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Ashok Kumar

Publications (56)

Socio-Economic Profile of Self-Help Group Members in Udaipur District of Rajasthan

Ashok Kumar, R N Sharma, S K Meena & Mamraj Gurjar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

This study assessed the socio-economic profile of women Self-Help Group (SHG) members in Udaipur District of Rajasthan during 2022-23. Udaipur District was selected purposively, and Kotra and Rishabhdeo blocks were chosen because they had the highest numbers of SHGs. Five Gram Pa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i82999

Assessment of Germination, Trap Formation and Nematophagous Activities of Nematode-trapping Fungi in Response to Soil Fungistasis

Ashok Kumar, Yogesh Kumar, Dharmendra Kumar, Nilesh Kumar Sahani, Sakshi Pandey, Yogendra & Epsita Tiwari · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Soil Fungistasis in is a widespread phenomenon affecting germination of most fungal propagules in soils. This study focused on the isolation and identification of nematode-trapping fungi from soils in Uttar Pradesh, India. Five species of nematode-trapping fungi were isolated and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62478

The Role of Variable Rate Technology (VRT) in Modern Agriculture: A Review

Ashok Kumar, S.R. Singh, M.C. Yadav, Vijay Kumar Yadav, Arvinder Singh Channi, Arjun Chouria, Navneet Kumar, Himansu Dall & Tamanna Nazir · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

The main aim of this publication is to discuss the concept of variable rate technology (VRT), and its components associated with variable rate application of water, fertil­izer, and other agricultural inputs. Fertilizer application is influenced by soil parameters as well as geog...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62370

In Hospital Mortality and Adverse Events in High-risk Patients Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for St Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Ashok Kumar, Muhammad Rahman Khalid, Rajesh Kumar, Kamran Ahmed Khan, Sanam Khowaja & Altaf Hussain · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2022

Objective: To determine frequency of in hospital mortality and adverse events in high-risk patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI). Study Design: Descriptive case series study Setting: The Department of A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2022/v34i25B35964

The Significance of Nigella sativa on Histomorphological Variations of Seminiferous Tubules in Doxorubicin Treated Albino Rats

Ashok Kumar, Anjum Rehman, Sadia Sundus, Saher Fatima, Zeeshan Ahmed & Asma Aijaz · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2022

Objective: To analyze the impact of nigella sativa on Histomorphological changes in doxorubicin treated albino rats. Research Design: Experimental research. Abode of Study: Anatomy Department, BMSI, Karachi, Pakistan. Materials and Methods: Piloted on 40 albino rats for 35 days i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2022/v34i12A35548

Lights and Shadows of Rituximab in Dermatology

Ashok Kumar, Geo Danny, Sane Roja Renuka & Arisha Salam · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Rituximab is a CD 20 monoclonal antibody drug used in various spectrum of diseases today. It has proven to be a boon, especially in the field of dermatology. Although Rituximab was initially introduced as a novel method to treat B-cell Non Hodgkin Lymphoma, its use has rapidly ex...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60B34602

Effect of Nigella sativa on Testosterone Level in Albino Rats Treated with Doxorubicin

Ashok Kumar, Sadia Sundus, Ata-Ur-Rehman ., Sarwat Fatmee, Muhammad Imran & Safia Naz · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Objective: To measure the influence of Nigella sativa on testosterone level of albino rats treated with doxorubicin Study Design: Investigational study. Place of Study: Animal House, JPMC, Karachi, Materials and Methods: This study was accompanied on 3-4 months old, 40 albino rat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i51B33526

Sustainable Production Systems for Agriculture Development in Mountains of Himachal Pradesh, India

Ashok Kumar, Atul Dogra & J. S. Guleria · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

The paper examined the existing production systems in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh and suggested further improvement on the existing, which can help farmers to sustain. The study undertaken in low and mid hills of Himachal Pradesh is based on both primary and secondary data...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/29033

Knowledge and Behaviour of Physicians and Surgeons Regarding Shisha Smoking

Ashok Kumar, Mahvesh Mahmud, Nida Hussain, Zafar Abdul Nabi, Barun Shah & Nadeem Rizvi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence, knowledge, attitude and practices of shisha (waterpipe) smoking among physicians and surgeons in five main cities of Pakistan. Shisha smoking is becoming more popular in Pakistan, and as medical doctors (both physi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24258

Impact of Pre-sowing treatments on Growth, Seed Yield and Vigour of Mustard (Brassica juncea L.) in Rainfed Conditions

