ID: 61192
Title: Spatial resolution essential for mapping minerals.
Author: - Interview
Editor: Prof. Arup Dasgupta
Year: 2015
Publisher: Sanjay Kumar
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Geospatial World Volume 05 Issue 12 28-29 (2015)
Subject: Geospatial World
Keywords: Spatial resolution, mapping, minerals.
Abstract: Kumar Navulur, Director, Ne Generation Products, Digital Globe shares his views on enabling mineral exploration, mine operations and reclamation with super spectral imagery.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 61191
Title: Setting Priorities with Patial Data.
Author: - Interview
Editor: Prof. Arup Dasgupta
Year: 2015
Publisher: Sanjay Kumar
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Geospatial World Volume 05 Issue 12 18-21 (2015)
Subject: Geospatial World
Keywords: Setting Priorities, Patial Data.
Abstract: In an exclusive interview with Martin O ' Malley, the US Presidential candidate, Bhanu Rekha-Executive Editor, Geospatial World, understands his strategy for using geospatial technology, as he sets out plans for the top three priorities of the US.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 61190
Title: Seven Priorities For Global Energy Governance
Author: Christophe Frei
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2015
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Electrical India, vol.55 (9), 68-69 (2015)
Subject: Electrical India.
Keywords: Seven Priorities, Global Energy Governance.
Abstract: The risks and challenges to the energy landscape are effectively illustrated by the WEC ' s 2015 World Energy Issues Monitor. It shows that energy leaders from over 80 countries remain concerned about energy and commodity price volatility and climate framework uncertainty. They also fear market distortions through stop-and-go energy subsidies and trade barriers as well as outdated market design.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 61189
Title: Electrification of High Rise Buildings
Author: C V Govinda Raju
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2015
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Electrical India, vol.55 (9), 58-62 (2015)
Subject: Electrical India.
Keywords: Electrification, High Rise Buildings
Abstract: The requirements of the planning and execution of electrical works of an ordinary building having ground plus one or two floors housing are quite different from those of a multistoried or high rise building. A building is classified as ' High Rise ' , if it has more than Four floors (Ground + 3 Floors) or height more than 15 meters. It can be regarded as a miniature township requiring entire range of civic services such as electric power from the electricity board, standby/emergency power from diesel generator, water supplies for various applications, fire fighting system, elevator services, sanitation, recreation facilities, swimming pool, lighting for apartments as well as common areas etc.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 61188
Title: Electricity (Friend or Foe)
Author: Aqeel Ahmad
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2015
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Electrical India, vol.55 (9), 46-50(2015)
Subject: Electrical India.
Keywords: Electricity
Abstract: According to a survey, nearly 1200 people die in the country like United States each year from electric shocks on 120V or 277V circuits. Death occurs when voltage pushes electrons through the human body, particularly the heart.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 61187
Title: Lighting Systems And Their Effect On Power Quality.
Author: Dr. K Uma Rao
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2015
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Electrical India, vol.55 (9), 40-42(2015)
Subject: Electrical India.
Keywords: Lighting Systems, Effect, Power Quality
Abstract: Poor power quality management inevitably leads to an increase in operational costs and places an unnecessary strain on already dwindling resources. The ultimate reason that we are interested in power quality is economic value.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 61186
Title: Energy Conservation
Author: Vishal Kumar Gaur, Bhavesh R Bhalja
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2015
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Electrical India, vol.55 (9), 36-38 (2015)
Subject: Electrical India.
Keywords: Energy Conservation
Abstract: Energy conservation is nothing but a strategic use of energy in order to reduce the energy requirements per unit output. Energy conservation in domestic sector is a good point to start as about 20 to 30 % of the total energy generated is utilized for domestic purpose, which is a considerable share.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 61185
Title: High Temperature Superconductors Wires And Cables: Technologies Of Energy Conservation.
Author: Hambir Singh
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2015
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Electrical India, vol.55 (9), 32-35 (2015)
Subject: Electrical India.
Keywords: High Temperature, Superconductors Wires and Cables, Technologies, Energy Conservation.
