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Agricultural utilization of sewage sludge and fly ash: single and interactive effects on soil and plant grown
(Department of Environmental Science, 2012-07-01) Singh, Rajeev Pratap
The present study clearly indicates that sewage sludge / fly ash and amendment of their mixture modified the characteristics of agricultural farm soil. Organic C, nitrogen, available P etc. increased in soil due to sewage sludge as well as fly ash amendments. The present report examines the levels of essential (Cu, Zn, Cr and Ni) and nonessential heavy metals (Cd and Pb) in sewage sludge, fly ash and in its mixtures. The report also examines the concentrations of heavy metals in different test plants grown at different rates of fly ash, sewage sludge and their mixtures.
Antiproliferative and Antitumor Activity of Extracts of Certain Orchid Plants
(Department of Zoology, 2012-07-01) Koch, Biplob
1. To investigate the in vitro anticancer activity of the three Dendrobium species ethanolic extracts. 2. To determine the cytotoxic effect of the extracts against both normal and cancer cell lines. 3. To study the effect of plant extracts on induction of apoptosis in cancer cells. 4. To elucidate the effect of the plant extracts on the expression of apoptotic proteins and genes in cancer cell lines. 5. To investigate the anticancer activity of the Dendrobium species ethanolic extracts in in vivo condition.
Crustal trajectory of the sapphirine-bearing and associated granulites from Eastern Dharwar Craton
(Department of Geology, 2015-07-01) Prakash, Divya
Detailed field work has been done in the Jagtiyal area with the help of financial grant available for the field work in the SAP grant of the Department. This includes mapping and sampling in the important localities. The sapphirine-bearing granulites had been searched for in many localities viz. around Kalleda, Narella and Gullapeta, just opposite side of the hill south of Mallial we got few sapphirine-bearing localities.
Design and development of some new cost-effective optical sensors for the detection of Zn2+, Cd2+ and Hg2+
(Department of Chemistry, 2012-07-01) Upadhyay, K K
Design and study of surface plasmon resonance based planar waveguide
(Department of Physics, 2015-07-01) Singh, Vivek
Theoretical optimization of sensitivity of planar waveguide having chalcogenide material. The basic aim is to design a suitable planar waveguide for higher sensitivity. Fabrication and study of optimized planar waveguide sensor by coating the sensor surface with different bio-selective materials (polymers, antibodies, enzymes etc.) for sensing of microbes. Validation of the developed sensor system through selected non-pathogens bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa) trials and documentation. The aim will be to identify a suitable bio-film for specific binding of selected non-pathogens bacteria.
Development of Eco-friendly formulation of phyto-extracts against toxicogenic pathogens of Zea mays L
(Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology, 2016-05-15) Sinha, Asha
Effect of Silver Incorporation on Electrical and Photoelectrical Properties of Some Se-Te and Se-Ge based Glassy Alloys
(Department of Physics, 2011-07-01) Mehta, Neeraj
Expression pattern and physiological and metabolic actions of oxytocin in the testis of mice
(2015-07-01) Krishna, Amitabh
Oxytocin (OT) is normally a neurohormone stored and secreted from posterior pituitary. It has been postulated to facilitate reproduction at several levels and is traditionally considered as a female hormone. Within male reproductive tract, the presence of OT was demonstrated in the testes, epididymis and prostrate. Thus the aim of this study was to elucidate the role of OT in spermatogenic and steroidogenic activities in the testes of mice.
Genetic diversity and phylogenetic analyses of cyanobacteria based on nif K, psb A and ntcA conserved sequences
(Department of Botany, 2012-09-01) Mishra, A K
Germplasm Conservation of Couroupita guianensis and Spondias mangifera through Tissue Culture
(Department of Botany, 2012-07-01) Kumari, Nishi
Horizontal Excavations of Pre NBPW and NBPW Levels at Agiabir, District Mirzapur and Explorations in the Adjoining Areas
(Centre of Advanced Study, Department of AIHC & Archaeology, 2015) Singh, Ashok Kumar
The archaeological excavations at Agiabir, District- Mirzapur was conducted in the year 2015, 2016 and 2018 by the permission of the Archaeological Survey of India, Government of India, New Delhi under the Major Research Project grant approved by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi. The main objective of the project was as follows: i) To know the cultural sequence and detailed material remains of Agiabir, Dist. Mirzapur. ii) To trace the other satellite settlements around Agiabir through vigorous explorations. iii) To know the importance of Agiabir in the archaeology of middle Ganga plain. The horizontal excavation was conducted on the Mound-1 and 2 at Agiabir to obtain a complete culture-sequence of the site in different localities and to trace the pre-Chalcolithic deposit. It was confined in two localities of the mound to know the material remains of Pre NBPW and NBPW levels. Mention may be made that a few cord impressed pottery along with two polished stone celts have been recovered from the surface of Mound -1 during exploration of the site in 2014 which indicates the pre-Chalcolithic affinity on this site.
