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  Study of Diversity of Scolopendrid Centipedes (Chilopoda: Scolopendromorpha) in Achalpur Region, District Amravati, Maharashtra, India

  Mohammad Misbahul Ahsan, Syed Danish, S.R. Kondulkar

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  Vol.10 , Issue.3 , pp.70-74, Jun-2023

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  The present paper deals with the diversity of Scolopendrid Centipedes fauna in Achalpur region, District Amravati, Maharashtra State of India. This study was done during July 2021 to October 2021 for total four months by visiting different habitats of Achalpur region. Samples were collected by using different collection methods such as hand collection method by using forceps and species were identified with the help of standard taxonomic literature. Total 04 species of Centipedes belongings to 02 genera namely Scolopendra and Cormocephalus under family Scolopendridae were identified from the study area.

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  Centipedes, Diversity, Scolopendridae, Chilopoda, Species.

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  Mohammad Misbahul Ahsan, Syed Danish, S.R. Kondulkar, "Study of Diversity of Scolopendrid Centipedes (Chilopoda: Scolopendromorpha) in Achalpur Region, District Amravati, Maharashtra, India," International Journal of Scientific Research in Biological Sciences, Vol.10, Issue.3, pp.70-74, 2023

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  Production and Comparison of Yields of Biodiesel from Food Waste and Cheap Sources to Identify Good Raw Material in India for Replacement Present Diesel Fuel

  Rajkumar Jajoo

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  Vol.10 , Issue.3 , pp.75-80, Jun-2023

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  Particulate matter is a significant environmental threat because of its link to fossil-fuel-induced climate changes and harmful carbon dioxide emissions. The purpose of this research is to use food waste products and used cooking oil to power human needs while minimizing environmental damage. Using biofuel can help us protect the environment, reduce carbon dioxide emissions and reduce transportation cost as biofuel is substitute of petrol and diesel. We investigate waste-to-energy (thermal and biochemical) conversion techniques. The primary focus of this research is on advances in the field of "synchronous waste mitigation with energy development." In this article compares the yield of biodiesel production by using various raw materials. This research is conducted to finding quality raw materials which available easily in India for biodiesel production. Emphasizing the significance of organic molecules in the creation of cleans and renewable energy. The necessity for adequate and renewable fossil fuel alternatives is emphasized.

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  GHG (Green House Gas), CO2 (Carbon dioxide), EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), WVO (Waste Vegetable Oil), PPO (Pure Plant Oil), SVO (Straight Vegetable Oil), WCO (Waste Cooking Oil), FFA (Free Fatty Acid), FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).

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  Rajkumar Jajoo , "Production and Comparison of Yields of Biodiesel from Food Waste and Cheap Sources to Identify Good Raw Material in India for Replacement Present Diesel Fuel," International Journal of Scientific Research in Biological Sciences, Vol.10, Issue.3, pp.75-80, 2023

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  A Survey of Fishes and Birds of Kollidam River in Anaikarai, Tamil Nadu State, India

  Selvaraj Selvamurugan

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  Vol.10 , Issue.3 , pp.81-85, Jun-2023

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  From November 2021 to April 2022, an ecological assessment of the species variety of birds and fish was carried out in and around the Kollidam River in Anaikarai, Kumbakonam Taluk, Tamil Nadu. The abundance of birds was investigated using point and count methods. Perception was periodically guided by short strolls along the review area early in the morning and late in the early evening. An all out 19 Bird species, Request 8, 14 families. 16 fishes,8 request, 8 families. Cypriniformes 6 species, trailed by Anabantiformes 3 species, and Cypriniforms , Cyprinodontiformes, Gobiiformes, Mugiliformes ,Siluriformes, Cichliformes these request are just a single animal groups. The outcome additionally shows that the Waterway close by region , agribusiness land and encompassing vegetation are great ecological circumstances appropriate for the transient, occupant as well as the compromised types of birds. Be that as it may, aside from this, the obstruction of human exercises for example agribusiness, deforestation is additionally expanding day by day.

