Krishna Mohan,K S; Dr.Mohanakumar,K(Cochin University Of Science And Technology, February , 2013)
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Tropical cyclones genesis, movement and intensification are highly dependent
on its environment both oceanic and atmospheric. This thesis has made a detailed
study on the environmental factors related to tropical cyclones of North Indian
Ocean basin. This ocean basin has produced only 6% of the global tropical
cyclones annually but it has caused maximum loss of human life associated with
the strong winds, heavy rain and particularly storm surges that accompany severe
cyclones as they strike the heavily populated coastal areas.
Atmospheric factors studied in the thesis are the moisture content of the
atmosphere, instability of the atmosphere that produces thunderstorms which
are the main source of energy for the tropical cyclone, vertical wind shear to
which cyclones are highly sensitive and the Sub-Tropical westerly Jetsteram and
its Asian high speed center. The oceanic parameters studied are sea surface
temperature and heat storage in the top layer of the ocean. A major portion of the
thesis has dealt with the three temporal variabilities of tropical cyclone frequency
namely intra-seasonal (mainly the influence of Madden Julian Oscillation), inter-
annual (the relation with El Nino Southern Oscillation) and decadal variabilities.
Regarding decadal variability, a prominent four decade oscillation in the frequency
of both tropical cyclones and monsoon depressions unique to the Indian Ocean
basin has been brought out.
The thesis consists of 9 chapters.
Description:
Department of Atmospheric Sciences, Cochin University of Science
and Technology,
Latha, C; Dr.Ammini, Joseph(Cochin University of Science and Technology, April , 1998)
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In the last decades considerable headway has been made in research and development
of phyto-chemical pesticides. The most notable recent success is the commercial
development of neem products for insect control. The present investigation on
Environmentally Compatible Phyto-Chemical Larvicides for Mosquito Control was
undertaken to identify plants of the locality with potential larvicidal activity on mosquito
larvae. This has been achieved by screening 17 plant species against four mosquito species.
The observation and data are compiled in six chapters .
Description:
School of Environmental Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology
May,Mathew; Dr.Jose, Payyappilly T(Cochin University Of Science And Technology, August 31, 2009)
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The base concept from which the entire research problem emerged is as
follows:
Lack of spatial planning and effective development management system lead
to urban sprawl with non-optimal density of population to support urban
infrastructure on the one side causing a lesser quality of life in urban areas. On the
other side it causes loss of productivity of natural ecosystems and agricultural areas
due to disturbance to the ecosystems. Planned compact high density development
with compatible mixed land use can go a long way in achieving environmental
efficiency of development management system.
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School Of Management Studies
Cochin University Of Science And Technology
Pereira, Gladys Myrtle; Poduval, P R(Cochin University of Science And Technology, October , 1985)
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The present study focuses attention on the social phenomenon of environmental protection pressure groups in Kerala. A detailed historical background of environmental protection pressure groups at international and national scenes as background for this study .Emphirical studies of environmental protection pressure groups in Kerala with special reference to industrial pollution is dicussed in detail . The main objective of the study is to identify the factors that make pressure groups succeed or fail in achieving their set objectives.The factors include the structure and strategies of social pressure groups and the support they receive from the environment.
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School of management studies, Cochin University of Science And Technology
Benjamin, P V; Dr.Balakrishnan, K P; Dr.Harindranathan Nair, M V(Cochin University Of Science And Technology, March , 1998)
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In the case of urban centres of the developing countries, corrective measures
for the environmental consequences of spontaneous or wrongly planned
developments are often prohibitively costly. Hence environmentally planned
development alone appears to be the solution for which, a compre-hensive
assessment of all the resources is an essential pre—requisite. An under-standing
of the prevailing environmental conditions is essential for the effective
management and execution of programmes for sustainable development.
The present work is a modest attempt at assessing the environmental
resources of Cochin, the industrial and business capital of Kerala and a fast
developing metropolis.
