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Significance of Cultural Landscaping: How Tangible Cultural Aspects Defines Our Legacy
Abstract: The goal of the current paper is to express significance of cultural landscapes though the regional identity of a place. How these landscapes which are cultural in nature become the legacy for a particular community. Indian history is rich in such landscapes and with every successor the relationship of man with the landscape evolved. Moreover such cultural resources and wildlife therein are associated with various historical events exhibiting its cultural, …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 45–48 Read article
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Integrated Disaster Risk Management-Specific to Cyclone and Flood-prone area
Abstract: In India, disaster management is currently facing a big challenge in decreasing risk in the coastline zone. The community of such an area, which consists primarily of slum and squatter communities, makes the area vulnerable to cyclones, resulting in high susceptibility both directly and indirectly. The purpose of this article is to determine how communities might be better targeted to improve disaster risk reduction strategies. It looks at whether perceived …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 30–39 Read article
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Vernacular Architecture: Energy Efficient Sustainable Techniques
Abstract: In today's global warming and other environmental issues, traditional buildings have emerged as a finest solution component for environmental improvement. It was well-known for creating a comfortable environment for its inhabitants, even in the face of harsh climatic circumstances. The bioclimatic approach is a measurement of human comfort needs, an evaluation of current climaticcircumstances along with reasonable architectural solutions. Bioclimatic design deals with the climatic conditions of any place while …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 36–45 Read article
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Planning and Management of Water for Green Building
Abstract: Green buildings are designed, constructed and operated to improve the betterment of their occupants and support a healthy community and natural environment, as compare to a conventional building. Green rating has been started in many countries for the building. In India, three agencies have their own rating system. Water conservation, Water quality and conservation, Water conservation measures are among one from thevarious criteria for rating of buildings. Though India has …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Social Implication of Housing Intervention on Spatial Fabric of Slums
Abstract: Housing for poor has always been a priority since independence and has gained momentum after the recent policies of government in last decade with its focus on improvement in quality of life of urban poor. It is perpetual for urban professionals to review whether the implications are leading towards the desired social development. The present paper focuses on understanding the relationship of social and spatial fabric of slums with the …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 23–36 Read article
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Innovations in Designing Smart Cities as Living Labs
Abstract: Now-a-days cities are complex, networked and regularly changing social ecosystems, transformed and shaped through the interaction between different interests and ambitions. Ensuring employment, sustainable development, inclusion and quality of life are important concerns. Infrastructures of cities, addressing these concerns, comprise a diversity of services such as healthcare, energy, education, environmental management, transportation and mobility, public safety. Day by day these services are enabled by broadband infrastructures, wireless sensor networks, Internet-based …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–20 Read article
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Impact of ‘Make in India’ Program on Indian Economy
Abstract: Make in India” is an international tag plan, conceptualized by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi on 25 September 2014 to entice investments from work around the world, and in the process, strengthen India’s manufacturing sector. The campaign has been concentrated to fulfill the purpose of job creation, enforcement to secondary and tertiary sector, boosting the national economy, converting India to a self-reliant country and to give the Indian …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 7–29 Read article
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A Review Study on the Development of a City into a Smart City
Abstract: Today’s industrial environments are moving toward automation. This results in improving item quality, accuracy, productivity and to diminish item cost. Error identification of products is an exceptionally troublesome modern process. Persistent manual detection generates consistency issues. The purpose of this project was to design and fabricate a working prototype for an automatic error detector machine. It demonstrates the idea of an ordinary conveyor belt, but with some intelligence. This main …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 35–41 Read article
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Comparison of Results Between Conventional Techniques and GIS in Old City Surveys
Abstract: Urban planning involves a wide-ranging survey programming; whereby the data collected can be processed through a systematic methodology in order to summarize the data collected. This data shall further be used to analyze and frame a developmental strategy. As per nomenclature, GIS comprises of 3 words: Geography, Information and System. Spatial part is dealt by “Geography”, Data related part is dealt by “Information” and decision-making related part is dealt by …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 5–21 Read article
