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ID: 65125
Title: Controlling air pollutions with Euro-VI fuels
Author: Ashok G. Matani
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (7) July 18 page 601-605
Subject: Controlling air pollutions with Euro-VI fuels
Keywords: Idle emission, Regulations, Europeanemission, fuel regulations, Automotive emission standardss
Abstract: BS-VI fuel will bring down sulphur by 5 times from the current BS-IV levels-A whopping 80% reduction that makes this fuel extremely clean. This will improve emissions from the existing fleet. Even from the older vehicles on road, while allowing more advanced emissions control systems to be fitted in BS-VI vehicles when they begin to roll. Full advantage of this move will be possible only when vehicle technology moves to BS-VI. Industry must also step up its act and show leadership to fast forward the change. The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (M0PNG) has announced a 2-year advancement of the introduction of Bharat Stage (BS)-VI fuel norms from April 1, 2018, in Delhi, currently suffering from its worst smog crisis in years.BS-VI norms are scheduled to be implemented across India in April 2020.BS-VI fuel will bring down sulphur by 5 times from the current BS-IV levels-A remarkable 80% reduction and would make fuel extremely clean.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Doifode, S.K. and A.G. Matani. 2013.Advanced environment protection techniques by industries: Potential for corporate social responsibility activities. Int. J. Civil. Eng., 7 (2): 14-18. Gauderman, W.J., et al. 2002.Association between air pollution and lung function growth in Southern California children: Result from a second cohort. Am. J. Respiratory Critical Care Medicine.166 (1): 74-84.
Literature cited 2: Hamelinck, Carlo, et al.2013.Project number: BIENL 13187 Ecofys 2013 by order of Ministry of infrastructure and the Environment. ECOFYS, Netherland B.V. Lee, I.C., et al. 2010.Spray jet penetration and distribution of modulated liquid jets Tech, 24 (7): 1425-1431.

ID: 65124
Title: A review on a heavy metal (Arsenic) contamination in ground water , soil and translocation in plants
Author: Rahul Kumar, Manishita Das Mukherji, Sukalyan Chakraborty and Rana Mukherji
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (7) July 18 page 591-600
Subject: A review on a heavy metal (Arsenic) contamination in ground water , soil and translocation in plants
Keywords: Arsenic,Translocation, crops, groundwater, toxicity
Abstract: Arsenic is a metal responsible for health hazard due to its toxicity. It is present worldwide in trace quantity in groundwater, soil and plants. Arsenic mainly enters the groundwater by both natural processes, such as dissolution of arsenic-containing minerals and anthropological activities, such as use of arsenic containing pesticides. According to WHO (2011) the maximum concentration level of arsenic in drinking water is 10 µg/L. India and Bangladesh are one of the worst affected countries by arsenic contamination. Moreover, the problem increases a most of the irrigation in these countries is done by groundwater in dry season. Hence the arsenic which was present in groundwater has now been taken up by crops which are translocated into various parts from roots. It is the matter of immediate concern to mitigate the health hazards due to the arsenic contaminated groundwater and food crops irrigated with it.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Abedin, Md., et al. 2002.Arsenic accumulation and metabolism in rice (Oryza sativa L). Env. Sci. Tech., 36:962-968. Acharya, S.K.2002.Arsenic contamination in groundwater affecting major parts of southern West Bengal and parts of western Chhattisgarh: Source and mobilization processes. Current Science, 82 (6) : 740-744.
Literature cited 2: Arain, M.B., et al.2009.Respiratory effects in people exposed to arsenic via the drinking water and tobacco smoking in southern part of Pakistan. Sci. Total Env.407:5524-5530. Bhowmick, S., et al. Arsenic mobilization in the aquifers of three physiographic settings of West Bengal: Understanding geogenic and anthropogenic influences. J. Hazard. Mater., 262-915-923.

