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Religious Precincts as Community Spaces: A Case Study of Gurudwaras as Places of Worship and Social Gathering
Abstract: Religious precincts play a significant role in providing a sense of community and social interaction. Gurudwaras, the places of worship for Sikhs, are not only sites of religious significance but also serve as community spaces for social gathering and cultural expression. This research paper presents acase study of several Gurudwaras around the world, including the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Gurdwara Sahib of San Jose, Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Southall, …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Innovative Application of Prefabs in Earthquake-Resistant Bridge Construction
Abstract: Abstract Pre-stressed concrete, widely known to be a prefabricated structure (Prefab in short) has long been accepted in statically loaded structures. Thus, we have seen the construction of pre-stressed concrete bridges, dams, pipelines, reservoirs and various structures including more recently atomic reactor pressure vessels. In recent years pre-stressed concrete has been specially used in seismic resistant structures. Just like any other new material, it will attract criticism and comment, sometimes …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–22 Read article
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Information Processing: Key to Knowledge Building in Architectural Design Studio
Abstract: In the information age, easy information does not allow systematic processing of the data to generate knowledge. The paper is concerned with issue as how to prepare future designers to practice knowledgeably in rapidly transforming professional world. Heightened information sources at fingertips without its authenticity being one of the serious threats. There could be various methods to help students and young minds to gain knowledge through processing information, which can …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 35–50 Read article
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Redefining Public Space for Urban Vendors in Streets of Delhi
Abstract: There lies a big debate on the space for hawkers at any public space who sell goods on streets. Street vendors often referred to as ‘encroachers,’ struggle to find their own space in the streets. The concept of Bazaar is an intrinsic characteristic of India. Yet the wave of globalisation has influenced the expanding cities to pursue its capitalistic motives and shun vending activities from the public arena. These vendors …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 79–83 Read article
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Slum Rehabilitation: Re-Location or In Situ Rehabilitation
Abstract: In rapid globalizations, today every towns and metropolis are depending more and more on workforce coming from developing countries, smaller cities, villages, rural areas. Worldwide any metropolitan city’s working-class people are coming from neighbor towns, villages. However, cities are not able to provide better life style and sufficient livelihoods to our working-class people who are immigrating from rural to cities. Urban slum and this problem are widely spreading across the …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 84–90 Read article
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Energy Conservation Opportunities and Improved Thermal Comfort in Residential Buildings: The Case-Study of Kota, Rajasthan
Abstract: Presently around 40% of energy consumption worldwide is for buildings and in India too, the energy consumption for cooling/heating of the buildings is increasing with the rise in living standards and luxuries of life. The paper presents a study based on the survey conducted at the residential buildings of Kota, Rajasthan. The survey has been conducted to assess the effect of various parameters such as orientation, window to wall ratio, …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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Development of Critical Thinking through Undergraduate Architectural Training
Abstract: Critical reasoning is an elementary tool for doing well in all walks of life today. It is gaining importance in a time of constantly evolving work profiles, multicontextual problems scenarios and in living a more aware life- unplagued by sociocentrism and egocentrism. A research conducted by James Flynn across different specialisation domains at one of America’s top universities concluded that ‘there is no sign that any department attempts to develop …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 18–27 Read article
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Sustainable Resilience: A Case for Vaastu Principles in Urban Planning
Abstract: In recent years, an increasing number of local governments are recognizing the impact of climate change on different urban sectors. This has led many to pursue climate adaptation planning, seeking to achieve preparedness through reducing vulnerability and enhancing the resilience of the population, assets, and municipal operations. Different planning approaches have been undertaken by many cities sharing the above mentioned common goal. In this paper, we examine urban ecology, Vaastu …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 43–51 Read article
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NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING WITH THE HELP OF GIS IN MUMBAI
Abstract: This paper is an academic attempt to understand the various aspects of neighborhood planning. It highlights the vision of neighborhood planning to identify the various problems in the selected area. It takes efforts to define and operationalize the concept of neighborhood planning in the urban area. This paper also assures that to be successful in planning with the help of geographical information system. GIS is capable of supporting the process …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Planning for Socio-Economic Development in Towns
Abstract: This article aims at understanding of the census towns and its socio-economic factors. In this paper, the current socio-economic issues of census towns and proposals for the town including housing, open spaces, inclusivity, employment generation, economic base and other necessary social infrastructure are briefly studied through literature study and case study. This dissertation paper can be taken forward to understand and analyse how small towns acts as a catalyst between …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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REDEFINING URBAN LIVING BY EXPLORING THE CONCEPT OF VERTICAL NEIGHBORHOOD
