Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Research Articles

Caste Amid Aspiration and Opportunity: Everyday Struggles of Dalits to Gain Access to Education

AbstractIn India, there are a number of Dalit autobiographies and Bollywood movies that narrate the humiliation of Dalits in various spheres of their life. The autobiographies of Dalits and a few prominent Bollywood movies capture the struggles of Dalits to obtain a high level of education. Education has been one of the primary instruments for Dalits to achieve upward mobility. Drawing from two prominent Dalit autobiographies by Tulasi Ram and Omprakash Valmiki, two Bollywood movies—Pariksha and Arakshan, and my own fieldwork experience with Dalit students confirms the experience of Subodh, a Dalit student who is currently pursuing higher education in Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow. The experiences of Subodh exemplify the humiliations a Dalit experiences in educational institutions and the struggles of Dalits to use education to achieve upward mobility.

Effect of combined use of fertilizer, bio-fertilizer and compost on yield and quality of chilli (Capsicum annum var. frutescence) cv. Pusa Jwala

An investigation was conducted to assess the effect of fertilizers, Azospirillum and compost (kitchen waste manure) on chilli (Capsicum annum var. frutescence) cv. Pusa Jwala at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow (U.P.) during winter season of 2016-17. The twelve treatments were evaluated in a randomized block design with three replications. Results showed that the highest fresh weight of fruits per plant (575.73g), highest fruit yield (9212 g plot-1 and 4.26 t ha-1) was recorded with 50% RDF + kitchen waste manure (25 and 50 days after transplanting)] followed by RDF 50% + Azospirillum (soil application at transplanting). However, the quality characters in terms of total soluble solids (7.4 %), ascorbic acid (116.67mg/ 100 g fruit), total sugars (2.5 %), reducing sugars (1.7 %) and non-reducing sugars (0.8 %) of fruits were observed better with Azospirillum treatment along with RDF i.e. RDF 50% + Azospirillum (soil application at transplanting)]. It was also seen that combined effect of RDF and organic manures proved superior to RDF (100%) sole application in respect of yield and quality of fruits. The lowest values of yield and quality parameters were recorded in control treatment.

Genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance studies in Amaranthus (Amaranthus tricolor L.)

The experiment was conducted during 2016-17 at Horticulture Research Farm, Department of Applied Plant Science (Horticulture), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow to study the “genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance in Amaranthus(Amaranthus tricolor L.)”.The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with three replications. The analysis of variance revealed significant difference among all the genotypes for the attributes. Higher genotype coefficient of variation (GCV) was observed for seed weight per plot, spikes per plant, leaves per plant and branches per plant. Thephenotype coefficient of variation(PCV) was also found higher in leaves per plant followed by branch, spike per plant and seed weight per plant. Maximum heritability (broad sense) was obtained for seed weight per plot followed by test weight, green leaves yield per plant and days to full maturity. The genetic advance was found maximum for length of leaves followed by test weight, days to full maturity and percent dry matter.

Provision of library services to visually impaired persons in Central University Libraries of North India

The paper examines provision of library and information services to the visually impaired persons in Central University libraries of North India. It looks into the various issues that are involved in the provision of library and information services to the visually impaired students in the libraries. The study employed survey method of research and data was collected from chief librarians of six central university libraries namely, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jawaharlal Nehru University, University of Delhi, Aligarh Muslim University, Banaras Hindu University and Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University by using a structured questionnaire. Findings revealed that all the libraries have provision of services to visually impaired persons but there is a lack of dedicated budget and accessibility policy for such users in the libraries. Aligarh Muslim University Library has the highest collection of braille books and daisy books followed by Delhi University library. Services such as audio book recording, transcription service and scanning assistance are available in most of the libraries. Further, it is revealed that the libraries of JNU and BBAU are fully accessible to the visually impaired persons, while the other university libraries lack some such arrangements. However basic facilities such as ramps and accessible washrooms are available in all the libraries. The study also revealed the barriers faced by the librarians in providing the special services to visually impaired persons. It is found that inadequate funds is the major barrier in provision of library services to visually impaired persons followed by the lack of reading materials in accessible format and lack of trained staff to serve such users.