ID: 65123
Title: Application of raw crusher dust for improving agricultural productivity of Zea mays. L and Phaseolus vulgaris L
Author: Rojali Maharana, Ankita Bhushan and Nabin Kumar Dhal
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (7) July 18 page 585-590
Subject: Application of raw crusher dust for improving agricultural productivity of Zea mays. L and Phaseolus vulgaris L
Keywords: Amendment, Crusher dust (CD) , Phasolus vulgaris, plant growth, Zea mays
Abstract: Crushed stone is one of h most available resource which is used for construction and other industries as a basic raw material. Stone dust, also known as rock powders, consists of finely crushed rock, processed by natural or mechanical means, containing minerals and trace elements which can be used in agricultural practices. A pot experiment was, therefore, conducted by amendment of crusher dust in different ratio and its effects on plant physiological and biochemical activity were studied at two different plants, that is, maize (Zea mays) and beans (Phaseolus vulgaris). The results obtained from this study showed a consistent increase in germination percentage, root length, shot length, fresh and dry weight, leaf area, photosynthetic pigment content and foliar protein content. In case of Zea mays T3 (35 g CD) per kg of soil and Phaseolus vulgaris T4 (45 g CD) shows best result in comparison to controls.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Allen, S.E. H.M. Grimshaw and A.P. Towland. 1996.Methods in plant ecology. In Chemical analysis. Ed P.D. Moore and S.B. Champan .Blackwell Scientific Publication, Oxford, London. pp 285-344. Allison, L.E. 1965.Organic carbon. In Methods of soil analysis (Part II). Ed C.A. Black. Am. Soc. of Agram Inc.Publ.,Madison. pp 1367-1376.
Literature cited 2: Bray, R.H. and L.T. Kurtz. 1945.Determination of total organic and available forms or phosphorus in soils. Soil Sci., 59: 39-45. Chaturvedi, N., N.K. Dha and P.S.R. Reddy. 2012.Phyto stabilization of iron ore tailings through Calophyllum inophyllu L. Int. J. Phytoremediat., 14: 996-1009.

ID: 65122
Title: Fluoride removal ingroundwater using Phyllanthus emblica (AMLA) as a natural adsorbent.
Author: M.Kavisri and Mary Kutty Abraham
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (7) July 18 page 578-584.
Subject: Fluoride removal ingroundwater using Phyllanthus emblica (AMLA) as a natural adsorbent.
Keywords: Adsorption, Biosorbents, Defluoridation, Phyllanthus emblica
Abstract: Fluoride contamination has become a huge intimidation in potable water over all parts of the world. Lack of consumption causes dental caries and over intake leads to dental fluorosis and skeletal fluorosis. According to Word Health Organization prescribed limit of fluoride content in drinking water is 1 to 1.5 mg/L. The process of removal or excessive fluride in aqueous solution is known as defluoridation. It could have done using many techniques, one such method is adsorption. It is one of the most competent and effective method, which is widely used even when the concentration of fluoride is very high. This paper deals with removal of fluoride using natural biodegradable adsorbents that are thermally activated. Seeds of Phyllanthus emblica (Amla) is the biosorbents prior in the study. These seeds were heated up to 973 K to attain activation temperature. The adsorption of fluoride was studied by adding biosorbents in prepared fluoride stock solution. The objective of this present study is to treat the fluoride contaminated water by adopting an alternative technique, that is reliable, economically low and household view in rural areas.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Amim, Farah, et al.2015.Biosorption of fluoride from aqueous solution by white-rot fungus plerotus eryngii ATCC 90888.Env. Nanotech, Monitoring and Manage., 3:30-37. Christina, Evangeline, et al. 2015.Adsorptive fluoride removal from aqueous solution by using saponified orange peel residue immobilized sorbent. Int. J. Pharma and Biosci., 6(1): 577-588.
Literature cited 2: Dobaradaran, Sina et al.2016.Biosorption of fluoride from aqueous phase onto Padina sanctae crucis alagea evaluation of biosorption kinetics and isotherms. DOI 10.1080/19443994.2016.1182081. Dwivedi, Shubha, et al.2014.Bioadsorption of fluoride by ficus religiosa (Peepal leaf powder): Optimization of process parameters and equilibrium study.Res.J.Chem.Sci., 4 (7) :52-60.

