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Prashant Sharma ¹, Preeti Kaur ², S. K. Shukla ²

Affiliations
1 Biotech Lab Training and Demonstration Centre, Ambikapur, C.G., IN
2 Chhattisgarh Biofeul Development Authority, Raipur, C.G., IN

Abstract

Jatropha curcas can help to increase rural incomes, from plantations and agro-industries. Jatropha curcas is a valuable multi-purpose crop to alleviate soil degradation and aforestation, which can be used for bio-energy to replace petro-diesel, for soap production and climatic protection, and hence, deserves specific attention. In the present study physical characteristics of Jatropha curcas seeds were studied. The average of whole seed mass, kernel weight, shell weight, percentage kernel mass of whole seeds and percentage shell mass of whole seeds were 0.74, 0.51, 0.23, 70.88 gram and 29.12 per cent, respectively. Chemical composition proved that Jatropha curcas seeds are a good source of protein (32.91 %), oil (26.92 %) and carbohydrates (30.01 %). The seeds are rich in various micro-elements, that is manganese (Mn), iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) which recorded 27.99, 0.41 and 45.90 mg/kg, respectively as well as macro-elements, that is potassium (K), calcium (Ca), sodium (Na), magnesium (Mg) and phosphorus (P), which recorded 102.79, 34.13, 8.46, 111.0 and 183.70 mg/kg, respectively.

Keywords

Jatropha Curcas L., Nutrient, Mineral Content, Physical-chemical Properties

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S. K. Singh ¹, Prashant Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Amrapali Institute of Hotel Management, Haldwani, Nainital, IN

Abstract

The findings of tourism statistics reveals that both domestic and foreign tourism are on a robust growth path in India. This growth opens up doors for substantial increase in infrastructure, including air-road, rail connectivity as well as hotels and restaurants. This growth has resulted in increased demand of manpower requirement in the field, thus resulting in more institution being established in the area of Tourism and Hospitality education. Within the context of the hospitality and tourism educational environment in Garhwal and the Kumaun region of Uttarakhand, this paper provides a comparative analysis of the preferred learning styles of students studying hospitality and tourism programmes. Specifically, it compares the learning styles of students studying in two regions of Uttarakhand depending on the year level of study and as such it highlights the learning style preferences displayed by students at different stages of their educational experience. The paper concludes with a discussion regarding the importance of recognising the potential changes in learning style preferences as student's progress in their studies. The paper further concludes with discussion regarding the implications of such changes for academic staff.

Keywords

Comparative, Learning Styles, Hospitality and Tourism Education, Kumaun and Garhwal.

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Prashant Sharma ¹, Sitanshu Kaul ¹, Pawan Mehra ¹

Affiliations
1 Amrapali Institute of Hotel Management, IN

Abstract

This paper outlines the merits of taking a holistic view of EKPTTC (Enhancing Knowledge through Practical Training and Technical Communication) style of different kind teaching which will enhance practical as well as theoretical knowledge of the students, with the help of personal interviews from different stakeholders. This paper analyse the issue of teaching of ethics in hotel management education with specific reference to an argument on educational involvement in India and the United Kingdom. It describes, among others, the style of teaching at Queen Margaret University of Scotland to teach ethics to Hotel management students as well as the effort made by the Amrapali Institute of Hotel Management, Haldwani. The study also highlights the importance of the practical training for better career growth of the aspirants in the field of hospitality. It is debated that all these pedagogic initiatives can help us to be more reflective about the dilemma of ethics in our practice of management. Careful choice of right kind of curriculum can make a significant difference to students in enhancing their skills.

Keywords

Enhancing Knowledge through Practical Training and Technical Communication (EKPTTC) Curriculum Design, Educational Barriers, Industrys Experts Comments.

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Nazima Khatoon ¹, Prashant Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Biotech Lab Training and Demonstration Centre, Ambikapur (C.G.), IN

Abstract

The important priority of profession is to maximize the production of mushroom by using various techniques.Mushroom seed (Spawn) production involves sophisticated technology with high investment requiring laboratory and equipments with accessories. The major constraint in mushroom production is non-availability of spawn. The technology of spawn production is given by Eco-care and Aware. We tested three grains viz., wheat, rice and gramfor production of Pleurotus sajor caju spawn (Fr.) Singer. Plurotus sajor caju spawn has been recognized as a highly potential converter of cheap cellulosic material in to valuble protein at a very nominal cost. The results obtained during the present investigation are rice grains (9.00 days) were found to be the best grains for speedy development of spawn of Pleurotus sajor caju (Fr.) Singer.