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  Fish diversity, avifauna, Cauvery River, Kumbakonam. Tamil Nadu

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  Selvaraj Selvamurugan, "A Survey of Fishes and Birds of Kollidam River in Anaikarai, Tamil Nadu State, India," International Journal of Scientific Research in Biological Sciences, Vol.10, Issue.3, pp.81-85, 2023

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  Contribution of Building Materials to Urban Growth in Dodoma Tanzania

  George Julius Babune

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  Vol.10 , Issue.3 , pp.86-90, Jun-2023

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  The Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) for the Prospecting and extraction of building materials had provided details of impacts. The issues of environmental concerns had also been identified including mitigation measures. The area for extract of building materials occupies about 49 acres. The planned activities will involve extraction and transportation of building materials to the markets in the Dodoma City. The positive impacts will include: employment creation, promotion of rural livelihoods, contribution to local trade, promotion of industrial development, and promotion of rural urban linkages. The negative impacts will involve: land degradation, Human Immune Virus (HIV) or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) infection, accidents, water pollution, sound and noise pollution, deforestation, loss habitats for wild animals and solid waste generation and damage to roads. The mitigation and enhancement measures had been proposed including: conduct training of farmers, workers of safety and conservation, maintain ecological habitat for flora and fauna survival, good practices in production and waste treatment, and issues related to HIV/ AIDS education and prevention. The project will be continuously monitored through the reporting format with parameters already identified. The study recommended establishing the environmental management practices and undertaking training of the workers involved in the subsector and local community to familiarize with the impacts and management practices for environmental protection.

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  Dodoma, Environment, Building materials, & Protection plan

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  George Julius Babune , "Contribution of Building Materials to Urban Growth in Dodoma Tanzania," International Journal of Scientific Research in Biological Sciences, Vol.10, Issue.3, pp.86-90, 2023

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  Mugger Crocodile (Crocodylus Palustris ) Status in and Around Kollidam River at Anaikarai , Tamil Nadu, Southern India

  Selvaraj Selvamurugan

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  Vol.10 , Issue.3 , pp.91-94, Jun-2023

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  In Anaikarai, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India, a survey was conducted to examine the population gauge and spatial dispersion of mugger crocodiles in the Kollidam Cauvery stream. The study period was from January 2021 to 2022. A total of 68 individuals were housed over a 25 km stretch of the Cauvery Waterway in Anaikarai`s neighbouring communities. A total of 40 (59%) people were observed on the stream bed and on the rocks, while 28 (41%) were observed floating in the water near crocodiles. Here, I don`t have many great suggestions for crocodile preservation over the long term. The present study offers ideas and a strategy for the extended mugger protection in the region.

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  Crocodile, Conservation management, Cauvery River, Population

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  Selvaraj Selvamurugan, "Mugger Crocodile (Crocodylus Palustris ) Status in and Around Kollidam River at Anaikarai , Tamil Nadu, Southern India," International Journal of Scientific Research in Biological Sciences, Vol.10, Issue.3, pp.91-94, 2023

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  Quantification of Floristic Diversity and Current Status of Macrophytes in Katarmoni Beel, a Sacred Wetland, Kishanganj District, Bihar

  Sudeshna Mukherjee, Sujit Kumar Mandal

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  Vol.10 , Issue.3 , pp.95-99, Jun-2023

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  Aquatic macrophytes play a significant role in maintaining the aquatic ecosystem by providing shelter for aquatic organisms and lives of rural communities. But unfortunately very negligible effort is put forwarded for the conservation of these great resources. It may create major problem in new future. So the aim of the present investigation is the documenting of the floristic composition, study of the vegetation of aquatic macrophytes, from Katarmoni beel. Extensive field survey was conducted from November 2021 to April 2023 and the total of 20 macrophytic species were recorded belonging to 14 families. The dominant families were Cyperaceae with 4 sp. followed by Poaceae with 3 sp. and 2 sp. of Convolvulaceae. Some qualitative characters viz. frequency, density, abundance, RF, RD, RA and IVI were also evaluated. Pontederia showed the highest dominance whereas Cyperus haspan and Pogostemon stellatus showed the lowest dominance.

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  Floristic composition, Vegetation, Conservation, Qualitative.

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  Sudeshna Mukherjee, Sujit Kumar Mandal, "Quantification of Floristic Diversity and Current Status of Macrophytes in Katarmoni Beel, a Sacred Wetland, Kishanganj District, Bihar," International Journal of Scientific Research in Biological Sciences, Vol.10, Issue.3, pp.95-99, 2023