Ravisankar Dubey, Ashok Kumar & Pratiksha Raj · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L.) is an important rabi oilseed crop, and successful crop establishment under rainfed conditions depends partly on seed quality and early seedling vigour. The present investigation evaluated eight pre-sowing seed treatments for their effects on gr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94518

Exploring Fundamental Constructs of a Teacher as Counsellor: A Case of New Delhi-NCR, India

Rekha Rani & Ashok Kumar · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2026

Aim: The National Education Policy (NEP 2020) India, recognizes the importance of guidance and counselling in fostering student’s well-being and holistic development in schools. Policy also emphasizes that teachers are the guide and philosophers, endowed with potentialities of co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i42970

Impact of Dose and Time of Nitrogen Application on Phenological Stages and Leaf Development of Spring Maize (Zea mays L.) under Northwestern Indo-Gangetic Plains of India

Kailash Chand Verma, Ashok Kumar, Sanjay Kumar Thakral, Manoj Kumar & Ram Dhan Jat · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2026

Spring maize in the Northwestern Indo-Gangetic Plains is high-yielding and nutrient-demanding, especially for nitrogen. Proper split nitrogen application at key growth stages enhances leaf growth, biomass, and productivity while improving nitrogen use efficiency. A field experime...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2679

Effect of Nitrogen Dose and Application Timing on Nutrient Dynamics and Soil Fertility in Spring Maize (Zea mays L.)

Kailash Chand Verma, Ashok Kumar, Manoj Kumar & Ram Dhan Jat · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2026

Maize requires high nitrogen for optimum yield. However, inappropriate nitrogen dose and timing reduce nutrient content, uptake, and soil health. Hence, evaluate the effect of nitrogen dose and time of nitrogen application on nutrient dynamics and soil fertility in spring maize (...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i25988

Assessment of Heterosis in Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.)

Poornima Singh, Ashok Kumar & G.K Ahirwar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

The present study, Estimate of Heterosis in Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) under the Bundelkhand Region, was conducted in Rabi 2021–22 and 2022–23 at the Experimental, Organic Research farm Kargunwa ji, Department of Horticultural Sciences, Institute of Agricultural Sciences...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i92348

Heterosis and Combining Ability Analysis in Tomato Using Line × Tester Model

Poornima Singh, Ashok Kumar & G.K Ahirwar · Archives of Current Research International · 2024

The experiment entitled Heterosis and combining ability studies for yield and yield attributing trait in Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) in Bundelkhand Region was carried out during Rabi 2021-22 and 2022-23 at the Experimental, Organic Research farm Kargunwa ji, Jhansi, Departme...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2024/v24i5747

Regulation of Summer Season Flowering to Enhance the Flowering and Physical Parameters of Mrig Bahar in Guava (Psidium guajava l.) Cv. Lucknow-49 under Sodic Soil

Rahul Singh, Ashok Kumar, Saurabh Tiwari, Divyansh Mishra, Garima Yadav, Aman Kumar Maurya, Abhishek Sonkar, Dhananjay Kumar & Dhruvendra Singh Sachan · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

The present investigation entitled “Regulation of summer season flowering to enhance the Flowering and physical parameters of mrig bahar in guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. Lucknow-49 under sodic soil” was carried out at Production Processing of Usar Waste Land Akma, Department of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i5778

Evaluate the Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) on the Economic and Physical Attributes of Aonla (Emblica officinalis Gaerten)

Diwakar Nath Mishra, Ashok Kumar, Lalit Yadav, Aman Kumar Maurya, Ravi Pratap, Abhishek Sonkar, Saurabh Tiwari & Garima Yadav · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

The present investigation was conducted to Evaluate the effect of Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) on the Economic and Physical attributes of Aonla (Emblica officinalis Gaerten). The research was carried at Main Experiment Station, Horticulture, Acharya Narendra Deva Universi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i102999

Impact of Nutrient Management through Bio-organic Manure on Bio-chemical Attributes of Aonla (Emblica Officinalis Gaertn.) cv. NA-10

Diwakar Nath Mishra, Ashok Kumar, Aman Kumar Maurya, Ravi Pratap, Abhishek Sonkar, Swapnil Singh, Saurabh Tiwari & Ramdatt · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

The present investigation was conducted to evaluate influence of nutrient management using bio-organic manure on bio-chemicals in Aonla. The research was carried at Main Experiment Station, Horticulture, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i193536

