Ambili, V; Narayana, A C(Cochin University of Science and Technology, October , 2010)
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Drainage basins are durable geomorphic features that provide insights into the long term evolution of the landscape. River basin geometry develop response to the nature and distribution of uplift and subsidence, the spatial arrangement of lineaments (faults and joints), the relative resistance of different rock types and to climatically influenced hydrological parameters . For developing a drainage basin evolution history, it is necessary to understand physiography, drainage patterns, geomorphic features and its structural control and erosion status. The present study records evidences for active tectonic activities which were found to be responsible for the present day geomorphic set up of the study area since the Western Ghat evolution. A model was developed to explain the evolution of Chaliar River drainage basin based on detailed interpretation of morphometry and genesis of landforms with special emphasis on tectonic geomorphic indices and markers.
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Department of Marine Geology and Geophysics, Cochin University of Science and Technology
Saleena, K B; Dr. Gopalakrishnan, N S(Cochin University of Science and Technology, October 19, 2011)
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This thesis entitled Exceptions and limitations to intellectual property rights with special reference to patent and copyright law.The study on the limitations and exceptions to copyright and patent was mainly characterized by its diversity and flexibility. The unique feature of limited monopoly appended to intellectual property was always a matter of wide controversy.The historical analysis substantiated this instrumentalist philosophy of intellectual property.the study from a legal space characterized by diversity and flexibility and end up in that legal space being characterized by homogeneity and standardization. The issue of flexibility and restrictiveness in the context of TRIPS is the next challenging task. Before devising flexibility to TST, the question to be answered is whether such a mechanism is desirable in the context of TRIPS.In conclusion it is submitted to reorient the intellectual property framework in the context of the noble public interest objectives.
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School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology.
Sinu, C R; Vijay, Nair, G; Radhakrishnan, K V(Cochin University of Science And Technology, November 22, 2014)
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The thesis entitled “Exploration of Novel Organic Reactions Catalyzed by
Nucleophilic Heterocyclic Carbenes (NHCs)” embodies the results of the
investigations carried out to explore the synthetic potential of N–heterocyclic carbenes
(NHCs) as organocatalyst towards various electrophiles for the synthesis of heterocyclic
and carbocyclic systems. Recent investigations in the generation of homoenolates by the
addition of NHCs to conjugated aldehydes have made it possible to study the reactivity of
this unique three carbon synthon.
Krishnan Kartha, K; Dr. Ajayaghosh, A(Cochin University Of Science And Technology, January 8, 2014)
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Gelation provides a unique medium, which often induces
organization of molecules resulting in the modulation of their
optical, morphological and electronic properties thereby opening a
new world of fascinating materials with interesting physical
properties at nano- meso- and macroscopic levels. Supramolecular
gels based on linear π-systems have attracted much attention due to
their inherent optical and electronic properties which find
application in organic electronics, light harvesting and sensing. They
exhibit reversible properties due to the dynamic nature of noncovalent
forces. As a result, studies on such soft materials are
currently a topic of great interest. Recently, researchers are actively
involved in the development of sensors and stimuli-responsive
materials based on self-assembled π-systems, which are also called
smart materials.
The present thesis is divided into four chapters
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Photosciences and Photonics
Chemical Sciences and Technology Division
CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and
Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Trivandrum
Hector J,Thayil Kochukunnel; Arunachalam, P(Department of Applied Economics, 2006)
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The study was motivated by the need to understand factors that guide the software exports and competitiveness, both positively and negatively. The influence of one factor or another upon the export competitiveness is to be understood in great depth, which is necessary to find out the industry’s sustainability. India is being emulated as an example for the success strategy in software development and exports. India’s software industry is hailed as one of the globally competitive software industry in the world. The major objectives are to model the growth pattern of exports and domestic sales of software and services of India and to find out the factors influencing the growth pattern of software industry in India. The thesis compare the growth pattern of software industry of India with respect to that of Ireland and Israel and to critically of various problems faced by software industry and export in India and to model the variables of competitiveness of emerging software producing nations
Francis,C A; Dr.Ranganathan, N(Cochin University of Science and Technology, August 6, 1991)
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The main aim of this study is to examine the deficiencies of the export development process and strategy in India and, to suggest, in the light of the findings of the above, measures for improvement. The marine products industry has been chosen as a case for a detailed investigation. The researcher conducts an evaluative study on the export potential for India’s marine products and trends in the international market for marine products. The thesis tries to identify the major hurdles in increasing exports of marine products from India. The evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of the measures taken to promote marine products exports is also undertaken
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School of Management Studies, Cochin
University of Science & Technology
Muhamed Kutty, K B; Dr.Chandrasekharan, N S(Cochin University of Science and Technology, November 14, 1988)
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This thesis is a study in sales tax law, a study on the triple concept of export, import and inters—State sales. It is in seventeen chapters spread in five parts. The introductory is an overview. It presents the thematic thrust of what follows. Part two deals with incidence of sales tax on export and import and the scope of exemption. Part three focuses attention on the various dimensions of the problem of inter—State sale. Part four is an inquiry into parliamentary control on taxes over sales and purchases and highlights inter—State and intra-State implications of discriminatory tax. Part five contains the results of empirical study and the general conclusions of the thesis. In the past no attempt has been made to analyse on identical lines the problems dealt with in this thesis
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Department of Law, Cochin University of Science and
Technology
Ibrahim, Y C; Arunachalam, P(Cochin University Of Science And Technology, February 25, 2015)
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Export has assumed an important place in the development of
any country and considered as the engine of economic growth. India
requires huge amount of foreign exchange for its essential import
and for achieving rapid growth. Millions of job opportunities have to
be created to utilise the youth for nation building. Even though the
country has different sources of foreign exchange, export earning is
the safe way of obtaining it in the long run. Export of high valued
traditional products not only gives foreign exchange, but also
employment to large number of people. Spices are the traditional
products of India whose production process is highly intensive in
semi and unskilled labour, and high domestic and foreign market
prices compared to other traditional products. The new world trade
scenario with the establishment of WTO has affected India’s spices
export considerably.