Abstract: Emerging technologies of High Temperature Superconductors (HTSrs) have an enormous potential for improving capacity of underground and overhead power T & D systems, motors, generators and power plants-because higher Jc and zero resistance of HTSrs reduce losses and replace conventional conductors.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 61184
Title: Data Communication Protocols (In Building Automation Systems-An Overview)
Author: Aneesh Kadyan
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2015
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Electrical India, vol.55 (9), 30-31 (2015)
Subject: Electrical India.
Keywords: Data, Communication, Protocols, Automation Systems
Abstract: Building Automation Systems (BASs) Provide means to control as well as monitor various operational aspects of buildings. Activities that typically require human interface such as data logging, equipment health monitoring, data analysis etc. can be automated by a BAS system to reduce human error-as well as enhance efficiency and accuracy of data. With the cost of manpower increasing, and the need to operate and manage buildings at the lowest possible cost, BASs are finding their ways in more and more building designs. A BAS while costing more at the build stage helps lower operating costs for the owners and the playback periods for the Capex are in the range of 2 to 4 years.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 61183
Title: Powerless: India ' s Energy Shortage and Its Impact
Author: -Book Review
Editor: Arabinda Mishra
Year: 2014
Publisher: Teri The Energy and Resources Institute
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Journal of Resources Energy and Development Vol.11 Issue (1 & 2) 65-67(2014)
Subject: Village Level Actors in Sustainable Forest Management: A Study in Madhya Pradesh
Keywords: None
Abstract: In this book, the author provides a comprehensive analysis of India ' s current energy shortage, its reasons and concerns, visible in events such as the great grid failure of 2012.In doing so; the author makes clear that India ' s thirst of energy is growing fast and its domestic production is unlikely to keep pace with the growth in demand. In short term, though, India will have to increase its imports and suffer through unending power shortages. According to him, the lack of domestic resources, relative to India ' s population and poor governance are the key factors responsible for the continued problem.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 61182
Title: The Future of Renewables: An Appraisal of Feed-in-Tariffs and Renewable Portfolio Standards.
Author: Ipshita Chaturvedi
Editor: Arabinda Mishra
Year: 2014
Publisher: Teri The Energy and Resources Institute
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Journal of Resources Energy and Development Vol.11 Issue (1 & 2) 55-64 (2014)
Subject: Village Level Actors in Sustainable Forest Management: A Study in Madhya Pradesh
Keywords: None
Abstract: In recent years, a strong interest in renewable energy and supporting policies has burgeoned. The most popular of these are Renewable Portfolio Standards and by an entire country such as feed-in-Tariffs in Germany and Japan and/or could be state-specific within a country. This article studies the existing literature to understand the theoretical and normative workings of both policies and argues that while both policies together and/or separately have proven pros and cons, the future of renewables must depend on case-specific factors. One size usually does not fit all, certainly not when determining a renewable future. While a basic policy may be determined, the nuances have to be localized depending on a country and state ' s tax structure, renewable energy availability and other such factors.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Urpelainen J. 2012.How do electoral competition and special interests shape the stringency of renewable energy standards? Environmental Economics and Policy Studies 14 (1): 23-34.
Schelly C. 2014. Implementing renewable energy portfolio standards: The good, the bad, and the ugly in a two state comparison. Energy Policy 67: 543-551.
Literature cited 2: Garcia A, Alzate J M, and Barrere J. 2012. Regulatory design and incentives for renewable energy. Journal of Regulatory Economics 41 (3): 315-336.
Uran V and Krajcar S. 2013. A methodology for analysis of the renewable electricity feed-in tariff markets.
ID: 61181
Title: Vulnerability Mapping for Water Stress in Kerala
Author: P Indira Devi, K M Sunil, Sebin Sara Solomon, and P Seenath.