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Indian Markets as Social Spaces
Abstract: Markets serve as public gathering places for people from different cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic communities. They are considered as the integral constituent of urban development in order to provide the opportunities for recreational activities. They occupy an essential space within the public of cities in India. Streets not only determine the character of a place but also depict the lifestyle of the citizens. Social life revolves around the public spaces …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING WITH THE HELP OF GIS IN MUMBAI
Abstract: This paper is an academic attempt to understand the various aspects of neighborhood planning. It highlights the vision of neighborhood planning to identify the various problems in the selected area. It takes efforts to define and operationalize the concept of neighborhood planning in the urban area. This paper also assures that to be successful in planning with the help of geographical information system. GIS is capable of supporting the process …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 26–31 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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A New Way Thinking –storm Water Management
Abstract: The essential importance of improved stormwater management for urban areas, irrigation, industrial, residential, and livestock consumption on a worldwide scale cannot be overstated. In addition to going through the several ways to reuse and treat storm water. This study also emphasizes theutilization of modern storm water reuse technology to decrease the water deficit. Urban runoff volumes and flow maxima are projected to rise in the future because to the impacts …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Enhancing Walkability in Ludhianas Industrial Growth Centre A Comprehensive Analysis and Recommendations
Abstract: The manufacturing sector is pivotal to economic development, and the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a crucial role in India's growth. Ludhiana, known as the "Manchester of India," is home to a significant industrial cluster with various industries, drawing workers from different states. However, the pedestrian infrastructure in this industrial hub is inadequate, leading to a challenging and often unsafe walking experience. This research paper explores the concept …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 36–43 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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Studies on Extraction, Modelling and Purification of Quercetin from Peel of Allium cepa
Abstract: ABSTRACT Quercetin is an anti-oxidant, which very efficiently scavenges highly reactive biological species such as peroxynitrite and hydroxyl radical. Quercetin belongs to the flavonoid’s family. The present studies on optimization of physico-chemical parameters like effects of different solvents, different solvent percentages, particle size, pH and extraction time for the extraction of quercetin was studied. The highest quercetin concentration for optimized conditions was 38 µg/ml. In the soxhlet extraction process, the …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 3–11 Read article
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Performance Evaluation of Local Oil Palm Fibre Dried in Dark Environment for Bioremediation of Crude Oil Polluted Soil
Abstract: The research work was carried out to investigate the effectiveness of the oil palm fibre dried in dark environment for bioremediation of crude oil polluted loamy soil. Experimental analysis was conducted to examine the characteristics of the effectiveness of the oil palm fibre dried in dark environment on the degradation of the crude oil in loamy soil. Gas Chromatograph (GC) made of x-ray fluorescence spectrometer was used in the analysis …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Complex Weed Flora Management in Irrigated Wheat Using Ready-Mix Post-Emergence Herbicides
Abstract: A field experiment was conducted during the Rabi season of 2015-16 and 2017-18 at Junagadh (Gujarat) to evaluate the efficacy of some post-emergence herbicides and their mixtures against complex weed flora in wheat. The major weed flora noticed in the experimental field were Echinochloa colona, Cynodon dactylon, Brachiaria spp. and Dactyloctenium aegyptium among the monocots; Amaranthus viridis, Chenopodium album, Digera arvensis, Melilotus indica, Portulaca oleracea, Convolvulus arvensis, Euphorbia hirta and …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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In Vitro Callus Induction of White Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duch.) ‘Casperita’ (F1 Hybrid) through Difference Explants
Abstract: White pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duch.) ‘Casperita’ (F1 Hybrid) is a popular pumpkin in many countries, however, it produces unfertile seeds. The current study determined the appropriated concentrations of 2,4-D (2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid) and BAP (6-Benzylaminopurine) on callus induction using various explants as hypocotyl, epicotyl, cotyledons, petiole, and leaf. Sterilized explants were cultured on MS media with various concentrations of 2,4-D (0 and 2 mg/L) and BAP (0, 0.1, 0.3 and …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Review on: Marker Assisted Selection in Common Bean Breeding for Disease Resistance
Abstract: Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) is the most important food legume consumed worldwide and an important source of human dietary protein, calories, vitamins and minerals necessary for a healthy community. Marker-assisted selection is one of the breeding methods, which involves selection of plants carrying genomic regions that are involved in the expression of traits of interest through molecular markers. The method (MAS) becomes possible for traits governed by major genes …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 23–34 Read article