The study examines the export performance of Indian spices in
the WTO regime taking the export of major spices from 1985 to 2013
using the growth of export, trend and instability in growth rate,
changes in the composition and direction of spices, export
performance ratio and the prospects of spices in earning foreign
exchange during the WTO period and Pre-WTO period.
The analysis reveals that the overall performance of Indian
spices exports during the WTO regime are satisfactory. Export
volume and value increased much during this period. But the
decrease in market share of spices export during the WTO period
reflects that, the favourable conditions in the international market
are not exploited by India. High Revealed Comparative Advantage
(RCA) and Value Elasticity (EV) of major spices amidst the low export
shares shows that export performance of Indian spices during the
WTO regime was not mainly affected by external demand factors as
suggested by Ragnar Nurkse in his Demand Deficiency Thesis, but
because of internal supply factors as suggested in Supply Deficiency
Thesis, (supported by K.S Dhinsha, Dacosta, Goddamwar,etc.). But
the fluctuations of export during the recession and prosperity periods
show that external demand is also a determinant of Indian spices
export. From this one can conclude that both the domestic supply
factors and foreign demand factors influence the export performance
of Indian spices. The long term performance of Indian spices exports
are mainly influenced by domestic supply factors as suggested by
Supply Deficiency Thesis and short term performance is mostly
influenced by external demand factors as suggested by Demand
Deficiency Thesis.
Sindu,T K; Sankaran, P G(COCHIN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, December , 2002)
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In the present environment, industry should provide the products of high quality. Quality of products is judged by the period of time they can successfully perform their intended functions without failure. The cause of the failures can be ascertained through life testing experiments and the times to failure due to different cause are likely to follow different distributions. Knowledge of this distribution is essential to eliminate causes of failures and thereby to improve the quality and the reliability of products. The main accomplishment expected to the study is to develop statistical tools that could facilitate solution to lifetime data arising in such and similar contexts
Madhu, K M; Dr.Chandrasekaran,M(Cochin University of Science and Technology, April , 2007)
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The beta-glucosidase enzyme purified from the marine fungus, Aspergillus
sydowii BTMFS 55 showed a good yield of enzyme production under solid state
fermentation. The statistical optimization of the media components revealed that
moisture content, concentration of peptone and inoculum are the major parameters
which supported the maximal enzyme production. The purified enzyme showed low
pH activity and stability, glucose tolerance and activation by ethanol. It could produce
ethanol from wheat bran and rice straw by simultaneous saccharification and
fermentation with yeast.The glucosidase purified from Aspergillus sydowii BTMFS 55
shows great potential for several biotechnological applications such as the production
of bio-ethanol from agricultural biomass and improvement in the aromatic character
of wines and fruit juices through the hydrolysis of flavour glucosidic precursors.
There is immense scope for the application of this marine fungus in the biofuel
production besides in other industries provided further studies are pursued in
exploiting this enzyme and the organism particularly scale up studies with respect to
application. There is also ample scope for cloning of the gene encoding beta-glucosidase
in domesticated hosts such as Pichia pastoris or S. cerevisiae that can produce ethanol
directly from cellulosic biomass.
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Department of Biotechnology,
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Anas, A; Bright Singh, I S(Centre for Fish Disease Diagnosis and Management, School of Environmental Studies, 2005)
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Present work is aimed at development of an appropriate microbial technology for protection of larvae of macrobrachium rosenbergii from disease and to increase survival rate in hatcheries. Application of immunostimulants to activate the immune system of cultured animals against pathogen is the widely accepted alternative to antibiotics in aquaculture. The most important immunostimulant is glucan. Therefore a research programme entitled as extraction of glucan from Acremonium diospyri and its application in macrobrachium rosenbergii larval rearing system along with bacterians as microspheres. The main objectives of the study are development of aquaculture grade glucan from acremonium diospyri, microencapsulated drug delivery system for the larvae of M. rosenbergii and microencapsulated glucan with bacterian preparation for the enhanced production of M. rosenbergii in larval rearing system. Based on the results of field trials microencapsulated glucan with bacterin preparation, it is concluded that the microencapsulated preparation at a concentration of 25g per million larvae once in seven days will enhance the production and quality seed of M. rosenbergii.