ID: 65121
Title: Fertilizer consumption in India an ned for its balanced use: review
Author: Mohammad Usama and Monowar Alam Khalid
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (7) July 18 page 564-577
Subject: Fertilizer consumption in India an ned for its balanced use: review
Keywords: Integrated nutrient managemnt , Manures, Fertilizer consumption, agro-ecological zones.
Abstract: Plants require macronutrients and micronutrients for its growth and fertilizers are the source of these nutrients which not only enhance the plant growth but also maintain the soil fertility. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the pattern of fertilizer consumption, production, trends in India and suggest the sustainable use of fertilizers based on requirements of various crops, agro-climatic zones, soil and climate. The data for major fertilizer consuming zones and states helps us to understand consumption pattern in our country. During the period 2007-11.It was observed that west zone was consuming 31,116.73 kilotonnes of fertilizers which was the highest among the four zones and was also having the highest total annual compound growth rate percentage of 9.68. Among major fertilizer consuming states of India Uttar Pradesh was found to be consuming maximum fertilizers, that is 16, 621.29 kilotonnes. Rice and wheat are the major crops which are consuming 37% and 24% of the total fertilizers consumed in India among various crops. Climatic factors, like rainfall pattern have a very crucial role in the consumption of fertilizers as their demand increase with an increase in irrigated areas. Agro-ecological zone no.7 was consuming 177.1 kg/ha of fertilizer which was the highest among the different agroecological zones of India. The paper also aims to recommend that fertilizers should be used in a balanced manner through integrated Managment of nutrient involving the use of chemical fertilizers, biofertilizers, compost and vermicompost. Balanced use of fertilizers will reduce harmful effects of chemical fertilizers on the environment and will help in making our agriculture sustainable. It also increases water and nutrients use efficiency, improve grain quality, soil health and give better economic returns to farmers and helps in sustainability. So, for sustainable growth in agricuture sector, it is imperative to reduce demand of chemical fertilizers without hampering food production. This can be achieved by having a better understanding of climate of India, its soil, agro-ecological zones and crop specific fertilizer requirements. The demand of fertilizer for consumption can also be fulfilled by bringing efficiency in the fertilizer application techniques, distribution system and extension services, increasing credit facilities and redesigning fertilizer subsidy policy.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Agricultural Statistics at a glance. 2014.Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. http: eands.dacent.nic.in). Annual report 2014-15. Government of India, Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers, Department of Fertilizers.
Literature cited 2: Annual Report 2016-17. Government of India, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Department of Fertilizers. Basu, P.K.2012.Compendium on soil health, Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture and Co-operation (INM Division).

ID: 65120
Title: Characterisation of the quality ofair in the city of Kenitra (Morocco)
Author: Hadine Mohsine, Bahi Lahcen, Azami Rajaa and Rachidai Abdelatif
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (7) July 18 page 553-563
Subject: Characterisation of the quality ofair in the city of Kenitra (Morocco)
Keywords: Air quality, Characterization, Air pollution, Standard, Gaseous pollutants, Particulate pollutants, Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), Sulphur dioxide (SO2), Suspended particulate matter (SPM), Lead (Pb) , Cadmium (Cd), Kenitra (Morocco)
Abstract: Often submitted the effects of fog, near the Atlantic Ocean, more and more urbanized, the city of Kenitra is exposed to the risks of atmospheric pollution. In order to characterize this pollution, eight sites are chosen and targeted to assess the background level of pollution. The main pollutants monitored are : SPM, Pb, Cd, NO2 and SO2.The obtained results show that the levels of pollutants studied SPM, NO2, SO2 exceed Moroccan standards (respectively 300, 200 and 200 µg/m3) in all sites except Bir Rami East. The sites of Bir Rami, Palace of the fair, Corniche Oued Sebou and Carrefour Kasbah have lower Pb and Cd content to the recommended standards. In addition, only the industrial district recorded cadmium levels that exceeded 0.04 µg/m3 (national standard). The district of Bir Rami remains spared (unpolluted air). From its results pollution maps are in progress. The present study also aims to identify the main source of each element (the various industrial processes do not emit the same pollutants and the polluting effect of the vehicles being itself dependent on several parameters). The climatic and/or weather conditions, are not the same, four different periods have been fixed (Spread over the whole year) for the samples. In view of these results, it appears necessary to deepen the study in this city for the establishment of effective public policies for reducing emissions from mobile and/or stationary sources.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Abu-Allaban, M. et al.2007.Sources of PM 10 and PM2.5 in Cairo's ambient air. Env. Monit. Assess, 133: 25-417. EEMA-CARRIE, Laurent. 1994.Roads and highways on the verge of asphyxiation? pp11.
Literature cited 2: Afnor. 1991.Gas analysis. In Air quality (vol1). pp178-179. Afnor. 1996. Environment. In Air quality. pp 35-38.