Description:
School of Environmental Studies, Cochin University of Science
and Technology
Antony,C A; Dr.Sankaranarayanan, K C(Cochin University of Science and Technology, October 7, 1987)
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The present study consists of nine chapters including the introductory chapter. Chapter II makes a brief review of environmental literature and examines various measures adopted at the global level to protect the environment. The environmental problems often transgress national
sovereignity and geographical boundaries. Therefore, attempts must be made at the national and international levels to protect the environment, the resources of which are the common property of mankind. The protection of the national environment from the ancient till the present forms the content of Chapter III. These chapters together provide a background to understand the issues analysed in the subsequent chapters. Carefully worked out theoretical framework is a pre-requisite for the successful study of a complex subject. Some of the theoretical issues of ‘environomics’ are examined in Chapter IV. The theoretical issues involved in estimating the costs and benefits of environmental protection constitute the theme of Chapter V. The state of environment in Eloor-Edayar Industrial belt andthe impact analysis of pollution of the area are discussed in Chapter VI and VII respectively. Chapter VIII makes the financial estimate of environmental protection of the project And finally, Chapter IX presents the findings of the study
Description:
Department of
Applied Economics, Cochin University of Science and Technology
Damodaran, Nambudiri D; Dr.George, Philip; Dr.Gopakumar, K(Cochin University of Science and Technology, November 30, 1987)
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An attempt has been made in this study to screen some fish muscle enzymes to assess their potential worth in testing the degree of freshness of fish. A problem with routine enzyme activity determinations is the complexity of the method of enzyme assay. Hence, in the present study as far as possible simple assay techniques were adopted. Several species were screened to assess the possibility of employing this procedure on a large scale. It is hoped that findings of this study will lead to the development of meaningful criteria in testing the freshness of fish. This thesis has been divided into five chapters
Description:
Division
of Marine Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry, School of Marine Sciences, Cochin University ofScience and Technology
Sunil Jose,T; Dr.Rani,Joseph(Cochin University of Science & Technology, November , 2006)
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A detailed study of the blends of ethylene-propylene-diene rubber (EPDM) and
chlorobutyl rubber (CIIR) is proposed in this study. These blends may find
application in the manufacture of curing diaphragms/curing envelopes for tire
curing applications. EPDM possesses better physical properties such as high heat
resistance, ozone resistance, cold and moisture resistance, high resistance to
permanent defonnation, very good resistance to flex cracking and impact. Because
of the low gas and moisture penneability, good weathering resistance and high
thermal stability of CIIR, blends of EPDM with CIlR may be attractive, if
sufficient mechanical strength can be developed. Although a lot of work has been
done on elastomer blends, studies on the blends of EPDM and CIIR rubbers are
meagre. Hence in this investigation it is proposed to make a systematic study on
the characteristics of EPDM and CIIR rubber blends.The mechanical and physical properties of an elastomer blend depend mainly on the
blend compatibility. So in the first part of the study, it is proposed to develop
compatible blends of EPDM with CIIR. Various commercial grades of ethylenepropylene-
diene rubber are proposed to be blended with a specific grade of chlorobutyl
rubber at varying proportions. The extent of compatibility in these blends is proposed
to be evaluated based on their mechanical properties such as tensile strength, tear
strength and ageing resistance. In addition to the physical property measurements,
blend compatibility is also proposed to be studied based on the glass transition
behavlour of the blends in relation to the Tg's of the individual components using
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA).
The phase morphology of the blends is also proposed to be investigated by Scanning
Electron Microscopy (SEM) studies of the tensile fracture surfaces. In the case of incompatible blends, the effect of addition of chlorosulfonated polyethylene as a
compatibiliser is also proposed to be investigated.In the second part of the study, the effect of sulphur curing and resin curing on the
curing behaviour and the vulcanizate properties of EPDM/CIIR blends are planned
to be evaluated. Since the properties of rubber vulcanizates are determined by their
network structures, it is proposed to determine the network structure of the
vulcanizates by chemical probes so as to correlate it with the mechanical
properties.In the third part of the work, the effect of partial precuring of one of the
components prior to blending as a possible means of improving the properties of
the blend is proposed to be investigated. This procedure may also help to bring
down the viscosity mismatch between the constituent e1astomers and provide
covulcanization of the blend.The rheological characteristics and processability of the blends are proposed to be
investigated in the last part of the study. To explore their possible applications, the
air permeability of the blend samples at varying temperatures is proposed to be
measured. The thermal diffusivity behaviour of EPDM/CIlR blends is also
proposed to be investigated using novel laser technique. The thermal diffusivity of
the blends along with the thermal degradation resistance may help to determine
whether the blends are suitable for high temperature applications such as in the
manufacturing of curing envelope.