Editor: Arabinda Mishra
Year: 2014
Publisher: Teri The Energy and Resources Institute
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Journal of Resources Energy and Development Vol.11 Issue (1 & 2) 41-54 (2014)
Subject: Village Level Actors in Sustainable Forest Management: A Study in Madhya Pradesh
Keywords: None
Abstract: Researchers on global water scarcity analysis concluded that a large share of the world population-nearly two-thirds-will be affected by water scarcity over the next several decades (Shiklomanov 1991; Raskin et al. 1997; Alcamo et al. 1997; Seckler et al.2003; Vorosmarty et al.2000; Wallace 2000; Wallace and Gregory 2002). The most obvious conclusion from these analyses is that water will be scare in areas with low rainfall and relatively high population density. Many countries in the arid areas of the world, particularly Central and West Asia and North Africa, are already close to, or below the 1,000 m3/capita/year threshold and therefore, this is the part of the world that is most definitely water scarce. The intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPPCC [2007]) points out that water impacts due to climate change are key for all sectors and regions, resulting in decreasing water availability and increased drought in mid-and low-latitudes exposing hundreds and millions of people to increased water stress.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Alcamo J, Doll P, Kaspar F, and Siebert S.1997.Global change and global scenarios of water use and availability: An application of water GAP. University of Kassel, CESR, Kassel, Germany.
Bohle H G, Downing T E, and Watts M J.1994. Climate change and social vulnerability. Global Environmental Change 4 (1): 37-48.
Literature cited 2: Brooks N. 2003.Vulnerability, risk and adaptation: A conceptual framework. Working paper 38.Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research.
Devi P I, Shanmughasundaram, and Prema A. 2011.In Micro-irrigation: Economics and outreach in Kerala, edited by Palanisami K, Raman S, and Mohan K, New Delhi: Macmillan Publishers India Ltd pp. 94-119.
ID: 61180
Title: Impact of Common Property Forest Incomes on Rural Income Inequality: A Gini Decomposition Analysis.
Author: Abhilas Kumar Pradhan
Editor: Arabinda Mishra
Year: 2014
Publisher: Teri The Energy and Resources Institute
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Journal of Resources Energy and Development Vol.11 Issue (1 & 2) 25-40 (2014)
Subject: Village Level Actors in Sustainable Forest Management: A Study in Madhya Pradesh
Keywords: Common Property Forest Income, Income Inequality, Gini-coefficient, Source-wise Decomposition
Abstract: More than 300 million people the world over, especially the poor and marginalized, depend substantially on forest resources for their daily subsistence and survival. Several studies have confirmed that common property forest resources serve as an important life support system to the rural poor, a source of income for the marginalized and low income households and considerably impact household income distribution. With this background, the current piece of work has been conducted in the forest rich state of Odisha in India; where the forest covers 37.34 per cent of the state ' s geographical area and more than 57 per cent of the villages are located in forest fringe areas. The study has a threefold objective; firstly, it attempts to estimate the extent and nature of dependency of the rural households on common property forest resources. Secondly, it assesses the impact of forest income on household level income inequality, and thirdly, it examines the impact of different forest income sources on the overall income inequality. The research work is based on primary data collected through a micro-level sample survey conducted in 210 households in six villages of three blocks in the three districts of Odisha. The study has used the Gini-coefficient of inequality and its source-wise decomposition technique (Stuart [1954], Pyatt, Chen and Fei [1980], and Lerman and Yitzhaki [1985]) for investigation. The field survey results reveal that forest income sources contribute 30.97 per cent to the total household income. Further inclusion of forest income, in the total household income, brings down the Gini-coefficient of inequality by 26.638 per cent hence, contributes substantially towards inequality reduction. The Gini decomposition analysis suggests that forest incomes, irrespective of their sources, serve as income equalizers (help reducing income inequality).Therefore, inequality in household level income distribution could be reduced considerably through appropriate policy interventions that would enhance household incomes from forest sources, while balancing the forest ecology.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Adams R H Jr and Alderman H.1992.Sources of income inequality in rural Pakistan: A decomposition analysis. Oxford Bulletin of Economics and Statistics 54 (4): 591-608.
Campbell B M, Mandondo A, Nemarundwe N, Sithole B, de Jong Wil, Luckert M, and Matose F.2001. Challenges to proponents of common property resource systems: Despairing voices from the social forests of Zimbabwe. World Development 29 (4): 589-600.
