations of the individual, which cannot be objectively shared by others. The findings strongly support how suggestions and the mindset thereby created influence the functioning of the brain. The extraordinary outcome is the dual phase processing between the brain and the mind resulting in the development of a cognitive capacity to create mental concepts larger than reality, and use them for interpreting reality.Keywords
Hypnotic Suggestions, Sensory Registration, P300 ERP, Recognition, Engrams, Psychogenesis.- Caudal Regression Syndrome
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1 Department of Anatomy, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh 32, IN
1 Department of Anatomy, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh 32, IN
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International Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences, Vol 5, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 1259-1264Abstract
A case of caudal regression syndrome was reported in 20 wks foetus during routine foetal autopsy at GMCH, Chandigarh. The external examination showed 2 vessels in umbilicus. There was anteroposterior lengthening of skull. The anal opening was absent. The lower limbs were fused in thigh region with a small appendages attached to this on left side which also terminated in foot. The right foot had 5 toes and left foot had 3 toes. No external genitalia were seen. On internal examination, the gut was opening in a dilated cloaca like blind chamber. Kidneys were absent on both sides.X ray examination revealed small sacrum, femur, tibia in both the legs. Fibula was absent bilaterally. Caudal dysgenesis syndrome and caudal regression syndrome are broad terms that refer to a constellation of caudal congenital anomalies affecting caudal spine and spinal cord, hind gut, urogenital system, and the lower limbs. The etiology, incidence, causative factors of this case will be discussed in light of available literature.Keywords
Sacral Agenesis, Presacral Mass, Anorectal Malformation.References
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- A Study of Tools & Techniques of Web Usage Mining
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1 Computer Engineering Department, Institute of Engineering and Technology, DAVV, Indore (M.P.), IN
2 Information Technology Department, DAVV, Indore (M.P.), IN
1 Computer Engineering Department, Institute of Engineering and Technology, DAVV, Indore (M.P.), IN
2 Information Technology Department, DAVV, Indore (M.P.), IN
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Data Mining and Knowledge Engineering, Vol 6, No 9 (2014), Pagination: 367-372Abstract
In the today scenario huge amount of information is available on web i.e. WWW (World Wide Web). It is the most powerful source of information. So, web is the fertile area of Data Mining research. Web mining is the extension of Data Mining. Main focus of Web Usage mining is on techniques that can predict user behavior when the user interacts with the internet. It seeks to make feel of the data generated by the Web surfer's sessions or behaviors. This article gives the taxonomy of web mining (i.e. Web content mining, Web structure mining, and Web Usage mining). Cloud mining can be seen as a future of Web Mining. This paper also concerned with the study of various tools and techniques for Web Usage Mining.Keywords
Web Usage Mining Tool, Web Content Mining, Web Structure Mining, Web Usage Mining.- Potential Antidiabetic Herbal Drugs:A Comparative Review of Marketed Products
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1 University Institute of Pharmacy, C.S.J.M. University, Kanpur-208024, IN
2 Department of Pharmacy, G.S.V.M. Medical College, Kanpur, IN
3 Maharana Pratap College of Pharmacy, Mandhana, Kanpur, IN
1 University Institute of Pharmacy, C.S.J.M. University, Kanpur-208024, IN
2 Department of Pharmacy, G.S.V.M. Medical College, Kanpur, IN
3 Maharana Pratap College of Pharmacy, Mandhana, Kanpur, IN
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Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Vol 2, No 2 (2010), Pagination: 115-121Abstract
Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is one of the world's oldest known diseases. In 1997, diabetes prevalence was introduced as a "basic health indicator" for member states by the WHO, which estimated in 1995 that the number of people with diabetes in the world would reach 300 million by 2025. Although the symptoms of diabetes mellitus were documented in the Papyrus Ebers nearly 3500 years ago, a truly effective means of treating the disease has not been found. Insulin controls blood sugar levels and prevents keto-acidosis but it does not control all the defects of diabetes. The currently available oral hypoglycemic agents in allopathic system of medicine are no more effective than insulin in combating the wide variety of complications of diabetes. At present we are able to treat only symptoms but not the disease. The remedial measure may lie in the Ayurvedic system of medicine. The various herbal drugs such as Gymnema sylvestris, Pterocarpus marsuprium, Syzygium cumini etc. known for their potential hypoglycemic (antidiabetic) activity shall be discussed. The various branded herbal formulations like Madhu meh-hari, Diabecon, Merciana, Madhuhari etc. available in the market as antidiabetic remedies are also discussed along with their clinical merits. It may be concluded that since ayurvedic formulations contain number of ingredients in which one ingredient may act to enhance the action of other ingredient. Also as a result of diabetes other related diseases like wound healing capacity, eye diseases, renal infections etc may be taken care of with ayurvedic formulations that contain various ingredients in it.Keywords
Diabetes, Ayurvedic Herbal Drugs, Marketed Products.- Effect of FYM, Biofertilizers and Zinc on Yield and Micronutrients Uptake in Maize
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1 Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science, Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), IN
2 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (M.P.U.A.T.), Chittogarh (Rajasthan), IN