Manual Shelling of Preconditioned Cashew Nut Using Handtool and Its Impact on Occupational Health of Workers

Swapnali Borah, Ashok Kumar, Darshana Chetia, Dipak Nath & Kumar , Ashok · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

India is the second-leading country in production of cashew nut. Cashew nut are roasted or steamed before shelling. The study was conducted in cashew nut processing industries situated in Selsella and Mankachar blocks of Meghalaya and Assam. The purpose of this study was to compa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i71860

Effect of Lycopene on Histological Alterations of Basement Membrane & Fibrosis in Renal Interstitial Tissue of Celebrex Induced Albino Rats; An Experimental Study

Sadia Sundus, Ashok Kumar, Anjum Rehman, . Ata-Ur-Rehman, Sara Naqvi & Sana Aslam · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Objective: To assess the histological alterations in basement membrane and fibrosis in renal interstitium of albino rats due to celebrex with enhancement by lycopene.  Study Design: Experimental study. Abode of Study: Animal House of Jinnah Postgraduate institute, Karachi, Materi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i58B34237

Prevalence and Age-Related Association of Abnormal Endocrine Changes among Women with Menstrual Disorder

Faizah Mughal, Ashok Kumar, Jai Dev Maheshwari, Ali Nawaz Bijarani, Tayyaba Kazmi & Ruqaya Nangrejo · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: The menstrual cycle describes the healthy reproductive system of the women which is controlled by different hormones. Aim: The goal of the study is to evaluate the prevalence of irregular menstruation in different endocrine changes and to identify their association wi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i44B32685

Performance Evaluation of Cloud Task Scheduling Algorithms Using CloudSim Simulation

Abhishek Verma, Govind Verma, Ashok Kumar, Binay Kumar Pandey, Shikha Goswami & Himanshu Shukla · Advances in Research · 2026

Cloud computing provides scalable, flexible and on-demand access to computing resources through the Internet. As the number of cloud users and computational workloads increases, task scheduling becomes a critical process for assigning cloudlets to available virtual machines and m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2026/v27i41662

Characterization and Classification of Soils in the Lesser Himalayan Region of Bhimtal Block of Nainital District, Uttarakhand

Vikas Joon, Rajesh Kumar Meena, Ashok Kumar & Jaya N Surya · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2026

The present study was undertaken to systematically characterize and taxonomically classify soils distributed across diverse topographic settings in the Bhimtal block of Nainital district, Uttarakhand. An intensive soil survey was conducted using a simple random sampling strategy,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i1651

Hormonal and Lipid Interactions in Patients with Concurrent Hypothyroidism and Type 2 Diabetes: A Focus on Prolactin and Testosterone Levels

Mandayal Jamatia, Mohammad Nadeem Khan & Ashok Kumar · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2025

Objectives: This study investigates the intricate biochemical interplay and endocrine dysregulation between hypothyroidism and type 2 diabetes, focusing on the roles of prolactin and testosterone as key hormonal biomarkers in metabolic regulation. It aims to elucidate how these h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i41012

Evaluation of the Suitability of Horticultural Crops under Prevailing Environmental Conditions - A Case Study of Punjab

Ritu Nagdev, R.K. Meena, Ashok Kumar, Vikas Joon & Jaya N. Surya · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2024

Alternate land use options such as horticultural crops help in ensuring efficient land resource utilization. Thus, it is essential to evaluate the agri-environmental conditions for economically viable and sustainable horticultural production. A study was carried out for land use...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i11840

Sweet Sorghum for Biofuel Production in Sub-Tropical India

A. V. Umakanth, Seema Paroha, Ashok Kumar, Ananthalakshmi Ranganathan & D. Swain · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

Sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench), a sugar crop with wider adaptation and high potential for bioenergy and ethanol production is expected to meet food, feed, fodder, fuel and fibre demands. It produces high biomass (50-80 t/ha) and alcohol (1500-2800 l/ha) and multiple in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i41883

Farmers’ Perception on Tuber Crop Production Technology in Manipur, India

Dipak Nath, Ingita Gohain & Ashok Kumar · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

Tuber crop cultivation contributes positively to the economic empowerment of the poor people and generally preferred by the tribal people. The study was conducted in the hill districts, viz., Senapati, Tamenglong, Chandel, Churachandpur and Ukhrul districts of Manipur to understa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i61826

Estimation and Study of Forest Loss and Gain Using Spatial Dataset across Districts of Uttarakhand

