‘ENVIROTECH2008’ – Full Papers Available Online

The selected research papers presented in ENVIROTECH2008, a U.G.C Sponsored National Seminar conducted by Department of Zoology is available in the following link:

http://zoologysncn.wordpress.com/

The papers are focussed on Environmental Biotechnology.

Research & Publication Committee 2009-2010

• As part of promoting research among teachers seven applications were processed under FDP.
• Five departments have applied for national seminars to the UGC.
• Research and Publications Committee edited and published the ‘in house journal’ of Sree Narayana College “The Ensign” for the year.
• Initiatives and processing are going on for the sanctioning and publication of an indexed multidisciplinary research journal.
• Campaigning was conducted among all potent teaching faculties to apply for the U.G.C funded research projects and seminars / workshops and nine proposals were forwarded.
• During the year, three U.G.C funded projects (One major project and two minor projects) were sanctioned to our faculty members.   Some of our faculty members published research papers in accredited journals.   Many teachers participated and a few presented papers in international and national conferences.
• Selected research papers from the U.G.C sponsored National Seminar ‘ENVIROTECH 2008’ was edited and published by the Dept. of Zoology
  (Proc. Nat. Sem. On Env. Bioyrvh: Chall. And Oppot., ENVIROTECH – 2008).
• Initiatives were taken for the online publication of the research papers presented in the U.G.C sponsored National Seminar ‘ENVIROTECH 2008’ conducted by Dept. of Zoology.
• Initiatives were taken for the maintenance of a blog related with the research activities and details on the publication of papers by our faculty members.

RESEARCH PROJECTS 2009-2010

• Research grants from DST for the project entitled “Detection of the impact of sand  mining on the biotic environment and trophic level of Kallada river in Kerala”.  The   total cost of the project is Rs. 960000/-.  Principal investigator: Dr. S. Sheeba,  Department of Zoology.
• Research grant received from the UGC for the minor project entitled River sand mining    in kerala with special reference to trophic states of rivers. Total cost of the project¨: Rs 50,000.   Dr.S .Sheeba., Faculty member, Department of Zoology.
• Research grant received from the UGC for the major project entitled Ecological status of the Fresh water wetland ecosystem in Kerala, India with special reference to anthropogenic pressure and environmental degradation. Total cost of the project¨: Rs. 8,91,300/-.  Principal investigator  Dr.S .Sheeba, Department of  zoology.
• Research grant received from the UGC for the minor project entitled, Measurement of  service quality in co-operative banks. UGC funded minor project.  Total cost of the  project¨: Rs.55,500/-  Dr. P.S Feroze., Faculty member,   Department of Commerce.
• Research grant received from the UGC for the minor project entitled, Development of Fermental fish products and its efficacy evaluation in aquaculture system as feed and fertilisers. UGC funded minor project.  Total cost of the project¨:  Rs.1,65,000/-.  Dr.B.Hari,  Department of Zoology.

EXTERNALLY AIDED RESEARCH PROJECTS 2009-2010

Sl.No.	Name	Title and Funding Agency	Total Cost
1.	B.Hari	Development of Fermented fish products and its efficacy evaluation in aquaculture system as feed and fertilisers. UGC funded minor project	Rs.1,65,000/-
2.	P.S.Feroze	Measurement of service quality in co-operative banks. UGC funded minor project	Rs.55,500/-
3.	S.Sheeba	Ecological status of the Fresh water wetland ecosystem in Kerala, India with special reference to anthropogenic pressure and environmental degradation,UGC funded  Major project	Rs. 8,91,300/-

RESEARCH GUIDES

1. Dr.K.S.Pavithran(on deputation), Reader in Political Science is a recognized research guide under the faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kerala
2. Dr. S.Sheeba, Faculty Member, Department of Zoology is a recognized Research Guide in the faculty of science, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.
3. Dr. T.V. Anil, Reader in Physics is a recognized research guide in the faculty of science, Mahathma Gandhi University, Kottayam.
4. Dr. N.R. Grama Prakash , Reader in Malayalam (on deputation) is a recognized research guide in Malayalam, University of Kerala.
5. Dr. P.K. Kusalakumari, Lecturer Selection Grade in Malayalam, is a recognized research guide in Malayalam , University of Kannur.
6. Dr. B.Hari, Senior Lecturer in Zoology is a recognized research guide in Marine Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Barathiyar University, Coimbatore.