1 Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science, Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), IN
2 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (M.P.U.A.T.), Chittogarh (Rajasthan), IN
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An Asian Journal of Soil Science, Vol 9, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 121-125Abstract
A field experiment was conduct to study the effect of FYM, biofertilizers and zinc on grain, stover yield and micronutrients uptake of maize under maize-wheat cropping system two consecutive years of 2006-07 and 2007-08 at Instructional Farm, Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan) on Typic Haplustepts. The experiment consisted of 32 treatment combinations comprising of two levels of farmyard manure (0 and 10 t FYM ha-1), four levels of biofertilizers [no inoculation, Azotobacter, vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae (VAM) and Azotobacter + VAM co-inoculation]. Azotobacter and VAM were used as biofertilizers for fixing atmospheric nitrogen and increasing phosphorus availability and four levels of zinc (0, 2.5, 5.0 and 7.5 kg Zn ha-1). The application of FYM @ 10 t ha-1, inoculation, Azotobacter, vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae (VAM) and Azotobacter + VAM co-inoculation] and zinc application resulted in significant increase in grain yield and stover yield of maize and significantly increased micronutrients uptake of (Fe, Cu, Zn and Mn) was higher over control.Keywords
FYM, Biofertilizers, Zinc, Yield, Micronutrients Uptake, Maize.- Spectrophotometric Estimation of Valsartan in Tablet Dosage Form
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1 Shri Ram Institute of Technology, Near ITI, Madhotal, Jabalpur-482002 (M.P.), IN
1 Shri Ram Institute of Technology, Near ITI, Madhotal, Jabalpur-482002 (M.P.), IN
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Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry, Vol 2, No 4 (2009), Pagination: 464-466Abstract
Valsartan, an angiotensin receptor blocker, has been widely used for the treatment of hypertension, heart failure and heart attacks. Two rapid, sensitive and reliable UV-Spectrophotometric (Method A) and first order derivative (Method B) have been developed for estimation of valsartan in bulk and tablet. In methanol, the λmax of valsartan was found to be 249 nm. The same spectra was derivatised into first order derivative, at Δλ=2; the amplitude of the through was measured at 268 nm. The linear concentration ranges were 5-50 μg/ml for both the methods. The results of analysis were validated statistically. The Relative standard deviations for all the parameters were found to be less then the 5%. The method herein described can be employed for quality control and routine analysis of drugs in pharmaceutical formulations.Keywords
Valsartan, First Order Derivative Method, UV Spectrophotometric Method.- Hemato-Biochemical Alterations Mediated by Carbendazim Exposure and Protective Effect of Quercetin in Male Rats
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1 Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana − 141004, Punjab, IN
2 Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana − 141004, Punjab, IN
1 Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana − 141004, Punjab, IN
2 Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana − 141004, Punjab, IN
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Toxicology International (Formerly Indian Journal of Toxicology), Vol 25, No 1 (2018), Pagination: 7-18Abstract
The main objective of study was to investigate the effect of Carbendazim (CBZ) a most popular agriculture fungicide on hemato-biochemical alterations in male rats and possible ameliorative effect of quercetin. Sprague Dawley male rats were administered CBZ @100, 200 and 400 mg/kg body weight, PO and quercetin (25mg/kg body weight, PO) alone and concomitant in corn oil for the period of 28 days. At the end of exposure period, blood was collected and hemato-biochemical parameters were evaluated in blood and plasma samples. Sub-acute exposure of carbendazim resulted in non-significant decrease (p > 0.05) in haemoglobin, PVC and TEC and increase in MCV, MCH and platelets count in CBZ treated groups. Moreover, administration of CBZ significantly increased (p < 0.05) the plasma ALT, AST, ALP, cholesterol and triglyceride while, significantly decreased (p < 0.05) the plasma protein and globulin level was noticed. Non-significant change in calcium, chloride and phosphorous was observed in CBZ alone treated groups. However, quercetin supplementation concomitant in CBZ treated animals prevented and restored the alterations caused by exposure of CBZ. This study concluded that quercetin has ability to ameliorate the toxic effect caused by CBZ on hemato-biochemical biomarkers in living beings.Keywords
Carbendazim, Haemato-Biochemical, Quercetin, Rats.References
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- India Needs Genetic Modification Technology in Agriculture
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S. Datta
1,
B. S. Dhillon
2,
P. L. Gautam
3,
J. L. Karihaloo
4,
M. Mahadevappa
5,
C. D. Mayee
6,
G. Padmanaban
7,
A. Parida
8,
R. S. Paroda
9,
M. Sharma
10,
T. R. Sharma
11,
N. K. Singh
12,
R. B. Singh
13,
R. V. Sonti
14,
A. K. Tyagi
15,
A. Varma
16,
K. Veluthambi
17
Affiliations
1 Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, Kolkata 700 019, IN
2 Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 141 004, IN
3 Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Right Authority, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, Societies Block, NASC Complex, DPS Marg, New Delhi 110 012, IN
4 Agrasen Apartment, Plot 10, Sector 7, Dwarka, New Delhi 110 075, IN
5 Division of Rural Development, JSS Mahavidyapeetha, Mysuru 570 004, IN
6 Raviram Residency, 13/1 Chitale Marg, Dhantoli, Nagpur 440 012, IN
7 Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru 560 012, IN
8 Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar 751 023, IN
9 Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences, Avenue II, Pusa Campus, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012,, IN
