246 research outputs found
Supplemental material for Indian summer monsoon variability and vegetation changes in the core monsoon zone, India, during the Holocene: A multiproxy study
No full textSupplemental material, Supplemental_Material for Indian summer monsoon variability and vegetation changes in the core monsoon zone, India, during the Holocene: A multiproxy study by Kamlesh Kumar, Shailesh Agrawal, Anupam Sharma and Shilpa Pandey in The Holocene</p
Macrolepiota procera (Scop.) Singer (Agaricomycetes) – a new generic record of edible mushroom for Nagaland, Northeast India
No full textKumar R, Pandey S, Rishi RR, Giri K. 2017. Macrolepiota procera (Scop.) Singer (Agaricomycetes) - a new generic record of edible mushroom for Nagaland, Northeast India. Asian J Agric 1: 6-8. In August 2013, an interesting mushroom was collected from the Puliebzie forest range in Kohima District of Nagaland state of India. The mushroom was identified as Macrolepiota procera (Scop.) Singer based on the macroscopic and microscopic characters.</jats:p
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No full textNot AvailableSearch; Personalize: Your alerts; Your baskets; Your searches. Your alerts; Your baskets; Your searches. login. login. Home > Management of early blight disease of tomato cv 'Kashi Amrit' through fungicides, bioagents and cultural practices in India. World Vegetable Center. Information; Usage statistics; Files; Holdings. Record Details. Title: Management of early blight disease of tomato cv 'Kashi Amrit' through fungicides, bioagents and cultural practices in India. Author(s): Kumar, V. Gupta, RC Singh, PC Pandey, KK Kumar, R. Rai, AB Rai, M. Publication date: 2007. Subject(s): TOMATOES EARLY BLIGHT PLANT DISEASES FUNGICIDES PLANT DISEASE CONTROL DISEASE RESISTANCE ALTERNARIA SOLANI ALTERNARIA ALTERNATA GROWTH India IN …Not Availabl
Fungal metabolites as a natural source of herbicide: a novel approach of weed management: Ajay Kumar Singh* and Akhilesh Kumar Pandey Mycological Research Laboratory, Department of Biological Science Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur-482001, Madhya Pradesh. India *Corresponding Author: Dr Ajay Kumar Singh [email protected]
Get PDFWeeds are undesirable vegetation directly or indirectly inferring with human welfare. Conventional methods of weed control have failed due to one or other reason. Herbicide-resistant weeds are the main problem in weed control due to the number of weed biotypes resistant to herbicides that constantly increases by the continuous use of the same products for years. Development of alternative weed control methods is needed to help decrease reliance on herbicide use. Biological weed control is an alternative option for weed problems, particularly in agriculture and forestry. It is based on the use of natural enemies, particularly insects and pathogens to control weeds, as a sustainable, low cost and more environmentally acceptable method of weed control. One of the approaches to biological weed control using fungal phytotoxin applied in similar ways to conventional herbicides. Fungal phytotoxins are natural secondary metabolites produced by plant pathogenic fungi during host–pathogen interactions. They have received considerable particular attention for elucidating disease etiology, and consequently to design strategies for disease control. Due to wide differences in their chemical structures, these toxic metabolites have different ecological and environmental roles and mechanisms of action. This review aims at summarizing the studies on the possible use of fungal phytotoxin as a lucrative, novel source of secondary phytotoxic herbicidal compounds for management of broad spectrum, noxious and pernicious weeds
Evaluation and analysis of impact of subsidies on small scale renewable energy technologies dissemination: a case study of Nepal
Get PDFThe report has analysed the status of rural electrification using renewable energy technologies (RETs) and the current subsidy delivery modality of RETs in Nepal. As the Government of Nepal is subsidizing small scale renewable energy projects, it is important to evaluate and analyse the programme to make sure that a programme is running in an effective and efficient way while reaching the target group.
During the course of the research, primary information collected from the field has been compiled using appropriate tools/software (such as MS Office) and analyzed. Different sets of questionnaires were prepared, targeting different personnel ranging from the users’ level to the government policy level. The field survey methods include field observations of RETs installations and operations along with interviews with selected users on a random sampling basis to identify barriers to subsidy delivery and possible measures to overcome these barriers; to determine user satisfaction level and time period for subsidy delivery mechanisms.
The report started with the country background information and the rationale behind the study. This is followed by the literature review and information on the current status of small scale RETs in the country. Next it deals with the organizational structure and current subsidy delivery modality of RETs in the country. The evaluation of the effectiveness of the subsidy with the current subsidy delivery modality has been analyzed based on six parameters; Targets and Achievements, Impact of RETs, Subsidy Delivery System Efficiency, Transparency, Sustainability and Effectiveness.
