Enter records

ID: 60915
Title: Intellectual property rights in forestry and agricultural sectors in India.
Author: Harsh Mehta, M.Ayoub Dar, A.C.Rathore and O.P.Chaturvedi.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2015
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 141 (3) 254-264 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Agriculture, Forestry, India, Patent activity, Patent analysis
Abstract: Intellectual property rights play a vital role in research innovation and economy of the country. An attempt has been made to study the patenting scenario in India after the enforcement of product patent regims in 2005. The study is based on the data base of the Indian Patent Office, IPAIRS version 4.0 from 2005 to 2012. Maximum number of patents was obtained in the field of agricultural chemicals (A01N). The second most active area of research in agriculture was foodstuffs and non-alcoholic beverages, preparation or treatment, preservation of foods or foodstuffs (A23L) with 483 patents. Other prominent area, viz. (C09D) coating compositions, Dye, paints, polishes and natural resins, adhesive recorded as many as 294 and 190 (C09K) patents, respectively. New plants or processes for obtaining them and plant reproduction, followed by catching, trapping apparatus for destruction of noxious animals were other emerging areas in agriculture with 53, 51, 48, 47 and 16 patents indicating diversification in Indian agriculture/forestry sectors. Animal husbandry, silk rearing or breeding animals, new breeds (48), horticulture, cultivation of vegetables and forestry (47) (A01B). Soil working in agriculture or forestry, agricultural machines or implements registered 16 patents during the period. Assignee cross section of the granted patents revealed that maximum number of patents were obtained by the foreign companies and institution followed by Indian Institutions and Indian companies. There was a sizeable share of individuals/foreign/Indian nationals holding patents in large areas of patenting in agriculture and forestry.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Annual report (2012-13). Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, Trade Marks and Geographical Indication. Bahuguna V.K., Kumar R., Singh R.P. and Mishra R. (2011).Forestry in the service of nation: ICFRE Technologies, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, P.O. New Forest, Dehradun, India.768p.
Literature cited 2: Bhuyan B.K., Unni V.K., Aggarwal A., Premnath V., Sivaram S. and Gupta A. (2008). Emerging IPR Consciousness in India: Strengthening IP and open source systems of technological innovations.Vakalpa, 33 (2), 71-74. Castle D., Phillis P.W.B., Brown A., Culver K., Castrataro D., Bubela T., Harmon S. Dutifield G. and Barclay P. (2010). Knowledge management and the contextualization of Intellectual property rights in Innovation systems. 7 (1): 32-50.

ID: 60914
Title: Variability, Heritability, Genetic Advance and Correlation in Growth characteristics of progenies of Media Azedarach.
Author: I.K.Thakur and Shikha Thakur
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2015
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 141 (3) 247-253 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Mother trees, Progenies, Heritability, Genetic gain, Correlation.
Abstract: Seeds of Melia azedarach were collected from selected mother trees (ortets) one each at twenty locations, and progenies were raised to study the extent and pattern of variation with respect to growth characters. Site S27 (Nauni) exhibited outstanding performance for these traits of progenies followed by S14 (Ropar) and S23 (Subathu), whereas S2 (Palu upper) showed the lowest values. High heritability with high genetic gain was observed for collar diameter (0.96 and 64.37 %), root length (0.93 and 57.72 %) and root-shoot length ratio (0.91 and 51.83 %). Highly significant and positive genotypic and phenotypic correlations were observed for majority of the characters. Plant height had significantly positive genotypic and phenotypic correlation with number of branches (0.85 and 0.82) and collar diameter (0.84 and 0.81) whereas collar diameter showed positive and significant genotypic and phenotypic correlation with number of branches (0.83 and 0.74) and number of leaves (0.70 and 0.65).
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Anand R.K. (2003). Nursery evaluation of plus tree progenies of Bauhinia variegata Linn.M. Sc. Thesis, Dr.Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni-Solan (H.P.) 97p. Burton G.W. and de Vane E.W. (1953). Estimating heritability in tall Fescue (Festuca aruandinacea) from replicated clonal material. Agronomy Journal, 1:78-81.
Literature cited 2: Chauhan V.K. and Verma S. (993). Progeny performance of different provenances of Khair (Acacia catechu). Journal of Tree Science, 12 (1): 51-54. Dhillon G.P.S., Sidhu D.S., Singh B. and Singh A. (2009).Genetic variation among open pollinated progenies of Melia azaderach under nursery and field conditions. Indian Forester, 135 (1): 84-92.