TEACHERS UNDERGOING M.Phil, Ph.D AND OTHER COURSES

Sl. No.	Name of teachers	Department	Course and Title	M.Phil/ Ph.D	University
1	C.Sreelatha	Economics	Impact of advertising on consumption function of house holds in Kerala.	Ph.D (Part Time)	University of Calicut.
2	T.Suprabha	Chemistry	Thermal decomposition studies of metal complexes & Microwave Synthesis of Titania	Ph.D (Part time)	Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.
3	K.P.Rema	Chemistry	Synthesis and   Characterization of nano crystalline alkaline earth metal titanates	Ph.D (Part time)	Mahatma Gandhi  University, Kottayam.
4	K.M.Rajini	Commerce	HRD in Higher Education	Ph.D (Part time)	Cochin University, of Science and Technology, Cochin.
5	P.S. Sreejith	Physcis	Non linear Elastic constants and Lattice Thermal Expansion of some crystals	Ph.D (Part time)	Mahathma Gandhi University Kottayam
6	N.V. Ajitha	Physics	Raman and SERS studies on Silica Gel grown crystal of Potassium Iodide	Ph.D (Part time)	Karpagam University, Coimbatore
7	E.K.Nirmala	Physics	Raman studies of KDP and ADP crystals	Ph.D (Part time)	Karpagam University, Coimbatore
8	K.N. Remesh	Botany	Effect of Heavy Metals on Cow Pea and Bhindi	Ph.D (Part time)	M.G  University Kottayam
9	K. Baiju	Phy. Edn.	An Analysis on The Physical Fitness Status and Psycho –Motor Abilities of Moderately Mentally Retarded Children in Kerala	Ph.D (Part time)	Kannur University
10	K.Sujatha	Economics	Various Schemes of Govt. agencies in fishing sector	Ph.D (Part time)	M.G.University, Kottayam
11	Vidhu Johnson	Economics	Economic activities of Gulf returnees in Thrissur district	Ph.D (Part time)	M.G.University, Kottayam
12	V.P.Asa Anila	Mathematics	Design and construction of  some “Block Ciphers”	Ph.D (Part time)	Calicut University
13	Deepthi.A.N	Mathematics	Some problems of generalised functions and hyperfunctions and its applications	Ph.D (Part time)	University of Kerala
14	Bijila.B.R	Mathematics	A study on skew-lattices in rings	Ph.D (Part time)	University of Kerala
15	Bijo S.Anand	Mathematics	Some problems using distances in graphs and graph products	Ph.D (Part time)	University of Kerala
16	Libeeshkumar.K.B	Mathematics	Group of automorphisms of graphs	M.Phil	University of Calicut

Ph.D. AWARDED – 2009-2010

1. Sri. C.N. Viswanathan, Dept. of Commerce

C.N.Viswanathan, awarded Degree of Philosophy from M.G. University for his thesis entitled ‘Total Quality Management in Higher Education in Kerala’.

2. Smt. S.Ajitha,  Dept. of Chemistry

Ajitha.S,  awarded Degree of Doctor of Philosophy under the Faculty of Science, Cochin University of Science and Technology for her thesis entitled ‘Ordered Mesoporous silica as Supports for Immobilization of Bocatalyst’ under the guidance of Dr. S.Sugunan

PUBLICATIONS 2009-2010

Department Of Commerce

D.Neelakandhan, “Kerala State Lottery : Analysis of peoples’ response, motives and attitudes,” ISDA Journal October-December issue 2009.

Department Of Zoology

V.S.Binitha, K.V. Lazar and V.V.K.Mohammed, “Effect of trivalent autimony on amylase activity in the gut of heteropteran bug, Iphita limbata”, journal of Ecotoxicology and Environmental Monitoring, Vol. 19(3), 259-263(2009).

V.S.Binitha and K.V.Lazar, “Acute effect of carbaryl on the titre of glucose, total protein and total free amino acids in the plant bug, Iphita limbata Stal (Heteroptera:Pyrrhocoridae)”, journal of Entomological Research, Vol.33,335-338 (2009).

V.S. Binitha and K.V. Lazar , “Histopathological effects of sublethal dose of carbaryl on tests and mesadenes of plant bug, Iphita limbata Stal.(Heteroptera : Pyrrhocoridae), Journal of Entomological Research (Article in press).

V.S.Binitha and K.V.Lazar, “Histomorphological effects of sub-lethal concentration of carboryl in the male reproductive system of plant bug, Iphita limbata Stal (Heterpptera : Pyrrhocoridae), proceedings of 97^th Indian Science Congress, January 2010, Karyavattom, Trivandrum, pp.68.

V.S.Binitha  and K.V.Lazar, “Effect of carboryl on free amino acids in the hemolymph of the plant bug, Iphila limbata (Heteroptera : Pyrrhocoridae), proceedings of 22^nd Kerala Science Congree, 28-31 of January 2010,KFRI, Peechi, pp.852.