Description:
Deparhnent of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology,
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Rajeev, D(Cochin University of Science and Technology, December 1, 1998)
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This thesis is a study of -Equality of Opportunity in Public Employment : Judicial Perspectives on Backwardness. This study is an attempt to evaluate the concept of backwardness and equality of opportunity in employment and to assess the judicial perspectives in relation to them. The study reveals that the recent review petition of the Constitution Bench did not assess the decision of Chakradhar and its import. The study reveals that the Indian judiciary could successfully locate and apply the above principles. It was-Justice Subba Rao's nascent attempt in Devadasan which marked the starting point of such a jurisprudential enquiry. Later Thomas developed the thoughts by a reading new meaning and content to equality provisions of the Constitution which included the elimination of inequalities as the positive content of Articles 14 and 16(1) and elevated reservation provision to the same status of equality principles under the Constitution. Soshit, Vasanth Kumar and Mandal supplemented further to the jurisprudential contents. In this process, the courts were guided by the theories of John Rawls, David Miller, Ronald Dworkin, Max Weber and Roscoe Pound. Thus there was a slow and steady process of transformation of the reservation provision. From an anti-meritarian, unenforceable and enabling provision, it reached a stage of equally relevant and explanatory part of fundamental right to equality. Mandal viewed it as a part of sharing of State power. Though this can be seen by rereading and re-joining thoughts of judges in this regard, the judicial approach lacks coherence and concerted efforts in evolving a jurisprudential basis for protective discrimination. The deliberations of the framers of the Constitution reveals that there was much confusion and indeterminacy with regard to the concept of Backwardness. The study shows that the judiciary has been keeping intact the framers’ expectation of having a reasonable quantum of reservation, preventing the undeserved sections from enjoying the benefit, avoiding its abuse and evolving a new criteria and rejecting the old ones.
Description:
School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology
Mariamma, Chacko; Dr.Poulose Jacob, K(Cochin University of Science & Technology, August , 2011)
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Embedded systems are usually designed for a single or a specified set of
tasks. This specificity means the system design as well as its hardware/software
development can be highly optimized. Embedded software must meet the
requirements such as high reliability operation on resource-constrained
platforms, real time constraints and rapid development. This necessitates the
adoption of static machine codes analysis tools running on a host machine for
the validation and optimization of embedded system codes, which can help
meet all of these goals. This could significantly augment the software quality
and is still a challenging field.Embedded systems are usually designed for a single or a specified set of
tasks. This specificity means the system design as well as its hardware/software
development can be highly optimized. Embedded software must meet the
requirements such as high reliability operation on resource-constrained
platforms, real time constraints and rapid development. This necessitates the
adoption of static machine codes analysis tools running on a host machine for
the validation and optimization of embedded system codes, which can help
meet all of these goals. This could significantly augment the software quality
and is still a challenging field.Embedded systems are usually designed for a single or a specified set of
tasks. This specificity means the system design as well as its hardware/software
development can be highly optimized. Embedded software must meet the
requirements such as high reliability operation on resource-constrained
platforms, real time constraints and rapid development. This necessitates the
adoption of static machine codes analysis tools running on a host machine for
the validation and optimization of embedded system codes, which can help
meet all of these goals. This could significantly augment the software quality
and is still a challenging field.Embedded systems are usually designed for a single or a specified set of
tasks. This specificity means the system design as well as its hardware/software
development can be highly optimized. Embedded software must meet the
requirements such as high reliability operation on resource-constrained
platforms, real time constraints and rapid development. This necessitates the
adoption of static machine codes analysis tools running on a host machine for
the validation and optimization of embedded system codes, which can help
meet all of these goals. This could significantly augment the software quality
and is still a challenging field.This dissertation contributes to an architecture oriented code validation,
error localization and optimization technique assisting the embedded system
designer in software debugging, to make it more effective at early detection of
software bugs that are otherwise hard to detect, using the static analysis of
machine codes. The focus of this work is to develop methods that automatically
localize faults as well as optimize the code and thus improve the debugging
