Volume 4, Issue 2

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Volume 4, Issue 2

February, 2019

Review Paper

1. Life cycle cost analysis for decision making of rehabilitation of arch bridge in India: A case study

In India, there is a need for rehabilitation of old arch bridges. But decision making for rehabilitation of any old arch bridge is not so simple when we consider the cultural and aesthetical value of that bridge. Considering better option for rehabilitation of arch bridge may cost higher initially, but in due course of time, it could prove economical if we perform bridge life-cycle cost analysis. This paper shows how arch bridge rehabilitated using lithely arch technology proved economical over other rehabilitation technique by performing life cycle cost analysis using a case study in Satara, Maharashtra, India.

Published by: Saurabh Vilas Joshi, G. N. KanadeResearch Area: Construction Management

Organisation: Tatyasaheb Kore Institute of Engineering and Technology, Warnanagar, MaharashtraKeywords: Arch bridges, Rehabilitation, Life cycle cost analysis

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2. Suggesting improvements in the arbitration and conciliation act 1996 considering the Indian construction industry

The Arbitration is the submission for a determination of disputed matters to private unofficial persons selected in a manner provided by Law or Agreement. The Arbitration is governed under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996. The present arbitration system in India is still plagued with many loopholes and shortcomings and the quality of arbitration has not adequately developed as a quick and cost-effective mechanism for resolution of disputes. It is necessary to remove the difficulties and lacunas in the Arbitration Act and in practice to make it effective, inexpensive and speedy. In many parts of India, rapid development in infrastructure has meant an increased number of disputes and caseloads for already overburdened courts. Arbitrations conducted in India are mostly ad hoc. The advantages of institutional arbitration over ad hoc arbitration in India need no emphasis and the wide prevalence of ad hoc arbitration has its ramifications in affecting speedy and cost-effectiveness of the arbitration process. This study makes an attempt to study the Arbitration and Conciliation Act of 1996 with the help of five case studies and try to identify the shortcomings of this act. Also, an attempt is made to suggest some remedies in the regard of improving the arbitration practices followed in India.

Published by: Thombare Tukaram Damodar, Birajdar B. V.Research Area: Civil Engineering

Organisation: Tatyasaheb Kore Institute of Engineering and Technology Warananagar, MaharashtraKeywords: Cost effective, Delay, Court intervention, Institutional arbitration, Fast track arbitration, Training, Professional

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3. Pharmacological activities of Kahruba (Vateria indica Linn.)– A literary review

Kahruba (Vateria indica Linn) is a resin used in Indian medicine as a tonic, carminative and expectorant. The resin exuded by the tree is known as Piney resin, White Dammar or Dhupa Vateriaindica Linn is an Indigenous & Endemic plant species to the Western Ghats. The tree belonging to the family Dipterocarpaceae is distributed mainly in the southern Western Ghats in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, along streams. V. indica was described by Hook in 1874 and Gamble in 1915 many workers have since reported it from different parts of Southern Western Ghats in India from the states of Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and a ‘Tree flora of Kerala’2 listed 26 other reports concerning V indica. It has also been reported from Myristica swamps of Uttara Kannada and Southern Kerala. Traditional medicine & Astrological sciences too yield references which make us understand its bondage with the culture and tradition of the country. The plant can be found described in almost all Unani literatures in the treatment of chronic bronchitis, anaemic disorder, ear disorder, skin disorder, gonorrhea,syphilis, urinary discharges, amenorrhoea, piles, and diabetes mellitus along with this it has various pharmacological activities such as anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic, anti-ulcer, anti-tumor activity and anticancer . Vateria indica (Linn.) is a Critically Endangered tree endemic to the South Western Ghats, India.

Published by: Dr. Ambar Siddiqui, Dr. Tabassum K., Dr. Aisha Anjum A.Research Area: Medicine

Organisation: National Institute of Unani Medicine, Bengaluru, KarnatakaKeywords: Kahruba, Vateria indica Linn, Resin, Endangered plants, Unani medicine, White dammar

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4. Kundur (Boswellia serrata Roxb)- A boon of nature in the world of Unani system of medicine

Boswellia serrata Roxb is commonly known as Kundur in Unani system of Medicine. Kundur is stem exudation, botanically known as Boswellia serrata Roxb. One of the main constituents of Boswellia serrata Roxb is Boswellic acid. It is also known as “Indian Frankincense” in English and “Shallaki” in Ayurveda. Oleo resin gum is used in medicine, perfume, air fresheners and for incense. It is used as a thickener in paints and varnishes. Its timber is used as cheap furniture, mica boxes, packing cases, matchbox, plywood, and veneers. Pharmacological activities of kundur includes Qabiz (astringent), Mujjaffife wa mundammile quruh (siccative to the ulcer), Dafe taffun (antiseptic), Habisuddam (haemostatic), Mundammile qarha chashm (cicatrizant to corneal ulcer), Muqawwie zehan wa hifz (memory tonic), Mujaffife balgham (siccative to the secretion of phlegm), Mujaffife rutubate dimagh (siccative to the secretion of brain), Mumbite laham (healing action) etc. This review paper highlights a summary of phytochemistry and pharmacological effects of this plant.