Keywords

Pleurotus sajor caju, Different Grains, Grain, Spawn.

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Lal Kundan ¹, Prashant Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Thapar University, Patiala-147004, IN

Abstract

As the fossil fuels are depleting continuously, we know that solar energy harvesting is a significant potential area for new research dimensions. Sun provides us about 1.9x10⁸ TWh/yr on the land, of which 1.3x10⁵ TWh/yr energy is used. In order to make much use of solar energy on the earth, solar energy harvesting into more usable form (e.g. heat or electricity) by using solar energy collectors is important aspect. A solar collector is a device which transfers the collected solar energy to a fluid which is flowing through it and in contact with it. The performance of collector does not only depends upon how effective the absorber is, but also on how effective the heat transfer is? And on thermal properties (e.g. thermal conductivity, heat capacity) of the fluid which is eing used. In general, the absorption properties of the fluids which are generally used in solar collectors are poor, which in turn limits the efficiency of the solar collector. So, there is a need to use energy efficient heat transfer fluids for high efficiency and performance. A relatively new attempt has been made to increase the performance of the solar collector by using nanofluids. Recently developed a new class of working fluids called Nanofluids, found to be possessing better thermal properties over the hosting fluids, can be a good option in the solar collector. In our research work the CuO-water based nanofluid has been tested in the solar collector and their performance is investigated. It has been found that efficiency if the solar collector is increased by 4-6% compared to water.

Keywords

Solar Collectors, Low Flux Solar Collectors, Nanofluids and Ethylene Glycol.

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Avinash Pal ¹, Jay Prakash Maurya ¹, Prashant Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IES College of Technology, Bhopal, IN

Abstract

Web mining is the sub category or application of data mining techniques to extract knowledge from Web data. With the advent of new advancements in technology the rapid use of new algorithms has been increased in the market. A data mining is one of the fast growing research field which is used in a wide areas of applications. The data mining consists of classification algorithms, association algorithms and searching algorithms. Different classification and clustering algorithm are used for the synthetic datasets. In this paper various techniques that are based on clustering and decision tree for synthesized data mining are discussed.

Keywords

Data Mining, Decision Tree, Clustering, Synthesized Data Mining.

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Prashant Sharma ¹, V. M. S. R. Murthy ², Avinash Paul ³, Ajoy Kr Singh ³

Affiliations
1 Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad-826015, IN
2 Mining Engineering Department, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad-826015, IN
3 Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research, Dhanbad-826015, IN

Abstract

For stability of any excavation proper design of support is essential. A very common practice in underground is to make an estimation of rock load from the strata and its distribution over the underground mine workings is of prime importance. In Indian coalmines, CMRI-RMR and NGI-Q Systems are mostly used for formulating design of support in rock engineering. Rock load in development galleries and junctions are usually calculated from CMRI-RMR while rock load for depillaring working (slices and goaf edges) is calculated on the basis of NGI-Q. In NGI Q system cumbersome study is required which is very much time taking job. The research work carried out aims to provide equations for determination of rock load for slices and goaf edges alone by CMRI RMR system in depillaring panel, by correlating the observed value and actual values. The observed values are those values, which are obtained from modified equation using CMRI-RMR and actual values are those which are obtained from 8 case studies for slices and goaf edges from NGI-Q system.

Keywords

NGI, CMRI, RMR, Excavation.

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Prashant Sharma ¹, Uttam Chandel ¹, Gopal Katna ¹, Amar Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture CSK Himachal Pradesh KrishiVishvavidayalaya, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, IN

Abstract

The experimental material consisted of 25 lines, 2 testers, their 50 crosses and two checks viz., Palam Sankar Makka-2 and PSCL 4640 were evaluated in RBD during Kharif 2020 against turcicum leaf blight (TLB), maydis leaf blight (MLB) and banded leaf and sheath blight (BLSB) under natural epiphytotic conditions at SAREC, Kangra. Among lines, 14 showed resistant to BLSB and 15 were resistant to TLB. 18 lines were moderately resistant to MLB. Three crosses viz., L₃ × T₁ , L₂₄ × T₂ and L₂₅ × T₁ exhibited resistant towards BLSB, MLB and TLB. The cross combinations can be further evaluated for yield and other characters and released as promising hybrids resistant to TLB, MLB and BLSB.

Keywords

Maize, TLB, MLB, BLSB

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