Evaluating the Impact of Software Security Tactics: A Design Perspective

Design architecture is the edifice that strengthens the functionalities as well as the security of web applications. In order to facilitate architectural security from the web application’s design phase itself, practitioners are now adopting the novel mechanism of security tactics. With the intent to conduct a research from the perspective of security tactics, the present study employs a hybrid multi-criteria decision-making approach named fuzzy analytic hierarchy process-technique for order preference by similarity ideal solution (AHP-TOPSIS) method for selecting and assessing multi-criteria decisions. The adopted methodology is a blend of fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (fuzzy AHP) and fuzzy technique for order preference by similarity ideal solution (fuzzy TOPSIS). To establish the efficacy of this methodology, the results are obtained after the evaluation have been tested on fifteen different web application projects (Online Quiz competition, Entrance Test, and others) of the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India. The tabulated outcomes demonstrate that the methodology of the Multi-Level Fuzzy Hybrid system is highly effective in providing accurate estimation for strengthening the security of web applications. The proposed study will help experts and developers in developing and managing security from any web application design phase for better accuracy and higher security.

Effect of foliar application of micronutrients on chemical characters of winter season guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv.L-49

A field experiment was conducted during 2018 at Horticulture Research Farm-I, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow on 6 year old guava plants, ‘Effect of foliar application of micronutrients on chemical characters of winter season guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv.L-49’, revealed that TSS (12.60 0Brix), Acidity (0.21%), Ascorbic acid content (209.69 mg/100 pulp), Total sugar (8.52%), Reducing sugar (5.01%) and Non-reducing sugar (3.51%) were maximized when foliar spray was done with Borax (0.1%) and Zinc Sulphate (0.2%) respectively.

Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Helminth Parasites in Gallus gallus domesticus in Lucknow, U. P, India

Poultry industry occupies an important position in the provision of animal protein and plays a vital role in the national economy. Helminthiasis caused by helminth parasites is one of the most common infections affecting health of poultry and indirectly leading to great economic loss among small livestock holders. The prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth parasites in Gallus gallus domesticus was studied from January 2017 to December 2019 in the parasitology laboratory of Zoology Department, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India. In this study, a total of 557 domestic fowls were examined to identify the different types of gastrointestinal helminth infections. During regular examination of helminth parasites, the highest prevalence was observed for Ascaridia galli (41.7%), followed by Cotugnia diagnopora (17.6%), Raillietina tetragona (11%), Heterakis gallinarum (7.4%) and Raillietina cesticillus (6.64%). In the monsoon season, prevalence was found to be higher than the summer and winter. Females were found to be more infected than the males. There was no trematode infection detected during the study period. The gross pathological lesions were observed in case of Heterakis gallinarum infection. The results of this study suggest that both nematodes and cestodes are prevalent in domestic fowls in the studied area.

Influence of Pseudomonas spp. on Okra (<i>Abelomuscus esculantaus</i> L.) growth parameters and antioxidant activities under soil salinity

In this study total twenty seven gram negative NaCl tolerant rhizobacterial strains were isolated from disturbed soils of Lucknow districts. The 3 selected sampling sites were Bijnor, Pasi Quila and Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Campus, Lucknow, India. The isolates have been investigated for different plant growth promoting and biochemical activities. Based on morphological and biochemical tests the total eight (8) rhizobacterial strains were designated as Pseudomonas spp. Among PGP traits, all 8 Pseudomonas strains were examined for Indole-3-Acetic Acid (IAA) production activity. The bacterialisolate IAA4 produces maximum 21.16±3.24 μg mL-1 of IAA at 100 μg mL-1 tryptophan concentration among Pseudomonas strains. This strain show excellent P solubilization and N fixatation in qualitative assay. The higher amount of NaCl salt in soils positively reduces paddy plant physiology and growth parameters. The IAA4 inoculation in okra seeds significantly (P<0.001) improved plant growth parameters, green pigments and modulate antioxidant activities under pot experimental study

Correlation coefficient and path analysis in okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench

The present experiment was carried out entitled “Correlation coefficient and Path analysis in Okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench]” was conducted at Horticulture Research Farm of the Department of Horticulture, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Vidya- Vihar, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow (U.P.) during the summer season from February 2017 to May 2017. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with three replications. The experimental materials consisting sixteen variable genotypes of okra viz. Pusa Sawni, Parbhani Kranti, IC-093724, Arka Abhay, IC-04484-B, VRO-4, VRO-5, IC-117263, VRO-6, Kashi Kranti, IC-128095, IC-117027, IC-033329, IC-117265, IC-042451and IC-090184. The maximum genotypic correlation coefficient and phenotypic correlation coefficient was observed for number of fruit per plant. The genotypic path coefficient revealed highest positive direct effect on fruit yield by plant height.