Published by: Dr. Aisha Anjum A., Dr. K. Tabassum, Dr. Ambar SiddiquiResearch Area: Medicine

Organisation: National Institute of Unani Medicine, Bengaluru, KarnatakaKeywords: Kundur, Boswellia serrata Roxb, Unani herbal medicine, Pharmacological activities

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5. Management of RO reject water from the tannery industry by solar tunnel dryer

Reverse Osmosis is a water purification technique performed to remove the dissolved solids from the tannery wastewater thereby reducing the water scarcity. This process produces two types of water namely pure water and RO reject water. The former can be applied for useful purposes in the same industry while the latter did not find any useful application as it contains a high amount of salt content like TDS. TSS, chlorides, sulphates etc. This reject water is conventionally evaporated by solar evaporation pond almost in all the industries of Tamil Nadu. This method has many demerits like large area requirement, water seepage, and dispersal, inefficient during the rainy season, odor, labor requirement, and maintenance. In order to overcome these issues, the solar tunnel dryer has been designed, constructed and observed for its performance.

Published by: Roopa D., Divya R., Nathiya S.Research Area: Environmental Engineering

Organisation: Gnanamani College of Technology, Namakkal, Tamil NaduKeywords: Reverse Osmosis, RO reject, Evaporation, Temperature, Total dissolved solids

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6. Studying the arbitration and conciliation act 1996 considering the Indian construction industry

The Arbitration is the submission for a determination of disputed matters to private unofficial persons selected in a manner provided by Law or Agreement. The Arbitration is governed under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996. The present arbitration system in India is still plagued with many loopholes and shortcomings and the quality of arbitration has not adequately developed as a quick and cost-effective mechanism for resolution of disputes. It is necessary to remove the difficulties and lacunas in the Arbitration Act and in practice to make it effective, inexpensive and speedy. In many parts of India, rapid development in infrastructure has meant an increased number of disputes and caseloads for already overburdened courts. Arbitrations conducted in India are mostly ad hoc. The advantages of institutional arbitration over ad hoc arbitration in India need no emphasis and the wide prevalence of ad hoc arbitration has its ramifications in affecting speedy and cost-effectiveness of the arbitration process. This study makes an attempt to study the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 with the help of five case studies and try to identify the shortcomings of this act. Also, an attempt is made to suggest some remedies in regard of improving the arbitration practices followed in India.

Published by: Thombare Tukaram DamodarResearch Area: Construction and Management

Organisation: Tatyasaheb Kore Institute of Engineering and Technology, Warananagar, MaharashtraKeywords: Delay, Court intervention, Cost-effective, Institutional arbitration, Fast Track arbitration, Training, Professional

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7. A study on the influence of reference groups affecting the purchase decision of a motorbike buyer

Consumer decision making is never in isolation. He is influenced by many factors. Identifying the various reference groups, that influence the purchase decisions of the buyer, allows the marketer to fine tune his market strategy. The study aims to find out which reference group has a dominating influence at which stage in the purchase process. The study also aims to find out the key factors that influence the purchase of the motorbike buyer. The findings reveal that the buyers of the motorbikes can be classified into four groups – Need, Features, and Pocket Driven Buyers, Primary Reference Groups Driven Buyers who seek to assure themselves through their family and friends, Secondary Reference Groups Driven Buyers who seek expert assurance and Emotions Driven Buyers, who are driven by their feelings while purchasing. Buyers are heavily influenced by parents when they analyse the need to buy a bike, decide about affordability and make the last minute choice at the point of purchase. They are heavily influenced by the salesmen when they want information about the features and life of the bike. They are also influenced by friends when they seek approval from them and when they share their feelings about their purchase decision. The findings of this study match with the studies done in the past and thus, proves that the reference groups have an influence on the purchase decision of the motorbike buyer.

Published by: T. Sai Yoshita, Dr. U. Suma RaoResearch Area: Consumer Behaviour

Organisation: Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Anantapur, Andhra PradeshKeywords: Reference groups, Opinion leaders, Family, Peer groups, Motorbike

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8. Statistical analysis of raw hides and skins production and losses in Sabon Gari and Zaria local government areas in Kaduna state

This paper is a study of the extent of hides and skins production and recovery rates in Zaria municipal, to show the estimated profile of its economic impact in the local government areas and state in general. Based on the analysis of the annual livestock off-take, and recovery rate figures collected from the two local government areas, it has been shown that out of 140,895 pieces, only a total of 54,180 pieces of hides and skins were recovered, indicating a 61.5% loss as only 86,715 pieces of hides and skins could be recovered. Further diagnostic analysis of the causative reasons for the loss showed that 88.2% was caused by human consumption of hides (‘ponmo’) and skins as ‘bokoto’. Human consumption of hides and skins at this rate if left unabated threatens the future survival of the Nigerian leather and leather products industries.

Published by: Shedrach Fiya, Adesiyun Adelekan A., Joseph A. Alogala, Gimba Christopher Gwale, Sunday Danjuma, Pascalina P. I., Amos JohnResearch Area: Economics/Leather Technology

Organisation: Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology, Zaria, NigeriaKeywords: Hides and skins, Off-take and recovery rates, Human consumption, Nigerian tanning industries

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