The research shows that the subsidized government program has been successful in achieving its goal to provide basic energy services in rural areas through RETs in terms of its quantitative target. Although the subsidized program is successful in electrifying the rural communities via RETs, the poorest of the poor families are still excluded from the subsidy. The program seems to benefit more the rich and upper middle class families rather than the poor families for which the subsidy was intended. The high capital cost and long subsidy delivery process are the main important reasons for this failure. The author has proposed a new modality which might overcome the time barriers and bureaucratic process in the subsidy delivery mechanism and will decrease the lead time. This will in turn help to reduce the operational cost of the private companies and will encourage more players to enter the market, increase competition and result in lower system costs.
After identifying gaps in the current subsidy delivery modality, the project report ends with the recommendation of a new modality improving the current modality and filling the gaps identified. As this study has some limitations, as described in chapter one, the scope of further works has been listed at the end
Mapping 50 Years of Small Group Research Through Small Group Research
No full textThis is the Accepted Manuscript version of Emich, K. J., Kumar, S., Lu, L., Norder, K., & Pandey, N. (2020). Mapping 50 Years of Small Group Research Through Small Group Research. Small Group Research, 51(6), 659–699. https://doi.org/10.1177/1046496420934541. This article was originally published in Small Group Research. The version of record is available at: https://doi.org/10.1177/1046496420934541. © The Author(s) 2020.At its 50-year milestone, we assess the Small Group Research (SGR) corpus to reflect on the development of group research over the past half century. To do this, we examine the evolution of the corpus’s context and content. We examine its context by assessing its impact, which journals it communicates with, and the internationality of its authors. We examine its content—the topics discussed in its articles—using keyword clustering and co-occurrence network analysis. We identify 10 research communities and track their relationships over the four editorial periods associated with the SGR corpus (lagged 2 years for influence): 1970–1981, 1982–1991, 1992–2010, and 2011–2019. Our analyses indicate that the global and local study of group dynamics has fluctuated over time and that phenomenologically based topics connect theoretical topics and stimulate theoretical development. We also provide three criteria to identify communities and topics of group research most likely to benefit from future integration.The author(s) received no financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article
Chetan Bhagat’s Novels Effect on Youth Culture: An Examination of Acceptance, Persuasion, and Socio-cultural Importance
Get PDFChetan Bhagat (1974), a prominent figure in contemporary Indian literature, has garnered widespread attention for his novels that resonate profoundly with the youth. His works explore the complexities of modern Indian society, blending relatable characters with themes of love, ambition, and social change. This study examines the impact of Bhagat’s novels on youth culture, focusing on their acceptance, persuasive power, and socio-cultural significance. By exploring how Bhagat’s narratives influence intentions, behaviors, and aspirations among young audiences, the research provides insights into the evolving dynamics of Indian society and the role of literature in shaping cultural norms. Through an analysis of popular novels such as Five Point Someone, 2 States, and Half Girlfriend, this paper investigates themes including love, ambition, generational conflicts, and socio-economic challenges. These relatable topics have earned Bhagat immense popularity among young readers, who identify with the aspirations and struggles of his characters. Bhagat’s ability to simplify complex social issues and present them in an accessible manner has enhanced the persuasive impact of his stories, fostering discussions on challenges like the limitations of the education system, cultural adaptation, and social pressures. His narratives not only inspire self-reflection but also motivate young individuals to pursue their dreams despite societal barriers. Bhagat’s cultural significance lies in his ability to bridge traditional Indian literature with contemporary storytelling, making English novels fashionable among urban and semi-urban youth. While his portrayal of modern India has faced criticism for oversimplification, it effectively highlights pressing social issues, encouraging awareness and dialogue. By combining entertainment with compelling narratives, Bhagat’s novels have significantly shaped youth culture in India, establishing him as both a literary and cultural icon. This research offers a comprehensive exploration of the acceptance, influence, and socio-cultural relevance of Bhagat’s works in the context of youth culture
Retracted: C4d deposition in native kidney disease and its correlation with proteinuria and serum urea/creatinine
No full textThe article titled, "C4d deposition in native kidney disease and its correlation with proteinuria and serum urea/creatinine", published in the International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, Volume 6, Issue 12, 2018, Pages 3935-3941, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20184886 is being retracted. We received complaint from one of the co-authors, after publication of the article that corresponding author, Dr. Sant Pandey had submitted the manuscript without informing other co-authors and it was not his original work. We contacted the corresponding author who could not satisfactorily respond to our queries. Since the author could not satisfactorily defend his paper and contravened the declaration he made while submitting his manuscript, it was decided to retract the article from International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences and not to consider any manuscript submitted by him in future
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