Effect of Bio-fertilizers on Growth, Yield and Quality Traits of Onion (Allium cepa L.)

The present experiment was conducted in the sandy loam soils during Rabi season in 2015-16 at Horticulture Research Farm-II of the Department of Applied Plant Science (Horticulture), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Lucknow (UP), India to study the Effect of Bio-fertilizers on Growth, Yield and Quality Traits of Onion (Allium Cepa L.). The experiment was laid in Randomized block design with three replications. The treatments consists of T1 (control), T2 (Azotobacter 50% + Azospirillum 50%), T3 (Azotobacter 50% + PSB 50%), T4 (Azospirillum 50% + PSB 50%), T5 (Azospirillum 50% + VAM 50%), T6 (NPK 100%, T7 (NPK 50%), T8 (Azotobacter 50% + NPK 50%), T9 (VAM 50% + PSB 50%), T10 (VAM 50% + NPK 50%), T11 (Azotobacter 50% + VAM 50%) and T12 (Azospirillum 100%). The execution of treatment T6 recorded significantly highest plant height, the number of leaves per plant, quality parameters and bulb yield (401.97 q/ha) and yield attributes over the rest of the treatment.

A Knowledge-Based Integrated System of Hesitant Fuzzy Set, AHP and TOPSIS for Evaluating Security-Durability of Web Applications

There has been a phenomenal increase in the use of web applications in every facet of human endeavor. From education, healthcare, banking, business to governance and so much more now depends on secure web applications. This accelerated growth in the use of web applications has led to increase in the complexity of security and hence the present day developers have to contribute more significantly towards meeting the users' requirements. However, the high security of web application is not yet efficacious enough because the durability of web application is not as much as it should be. In this context, it is important to consider that ensuring sustainability of security at the early stage of web application development process may reduce costs and rework entailed during the development of secure and durable web applications. Hence, there is a need to focus on increasing the life-span of a secure web application. Quantitative estimation of security-durability plays a significant role for improving the life-span of a secure web application. Thus, to optimize the security assurance effort for a specific life-span, this paper is aimed at estimating the security-durability of web application. For estimating security-durability, this paper uses a hybrid approach of Hesitant Fuzzy (HF) sets, Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) techniques. The effectiveness of the combined approach of HF-AHP-TOPSIS is tested for its accuracy in a web application for an academic institution, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University in India. To check the sensitivity of outcomes, authors of the paper have taken altered forms of the University's web application. The result established contains the security-durability assessment. This work seeks to be an important contribution in enhancing the security-durability and would be beneficial for experts who are working in this domain.

Studies on chemical characters of different cultivars of aonla (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) in awadh region

A field experiment was conducted during 2018 at the collection of different varieties of aonla in N.D.U.A&T Faizabad than carried out in the laboratory Department of Horticulture, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow. Studies on chemical characters of different cultivars of Aonla (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) in Awadh region revealed that the maximum Juice percent (38.70 %), T.S.S. (10.40 o Brix), Acidity percent (1.60 %),Vitamin-C (566.49 mg/100g), Total Sugar percent (7.70 %), Reducing sugar percent (4.57 %), Non- Reducing sugar percent (3.51 %). was recorded in cultivars (NA-7, NA-10, Francis, Laxmi-52, NA-7, Laxmi-52, Kanchan) respectively.