ID: 60913
Title: Assessment of Job performance of forests Guards in India: Relationship with job Motivation, Satisfaction, Stress and other critical factors.
Author: Suresh Chandra Gairola
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2015
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 141 (3) 235-246 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Forest guards, job performance, Human resource management.
Abstract: The job performance of forest guards in India was empirically assessed in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The study was to ascertain how the predictor variables of job satisfaction, job stress, age, educational qualification, length of service, gender and body-mass index influence job performance. The study also explores the human resource management issues related to forest guards. The results suggest that job motivation, job satisfaction and educational qualification have positive influence on job performance. Job stress, age and length of service have negative relationship with job performance. Gender and body-mass index have no relationship. The impact of various attributes on job performance is also discussed. Preferences for various streams of activities within the forest establishment are explored.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Bassem (2003). Job satisfaction and employee performance of Lebanese banking staff. Journal of Managerial Psychology, 18:368-376 Fisher C. (2003).Why does lay people believe that satisfaction and performance are correlated? Journal of Organizational Behaviour, 24: 753-777.
Literature cited 2: Grant A. (2008).The significance of task significance: Job performance effects, relational mechanisms, and boundary conditions. Journal of Applied Psychology. PJ (I): 108-124. Halbesleban J. and Bowler M. (2007). Emotional exhaustion and job performance: The mediating role of motivation. Journal of Applied Psychology, 92 (1): 93-106.

ID: 60912
Title: Toolkit (Stakeholder Analysis).
Author: Grant Ballard-Tremeer.
Editor: Steven Hunt
Year: 2014
Publisher: Hedon (Household Energy Network)
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Boiling point issue 64 26-27 (2014)
Subject: Boiling Point
Keywords: Stakeholder, Analysis.
Abstract: Stakeholder analysis is a tool that is commonly used as part of the project development process and as an important input into barrier analysis. By barriers we mean obstacles that prevent movement or change in a market or social system. An understanding of the barriers is a solid system. An understanding of the barriers is a solid foundation to a good quality project proposal or market intervention. Barrier analysis provides explanations of the existing situation and helps us to understand the market and design something that works.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 60911
Title: Overcoming barriers to clean cookstove and fuel adoption: Why and how women must be integrated throughout the value chain.
Author: Corinne Hart, Genevieve Macfarlane Smith.
Editor: Steven Hunt
Year: 2014
Publisher: Hedon (Household Energy Network)
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Boiling point issue 64 20-23 (2014)
Subject: Boiling Point
Keywords: Empowerment; Gender; Value chain; Women; Adoption; Cookstoves; Fuel; Entrepreneurship.
Abstract: Women are critical players in the adoption and scale of clean cooking solutions. Barriers to adoption of cleaner cooking solution start within the home and with the cooks. Without engaging the women who are responsible for cooking in the design and dissemination of clean cookstoves and fuels, efforts will fall flat. As partners, women should be encouraged to lead efforts that seek to develop effective, culturally-appropriate, and sustainable solutions. Gender-informed business models in particular serve as a crucial foundation o the success of clean cooking solutions globally. In addition, best practices that engage both women and men need to be culturally adapted and widely applied throughout the sector. The Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves ' ' Resource Guide on Scaling Adoption of Clean Cooking Solutions through Women ' s Empowerment ' outlines best practices for engaging women and addressing gender issues within the entire clean cooking value chain and is an important tool for understanding why and how to involve and empower women in the clean cooking value chain.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Batliwala, S., Reddy, A., 2003. Energy for women and women for energy: A proposal for women ' s energy entrepreneurship. ENERGIA, Volume 1, pp.11-13. Brush, C., Greene, P., Kelley, D., Litovsky, Y., 2011.GEM 2010 women ' s report: Women entrepreneurship worldwide. Global Entrepreneurship Monitor.
Literature cited 2: Cecelski, E., 2000. The role of women in sustainable energy development. Energy, Environment and Development. Clancy, J., Matinga, M., Oparaocha, S., Winther, T., 2012. Gender equity in access to and benefits from modern energy and improved energy technologies: World development report background paper. ETC and ENERGIA.