10 Indian Institute of Advanced Research, Koba Institutional Area, Gandhinagar 382 007, IN
11 National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Knowledge City, Mohali 140 306,, IN
12 ICAR-National Research Centre on Plant Biotechnolgy, Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110 012, IN
13 National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, NASC Complex, Dev Prakash Shastri Marg, Pusa, New Delhi 110 012, IN
14 National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi 110 067, IN
15 Department of Plant Molecular Biology, University of Delhi, South Campus, New Delhi 110 021, IN
16 Advanced Centre for Plant Virology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, IN
17 School of Biotechnology, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 625 021, IN
1 Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, Kolkata 700 019, IN
2 Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 141 004, IN
3 Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Right Authority, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, Societies Block, NASC Complex, DPS Marg, New Delhi 110 012, IN
4 Agrasen Apartment, Plot 10, Sector 7, Dwarka, New Delhi 110 075, IN
5 Division of Rural Development, JSS Mahavidyapeetha, Mysuru 570 004, IN
6 Raviram Residency, 13/1 Chitale Marg, Dhantoli, Nagpur 440 012, IN
7 Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru 560 012, IN
8 Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar 751 023, IN
9 Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences, Avenue II, Pusa Campus, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012,, IN
10 Indian Institute of Advanced Research, Koba Institutional Area, Gandhinagar 382 007, IN
11 National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Knowledge City, Mohali 140 306,, IN
12 ICAR-National Research Centre on Plant Biotechnolgy, Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110 012, IN
13 National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, NASC Complex, Dev Prakash Shastri Marg, Pusa, New Delhi 110 012, IN
14 National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi 110 067, IN
15 Department of Plant Molecular Biology, University of Delhi, South Campus, New Delhi 110 021, IN
16 Advanced Centre for Plant Virology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, IN
17 School of Biotechnology, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 625 021, IN
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Current Science, Vol 117, No 3 (2019), Pagination: 390-394Abstract
India does not have a clear stand on the release and consumption of genetically modified crops (food). The only approved crop is Bt-cotton, which has put India on the global map as a cotton exporting country. Even so, Bt-brinjal is under moratorium and GM mustard is prevented from undergoing commercial trial. All these decisions are not based on sound scientific principles. Activism against has successfully prevented exploitation of a powerful technology that can contribute to India’s food and nutrition security. This article attempts to give a balanced perspective of genetic modification technology as one of the serious options to be considered on case to case basis. Ambivalence will seriously affect India’s food security in the future.Keywords
Bt-Cotton, Food Security, Gene Editing, Genetically Modified Crops, Mustard.References
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- Toxicological Sequelae of Pesticide Combinations Exposure in Buffalo Mesenchymal Stem Cells under In Vitro
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1 Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana – 141004, Punjab, IN
2 Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana – 141004, Punjab, IN
3 Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana – 141004, Punjab, IN
1 Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana – 141004, Punjab, IN
2 Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana – 141004, Punjab, IN
3 Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana – 141004, Punjab, IN
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Toxicology International (Formerly Indian Journal of Toxicology), Vol 29, No 1 (2022), Pagination: 1-14Abstract
The presence of one or more pesticides in a variety of mediums is responsible for their indirect toxicological events leading to cell senescence. In the present investigation, the endeavor was made to see the effect of pesticides Car-Benda-Zim (CBZ) and IMIdacloprid (IMI) alone and in combination with bone marrow-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells (bMSCs) of buffalo origin. Isolated and cultured bMSCs were exposed to CBZ and IMI alone and in combinations at lower doses. Cells were observed for alterations in cell morphology, oxidative stress, mitochondrial damage and cellular senescence. bMSCs characterized for stem cell surface markers and found to be positive for AP, CD73 and OCT4. bMSCs exposed to IC25, IC12.5 and IC6.25 CBZ and IMI alone and combinations of IC12.5 and IC6.25 of CBZ and IMI. Results revealed significant reduction (p≤0.05) in cell viability noticed on microscopic examination along with loss of normal cell morphology and increased in Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) positive cells, cells with loss of ΔΨm and number of senescent cells in CBZ and IMI treated groups. Lower dose combination groups showed elevated effects when compared with higher dose alone treated groups and control groups. Present findings suggest that CBZ and IMI induced cytotoxicity in bMSCs mediated via ROS production, altered ΔΨm leading to the cell damage and predisposing senescence process. Moreover, the co-existence of CBZ and IMI in a medium has a considerably more toxic effect than their individual effect.Keywords
Carbendazim, Imidacloprid, Stem Cells, Mitochondrial Transmemberane Potential, Reactive (ROS), SenescenceReferences
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- Commissioning of the MACE gamma-ray telescope at Hanle, Ladakh, India
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Authors
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.References
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