Nutritional Enrichment and Health Benefits of Broccoli Flour in Making Dhokla

Abstract Dhokla is easy to cook and very popular as a snack. Traditional dhokla is a lactic acid-fermented cake prepared from a batter of coarsely ground rice (Oryza sativa L.) and Bengal gram dhal (Cicer arietinum L.) Broccoli flour is an excellent fortification ingredient for food products due to its nutritional properties, high antioxidant activity, and good sensory characteristics. Presently, food sectors, food manufacturers, and food processing producing “Ready-to-eat-food” products are developing day by day according to the demand for public health and their time saver. The study was carried out in the Research laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School for Home Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow. Develop the product, with a simple form of chickpea flour, rice flour with the incorporation of broccoli flour and converted into a healthy and therapeutic diet. Broccoli flour are rich in anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, sulphonates, minerals, vitamins and fibre. Rice flour is an excellent source of zinc, magnesium, iron, vitamin B which helps in the production of new cells. Chickpea flour is an excellent source of several minerals including iron, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and manganese. It is higher in protein, lesser in calories, reduce the formation of harmful compounds in processed foods. Product was nutritionally analysis and the result of “Ready to mix fortified dhokla” product which have nutrient as per 100 grams, energy (389 Kcal), protein (46.2 g), carbohydrates (77.8 g), fibers (52 g), fats (18.4 g), vitamin C (0.74 mg), vitamin A (95 µg), calcium (58 mg), Iron (2.72 mg), Niacin (28 mg). Nutritional value is compared with fortified dhokla and both products are ready to eat and recommended by all the age groups. Keywords Antioxidant; Anti-inflammatory; Fortified dhokla; Therapeutic diet

A Hybrid Model of Hesitant Fuzzy Decision-Making Analysis for Estimating Usable-Security of Software

The main idea for practicing research towards security is to maintain usability of the software as well. This can be achieved by making less complex and high secure software. Though considerable efforts have been made in this context by the developers and security experts, the standard of usable-security is not the same as it should be. Therefore, it is important to research more on the most conversant mechanisms for assessing and increasing the usable-security of software. The quantitative evaluation of usability and security is an important part in increasing the level of secure software. This paper, in particular, is intended to estimate the usable-security of software and achieve the objective of developing software with optimum security while retaining its usability. The decision-makers often find it difficult to integrate security and usability. Hence this paper approaches the integration of usability and security with its contributing attributes. Also, in this league, the present research study suggests a novel technique which is the hybrid of Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), Hesitant Fuzzy (HF) sets, and Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) to significantly assess the usability along with security. To test the usefulness of the proposed approach hybrid HF-AHP-TOPSIS technique, the researchers applied it onto software developed for Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University in India. Furthermore, the procedural sensitivity was also achieved by using the various versions of the method. The findings of the usability along with security assessment insist that this inventive hybrid procedure would be the most conversant mechanism for determining the usable-security of software. Further these findings will be helpful in managing security without affecting the usability for end user.

Evaluating Performance of Web Application Security Through a Fuzzy Based Hybrid Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approach: Design Tactics Perspective

Design of software can have a major impact on the overall security of the software. Developing a secure website design is a challenge for architectures. It depends on different and tough decisions which determine the security of website. Increasing number of vulnerabilities increase the level of security requirements. Hence, security design tactics are to be adopted to satisfy these security requirements. Security design tactics are the mechanisms to define, detect and mitigate vulnerabilities and attacks. Therefore, faults in the application of security tactics or their weakening during website maintenance could be one of the key reasons behind the emergence of new and severe vulnerabilities that can be targeted by the hackers. There is a need for in-depth analysis of security tactics and its prioritization for the sake of determining the most prioritized factor. This will further help in gaining a more secure system. In this research study, the authors have used the hybrid method of Fuzzy AHP-TOPSIS (Analytic Hierarchy Process-Technique for Order Preference by Similarity Ideal Solution) for the evaluation of security design tactics and its attributes. The efficiency of this approach has been tested on a real time web application of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India. Further, different web applications of the University have been used to validate the obtained results. This study's evaluation of the most impactful web application design for improving security will help the architects to secure systems by using security tactics.

Effect of gibberellic acid and cycocel on vegetative growth and flowering of African marigold (Tagetes erecta L.)