Sameer Khan, Sanjay Joshi, Ashok Kumar & Binay K. Pandey · Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science · 2022

Aims: To study and estimate the forest cover loss and gain across the 13 districts of Uttarakhand. Place and Duration of Study: Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, between September 2021 and December 2021. Methodology: We extracted forest cove...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcos/2022/v14i130327

Assessment of Femoral Neck-shaft Angle on Plain X-rays and its Clinical Implications

N. Adhishwar Kumaran, B. Jagadeesh, Ashok Kumar & K. P. Niveditha · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: Femoral neck-shaft angle is an important parameter for evaluating the biomechanics of the hip joint. It plays a pivotal role in surgeries for developmental dysplasia of the hip, neuromuscular disorders of the lower limb, proximal femoral fractures, Total Hip Arthropla...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i47B33191

Evaluation of COX-2 Inhibitor Injurious Effects on Proximal Convoluted Tubular Diameter of Kidney with Favorable Impact of Lycopene in Albino Rats on the Basis of Microscopic Features

Sadia Sundus, Aisha Hassan, Ashok Kumar, Shah Jabeen, Nadira Hameed & Madiha Ajaz · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Objective: To analyze the harmful effect of COX-2 inhibitor on proximal convoluted tubular diameter of kidney, amendment by lycopene.  Research Design: Experimental Research. Abode of Research: Animal House, JPMC, Karachi. Materials and Methods: 90-120 days old, forty healthy adu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i47A33034

Prevalence of Psoriasis Vulgaris and Its Associated Risk Factors in Pakistan

Syeda Ujala Sohail, Nasima Iqbal, Ashok Kumar, Sarwath Fatimee, Ayesha Khan & Ruqaya Nangrejo · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Aim: To find out the prevalence of psoriasis vulgaris and its associated risk factors. Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional. Place and Duration of Study: Study was conducted at Rawalpindi Leprosy Hospital during January 2019 to December 2019. Methodology: The diagnosed cases...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i43B32585

Biochemical Differences between Bolted and Non-Bolted Onions

Kalyani Gorrepati, A. Thangasamy, Ashok Kumar, Prashant Satpute & Major Singh · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2020

The present experiment was conducted to know the biochemical differences between bolted and non-bolted onion of Indian varieties. Onion is a very important vegetable consumed for its flavour and health benefits. Bolting, which is an undesirable character in onion bulb production,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2020/v42i630534

A Curious Case of Accidental Foreign Body Ingestion with a Mini-review of the Literature

Budumuri Gautam V. Kumar, Prasanna Kumar, Ashok Kumar & Rohit Gupta · Asian Journal of Case Reports in Medicine and Health · 2020

Foreign body ingestion is a frequently occurring event. Pediatric patients and mentally handicapped are at high risk of foreign body ingestion than adults. Most patients get away with conservative management only. However, some complicated cases require surgical interventions. We...

Open access Research Article

Effect of different Rice Based Cropping System on Performance of Soil Health and other Indices in the Western Plain Zone of Meerut, India

Abhilasha Pathak, Prashant Deo Singh, Safik Ahamad, Ashok Kumar & Jai Paul · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

Cropping systems can influence various soil properties, with the extent and nature of these effects depending on factors such as crop rotation, nutrient management, and tillage practices. The rice–wheat cropping system is predominant in the Meerut region, the inclusion of legume...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i64900

Crop Residue Management and its Impact on Yield and Nutrient Uptake in Rice-Wheat Cropping Sequence in Tarai Belt of Shivalik Himalaya

Abhilasha Pathak, Prashant Deo Singh, Jai Paul, Ashok Kumar & Safik Ahamad · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

The rice–wheat cropping system is among the most extensively practised agricultural systems globally and is particularly prevalent in northwest India. The study emphasized that in situ crop residue management practices offer the most effective solution to mitigate the widespread...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65538

Livelihood Variation in Rudraprayag District of Garhwal Himalaya: Implications for Poverty Reduction

Rekha Dhanai, Anita Chauhan, Rupinder Kaur, Ashok Kumar, Mohd Kamran, Manish Chauhan & R.S. Negi · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

Sustainable livelihoods are achieved through access to a range of livelihood resources which are combined in the pursuit of different livelihood strategies (agricultural intensification or extensification, livelihood diversification and migration). This study investigates the var...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i53008

Efficacy of Different Mulches on Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Dutch.) cv. Chandeller under Organic Production System in Sikkim, India