ID: 65119
Title: Predicting leaching behaviour of various salts of chloride through soil using glass column
Author: Anuj Kumar Garg,Ashu Rani and A.K. Gupta
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (7) July 18 page 543-552
Subject: Predicting leaching behaviour of various salts of chloride through soil using glass column
Keywords: Leaching, Chloride 9Cl-), Soil column, Soil pollutants
Abstract: The leching of the various salts from soil can result in the loss of pollutants and cause the groundwater contaminated. In the present paper leaching of chlorides salts in the natural slight acidic soil has been described. Various chloride sats, namely NaCl, KCl, CaCl2, AlCl3 have been used as sources of leachable chlorides. Soil samples for leaching study were collected from a field near the indutrial are located in Hapur district of the State Uttar Pradesh in India. The leaching study of various chloride salts is carried out in the laboratory by using flow method in glass column. Initial leaching rates have been calculated and linear power form of equation has been derived for salts of chloride. The effect of size of attached cations of various chloride salts, water filled porosity (Ɵ), BTC (break through curve) and effect of soil temperature on leaching of chloride salts is discussed. Present study proves that leaching of various chloride salts can be studied by initial rate method and it can be applied for monitoring the fate of applied chloride in agricultural fields in the form either fertilizers or in irrigation water supply.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Alcala, F.J. and E. Custodio. 2008a.Atmospheric chloride deposition in continental Spin. Hydrol. Processes. 22 (18): 3636-3650. APHA.2000. Standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater including bottom sediments and sludges. American Public Health Association, Washington D.C.
Literature cited 2: Baruah, T.C. and S. Hasegawa. 2002.Calibration of time domain reflectometry (TDR)method and use of TDR data for estimation of soil water diffusivity. J. Ind. Soc. Soil Sci., 50 (1): 1-7. Biggs, A.J.W. 2006.Rainfall salt accessions in the Queensland Murray-Darling Basin. Australian J. Soil Res., 44(6): 637-645.

ID: 65118
Title: Characterization of wastewater and sludge generated from a printed circuit board fabrication industry and contamination of sludge
Author: Meyyappan Revathi, Durairaj Malathy,Maria letticia and Subhash Chandra Bose Raghu
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti VermaProf D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (6) June 18 page 533-542
Subject: Characterization of wastewater and sludge generated from a printed circuit board fabrication industry and contamination of sludge
Keywords: Printed circuit board (PCB), electroless plating, wastewaters, characterization, sludge
Abstract: Production of printed circuit boards 9PCBs) involves the plating and selecting etching of flat circuits of copper supported on a noncunductive sheet of plastic. Each manufacturing process many generate Mutiple waste streams. Printed circuit board industries employ a treatment process for this waste streams is precipitation, which produces a significant volume of sludge. This report presents information on the characterization of wastewater and sludge generated from atypical, printed circuit board manufacturing industry. The study involves the analysis of the parameters, such as chlorides, sulphates, total dissolved solids (TDS), hardness and some heavy metals originated from various sectors of printed circuit board fabrication. The sludge samples were analyzed for its heavy meatal content, like nickel, copper, zinc, iron and lead. This work also includes the recovery of copper metal from sludge by an electro-winning process.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Aksu et al.2002.Equilibrium modelling of individual and simultaneous biosorption of chromium (VI) and nickel (II) onto dried activated sludge. Water Res.,36 (2): 3063-3073. Alaerts, G.J., et al.1989.Use of coconut shell-based activated carbon for chromium (VI) removal. Water Sci. and Tech., 21 (12): 1701-1704.
Literature cited 2: APHA, AWWA, WPCF. 1995.Standard method for analysis of water and waste-water sewage (19th edn). American Public Health Association, Water Pollution Control Federation, Washington, D.C. Kirsch, F.W., et al.1991.Waste minimization assessment for a manufacturer of printed circuit boards.91:22.