Identification of Co-Scholastic Assessment Practice and Suggestions for their Uniformity in CBSE Schools of Varanasi
(Faculty of Education, BHU, 2015-07-01) Bajpai, Anjali
Impact of financial literacy and financial stress on wellbeing: A study of handicraft workers of Varanasi region
(Institute of Management Studies, 2015) Chakraborty, Anindita
The field of personal finance is better reflected in recent years in specialised research, i.e. financial education. The principle idea is that without passable knowledge and skills one cannot effectively manage his or her finances, particularly in this dynamic and complex economic environment. However, besides education, there are other aspects that came out from the literature, which appears to have particular importance in the process of individual financial decision. Therefore, personal finance and financial education plays a vital role in an individual’s life and thus are essential topics. The financial education movement proliferated in the mid- to late-1990s in response to financial sector reforms in many countries, and thus attention needs to be placed in the context of the state-of-the-art research, from which future research can come into sight. The financial decision-making process is complicated in the case of individuals and households and may get influenced by various factors. With financial products becoming more and more complex; growing role of technology in the financial sector; shifting of employers attention from traditional pension plans to market linked plans have created apprehension in the mind of policymakers regarding the precautionary measures taken by the financial institutions and lack of financially educated people. Thus the need for improved education in the field of personal finance is felt and large number of nationally representative organisations in India and worldwide to promote financial education were established to promote financial education. Financial decisions are a part of everyday life – whether looking for ways to save, deciding which credit card represents the best value, choosing a home loan, comparing insurance policies or planning for retirement. Whatever the decision, being confident and informed can make a difference to the financial wellbeing and peace of mind of an individual and a household. For taking better financial decisions, one needs to have some financial knowledge, or he/she should be financially literate. Therefore, financial literacy is the capability to of an individual to understand how to use money in the real world. It deals with how people manage to earn or make it, how they manage it, how they invest it and how they help others by donating it. In absence of financial literacy one can end-up by making poor financial decisions, and that can affect their financial wellbeing. Therefore, with raising interest in personal finance in countries like Australia, Japan, the United States, UK and India it is now necessary to focus on state-run programs to protect the people from any type of financial mis happenings and this can only be done by properly educating them.
Ion Exchange Voltammetry as a versatile technique for selective determination of target analytes using novel organic polymers and functionalized clay materials
(Department of Chemistry, 2013-03-12) Ganesan, V
Modulation of Nitric Oxide synthases and induction of apoptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma by fiestin
(Department of Zoology, 2012-07-01) Trigun, S K
Fiestin, a natural flavanol, found in many common fruits and vegetables, was evident to modulate tumor growth associated signaling cascade in HCC cells in vivo and thus provided a cellular and molecular basis of anti cancer activity of this compound. Thus, this outcome provides a base line data to (a) evaluate translational feasibility of fisetin as an effective anti-HCC therapy and (b) advocates fruits and vegetable rich diet to prevent development of HCC and other tumor growth in human subjects.
A novel study of nanolayered tunable optical filter based on Photonic band gap materials with various applications
(Department of Physics, 2012-07-01) Srivastava, Sanjay Kumar
Preparation and Characterization of Nano-Composite Polymer Electrolytes for Device Applications
(Department of Physics, 2015-07-01) Gupta, Prem Narain
Different series of new Polymer electrolytes have been prepared using solution casting technique. Investigation of prepared films have been made using various experimental techniques like X-ray diffraction (XRD), Attenuated total reflection–fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR), Thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA), Differential scanning calorimetric (DSC), AC impedance spectroscopy. AC conductivity spectra, temperature dependent dc conductivity, dielectric properties, electrical modulus and mobility, total number of charge carrier density has been studied.
The Status Of Sanitation And Water Supply Under Jnnurm In Uttar Pradesh:A Case Study Of Allahabad, Lucknow And Varanasi
(Department of Political Science, 2010) Jha, Rajani Ranjan; Sharma, Abhinav; Kamthan, Sarita
Cities are the hubs of much of national production (they contribute 56 per cent of India's GDP) and consumption, economic and social processes that generate wealth and opportunity. But they also create disease, crime, pollution, poverty and social unrest. Never before in history has the world witnessed such a rapid growth of urbanization. No doubt migration is largely responsible. This applies equally to India. We have already added 65 million persons to our urban population in the decade of the '90s alone. We are having nearly fifty per cent of India living in our cities by the beginning of this century. The lack of substantial new investments mean that existing infrastructure is outdated, inefficient and highly stressed, leading to high degrees of unaccounted supply for water and poor sanitation. Limited metering and efficiency incentives, unviable pricing (does not even cover O&M costs), poor revenue recovery rates, high unfulfilled investment needs lead to inadequate service coverage; unreliable and poor quality service provision. Commercially unviable urban local bodies mean that fresh investments by external agencies and the private sector will not be forthcoming. Keeping this in view the United Progressive Alliance (U.P.A.) Government launched Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) in 2005. The programme is based on the premise that for cities to work, it is essential to create incentives and support urban reforms at the city level, develop appropriate enabling frameworks, enhances the creditworthiness of municipal governments and integrates service delivery system.
Studies on haemolymph and its modulation by entomopathogenic fungi in an insect pest, Dysdercus koenigii (Heteropteran:Pyrrhocoridae)
(Department of Zoology, 2013) Kumar, Dinesh
Studies on heamolymph and its modulation by entomophathogenic fungi in an insect pest, Dysdercus koinigi (Heteroptera - Pyrrhocoridae)
(Department of Zoology, 2013) Kumar, D