bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Navigating the Automation Conundrum in the Modern Workplace
Authors: Sigmund Tomáš
Published: May 2024

This paper investigates the impact of automation in the modern workplace, focusing on the dual nature of its effects—both positive and negative. Utilizing a literature review and empirical research, including a survey with 81 participants, the study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the 'Automation Conundrum' and 'Automation Paradox.' The findings reveal that while automation enhances productivity and reduces routine tasks, it may also lead to job displacement, skill gaps, and increased technology dependence. A significant correlation was found between respondents' preparedness for automation and their optimism about new job opportunities, highlighting the importance of adaptability and continuous skill development. The study acknowledges limitations in its demographic scope and response variability. Implications for policymakers, businesses, and workers suggest a balanced approach to automation, emphasizing reskilling, policy innovation, and maintaining human elements in work.
A Survey of Sustainable Mental Health Among Students at Higher Education Institutions of Economics in Budapest
Authors: Vágány Judit Bernadett , Erdei Késmárki-Gally Szilvia
Published: May 2024

In recent years, there has been a lot of research on the sustainability of our environment and economy. The results of the aforementioned research are widely available. However, less is said about social sustainability and, in particular, about the managers and employees of the future farming organisations, who are still at school or university at the moment. Yet, today's students will be tomorrow's leaders and employees. But what are the characteristics of these young people? What are their expectations and ideas for the future? How anxious are they? How happy are they? What stable network of relationships do they have? How many of them can see themselves running a business and what are they doing about it? How conscious are they of their actions or do they just go with the tide? Our research questions will be answered by using the results of a survey – which has been running since 2019, and which is based on the second semester of 2022/23 including 609 subjects – regarding students studying at higher education institutions of economics in Budapest. We are hopeful that our results can contribute to the field of sustainable mental health by focusing on global well-being, resilience, self-regulation and peer efficacy.
A Departure From Customary Practice – Options to Reduce the Use of Materials in Tramway Track Structures
Authors: Major Zoltán , Czédli Herta Mária , Horváth Róbert , Szigeti Cecilia
Published: May 2024

The track system traditionally used in tramway track design is 59Ri2. Due to technical progress, the rigidity of modern flexible track structures has become sufficiently rigid and durable, and as a result, track systems with much lower inertia, such as Ts52, have also appeared. The use of the 59Ri2 rail system continues to dominate in embedded rail structures, which is not only statically oversized, but also significantly increases the amount of pouring material used, considering that both rail systems are suitable to carry road rail loads and their service life is considered similar (same wear allowed). This is not only an economic issue, but also a manufacturing and logistical one. Due to the scarcity of resources, a greater length of track can be built at unit cost by minimising the use of materials, and the amount of pouring material available on the market has been periodically limited in recent years. In this article, we use the side results of our previous finite element models to show the impact of track system dimensions on the amount of pouring material, and also detail the extent of material savings with PVC pipes and concrete material saving blocks.
The Role of Biogas in Energy Supply - Focus on Affordability, Sustainability and Security of Supply
Authors: Vágány Judit Bernadett , Szigeti Cecília , Csiba Péter
Published: May 2024

In the recent past we considered energy supply as a centrally managed, inexhaustible, cheep source of power, gas, water, heat. Nowadays, in the era of economic crises, growing number of warlike conflicts, vulnerable global supply chains, climate change - this is not that obvious anymore. As an aftermath of all recent changes, it common to talk about decentralised generation, energy communities, microgrids, demand management. The energy industry is still one of the biggest emitters in its never-ending contest to cope with steadily growing energy hunger of the world. In this context energy industry does its best to behave on a responsible manner and exploits all possible non-fossil, non or reduced emitting, renewable primer energy resources to decrease – or keep the level at least – of the emission of greenhouse gases. In this study our aim is to demonstrate the possible positive impact of an energy source, not yet utilised to its full potential, the biogas. We analyse under what economic, social, regulatory environment can grow up to its potential and what are the preconditions of feasibility.
Challenges in Restoring the Rule of Law in Poland After the 2023 Elections
Authors: Pilich Alojzy , Soćko Michał
Published: May 2024

After eight years of rule by the Law and Justice (PiS) party, the Civic Coalition (Koalicja Obywatelska), Third Way (Trzecia Droga) and The Left (Lewica) (hereinafter: democratic parties) together have 248 seats in Polish parliament, which is enough to govern. After eight years of violating the Constitution and the rule of law, the EU-sceptic Law and Justice party lost the majority in the Polish parliament that is necessary to form a government. The process of restoring the rule of law is currently underway. However, it will not be easy, as the democratic parties did not obtain the majority necessary to override the veto of the President, who is a former Law and Justice MP.
Challenges in Restoring the Voices in the Storm: Analyzing Public Discourse on Sustainability During Economic Turbulence Using Data Mining and NLP
Authors: Cubukcu Cerasi Ceren , Selim Balcioglu Yavuz
Published: May 2024