A field experiment was conducted during 2016–17 at Horticulture Research Farm, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow on Marigold cv. ‘Pusa Narangi Gainda’ to study the effect of gibberellic (GA3) acid and cycocel on vegetative growth and flowering attributes. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with eleven different treatments including one control. The treatments are: GA3 (50, 100, 200, 300 and 400 ppm) and cycocel (500, 1000, 1500, 2000 and 2500 ppm) planted in three replications the results revealed that vegetative growth and flowering characters were significantly influenced when foliar spray was done with GA3 and cycocel. The results revealed that the maximum plant height, number of branches per plant, number of leaves per branch, number of leaves per plants were recorded in the treatment of GA3 @ 400 ppm. Flowering characters like days taken to first bud appearance, days taken to first flowering, days taken to 50% flowering, days taken to first flower picking were found maximum in the treatment of cycocel @ 2500 ppm.

Measuring the Sustainable-Security of Web Applications Through a Fuzzy-Based Integrated Approach of AHP and TOPSIS

Ensuring sustainable-security of web applications for minimizing security breaches and enhancing users' trust and satisfaction is the foremost priority of all security experts and web developers. However, sustainable-security is multidimensional, emergent, and an irreducible concept. Also, designing sustainable-security of web application is a complex process because it is a multi-attribute approach which is based on the users' needs and organization's policies. In this context, the decision making process could be an effective means to quantitatively evaluate sustainable-security of web application design. In this research study, the authors have used a technique that involves integrating Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (Fuzzy AHP) and Fuzzy Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (Fuzzy TOPSIS) approaches for the assessment of sustainable-security of web applications. The efficacy of this technique has then been tested on a web application designed specifically to cater to the requisites of an academic institution, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University in India. Given the sensitivity of web application, this paper has used different versions of a University web application. The results thus obtained and the approach employed in this study would definitely aid the future researchers and developers in designing web applications with higher sustainable-security.

VALUE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND ITS IMPACT ON HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION.

08Mar 2018 VALUE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND ITS IMPACT ON HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION. Laxmi Rajak and Kushendra Mishra. PhD Scholar, Department of Rural Management, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University [A Central University], Lucknow-226025. Professor, Department of Rural Management School, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University [A Central University], Lucknow-226025.

Performance study of cluster bean germplasms under Lucknow condition

Forty diverse genotypes of cluster bean [ Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub.] were assessed in a field experiment entitled performance study of cluster bean germplasms under Lucknow condition in Randomized Block Design with three replications. The experiment was conducted at the Horticulture Research Farm of the Department of Horticulture, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow- 226025 (U.P.) during Rabi season of 2016. The performance studies of 40 diverse genotypes of cluster bean and considerable variation was recorded for all the characters. The observations were recorded on 19 characters viz ., plant height (cm), plant width (cm), leaf length, leaf width (cm), number of cluster, length of pod (cm), width of pods (cm), breath of pods (cm), number of pods, number of leaves, width of leaves, seed per pod, weight of plant without leaves (g), weight of green leaves (g), weight of dry leaves (g), leaf length/petiole ratio (cm), stem width, crude protein (%), ash (%) and dry matter (%).

Impact of Bio-fertilizer on vegetative growth quality of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. Var.botrytis) CV. Pusa Snow Ball K-1

The present study examined the effect of bio-fertilizers on growth of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis) cv. Pusa Snowball K-1. The study was conducted during Rabi 2015–2016 at Horticulture Research Farm, Department of Applied Plant Science (Horticulture), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The treatment combination of bio-fertilizers was studied with different doses as T1 (Control), T2 (FYM, 20 t/ha.), T2 (Vermicompost, 5 t/ha.), T4 (Azotobacter, 2 kg/ha.), T5 (PSB, 2 kg/ha.), T6 (Neem Cake, 10 t/ha.), T7 (FYM + Vermicompost, 5 t/ha.), T8 (FYM + Azotobacter), T9 (FYM + PSB), T10 (FYM + Neem Cake), T11 (FYM + Vermicompost + Azotobacter) and T12 (FYM + Vermicompost + Azotobacter + PSB). Cauliflower growth including Plant height (cm), Number of leaves per plant, Length of leaves (cm), Width of plant (cm), Spread of plant (cm) and Stem diameter (cm) were measured at 30, 60 and 90 days after transplanting respectively. Significant differences were observed for all the above mentioned parameters across the biofertilizer doses in cauliflower under Lucknow conditions.