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Solar Power in the Garden State
No full textThis special issue on energy and solar power in New Jersey was made possible because of the extensive portfolio of research centers and institutes at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. Dr. Frank A. Felder, an Associate Research Professor, has been director of the School’s Center for Energy, Economic & Environmental Policy (CEEEP) since 2006. Frank is a nuclear engineer with a PhD degree from MIT, and he, along with his CEEEP colleague, Shankar N. Chandramowli, coauthored the main article in this issue of the Advance & Rutgers Report. CEEEP has worked extensively with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on projects, including New Jersey’s current Energy Master Plan.Shining Brightly: Bloustein's Centers of Excellence / by James W. Hughes and Joseph S. Seneca -- Solar Power in the Garden States / by Shankar N. Chandramowli and Frank A. Felder.Guest contributors include Shankar N. Chandramowli and Frank A. Felder, PhD, Director—Center for Energy, Economic and Environmental Policy at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public PolicyReports published as Issue Paper Number 5, May 2011, in Advance & Rutgers Report, Special Issue
Interview with Scott Barretta, freelance researcher and author
Get PDFThis interview was conducted as a teaching interview to instruct field school participants in interviewing technique; Interviewer: Michael Taft, Recordist: Guha Shankar. Recorded at Barnard Observatory (University of Mississippi)
Contribution of Shankar Nighantu w.r.t. Vishahara Dravyas: A Review
Get PDFToxicity, which may be intentional, unintentional or accidental, is a grave problem throughout the world from ages. Advancements in the literature of Ayurveda address this problem by including the various treatments of toxicities, where Shankar Nighantu is one of them. Shankar Nighantu is a modern lexicon in Ayurvedic Materia Medica, originating in the 20th century and written by Shankar datta Gauda in the Hindi language. This lexicon based on Ayurvedic and Unani references, constructed in Hindi alphabetical order, is in three parts and contains vast information about the botanical characteristics, medicinal properties, and therapeutic indications of numerous plants, animals, and their products, as well as metals and minerals, aiding in the effective practice of this ancient healing tradition in contemporary times. Various Vishahara dravyas (Antivenom or Anti-toxic properties or Anti-poisonous drugs) are also listed highlighting the significance of toxicity treatment. Vishahara dravyas are elements that can prevent and eliminate toxins or poisons from the body. These elements play a crucial role in Ayurveda, which emphasises the importance of detoxification for maintaining health and treating diseases. Unani dravyas that are referred from ‘Makhjan’, are also mentioned as a unique entity as Vishahara property in this Nighantu. This Nighantu also includes various drugs used as folklore medicine. The author indicates various single drug as well as compound formulations to be used as antitoxic. Chuk, Hatthajodi, Chumbak patthar (Magnetic stone) are a few controversial and unexplored drugs that need further research for its antitoxic properties. This literary review aims to focus on the data found in Shankar Nighantu regarding various antitoxic drugs that is Vishahara dravyas. It will assist researchers and medical practitioners in gaining better insight about principle of treatment of toxicity
India’s Macroeconomic Performance and Policies since 2000
Get PDFThe paper reviews Indias macroeconomic performance and policies since 2000. The first section briefly summarizes key macroeconomic developments regarding economic growth, inflation, external balance, the fiscal situation and aggregate savings and investment. The second section considers some of the challenges posed to macroeconomic management in this period and the efficacy of the policy responses adopted. In particular, it analyses the progress in fiscal consolidation and the policies adopted to deal with the challenge of the unprecedented surge in external capital inflows into India. The final section outlines some of the major macro policy issues that need to be addressed in the years ahead, including : the resurgence of high fiscal deficits; the issues relating to external convertibility and exchange rate management; the role of the Reserve Bank of India in macroeconomic policy and coping with a weak international economic environment.economic growth, inflation, Fiscal Policy, savings and investment, Capital Inflows, exchange rate policy, central bank role
Governmentality for positive project management
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EducaSUN: Replenishing Our Spirits and Advancing Justice
No full textTaking care of ourselves is an essential part of taking care of others. The wellness of educators and youth service providers plays a significant role in advancing equity and academic excellence for children and adolescents. Mitigating the prevalence and intensity of compassion fatigue and traumatic stress is imperative to creating safe, healthy, inclusive and empowering educational environments. Internationally renowned social justice scholar-educator, author and artivist, Dr. Rajni Shankar-Brown illustrates that we must actively embrace, practice and prioritize radical self-care as we work to dismantle persistent social inequalities and the growing opportunity gap. Promoting collective wellbeing is essential to addressing equity issues impacting our youth. Through a deeper understanding of the intersectional complexities of poverty in juxtaposition with multiple dimensions of wellness, Dr. Shankar-Brown invites us to collectively create what she calls EducaSUN. Grounded in social justice research and healing-centered engagement, this presentation invites participants to engage in critical reflection, exploration, and discovery to increase positive impact in our increasingly diverse schools and communities. By intentionally practicing radical self-care, we can replenish our spirits and further our efforts in advancing educational justice