Brijesh Pandey, Snehasish Chakraborty, Ajeet Kumar Singh & Ashok Kumar · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Strawberry is being cultivated in low and mid hills of Sikkim in considerable area and mulching is one of the most beneficial intercultural practices in strawberry cultivation. It has strong influence on growth, yield, quality and duration of harvesting, which is primarily due to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i32063

Effect of Chemical Weed Control on Growth, Herb Yield and Oil Content of Mentha (Mentha arvensis L.) Across Northern Eastern and Central Highlands of India

Raj Kumar Gourav, Joy Dawson, Manjesh Gautam, Ashok Kumar, Aditya Singh & Anjali Patel · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2024

A field experiment was carried out during the summer season of 2015 at Crop Research Farm of Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Allahabad to study the effect of various weed management options on weed dynamics and production of mentha. In the ex...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i113101

Dry Leaf Biomass Stability of Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) Clones over Different Environments

Niketa Yadav, Satbeer Singh, Ramesh Chauhan, Ashok Kumar, Probir Kumar Pal & Sanatsujat Singh · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

In order to identify stable high-yielding stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) genotypes, a multi-environment testing was conducted over four different growing environments. The experiments were conducted in a randomized block design, with three replications during 2019 and 2020. The combi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i84837

Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Productivity and Quality of Rice

Hitendra Singh, Sudhir Pal, Dinesh Kumar, Ashok Kumar, Anupama Verma & Ravindra Sachan · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

The present field experiment was conducted at crop research farm Nawabganj of C.S. Azad University of Agriculture and Technology Kanpur, under the Central Plain zone of Uttar Pradesh, during Kharif season of 2018. The experiment comprised of 9 treatment combinations in randomized...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i23979

Assessment of Existing Water Productivity and Cropping Intensity of Right Bank Canal Command of Samrat Ashok Sagar Project of Vidisha District, Madhya Pradesh, India

S. S. Basediya, S. K. Pyasi, Akhilesh Solanki, Ashok Kumar & R. N. Shrivastava · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2019

The existing water productivity and cropping intensity of right bank canal (RBC), command area was found 0.60 kg m-3 and 163%, respectively. The right bank canal comprises of five water user association namely, Sarchampa, Ucher, Medaki, Sayar and Neemkheda whose existing cropping...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CJAST/2019/44185

Effect of Mutagenesis on Germination, Growth and Fertility in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)

Vedna Kumari, Harinder Kumar Chaudhary, Rajendra Prasad, Ashok Kumar, Amar Singh, Sanjay Jambhulkar & Suman Sanju · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

In order to study the effect of mutagenesis on germination, growth and fertility in sesame, the seeds of a local variety ‘LTK-4’ were got irradiated with 6 gamma radiation doses viz., 150Gy, 300Gy, 450Gy, 600Gy, 750Gy and 900Gy at BARC, Mumbai. The seeds were also treated with 0....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/26983

Impact of NICRA Interventions on Psycho-Social Dimensions of Women Empowerment in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India

Samarpan Chakraborty, Shreya Chakraborty, Mukul Naskar, Ajay Kumar Prusty, Ashok Kumar, Ritam Dhar & Debabrata Basu · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

In the face of escalating climate variability, empowering rural women through adaptive agricultural practices is vital for building resilient farming communities. The present study, conducted in 2024 -May, 2025, assessed the impact of climate-resilient agricultural interventions...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i105047

Impact of Rice-based Cropping Systems and Crop Rotation on Soil Chemical and Physical Properties in the Western Plain Zone of Meerut, India

Abhilasha Pathak, Prashant Deo Singh, Pramod Kumar, Safik Ahamad & Ashok Kumar · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2025

The present study holds the potential to inform agricultural management strategies, enabling practitioners to optimize soil health, enhance crop productivity, and ensure the long-term viability of rice-based cropping systems. The primary role of soil, concerning its chemical qual...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2025/v18i2680

Assessment of Water Quality in Ganga River Ghats of Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh, India

Y. V. Singh, Prem Kumar Bharteey, Kajal Singh, Sanjib Ranjan Borah, Ashok Kumar, Sudhir Pal & Francis Xavier Barla · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

Water is the most vital biosphere component since it sustains all life, circulates and cycles nutrients. Water is also necessary for power generation, navigation, agricultural irrigation and sewage disposal. The increasing water demand is a result of the rising population and ind...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i51764