ID: 60910
Title: A Participative approach: A rural community develops tests and adopts an improved cooking stove in India.
Author: Sandro Pampallona, Paola Bollini
Editor: Steven Hunt
Year: 2014
Publisher: Hedon (Household Energy Network)
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Boiling point issue 64 15-17 (2014)
Subject: Boiling Point
Keywords: Improved cookstoves; India; Participatory methods; Comparative study; Wood consumption.
Abstract: Two villages of the Banjara tribal community, in rural Andhra Pradesh, India, have joined efforts to embark on a project of experimental learning and action-oriented research, supported and technically assisted by formed .A prototype of a stove has been developed locally and tested in all 60 households of the two villages, where families had not left for temporary migration, demonstrating a reduction in consumption of wood of 40 % against the traditional three-stove fire. This step has been instrumental to determine true and widespread ownership of the concept of cleaner cooking. Fifteen villages have now joined the programme and aim at the self-production of ICS. This project illustrates a successful uptake of ICS when the barriers of low community participation is addressed from the outset.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Sinha B. The Indian stove programme: An insider ' s view-the role of society, politics, economics and education. Boiling Point 2002; 48:23-6 Dalberg Global Development Advisors. Available from:http://www.cleancookstoves.org/resources_files/India-cookstove-and-fuels-market-assessment.pdf.Accessed 8 June.
Literature cited 2: Hanna R, Duflo E, Greenstone M. 2012.Available from:http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2039004.Accessed 8 June 2014. Shrimali G, Slaski X, Thurber MC, Zerriffi H. Improved stoves in India: A study of sustainable business models. Energy Policy 2011, Dec; 39 (12): 7543-56

ID: 60909
Title: New Modern Energy Consumers: Challenges for efficient cooking fuels in the Greater Mekong Subregion.
Author: Julia Tomei, Gabrial Anandarajah, Vibol San, Tharith Sriv, Sok Kunthy.
Editor: Steven Hunt
Year: 2014
Publisher: Hedon (Household Energy Network)
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Boiling point issue 64 12-14 (2014)
Subject: Boiling Point
Keywords: Energy efficiency, Cambodia; Modern energy consumers; Cooking fuels; Greater Mekong Subregion.
Abstract: The MECON project is investigating the design and implementation of energy efficiency policies targeting New Modern Energy CONsumers (MECON) in the Greater Mekong Subregion. Drawing on the results of a household survey and market analysis, this article discusses the use of biomass cookstoves and other cooking appliances in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. It highlights the experiences of one of these countries, Cambodia, to draw attention to the experiences and challenges of encouraging the uptake of improved biomass cookstoves.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: IEA, 2012.World Energy Outlook 2012 .International Energy Agency: Paris. National Institute of Statistics, 2008.Statistical Yearbook 2008: General Population Census of Cambodia. National Institute of Statistics, Ministry of Planning: Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Literature cited 2: OECD, 2012. An Emerging Middle Class. OECD Yearbook: Paris San, V., Spoann, V., Ly, D., Chheng, N.V., 2012a. Fuelwood consumption patterns in Chumriey Mountain, Kampong Chhang Province, Cambodia.Energy, Volume 44, pp. 335-346.