Prasheetha P.V. and Hari B, “ Effect of fermented organic materials on the production, feed conversion efficiencies and water quality in culture of rohu ( Labeo rohita)”,  Proceedings of 22^nd Kerala  Science congress, 28-31 January 2010, KFRI, Peechi, pp. 126-127 (2010).

Sindhu Govindan and Hari B, “The effect of dietary supplementation of betain and glycine on growth, feed conversion and survival of juvenile platy (Xiphophorus maculates)”, Proceedings of 22^nd Kerala  Science congress, 28-31 January 2010, KFRI, Peechi, pp. 128-129 (2010).

Rajina C.P, Sureshkumar S, Hari B, George Ninan and Zynudheen, “Effects of fish silage incorporated diets on growth feed and protein conversion and survival rate of larvae of ornemntal fishes, black molly (Mollienesia latipinna) and red zebra (Brachydanio rerio)”, ‘ORNAMENTALS KERALA 2010’ International Seminar on Ornamental Fish Breeding, Farming and Trade,  13-15^th Feb 2010 Cochin, India, Book of Abstracts p 47 (2010).

Sreedevi P.R. and Hari B. (2010) Improved production and water quality in ornamental fish rearing systems through alteration of carbon nitrogen ratio In “ORNAMENTALS KERALA 2010” International Seminar on Ornamental Fish Breeding, Farming and Trade, 13-15^th Feb 2010 Cochin, India. Book of Abstracts p 49.

Nimisha P., Fathima, K.K. and S.Sheeba, “Physico chemical characteristics of the lower stretches of Periyar river with special reference to the analysis of heavy metal concentration- a Pilot study”, Proceedings of 22nd Kerala Science Congress held at KFRI, Peechi, Thrissur on 28th to 31st January pp. 858-859 (2010).

Department Of Political Science

K.S. Pavithran, Re-orienting Indian foreign policy; “Non-alignment and the way ahead”, in Mohanan B. Pillai and L.Premasekhara editors ‘Foreign Policy of India; Continuity and Change’, new century publications, New Delhi (2010).

Department Of Chemistry

Suprabha.T, Haizel.G.Roy and Suresh Mathew, “Gold loaded Titania nanostructures-synthesis, characterisation and morphology dependents on photocatalysis”, Science of Advanced materials, volume 2, 107, 2010.

K.P.Rema, Vinodkumar Etacheri and V.Kumar, “Influence of Low Trivalent Iron Doping on the Electrical characteristics of PZT”, Journal of Materials Science: matter electron 001 10.1007/s.10854-009-00354-9.

Department Of Botany

A.R.Raju and D.Soumya, “Inverted Antibacterial activity of Ficus religiosa and Holarrhena antidysentrica on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus”, proceedings of 22^nd Science Congress; 780-781, 2010.

A.R.Raju, C.T.Anitha, P.D.Sidhimol and M.P.Subin, “A Comparative Evaluation of Copper Nutrition on the growth parameters in Ameranthus dubius and A.viridis”, proceedings of 22^nd Science Congree; 46-47,2010.

A.R.Raju, C.T.Anitha, P.D.Sidhimol and K.J Roshna, “Phytoremediation of domestic waste water by using a free floating aquatic angiosperm-Lemna”, Nature Environment and Pollution Technology (accepted).

P.D.Sidhimol, C.T.Anitha and T.P.Praseeda, “Allelopathic Effect of Grangia madraspatana on Seed germination of three varieties of Rice”, Nature Environment and Pollution Technology (accepted).

Papers presented in seminars

K.Sujatha, presented a paper in the  Two day national seminar on Women Development Justice and Empowerment 20^th -21^st August 2009 at S.N College, Alathur.

C.Sreelatha, presented a paper in the Two day national seminar on Women Development Justice and Empowerment 20^th -21^st August 2009 at S.N College, Alathur.

S.Ajitha, “Modern Analytical Techniques in Chemistry”, R.Sankar Memorial Seminar Series, 7-13 November 2009 at S.N.College, Alathur.

COMMITTEE FOR RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS – AIMS

• To promote research activities leading to Research Degrees.
• To ensure participation in National/International seminars, workshops, conferences etc.
• To initiate the conduct of frequent seminars, workshops, conferences in the college.
• To bring out research centres in the college.
• To ensure timely application to U.G.C and other funding agencies for major /minor projects, seminars and workshops.
• To think of career planning strategies.
• To publish research journals.
• To mobilize funds for research activities.
• To introduce Certificate/Diploma courses in the college.
• To plan some short-term courses in  summer vacation
• To survey the professional expertise available in the college and encourage the faculty members to start consultancy services in those areas.
• To publicize the consultancy services offered by the college,
• To make a study of the consultancy needs of the society.
• To collaborate with other research institutions.