Abstract: As global urbanization accelerates, the quest for innovative and modern solutions to accommodate growing populations within limited spaces becomes increasingly imperative. The concept of vertical neighborhoods has emerged as a promising avenue to address this challenge, redefining the way communities interact and thrive within multi-story urban environments. This research paper delves into the transformative potential of vertical neighborhoods, a novel approach to urban development that prioritizes social interaction within the …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 44–53 Read article
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Endangered and Critical Endangered Medicinal Plants Species and Their Ethnobotanical Medicinal Values in India
Abstract: Medicinal plants have played an important role in primary health care system among the local people in India. The present paper deals with 30 plants species that are endangered or critical endangered, which were identified with relevant information and documented in this paper with regard to their botanical name, family, common name and utilization by the local people for common ailment. The medicinal practitioners were treating the common diseases like …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 68–74 Read article
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Mushrooms as Bioremediation Agents
Abstract: One of the major ecological issues confronting the world today is the contamination of soil, water and air by toxic chemicals accordingly of industrialization and broad utilization of pesticides in agribusiness. Burning is right now the best and regular remediation practice yet is exorbitant as far as money and energy utilized. A rapid cost effective and biologically capable technique for tidy up is “bioremediation” which uses small scale living beings …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Green or Green Desserts ?
Abstract: Human started agriculture around 9500 BC. Since then many agricultural techniques were adoptedand abandoned. Today’s agricultural technique is completely different from when it was started orsome hundreds of years ago. Even though agriculture practices are dangerous for environment. Sinceancient time, forests were cut down to cultivate, and now extreme use of land for agriculture made itlose its fertility, and causing land go barren. Here, in this paper, we have discussed …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Comparison of Various Methodologies used for Automating Plant Disease Detection using Image Processing
Abstract: In India, major of economy and development depends on agriculture, so plant disease detection becomeimportant for us so that if any crop is destroyed due to diseases is known to us prior and we can overcomethe loss of crops due to plant diseases. It is better to catch the disease in the initial phase so that the largescaledamage of crops can be prevented. Traditionally, the diseases incurred via the naked …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 20–23 Read article
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Particulate Matter and Management Regarding Ambient Air Pollution Surrounding coal-based Thermal Power Plants and Opencast Coal Mines
Abstract: Air pollution in a considerable lot of India’s cities exceeds national and international standards, and effective pollution control methodologies require information on the sources that add to air pollution and their spatiotemporal changeability. The suspended solids in particulate matter affect the human respiratory system (and change the production also). The environmental effect of coalmines in terms of influences the h along with a dusting of machinery was observed. The investigation …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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An Eco-friendly approach for the utilization of waste water for the generation of Bioelectricity
Abstract: Abstract: Microbial fuel cell (MFC) is pollution free, electricity generation device; it represents a new method for eco-friendly source of electricity generation. When we produce electricity by Microbial fuel cell from food factory waste water we obtained pure water as a byproduct. Microbial fuel cell (MFC) is a special type of cell by which we can produce eco-friendly energy in the form of electricity. This paper explores the application of …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 23–26 Read article
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GLOBAL WARMING AND ITS PREVENTION THROUGH BIOGAS
Abstract: The impact of global warming has drastically affected the ecosystem and also the life on earth. The main causes of global warming are the pollutant gases which are released into the atmosphere by different sources. The major one being the automobile industries followed by different wastes that are generated on a daily basis. So the gases released during the combustion or burning of wastes are responsible for global warming. The …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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A Preliminary Evaluation of Renewable Energy Technology Financing Options for Nigeria
Abstract: Renewable energy technologies (RETs) ought to play a complementary role to conventional energy technologies as these have the potential to meet up energy needs in rural areas with regards to access, availability and affordability. Despite these potentials, the current challenge is how to finance their deployment and services. Since long-term growth in the market for RETs is going to be determined by social and economic development that is occurring in …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Achieving Energy Economy and Sustainable Development by Decentralized Energy Planning in Angkuchen Village, Sikkim A Case Study
Abstract: Energy is the fuel for the growth of human civilization. But what becomes of utmost importance by current trends is proper management of the energy resources. The commercial energy consumption, in current state of affairs, is about 67% of the total energy consumed in India. This includes coal with the largest share of 57%, followed by oil at 28%, natural gas at 12% and hydro energy at 3%. Non-commercial energy …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 6–12 Read article