ID: 65117
Title: Assessment of socio-environmental and health status of residents near Valiathura sewage farm in Thiruvanthapuram district
Author: Jainy Varghese and D.S. Jaya
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (6) June 18 page 511-525
Subject: Assessment of socio-environmental and health status of residents near Valiathura sewage farm in Thiruvanthapuram district
Keywords: Health status, communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases, sewagefarm, Valliathura
Abstract: The present study was carried out to understand the socio-economic , environmental and health status including the prevalence of diseases among the residents in the surroundings of Valiathura sewage farm in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. The detailed survey was conducted during the month of September 2010 among the residents (N=100) in the surroundings of Valiathura sewage farm with a self-prepared questionnaire. The findings revealed that people in the study are socially and economically backwards. The sanitary conditions of households in the study area were very poor and 34 % dug wells situated very close (<3 m) to the latrine. The results showed that during the study period communicable diseases are more prevalent than non-communicable diseases. The residents adjacent the sewage farm and Parvathy Puthanar canal are suffering from water-borne diseases (Jaundice), vector-borne diseases (Chikungunya fever and Dengue fever) and skin diseases (facial rashes, itching problems and eye irritation). The study recommends stringent measures should be taken by the authorities of State Health Department to protect the wellbeing of people in Valiathura area.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Alex, S.C. 2000.Prevalence of hypertension and its correlates in elederly: a rural urban comparison in Thiruvanthapuram district, Kerala. Mater of Public Health Dissertation .Achutha Menon centre for health science studies, Sree Citra Tirunal Institute for medical sciences and technology,Thiruvanthapuram.pp 54. Anish, T. K. Vijayakumar and A.K.R. Leela. 2011.Domestic and environmental factors of chikungunya affected families in Thiruvanthapuram (Rural) district, Kerala J.Global Infect .Dis., 3 (1): 32-36.
Literature cited 2: Anonymous.2011.Report of the working group on disease burden for the 12th five year plan. Planning commission, Government of India. Anonymous, 2013.Health policy Kerala, Health and Family welfare Department, Government of Kerala.pp 37.

ID: 65116
Title: Fragmentary substitution offine aggregate by tannery sludge in concrete
Author: Y.Ibrahim ,M.Ayisha Sidiqua,Sufiyan Aahmed Jeddy and R. Tauseef Ahamed
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (6) June 18 page 506-510.
Subject: Fragmentary substitution offine aggregate by tannery sludge in concrete
Keywords: Fine aggregate, Tannerysludge, compressive strength, Tensile strength
Abstract: The sudden increase in the construction activities nowadays has to lead to the shortage of the traditional materials used in the process of construction, such as cement, sand and coarse aggreagate. Research has been conducted for identifying low-cost materials to replace the conventional materials. In India, there are so many small- and large-scale industries producing a large quantity of sludge waste from the wastewater treatment plant, which leads to cause of disposal of sludge. The final outcome of effluent treatment plant (ETP) , that is sludge affects the environment. So, the possible option must be opted for disposing of the effluent treatment plant sludge. Sludge is a product which is obtained during the treatment of wastewater. In this study, an exploratory study on the suitability of the indigenous tannery sludge as a fragmentary replacement for normal fine aggregate in concrete works has been carried out. The mechanical properties, like split tensile strength and compressive strength were done for 7, 14 and 28 days, respectively. The concrete cube of size 100 x 100 x 100 mm and mix ratio of 1:1.9:3 was derived and used throughout the study. The percentage of partial substitution of fine aggreagate by tannery sludge in order of 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% were carried out. It was found that optimum results were obtained at 30 % replacement of tannery sludge in fine aggreagate. The compressive and tensile strength of 30 % tannery sludge replaced concrete were higher than the conventional concrete.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Ahmad, Juned and Aleem Aijaz.2017.Experimental study of latex modified concrete with partial replacement of fine aggreagate with tannery shredded waste. Int. Res.J. of Eng. and Tech.,4 (4): 1442-1446. Bahoria, B.V., et al. 2013.Comprehensive literature review on use of waste product in concrete. Int. J. Appl. or Innov. In Eng. and Manage, 2 (4).
Literature cited 2: Dhinesh, A., et al. 2014.Preliminary studies of common effluent treatment waste sludge in manufacturing of solid block, Sch.J.Engg.Tech.,2 (2A): 161-167. Freeda Christy, C. and D. Tensing. 2010.Effect of class-f flyash as partial replacement with cement and fine aggregate in mortar. Indian J. Eng. Mater. Sci., 17: 140-144.