In the face of increasing economic turbulence, understanding public discourse on sustainability has never been more crucial. This study dissects and comprehends the nuances of how the public perceives and discusses sustainability on social media during varying economic conditions. Leveraging the capabilities of Data Mining and Natural Language Processing (NLP), this research delves into the rich tapestry of Instagram posts to unearth sentiment trends, thematic patterns, and engagement levels related to sustainability. By systematically harvesting Instagram data, we aim to map out the fluctuations in public sentiment towards sustainability in relation to economic shifts. The research employs advanced NLP techniques, such as sentiment analysis, topic modelling, and semantic analysis, to process and interpret the vast array of user-generated content. The expected outcomes of this study include a detailed sentiment timeline correlating economic events with shifts in public opinion on sustainability, an understanding of key themes and topics that dominate discussions during different economic phases, and insights into the effectiveness of various sustainability narratives in engaging the public. This research not only contributes to academic discourse but also offers valuable insights for policymakers, environmental organizations, and social media strategists aiming to foster a more sustainable future in challenging economic times.
Effects of Scaling Agile for Software Delivery
Authors: Sharma Hemant , Singh Nimisha
Published: May 2024

The global economy, driven by both confidential and communal areas, dynamically depends on the successful finishing of ventures, with trillions of dollars contributed every year. Even though, normal enterprise the executives models habitually experience serious disappointments since of diverse situation. Accordingly, scientists and specialists are investigating possible measures to habitual grounding and completing techniques. The idea of "Nimble" has arisen as a trivial organization approach, acquiring ubiquity at first in the product industry. Agile techniques spotlight on practical plan, scope malleability, buyer relationship, and powerful collection association. Agile innovation, including strategies like Powerful Frameworks Advancement Strategy, Extreme Programming (XP), SCRUM, Agile Modeling (AM), and completely clear, conquer these hindrances and improves development accomplishment. The thought of Coordinated has advanced into different scaling strategies, including Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD), and Large Scale Scrum (LeSS). Understanding the details and subtlety of scaling Light-footed philosophy is critical for associations demanding to alter and increase in a swiftly emergent job the executive’s prospect.
Patient Perceptions and Sustainable Healthcare: Understanding Digital Anxiety in Turbulent Economic Environment
Authors: Krčméry Silvester
Published: May 2024

In the healthcare sector, organizations are actively preparing for the challenges and changes associated with a turbulent economic environment. Technological revolutions such as Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 are expected to bring trends that will fundamentally change the way healthcare works, like the use of communication tools for patients and medical teams. Many studies show that developments in healthcare are influenced by digital transformation. Innovations are primarily focusing on prevention, early diagnosis, and improvement of quality of life and health. Technologies, such as the use of artificial intelligence, telemedicine, smart devices, and robotics, will simplify and speed up processes and services in healthcare. In the context of evolving healthcare landscapes and the increasing integration of digital technologies, our research investigates patient perceptions and concerns. Through a comprehensive study, we discovered a noteworthy trend: patients exhibit a statistically significant fear of digital healthcare, surpassing levels of distrust or perceived ineffectiveness. This finding prompts a critical inquiry into the underlying reasons behind this fear and seeks to understand how healthcare organizations can effectively address these concerns for sustainable adoption amid a turbulent economic environment. To collect the data, we used a questionnaire survey, that was performed on 437 patients from Slovak Republic.
The Role of the Circular Economy in the Labour Market and Employment Rate in the European Union
Authors: Macher Gergely Zoltán , Szigeti Cecília
Published: May 2024

The aim of this study is to examine the role of the circular economy in employment and to prove this with statistically significant results. The paper includes an analysis of the 27 European Union Member States along specifically selected indicators. The methodology of the study is based on general statistical approaches, and the results obtained with correlation and regression methods are compared with cluster and compatibility analysis. The background to the topic is the fact that the circular economy not only promotes sustainability, but also generates dynamic labour market changes that offer new opportunities for both workers and enterprises. By focusing on recycling waste and extending the life of products, this economic model encourages the emergence of new industries. Consequently, the shift towards innovative practices is also stimulating the growth of the service industry. However, while the circular economy model has never been more popular, the average EU-27 circular material use rate has increased from 11.0 % in 2012 to just 11.4 % in 2021. The research area of the paper was influenced by the availability of statistical data. The results can be used as situation analysis to green the employment market and labour economics.
Silver Integration for Age-Inclusiveness – Implementing Sustainability Development Goals in Retail Banking
Authors: Markiewicz Magdalena , Bednarz Joanna
Published: May 2024