ID: 60908
Title: Adoption of cleaner cookstoves: Barriers and way forward
Author: Debajit Palit and Subhes C Bhattacharyya
Editor: Steven Hunt
Year: 2014
Publisher: Hedon (Household Energy Network)
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Boiling point issue 64 6-9 (2014)
Subject: Boiling Point
Keywords: Cookstoves, Biomass; Energy access; Barriers.
Abstract: With 2.6 billion people globally relying on solid biomass fuel such as fuelwood, charcoal, animal dung, shrubs, and agricultural residue for cooking continues to be a critical issue (Pachauri et al, 2013). A vast majority of these people live in rural areas of South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Although the Sustainable Energy for All initiative covers electricity and cooking energy access, there is little analysis of options or strategies for accelerating a transition to cleaner combusting cooking fuels or devices. Many researchers argue that without new policies and strategies, the number of people relying on solid fuels for cooking will increase by the year 2030. The implications of these household cooking practices include severe health impacts, gender inequities, and local and global environmental change.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Gifford, M.L., 2011. A Global Review of Cookstove Programmes.Master Thesis. Energy and Resources Group UC Berkeley, California. Available from: http:// www.eecs.berkeley.edu/ Pachauri, S., van Ruijven, B.J., Nagai, Y., Riahi, K., van Vuuren, D.P., Brew-Hammond, A., Nakicenovic, N., 2013. Pathways to achieve universal household access to modern energy by 2030. Environmental Research Letters.
Literature cited 2: The World Bank, 2011. Household Energy Access for Cooking and Heating: Lessons Learnt and the Way Forward; Energy and Mining Sector Board Discussion Paper, Paper No. 23: Washington, DC. UNDP and WHO, 2009. The Energy Access Situation in Developing Countries. A review focusing on the Least Developed Countries and Sub-Saharan Africa. United Nations Development Programme and World Health Organization: New York.

ID: 60907
Title: The introduction and uptake of improved cook stoves: Making sense of engineers, social scientists, barriers, markets and participation.
Author: Charlotte Ray, Mike Clifford, Sarah Jewitt.
Editor: Steven Hunt
Year: 2014
Publisher: Hedon (Household Energy Network)
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Boiling point issue 64 2-5 (2014)
Subject: Boiling Point
Keywords: Improved cookstoves, Barriers, East Africa; Southern Africa; Market-based approaches; Participation.
Abstract: The International Energy Agency wrote in 2006 that there were 2.5 billion people in developing countries (especially rural areas) that relied on biomass to meet their energy needs for cooking. They also continued that this figure would increase to over 2.6 billion by 2015 and 2.7 billion by 2030 (OECD/IEA, 2006). The 2012 World Energy Outlook projected that ?these numbers will have changed little by 2030? (OECD/IEA, 2012: 29). At the same time, the use of traditional ' open ' cookstoves is fuel inefficient and is estimated to contribute around a third of global carbon monoxide emissions, with black carbon particles and other pollutants in biomass smoke thought by many to exacerbate global climate change (UNEP, 2006).
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Akintan, O.B., 2014. Socio-Cultural Perceptions of Indoor Air Pollution Among Rural Migrant Households in Ado Ekiti, Nigeria. Ph.D. thesis. University of Nottingham: United Kingdom. Black, M., Fawcett, B., 2008. The Last Taboo: Opening the Door on the Global Sanitation Crisis. Earthscan: London.
Literature cited 2: Clifford, M., 2014. Guest Blog for the Low Carbon Energy for Development Network. Available from http://Icedn.com Sesan, T., 2011. What ' s Cooking? Participatory and Market Approaches to Stove Development in Nigeria and Kenya. Ph.D. thesis. University of Nottingham: United Kingdom.