ID: 65115
Title: Impact of economic growth and population dynamics on CO2 emissions: Study of developing nations
Author: Aamir Aijaz Syed and Ravindra Tripathi
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (6) June 18 page 495-505.
Subject: Impact of economic growth and population dynamics on CO2 emissions: Study of developing nations
Keywords: Panel cointegration, CO2 emissions, Economic growth, population dynamics
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to analyse the relationships between population dynamics and growth of an economy on the carbon emissions among the selected developing economies. This study is based on Environmntal Kuznets curve framework taking Hassan study as a base model. Following the work of Hassan and Salim (2015) and using Johansson cointegration and panel EGLS on data from 1980-2014, this empirical study confirms the rising EKC framework with the increasing economic activities in developing nations. The empirical result shows that economic growth (GDP) and population under 65 years of age is also significant for emissions in developing countries which are contrary to Hassan and Salim (2015) study. This study is one of its kinds as it tries to study the emissions and growth relationships of developing countries. This study is unique as it studies population in two different categories, that is under 65 and above 65. This study also examines cross-dependency checks along with checking long-run relationship in the Pannel settings.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Asici, Ahmet atil. 2011.Economic growth and its impact on environement:A panel data analysis. Munich Personal RePEc Archive. Bin, S. and H. Dowlatabadi. 2005.Consumer lifestyle approach to U.S. energy use and the related CO2 emissions. Energy Policy. 33 (2): 197-208.
Literature cited 2: Buehler, R. and C. Nobis. 2010.Travel behaviour in ageing societies: A comparison of Germany and the United States, Transportation research record. J. Transportation Board.2182 (1) :62-70. Cassey, Gregary. 2016.Population growth and carbon emissions. NBER Working Paper No. 22885.

ID: 65114
Title: Construction of statistically verifiable ideal standard 9SVIS) based on confidence interval
Author: Tanushree Shekhawat and Yashbir singh
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (6) June 18 page 490-494.
Subject: Construction of statistically verifiable ideal standard 9SVIS) based on confidence interval
Keywords: Air pollution, pollutant, statistically verifiable ideal standard (SVIS), ideal standard, confidence interval, confidence coefficient, lognormal distrirbution, neyman pearson
Abstract: Statistically verifiable ideal standard (SVIS) was introduced by Barnett and O' Hogan (1997) and it is based on the idea of combining ideal standard with the statistically based rule of implementation. Here the ideal standard is the standard which is defined for worldwide circumstances, and it is statement generally given, so it does not involve any statistical meaning and that is the reason why statistically verifiable ideal standard needs to be developed. We have constructed statistically verifiable ideal standard by Newman Pearson hypothesis testing approach. But there is a close relationship between testing of hypothesis and confidence interval. So, in this paper, we construct statistically verifiable ideal standard using confidence interval approach and through these confidence intervals, we investigate the air quality of Jaipur city.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Bernett, V. and A.O' Hogan. 1997.Setting environmental standards, Chapman and Hall, UK. Beaver, B.M., R.J., Beaver and W. Mehenhall. Introduction to probability and statistics. Brooks/Cole, U.S.A.
Literature cited 2: Gun, A.M., M.K. Gupta and B. Dasgupta. 2013.Fundamental of statistics. World Press Pvt Ltd. Hogg, R.V., A. Craig and J.W. Mckean. 2013.Introduction to mathematical statistics (7th edn). Pearson Education India.