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology: A Reliabe Diagnostic Approach in Supraclavicular Lymph Node Swelling: A Study at Pumhs-W, Nawabshah, Sind, Pakistan

Sikandar-e-Azam Yousfani, Saifullah Brohi, Shazia Bano, Nazia Azam Yousfani, Ashok Kumar & Moin Ul Islam Shah · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2022

Objective: This study was conducted with the aim to approach the diagnostic accuracy of fine needle aspiration cytology in supraclavicular lymph node swelling at outpatient department. Methods: The study is cross-sectional, descriptive conducted at General Surgery department Unit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2022/v34i29A36042

Field Performance and Differential Response of Micro-propagated Potential F1 Genotypes of Gerbera jamesonii

S. Singh, Raja Ram, Somu Kaundal, Akhil Sharma, Ashok Kumar & D. Dhyani · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

Aims: To evaluate gerbera hybrids with respect to mass propagation under in vitro conditions and their characterization under field conditions for floral traits for selection of promising gerbera lines for commercial utilization. Study Design: Field performance and differential r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2016/20653

Assessment of Genetic Diversity in Mungbean (Vigna radiata L.)

Hitesh Kumar Yadav, S. C. Vimal, S. K. Yadav, Prakriti Chauhan, V.K Chourasiya, Ashok Kumar, Manvendra Sharma & Arun Pratap · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

The present study on genetic divergence among 33 genotypes in mungbean was carried out using Mahalanobis D2 statistics for yield and its contributing traits, and a total of six clusters were formed. Cluster VI contains the highest number of genotypes (17), followed by clusters I,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i6870

Study on Sexual Behaviour Parameters of Marwari Stallions during Breeding Season

Vishal Yadav, Sandeep Dholpuria, Thirumala Rao Talluri, Abhishek Joshi, Shivali Khandelwal & Ashok Kumar · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

The ejaculation and mounting times of a stallion, as well as the amount of time it takes for the stallion to respond to an oestrus mare, are all elements that might affect the libido of the horse. In order to gain an understanding of how tropical horses adapt to potentially diffi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i1674

Impact of Different Nutrient Management Practices on the Nutrient Dynamics of Wheat Crop in Western Uttar Pradesh, India

Prabhat Ranjan Pandey, S. P. Singh, B. P. Dhyani, Yogesh Kumar, Adesh Singh, Ashok Kumar, Pandey , Prabhat Ranjan, Suneel Kumar, Kumar , Ashok & Singh , Adesh · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

The field experiment was conduct at Crop Research Center of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, (U.P.) during winter season of 2021-22 and 2022.The Experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with three replication and seven treatment...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i193585

Mean Levels of B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) in Patients with Mitral Stenosis Caused by Rheumatic Heart Disease

Altaf Hussain, Faraz Farooq Memon, Iftikhar Ahmed, Syed Ahsan Raza, Lajpat Rai, Ashok Kumar, Atif Ahmed Khan, Javed Akbar Sial, Tariq Ashraf, Tahir Saghir & Nadeem Qamar · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Objective: Mitral stenosis caused by rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is the most common cause of valvular lesion in adults and prevalent in developing countries like Pakistan. Higher natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels can be observed in patients with moderate to severe untreated mitr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60A34460

Influence of Integrated Weed and Nutrient Management on Productivity and Profitability of Summer Maize (Zea mays) Under Rainfed Condition of Assam, India

Ravindar Saini, Anjan Krishna Sarmah, Rinjumoni Dutta, Shantonu Paul, Pramod Kumar Sharma, Rampal Choudhary & Ashok Kumar · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

A field experiment was conducted at the Instructional-cum-Research (ICR) Farm, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat during the summer season of the year 2020 to evaluate the effects of integrated weed and nutrient management on weed growth, yield attributes and yield of summer m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i123658

Chilgoza Pine: A Comprehensive Review on Ecology, Cultivation, and Economic Potential of an Underutilized Nut Crop

Abhishek Pratap Singh, A. Krishnamoorthi, G. Ranganna, Pothuraju Pradeep Kumar, Prabakaran S, Vani N U, Shivali Sharma & Ashok Kumar · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2024

Chilgoza pine (Pinus gerardiana L.) is an underutilized nut crop native to the high-altitude regions of South Asia, particularly the western Himalayas. This comprehensive review aims to provide an in-depth understanding of Chilgoza pine's ecology, cultivation practices, and econo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i102977