ID: 60906
Title: Barriers to Cookstoves.
Author: - (Editorial)
Editor: Steven Hunt
Year: 2014
Publisher: Hedon (Household Energy Network)
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Boiling point issue 64 2-5 (2014)
Subject: Boiling Point
Keywords: Barrier, Cook stove.
Abstract: Boiling Point issues have, for several years, explored and explained the health, environmental and gender factors associated with the use of traditional stoves and the burning of solid biomass. As new research continues to emerge, articles in our issues reinforce the belief that improved cookstoves (ICS) are designed to burn solid biomass more cleanly and efficiently, with positive effects on health, the environment, education and gender roles. However, an understanding and acceptance of the positive benefits of ICS does not and has not led to a successful uptake of clean cook stoves in many countries. Barriers to cook stoves have therefore been researched and discussed extensively. Yet despite the plethora of global research and practitioner experience, barriers to the uptake of ICS remain an insatiable topic.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 60905
Title: In the Cold Desert (Water Woes of Ladakhi Women)
Author: Chetna Verma
Editor: R.K Pachauri
Year: 2014
Publisher: Anupama Jauhry
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Terra green vol. 7 (7) 38-40 (2014)
Subject: Terra Green
Keywords: Cold, Desert, Water, Ladakhi Women.
Abstract: In the scorching mid-day heat, Tsewang Ladol steps into the courtyard outside her house and calls out loud to her neighbours, her dusty grey goncha (traditional Buddhist robe) and colorful skiraks tied around her waist flapping in the light breeze. Her voice carries easily across the silence of the mountainous Ladakhi desert, and four elderly women working in the fields in the distance look up in acknowledgement. Soon after, they are on their way up to Ladol ' s house, climbing the rugged path with practiced ease. With wrinkles lining their weathered faces, these Ladakhi women reflect a charming attitude that compliments the breathtaking landscape of this otherwise arid snow land. In this mute corner of the world, living in a village tucked away on the border of Ladakh ' s districts of Kargil and Leh, they pose a challenge to the patriarchal Indian society. On their toes all day long, the women work in the fields ensuring food security for their families and, in the process, creating a source of income in the village.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 60904
Title: Enhancing Renewable Energy in India ' s Electricity mix (A Paradigm Shift)
Author: Deepak Gupta and Disha Agarwal
Editor: R.K Pachauri
Year: 2014
Publisher: Anupama Jauhry
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Terra green vol. 7 (7) 26-33 (2014)
Subject: Terra Green
Keywords: Enhancing, Renewable Energy, India, Electricity.
Abstract: With renewable energy being relegated to the periphery, India is gradually getting caught in an electricity crisis. A robust recommendation on how the country can efficiently utilize this rare resource to achieve a promising ' renewable energy future ' . The story highlights the recommendations of the ' India Renewable Electricity Roadmap Initiative ' undertaken by Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation along with Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)-facilitated by the Planning Commission of India.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 60903
Title: "Sensitizing Young Minds for a Green Future"
Author: - (Conversation)
Editor: R.K Pachauri
Year: 2014
Publisher: Anupama Jauhry
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Terra green vol. 7 (7) 22-24 (2014)
Subject: Terra Green
Keywords: Sensitizing, Young, Minds, Green Future.
Abstract: Mr Prashant Jain, Director, Pathways World School, talks to Terra Green on establishing an innovative educational system by blending the ' Gurukul ' system in the concept of sustainable living.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 60902
Title: Exploring 3-D printing to make organs for transplants
Author: - (Environmental Research)
Editor: R.K Pachauri
Year: 2014
Publisher: Anupama Jauhry
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Terra green vol. 7 (7) 14-21 (2014)
Subject: Terra Green
Keywords: Exploring, 3-D, Printing, Organs, Transplants
Abstract: Printing whole new organs for transplants sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, but the real-life budding technology could one day make actual kidneys, livers, hearts, and other organs for patients who desperately need them. Scientists are reporting new understanding about the dynamics of 3-D bio-printing that takes them a step closer to realizing their goal of making working tissues and organs on demand.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 60901
Title: Exploring 3-D printing to make organs for transplants
Author: - (Environmental Research)
Editor: R.K Pachauri
Year: 2014
Publisher: Anupama Jauhry
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Terra green vol. 7 (7) 12-12 (2014)
Subject: Terra Green
Keywords: Exploring, 3-D, Printing, Organs, Transplants
Abstract: Printing whole new organs for transplants sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, but the real-life budding technology could one day make actual kidneys, livers, hearts, and other organs for patients who desperately need them. Scientists are reporting new understanding about the dynamics of 3-D bio-printing that takes them a step closer to realizing their goal of making working tissues and organs on demand.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None