Purpose: The main goal is to explore the advancement of knowledge on senior customers' needs in a banking environment, integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in the context of the silver economy. Methodology: The study employs a systematic literature review on senior retail banking customers to identify how banks integrate silver economy into their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategies and how they are reflected in the literature. Findings: The paper supports the concept of "silver banking" and shows the research gap in analysing seniors and the sustainability performance of retail banks. Limitations: Responding to SDG goals in banking, the research recognises this environment based on the Web of Science. Implications: Banks can foster an inclusive and sustainable approach by addressing the needs of the ageing people with a range of ESG-linked initiatives within retail banking, including age-inclusive banking products, services, environments, and community engagement programs tailored to seniors. Originality/Value: The research contributes to the discussion on SDG by highlighting the opportunities for banks to contribute to societal well-being through the lens of silver banking. It offers insights into opportunities associated with an ageing demographic, advancing an inclusive and responsible approach to retail banking concerning Sustainable Banking Goals.
Public-Private Partnership to Scale up Circular Economy (The Georgia Case)
Authors: Pavliashvili Solomon , Papachashvili Nino , Mikaberidze Tamta
Published: May 2024

Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are considered an important enabling mechanism for promoting a circular economy. The paper aims to study PPP tools to scale up the circular economy, present Georgia’s position, identify opportunities, and develop relevant recommendations. Georgia currently operates at a circularity level of 1.3%, indicating a significant circularity gap of 98.7%. Despite several steps successfully taken in Georgia already, more opportunities should be opened up and turned into assets to promote circularity and promote sustainable development. There is low interest from businesses in the innovative approaches required to transition to circularity, indicating that extensive measures need to be taken. Their potential to raise their company reputation should be accented, and the appropriate campaign directed with this emphasis, so as to raise awareness among both the businesses and the public (as potential customers). As the state has the most important role in the growth of circularity, there is a need to expand the relevant legal framework. Georgia’s future steps in scaling up its circular economy should be actively connected with the private sector through identifying, implementing, and evaluating processes, and through the institutional duties of PPP projects.
Unraveling the Layers of Digital Competitiveness in the Economic Systems
Authors: Kalinkova Sabrina
Published: May 2024

The subject of digitization and its impact on all aspects of life is the subject of daily discussions. However, the effect that the digitalization process has on socio-economic systems remains in the background. More specifically, increasing their competitiveness contributes to their more efficient functioning. The article's main purpose is to trace the evolution of the understanding of the nature and aspects of the manifestation of digital competitiveness.
Comparative Review of Marketing Performance Management Models - Classical Models vs Digital Marketing Models
Authors: Mojsovska Salamovska Snezana , Jusufi Fiona
Published: May 2024

The aim of this scientific paper is to present and analyse the fundamental differences and shared aspects in literature, regarding the measuring and evaluating marketing performance between the traditional and innovative digital marketing performance management models. Special attention is being paid to the need of their integration, in order to present marketing performance of organisations in a more realistic, comprehensive and inclusive manner, and to enable an effective marketing performance management, ultimately leading to the effective overall organisational performance management. Their interaction and integration is one of the crucial challenges of contemporary scientific research in marketing, and contemporary marketing practice globally. Classical marketing performance management models need to be complemented with contemporary digital marketing performance assessment models, and their integration leads to innovative, comprehensive models that integrate classical and innovative approaches. Such an inclusive approach is aimed at providing organisations with a comprehensive understanding of their marketing performance, enabling them to make informed decisions and strategically navigate the complexities of the modern market. This will be a main focus of this paper, and methodologically, apart from the theoretical elaboration and a literature review, a blended methodological approach will be implemented in the paper.
CEE Universities and Sustainable Development Goals: Specific Patterns?
Authors: Szemlér Tamás
Published: May 2024

The present contribution, going beyond the author’s previous general work on the topic provides a panorama and an analysis of the performance of EU CEE-11 universities (universities from the 11 Central and Eastern European Member States of the European Union) regarding the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The analysis uses the results of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings that are available in five editions (for the period 2019-2023). The present analysis focuses on the individual SDGs: it provides a picture of which individual SDGs look to be the most strongly represented in the performance of EU CEE-11 universities and which ones are less present in it. Based on the results, we discuss the presence or the absence of specific patterns regarding the individual SDGs in the case of the universities in the CEE region and in the countries constituting it. Based on the findings of this analysis, proposals for future actions are presented.
Effective Employment Policy as a Component of Strengthening Economic Development (Case of Georgia)
Authors: Tavartkiladze Marine
Published: May 2024

Poverty is one of the greatest challenges for Georgia, which is directly related to the issues of effective management of active or passive employment policy. The purpose of the research is to identify the challenges of employment policy and future opportunities in Georgia. The paper presents the results of qualitative and quantitative research with target groups (socially vulnerable persons, unemployed, large families, pensioners, employees etc.) And then the economic and statistical analysis of the collected data is conducted. Logistic and multinomial models are used for analysis. For binary dependent variables, logistic regression is constructed. Based on the research, conclusions and recommendations are formulated for the implementation of effective employment promotion policies and to approach sustainable development goals.
Sustainability Awareness in Supply Chain Planning Under Uncertainty
Authors: Amaro Ana
Published: May 2024