ID: 65113
Title: Confiscation of nitrate ion from aqueous medium using a noxious aquatic weed. A Boon from Bane
Author: N.Shyamala Devi and R.Revathi
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (6) June 18 page 190-196
Subject: Confiscation of nitrate ion from aqueous medium using a noxious aquatic weed. A Boon from Bane
Keywords: Water hyacinth, Nitrate (NO3) , Influencing factors, Isotherms
Abstract: Water i an essential natural resource for sustaining life and environment. It isa nature's free gift, but clean and safe drinking water becomes scarce due to rapid industrialization and urbanization. The elevated levels of nitrate (NO3-) in drinking water leads to severe impacts on the environment. Water hyacinth 9WH) an aquatic weed grow at a faster rate in polluted waters containing dissolved nitrogen and phosphorus. The present study focused on the removal of nitrate anions from aqueous solution through adsorption technique. The chosen biomaterial is chemically modified using phosphoric acid to enhance its sorption efficiency, thereafter reffered as modified water hyacinth (MWH).The characterize the surface functional group and morphology of the adsorbent scanning electron miscrosocopy and FT-IR analyses are recorded. The competence of the sorbent material is experimentally verified through various operating factors likely particle size, adsorbent dosage, agitation time, initial concentrations of nitrate ions, pH of the medium an effect of co-ions an influence of temperatures on nitrate-modified water hyacinth system though batch model. The residual concentrations of nitrate ions from aqueous solutions are analysed using the UV-visible spectrophotometer. Langmuir and Freundlich's models are applied to describe the adsorption capacity. Isotherm plots reveal the mono linearity of both the isotherms onto nitrate-modified water hyacinth system.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Andal, N.M., N.S., Devi and K. Vivithabharath. 2018.Virtual screening of treated pistachio vera shell powder as a potential sorbent in sequestring ubiquitous divalent metal ions from aqueous matrices. Orient J. Chem., 34 (1). Ansari, M.H. and R. Shukla. 2001.Indian J. Env. Prot., 21 (2): 110-113.
Literature cited 2: Bhatnagar, A.E., Kumar and M.S Sillappa, 2010.Nitrate removal from water by nano alumina: Characterization and sorption studies. Chem. Eng. J., 163(3) :317-323. Das, N. and R.K. Jana. 2006. J. Colloid In. interface sci.,293.

ID: 65112
Title: Study on mechanical properties of concrete blocks by partial replacement of textile waste
Author: V.Karpagam and K.Jagadeesh
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (6) June 18 page 477-481.
Subject: concrete blocks by partial replacement of textile waste
Keywords: Textile waste, leachate,Green house gases, concrete block
Abstract: Waste disposal is one of the global issues now a day. Due to urbanization, the expansion of industries keeps on increasing because of that the waste materials are accumulating in huge volume. Rather than disposing of reusing the materials are another way of resource management. This study focuses on the preparation of concrete cubes by partial replacement of river sand by textile waste. The textile waste cut pieces of 1 cm x 1 x m are to be incorporated to replace 10%, 20%,30%,40% and an is to be tested for its strength properties of compression, tension and flexure and is tested to know about its resistance to acid, sulphate, fire, water absorption test has to be done. This study revealed that 20 % replacement gives optimum result.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Abiola, Afa Austin Waifielate Bolarinwa Oluseum. Mechanical property evaluation of coconut fibre. Blekinge Institute of Technology. Sweden. Cairns ,R., H.Y. Kew and M.J. Kenny. The use of recycled rubber tyres in concrete construction. The University of Strathclyde, Glassgow.
Literature cited 2: Jagadeesh,K.V., Karpagam and Y. Ibrahim. Study on mechanical properties of type S-A concrete pavement blocks with waste fibres.Int.J.Res.in Appl. Sci and Eng. Tech., (IJRASET).5 (11). 623-629. Reis, J.M.L.2009.Effect of textile waste on the mechanical properties of polymer concrete. Mater. Res., 21:63-69.

ID: 65111
Title: Biodegradation of diesel oil by Pseudomonas balearica strain UKMS3P3 isolated from soil around Mathura refinery
Author: Pooja Pandey,Hardik Pathak and Saurabh Dave
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (6) June 18 page 467-476.
Subject: Biodegradation of diesel oil by Pseudomonas balearica strain UKMS3P3 isolated from soil around Mathura refinery
Keywords: Environmental pollution, Organic pollutants, Petroleum, Biodegradation
Abstract: Oil refinery proves to be the cheif source of environmental pollution, which leads to human health hazards and damage soil surroundings. Removal of organic pollutants via microorganisms was considered natural and best approach for restoration of soil health. The present investigation aims to isolate and identify petroleum tolerant and degrading bacteria from oil-contaminated soil around Mathura Refinery, which later be used in environmental biotechnology as remediating mechanisms. Bushnell Haas Media supplemented with 5% diesel oil as carbon and energy source, used for isolation of diesel oil-degrading microbial strains. The degrader was analysed by streak plate method and bacteria were isolated by the selective enrichment culture plate technique. On the basis of different biodegradation capabalities, one isolate was screened by DCPIP (2, 6 dichlorophenolindophenol) assays. The strain was identified as Pseudomonas balearica strain UKMS3P3 on the basis of 16 SrRNA sequencing. About 61 % degradation was observed via GC-MS chromatogram. This strain was also found highly efficient for assimilating and mineralization n alkanes as well aspolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
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