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1109 articles for “Planning”
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Effective Site Planning For Sustainable Development
Abstract: Site Planning involves the organization of built mass with the outdoor spaces to meet human needs and desires while protecting, conserving or enhancing natural environment and processes. However, the creation of spaces that meet social, environmental, cultural, aesthetic and practical requirements of the people in the best possible way define the Effective Site Planning. The analysis of site helps in the assessment of potential and constraints of the site. Site …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Assessing Inclusive Approach in Urban Planning Process for the Case of Madhya Pradesh
Abstract: The Challenges of Urbanization in India are unprecedented in scale and significance. It can be better understood by the proportion of population in India and the lack of social and physical infrastructure required to cater the needs of the target. The increasing number of slums reveals the imbalance effectively. In order to ensure positive growth of our cities and basic services to our citizens, urgent steps are required. Also, the …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Exploring the Potentials of Performance-Based Zoning in Physical Planning
Abstract: Conventional zoning has been used for the planning of physical space for a long time. Though it is very effective, there are still many flaws associated with it. Innovative approaches to traditional zoning have been adopted in recent years in an effort to increase planning results. This paper examines performance zoning as an option to assess how much it outperforms traditional zoning. Based on the comparative analysis of the advantages …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 34–40 Read article
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Response of Plants to Drought Stress: A Review
Abstract: Stress tolerance has long been fascinated plant biologists as a challenge to understand the mechanism of plant survival under biotic and abiotic stress conditions. Exposure to abiotic stresses such as high salinity, drought, extreme light and temperature of plants results in worldwide major loss in crop productivity. The main cause of crop loss worldwide is abiotic stresses, reducing average yield for most major crop plants by more than 50%. The …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 35–42 Read article
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Methods of Crop Breeding in Plants: A Review
Abstract: In mass selection, seeds are gathered from (as a rule a couple of dozen to a couple of hundred) desirable appearing individuals in a populace, and the cutting edge is sown from the supply of blended seed. This technique, some of the time alluded to as phenotypic selection, depends on how every individual looks. Mass selection has been used widely to improve old “land” varieties that have been passed down …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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A Review on the Alkaloids an Important Therapeutic Compound from Plants
Abstract: Plants have always been a basis for the traditional medicine systems and they have provided continuous remedies to the mankind for thousands of years. Therapeutic application of plants includes anti-tumor, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-malarial activities. Knowledge of the plants for the preparation of various drugs has been of great significance. Plants are considered as a rich source of wide variety of ingredients which can be used for the development of drug. …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Endangered and Critical Endangered Medicinal Plants Species and Their Ethnobotanical Medicinal Values in India
Abstract: Medicinal plants have played an important role in primary health care system among the local people in India. The present paper deals with 30 plants species that are endangered or critical endangered, which were identified with relevant information and documented in this paper with regard to their botanical name, family, common name and utilization by the local people for common ailment. The medicinal practitioners were treating the common diseases like …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 68–74 Read article
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Imminent Bioperspectives of Aromatic Plant Leaf Extracts from Cinnamomum tamala and its Biopesticidal Potential against Tribolium castaneum (Herbst.)
Abstract: present research work concluded that when the C. tamala leaf extract of five various solvents revealed that acetone extract possessed potential biopesticidal efficiency because it contains the cinnamaldehyde and linalool like compounds present in the same extract. Totally eleven compounds are elucidated from the leaf (acetone extract) through a GCMS analysis. It was almost conformed that these two aldehyde and aromatic carboxylic acid groups were presented in the acetone extract …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 31–43 Read article
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Optimization Strategies for Controlling Plant Growth
Abstract: Plant growth regulators (PGR’s) are chemicals used on a wide range of floricultural crops. These plant regulators modulate the plant growth in their own specific way. However, for achieving best results, it is important to understand the various other parameters that increases or decreases the effectiveness of PGR usage. This short review combines together the different environmental and cultural parameters that together with PGRs can affect plant growth. Keywords: drought …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 22–24 Read article
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Humic substances and their importance on plant health and yield
Abstract: Plant growth depends on several factors. Optimum nutrients, water absorption, light quality and intensity, soil structure and fertility and many other factors control plant development. Good quality organic matter present in soil is crucial for soil structure and plant growth. Soils that are equipped with adequate amounts of nutrients viz., nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium; but devoid of humic substances undergo stress and retarded growth. Plants grown in presence of humic substances …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 6–9 Read article
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Investigation on the Viability and Performance of Justicia Carnea Plant Extracts Treated on Crude Oil Remediation in Loamy Soil