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Susham Bedi: A Literary Life
No full textThe Hindi Urdu Flagship’s Jishnu Shankar sits down with well-known Hindi writer and actress Susham Bedi to discuss her journey into a life of Hindi letters. Bedi describes her childhood and adolescence in India, her acting career, and some sources of inspiration for her most famous stories. The interview is wonderful listening comprehension practice for intermediate Hindi students and a fascinating insight in to the life of a Hindi writer. Bedi is the author of a number of well-known Hindi novels and short-stories. Two of these novels, Havan andVapasi, were also translated into Urdu and published in Pakistan. Bedi has also been involved in Hindi language pedagogy for more than a decade. She teaches at Columbia University and has developed a number of widely used Hindi comprehension materials. In addition to her work with Hindi language and literature, Bedi has had a highly successful career as a stage and screen actress. She featured in many well-known Hindi theater productions during the 1960s and 70s; more recently, she has appeared in a number of American television shows (True Crime, Third Watch, Law & Order: SVU) and movies (The Guru, ABCD).Asian Studie
Acute Encephalitis Syndrome – A Presentation of Ascaris Toxin
Get PDFAcute encephalitis syndrome (AES) is primarily caused by virus; but other pathogens cannot be ignored as prompt and correct clinical acumen saves many lives. This study represents the evaluation and treatment of 147 cases of AES admitted at our center who were managed based on previous experience of similar AES prevalence in 1985, in nutritionally deprived patients of poor socioeconomic status with history of passing round worms. We saved all 147 cases without any adversity or adjuvant required or mortality and all patients passed round worms on deworming (albendazole and ivermectin) in therapeutic dose for 3 consecutive days, after 7th day of discharge. Majority of the patients regained consciousness within 48 hours of therapy while seizures ceased in all cases by 12 hours of therapy. Thus, consider round worm encephalopathy in nutritionally deprived patients of AES in addition to other pathogens as right approach will save life, time and cost of therapy. Round worms cause encephalopathy due to competitive inhibition of pyridoxal 5 phosphate coenzyme,a prime coenzyme for gamma-aminobutyric acid synthesis and metabolism in brain by its polypeptide secretion in adverse situation
Sudden Blindness in Children Passing Roundworm Per Oral
Get PDFBackground: Ascaris lumbricoides infestation is the most prevalent parasitic infection among the children in tropical and developing countries but the incidence of sudden blindness after passing the worm per oral is undocumented. The lag period depends on the prodromes. Investigations reveal mere raised eosinophilic count and decreased hemoglobin with normal CT scan and CSF examination. Materials: Ten cases of sudden blindness investigated and treated at various centers without any positive response attending our center after 30-45 days of incidence from January 2018 to March 2019, were selected. Methods: Selected patients’ parents were interrogated for the course of disease, treatment taken and their response. Patients were clinically examined, investigated for basic bioparameters, vision and were treated with the prescribed regime-containing pyridoxine, methylcobalamin, nicotinamide, pantothenic acid and herbal neurovitalizer composite. Results: All patients had progressive vision gain and attained complete vision after 6 months therapy without any adversity and residual effect or any alteration in hepatorenal profile. Conclusion: Sudden blindness in children after passing roundworm or with history of roundworm must be suspected for photoreceptor blockade by roundworm toxin and be treated with pyridoxine and herbal neurovitalizer to assure complete recovery
Sudden Blindness in Children Passing Roundworm Per Oral
Get PDFBackground: Ascaris lumbricoides infestation is the most prevalent parasitic infection among the children in tropical and developing countries but the incidence of sudden blindness after passing the worm per oral is undocumented. The lag period depends on the prodromes. Investigations reveal mere raised eosinophilic count and decreased hemoglobin with normal CT scan and CSF examination. Materials: Ten cases of sudden blindness investigated and treated at various centers without any positive response attending our center after 30-45 days of incidence from January 2018 to March 2019, were selected. Methods: Selected patients’ parents were interrogated for the course of disease, treatment taken and their response. Patients were clinically examined, investigated for basic bioparameters, vision and were treated with the prescribed regime-containing pyridoxine, methylcobalamin, nicotinamide, pantothenic acid and herbal neurovitalizer composite. Results: All patients had progressive vision gain and attained complete vision after 6 months therapy without any adversity and residual effect or any alteration in hepatorenal profile. Conclusion: Sudden blindness in children after passing roundworm or with history of roundworm must be suspected for photoreceptor blockade by roundworm toxin and be treated with pyridoxine and herbal neurovitalizer to assure complete recovery
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