process as well as quality of the code.Validation is done with the help of rules of inferences formulated for the
target processor. The rules govern the occurrence of illegitimate/out of place
instructions and code sequences for executing the computational and integrated peripheral functions. The stipulated rules are encoded in propositional logic
formulae and their compliance is tested individually in all possible execution
paths of the application programs. An incorrect sequence of machine code
pattern is identified using slicing techniques on the control flow graph
generated from the machine code.An algorithm to assist the compiler to eliminate the redundant bank
switching codes and decide on optimum data allocation to banked memory
resulting in minimum number of bank switching codes in embedded system
software is proposed. A relation matrix and a state transition diagram formed
for the active memory bank state transition corresponding to each bank
selection instruction is used for the detection of redundant codes. Instances of
code redundancy based on the stipulated rules for the target processor are
identified.This validation and optimization tool can be integrated to the system
development environment. It is a novel approach independent of
compiler/assembler, applicable to a wide range of processors once appropriate
rules are formulated. Program states are identified mainly with machine code
pattern, which drastically reduces the state space creation contributing to an
improved state-of-the-art model checking. Though the technique described is
general, the implementation is architecture oriented, and hence the feasibility
study is conducted on PIC16F87X microcontrollers. The proposed tool will be
very useful in steering novices towards correct use of difficult microcontroller
features in developing embedded systems.
Description:
Department of Computer Science,
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Ajalesh,Nair,B; Dr. Philip, Kurian; Dr.Rani,Joseph(Cochin University Of Science And Technology, July 15, 2013)
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In the present study, an attempt has been made to prepare composites
by incorporating expanded graphite fillers in insulating elastomer matrices
and to study its DC electrical conductivity, dielectric properties and
electromagnetic shielding characteristics, in addition to evaluating the
mechanical properties. Recently, electronic devices and components have
been rapidly developing and advancing. Thus, with increased usage of
electronic devices, electromagnetic waves generated by electronic systems
can potentially create serious problems such as malfunctions of medical
apparatus and industry robots and can even cause harm to the human body.
Therefore, in this work the applicable utility of the prepared composites as
electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding material are also investigated.
The dissertation includes nine chapters
Description:
Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology,Cochin University Of Science And Technology
Jitha, G; Dr.Ammini, Joseph(Cochin University of Science and Technology, October , 2005)
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The microalgae gained importance as food and feed as well as source of fine
chemicals since the l960’s. Spirulina became the trend setter due to its easily
culturable properties as well as nutritional composition. A rapid expansion of
microalgal industry occurred in the Asia-Pacific region as microalgae came to
stay as a health food supplement.
Microalgae have been an integral component of oxidation ponds usually
incorporated with wastewater treatment. Over the last few decades, efforts
have been made to apply intensive microalgal cultures to perform biological
tertiary treatment of secondary effluents. Given the limited number of species
still available for commercial exploitation, it is imperative to isolate and
cultivate those photosynthetic organisms with high growth rate and biomass
accumulation, which could play the dual role of cleaning the wastewater and
also providing useful biomass. This has been the objective of this study ie.
0 To develop pure cultures of local isolates of Cyanobacteria for
extraction of biochemicals of commercial value
0 To couple biomass production with effluent treatment
Description:
School of Environmental Studies, Cochin University of Science And Technology
Daisy C Kappen; Thomson,K T(School of industrial fisheries, 2005)
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Aquaculture is one of the prime catalysts for the socio-economic development of Indian economy contributing to the nations food and nutritional security, export earnings, income and employment generation. In this study an evaluation of extension activities in the development of aquaculture in Kerala. This study was conducted with a view to examine how the Kerala fisheries department offered extension services to the aquaculture farmers in the freshwater and brackish water sectors of the state through various agencies like Fish Farmers Development Agency(FFDA), Brackish water Fish Farmers Development Agency (BFFDA). In this study there are 3 category of respondent’s fresh water beneficiary farmers, brackish water beneficiary farmers and fisheries extension officers. The main motive of the thesis is to make an attempt to explore the responses of local producers to the extension programs of the state with special reference to the aquaculture sector of Kerala, India.