Abstract: This study was carried out to investigate the viability and the performance of Justicia carnea plant extracts treated with direct sunlight and the absence of sunlight on the bioremediation process of crude oil contaminated loamy soils sample obtained from the Otari community in Abua Local Government Area of Rivers State of Nigeria. Total petroleum hydrocarbon degraded, total microbial count, pH, amount of nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium, soil total organic carbon, …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–21 Read article
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AN OVERVIEW ON ANTICANCER ACTIVITY OF SOME MEDICINAL PLANTS OF HIMALAYAN REGION
Abstract: The conventional treatments of cancer by chemotherapy, surgery, radiotherapy, etc. are difficult and cause adverse side effects. Plants are the prominent source of unique phytochemicals, which provide a novel mechanism to delay the growth or eliminate the neoplastic cells without causing side effects to the normal cells. This review aims to provide an ethnobotanical, phytochemical, and toxicological overview of some of the Himalayan medicinal plants having anticancer properties. The review …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 9–25 Read article
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A REVIEW ON SOUND WAVES AND ITS EFFECTS ON PLANTS
Abstract: The overall performance and development of cell is due to the elongation and proliferation of cell. The interconnection among various phenomena’s and sound waves is a significant topic to study in order to check the various pros and cons of sound waves on different functions of cell. Experiments show that sound waves of various frequencies, SPLS and of different kinds greatly affect the plants. Certain frequency sound waves such as …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Advancement in Nanodiagnostic for Plant Pathogen Detection
Abstract: Nanotechnology refers to a nanoscale innovation, which has promising applications in everyday life. The word nanotechnology is generally used when referring to materials with the size of 0.1 to 100 nanometers. Nanotechnology is a multi-displinary science involving knowledge fro biology, chemistry, physics and other disciplines. The nanoparticles have small size, large surface area and high reactivity. These properties of nanoparticles revolutionized the agriculture researches. Rapid disease detection, targeted treatments, enhancing …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Thermodynamics Modelling And Performance Assessment Of Gas Turbine Power Plant
Abstract: In this study, thermodynamics modelling of gas turbine engine is performed based on thermodynamic relations. The thermodynamic model reveals that the influence of operating parameters including the compression ratio, turbine inlet temperature and ambient temperature has significant effect on the performance of gas turbine engine. Energy and exergy analyses were conducted to evaluate performance of the selected power plant and to assess the effect of operating parameters on energy loss …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 11–35 Read article
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AN INTEGRATED COMPUTER-AIDED PROCESS PLANNING SYSTEM FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF A LEAF SPRING
Abstract: Computer-Aided Process Planning (CAPP) is a key enabling technology for integrating product design and manufacturing in a Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) environment. This paper presents the development and implementation of an integrated, feature-based CAPP system for the manufacturing of an automotive leaf spring assembly. The proposed system bridges the gap between CAD and shop-floor activities by directly mapping design features to manufacturing operations. High-level manufacturing features such as base profiles, …
Published in International Journal of Computer Aided Manufacturing · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 10–23 Read article
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Deep Learning for Smarter Farming: Innovations in Plant Disease Identification
Abstract: Agriculture is the backbone of global food security, yet plant diseases significantly impact crop yields and farmers' livelihoods. Traditional disease detection methods are often time-consuming and require expert intervention, making them less feasible for large-scale farming. Recent advancements in deep learning have revolutionized plant disease identification by offering automated, accurate, and efficient solutions. This article explores innovative deep learning techniques, including convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and transformer-based models, that enhance …
Published in International Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Optimizing Acoustics in Open-Plan Office Buildings: An Architect’s Perspective
Abstract: This study examines open-plan workspaces and the acoustic issues that are common in high-rise office buildings. These settings frequently find it difficult to strike a balance between addressing the need for privacy encouraging collaboration and maintaining acoustic comfort in common areas. The study evaluates the effects of major noise sources on employee productivity, focus, and general well-being. These sources include office equipment, conversations, and insufficient acoustical privacy. Considering the growing …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 102–110 Read article
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Determination of the Concentration of Some Selected Metals in Unripe Plantain (Musa paradisiaca)
Abstract: Plantain (Musa paradisiaca) is a food commonly consumed in Nigeria as boiled, roasted, or fried in its ripe and unripe form. Plantains harvested in Ekpoma, a predominately plantain-growing community, were studied for their mineral and sugar composition level of the unripe. Complexometric titration was used to determine the level of calcium and magnesium, flame photometer was used for sodium and potassium determination while zinc, iron, copper, chromium, manganese, and Co …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Assessing the Impact of a Planned Teaching Program on Maternal Knowledge and Practices for Diarrhea Prevention and Management in Toddlers at Selected Anganwadi Centres in District Karnal
Abstract: Background of the Study: Diarrheal disease ranks as the second leading cause of child mortality and morbidity globally, primarily stemming from contaminated food and water sources. The World Health Organization has designated childhood diarrhea research as a top priority in achieving the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goal. Addressing this condition involves implementing preventive and management measures at home. Therefore, the core aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 20–26 Read article