Literature cited 2: Cavendish W.1999.Poverty, inequality and environmental resources: Quantitative Analysis of Rural Households. Working Paper Series 99-9, Centre for the Study of African Economies, Oxford.
Cowell F A. 1985.Measures of distributional change: An axiomatic approach. Review of Economic Studies 52: 135-51.
ID: 61179
Title: Village Level Actors in Sustainable Forest Management: A study in Madhya Pradesh.
Author: Prasant Kumar
Editor: Arabinda Mishra
Year: 2014
Publisher: Teri The Energy and Resources Institute
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Journal of Resources Energy and Development Vol.11 Issue (1 & 2) 1-24 (2014)
Subject: Village Level Actors in Sustainable Forest Management: A Study in Madhya Pradesh
Keywords: IAD Framework, Action Situation, Actors, Sustainable Forest Use, NTFPs.
Abstract: Forests play a very important role in the lives of communities living in and around forests and hence have evolved mechanisms for its sustainable use. But the species composition of forests is not uniform leading to differential NTFP outflow. In an action situation on sustainable forest use by the communities of three different forest types of Madhya Pradesh, the actors identified-households, women, graziers, informal and formal leaderships, plantation watchers, settlers, forest department officials, first purchaser of NTFPs, agents of BIDI industry, wood cutters or poachers, Gram Panchayat functionaries, etc.-are internal or external, individual or composite. Although the study does not show much of variation in actors across the three forest types of the State but the power wielded by these actors vary from village to village. Their roles, as individual or composite actors, also change depending upon the situation.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Andersson Krister.2006.Understanding decentralized forest governanace: An application of the Institutional Analysis and Development (IAD) framework.Sustainability: Science, Practice and Policy 2 (1): 25-35.
Angelo Jampel dell.2013.Abusing the commons? An integrated institutional analysis of common-pool resource governance in conflict situations. Joint Research Doctoral Dissertation. PhD programme in Sustainable Development and International Cooperation at La Sapienza Universita di Roma-Centro Intteruniversitario di Ricerca per lo Sviluppo Sostensibile (CIRPS) and PhD programme in Environmental Science and Technology at the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona-Institut de CienciaTechnologia Ambiental (ICTA).Available at <http:/www.tdx.cat/bitstream/handle/10803/129471/jda1de1.pdf?sequence=1>,last accessed on 29July 2014.
Literature cited 2: Anitha V, Muraleedharan PK, and Binilkumar AS.2006.Human-related constraints in protected area management. Economic and Political Weekly XLI (10): 919-924.
Behera Bhagirath.2009.Explaining the performance of state-community joint forest management in India. Ecological Economics 69: 177-185.
ID: 61178
Title: Current status of Indian Trichogramma spp.along with their distributional record and host range.
Author: Mohd.Yousuf, Mohsin Ikram and Mohd.Faisal.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2015
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 141 (7) 806-812 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Biological control, Trichogramma spp., Host range, Insect pests, Distribution.
Abstract: Egg parasitoids belonging to the genus Trichogramma are well known biological control agents, being utilized in applied biological control of insect pests, particularly against lepidopterous pests of agricultural crops and forest tree species. In the present paper, important diagnostic characters of all Indian species of Trichogramma have been given, in brief. Host-range of the Indian Trichogramma spp., along with their distributional record has also been up-dated. Scope of application of Trichograma spp. for controlling the key insect pests has also been discussed.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Ashmead W.H. (1904).Classification of the Chalcid files of the superfamily Chalcidoidea With descriptions of new species in the Carnegie Museum, collected in South America by Herbert H.Smith.Publ.Carnegie Mus.Soc.nr.21,Mem.Carnegie Mus., 1:225-551.
Ashmead W.H. (1940 b).Descriptions of new Hymenoptera from Japan II, Entomol.Soc, 12: 146-165.
Literature cited 2: Aurivillius Ch. (1897). En ny svensk agg parasit.Entomol.Tidskr, 18: 249-255.
Begum, S. and Anis, S.B. (2014). Checklist of Indian Trichogrammatidae (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea). International Journal of Entomological Research, 2 (01): 7-14.