The most important technical constraint faced by the fresh water farmers was lack of knowledge followed by non-availability of quality seeds. In the case of brackish water farming, it was infection of disease followed by lack of knowledge. The overall activities of the department of fisheries were ‘fairly good’. It indicate the need for improvements in the delivery of extension services to various target groups. The state fisheries department has already moving towards evolving these modes of extension activities by community participation.
Soloman, M A; Dr. Philip, Kurian(Cochin University of Science & Technology, July , 2002)
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In the present study the preparation and characterisation of rubber ferrite
composites (RFC) containing barium ferrite (BaF) and strontium ferrite (SrF) have
been dealt with. The incorporation of the hard ferrites into natural and nitrile rubber
was carried out according to a specific recipe for various loadings of magnetic
fillers. For this, the ferrite materials namely barium ferrite and strontium ferrite
having the general formula MO6Fe2O3 have been prepared by the conventional
ceramic techniques. After characterisation they were incorporated into the natural
and nitrile rubber matrix by mechanical method. Carbon black was also incorporated at different loading into the rubber ferrite composites to study its
effect on various properties. The cure characteristics, mechanical, dielectric and
magnetic properties of these composites were evaluated. The ac electrical
conductivity of both the ceramic ferrites and rubber ferrite composites were also
calculated using a simple relation. The investigations revealed that the rubber ferrite composites with the
required dielectric and magnetic properties can be obtained by the incorporation of
ferrite fillers into the rubber matrix, without compromising much on the
processability and mechanical properties.
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Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology, Cochin
University of Science and Technology
Padmaja, K; Dr.Mary,Joseph T(Cochin University of Science and Technology, September , 2005)
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The thesis entitled An Evaluation of Primary Health Care System in Kerala. The present study is intended to examine the working of primary health care system and its impact on the health status of people. The hypothesis tested in the thesis includes,
a. The changes in the health profile require reallocation of resources of primary health care system,
b. Rate of utilization depends on the quality of services provided by primary health centers, and c. There is a significant decline in the operational efficiency of the primary health care system.
The major elements of primary health care stated in the report of AlmaAta International Conference on Primary Health Care (WHO, 1994)” is studied on the basis of the classification of the elements in to three: Preventive, Promotive, and Curative measures. Preventive measures include Maternal and Child Health Care including family Planning. Provision of water and sanitation is reviewed under promotive measures. Curative measures are studied using the
disease profile of the study area. Collection of primary data was done through a sample survey, using pre-tested interview schedule of households of the study area. Multi stage random sampling design was used for selecting the sample. The design of the present study is both descriptive and analytical in nature. As far as the analytical tools are concerned, growth index, percentages, ratios, rates, time series analysis, analysis of variance, chi square test, Z test
were used for analyzing the data. Present study revealed that no one in these areas was covered under any type of health insurance. Conclusion states that considering the present changes in the health profile, traditional pattern of resource allocation should be altered to meet the urgent health care needs of the people. Preventive and promotive measures like health education for
giving awareness among people to change health habits, diet pattern, life style etc. are to be developed. Proper diagnosis and treatment of the disease at the beginning of the stage itself may help to cure majority of disease. For that, Public health policy must ensure the primary health care as enunciated at Alma- Ata international Conference. At the same time Public health is not to be treated as the sole responsibility of the government. Active community participation is an essential means to attain the goals.
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School of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology,
Sindhu, M.C; Dr. A. Ramachandran(Cochin University of Science and Technology, February , 2015)
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Transport of live aquatic organisms which is more than a century old,
perhaps started in the 1870's (Norris et al, 1960). Live fish transportation is
an essential practice in aquaculture particularly in rural areas of developing
countries representing the only means of supplying fry to small scale aqua
culturists (Taylor and Ross, 1988). Very often, large numbers of fry,
fingerlings, juveniles and adult fish are being transported from the hatchery
to fish farms, fish farms to market, processors and consumers. Live fish
command large economic importance in the fresh fish market than dead and
iced fish. Medina Pizzali (2001) observed that live fish in the Kolkata market
was usually sold at higher prices than dead fish and most consumers were
prepared to pay premium prices for live fish, which is considered as the best
guarantee of freshness, quality, and intrinsic characteristics of its flesh (better
texture and delicate flavour) in comparison with fresh/chilled seafood.
Various government and private agencies undertake transport of live fish for
commercial live fish market or for artificial propagation of game
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
Description:
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.