Nowadays great emphasize is being placed on the fragility and vulnerability of organizations regarding the uncertainty and unpredictable conditions. The environmental and social awareness are changing the concept of growth that guided companies for decades. Profound restructuring of supply chain, SC, is emerging regarding the sustainability impacts that is being placed in the top priorities of companies’ agenda. Besides, the international dimension of SC, as well as the complex partnership networks present great challenges to the paradigm of fully integrated SC. Following these motivations, a novel proposal was developed to help the decision-making process within an uncertain environment. The goal of the approach is to develop a planning framework to help SC managers to balance between environmental footprint, social responsibility, service level to customer and economic criteria. A mathematical formulation is proposed and the model applicability is shown through the solution of an industrial example. The practical implementation involves the development of a decision model framework (MILP formulation) to optimally manage performance indicators and to assure sustainability requirements. The impact of sustainable policies in the SC planning strategy is evaluated for different managing scenarios. These bring new insights concerning SC planning under uncertainty.
Scenario Planning for Organizations’ Sustainable Development: Using Scenarios for Effective Change Management
Authors: Bilic Snezana , Bojadzievska Danevska Andrijana , Telak Durmishi Ceneta
Published: May 2024

The complexity and the dynamics of the organizations’ environment determine the level of uncertainty which they face, and a turbulent environment, defined from these aspects presents the most complex, and rapidly changing environment. Strategic planning enables companies to understand the complexity of the environment, to anticipate and respond to changes, and to define how the future will look like, but scenario planning wraps up the whole process of planning into a future framework -“the future will be like this”. As such, scenario planning leads to the establishment of a flexible organization which is robust to sudden radical changes, through thorough research of the future, enhanced managerial awareness of environmental uncertainty, and enhanced organizational learning. Furthermore, scenario planning may be used for many business applications, such as risk management, crisis management, contingency planning, change management and many more. In the case of change management, managers by implementing scenario planning, identify the signals of change from the internal and external environment, examine their effects and formulate plans for adopting changes. Therefore, this research paper aims to show the relationship between scenario planning and change management processes in organizations striving towards sustainable development in the contemporary turbulent environment.
Sustainability Practices in European Football: A Comparative Analysis of Top Clubs and Slovenian Counterparts
Authors: Kocet Aljaž
Published: May 2024

Sport is a powerful societal force influencing behavior, values, and attitudes. Professional football clubs, as prominent sports organizations, have a responsibility to operate sustainably and contribute to global goals of environmental protection, social justice, and economic development. This article examines the sustainability practices of three European football giants: Manchester United from England, Real Madrid from Spain, and Bayern Munich from Germany. These clubs represent successful and influential leagues with a long tradition of excellence. The analysis covers the three dimensions of sustainability: environmental, social, and economic. The environmental dimension focuses on efforts to reduce ecological footprints, including energy efficiency, waste management, and resource conservation. The social dimension involves community engagement, such as education, social inclusion, and health promotion. The economic dimension addresses financial performance, governance, and transparency. The article compares and contrasts the sustainability strategies of the three clubs, highlighting their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges. Additionally, it discusses the implications of these sustainability actions for stakeholders, including fans, sponsors, partners, staff, and players. The aim is to provide insights and recommendations for improving the sustainability performance of professional football clubs and enhancing the role of sport in creating a better world.
Business – NGO Partnerships in Hungary: A Longitudinal Study
Authors: Radácsi László
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this research was to examine eight business-NGO collaborations in Hungary, with the aim of evaluating their objectives, governance, and impact. In 2013, interviews were conducted with experts from the participating partners, and a thorough review of historical records, official documents, and media coverage was carried out. A follow-up evaluation of publicly accessible resources was conducted in 2023. The findings from 2013 revealed that these cross-sectoral partnerships primarily involved volunteering, with joint development and problem-solving in regional and educational sectors playing a lesser role. The partnerships varied in scope, ranging from smaller projects with short-term goals to more extensive collaborations. However, partner selection in these partnerships did not adhere to the features commonly observed in international literature and practices. By 2023, all but one of the original case study partnerships had been terminated, and there were no signs of sustained activities. Some of the NGOs involved in the partnerships underwent significant changes during this time. The termination of these partnerships was largely due to a lack of long-term strategic intent or commitment from the corporate partners. This study represents the first longitudinal research into cross-sectoral partnerships in Hungary.
Process of Digitalization as Outsourcing: Challenge for the International Companies in the Republic of North Macedonia
Authors: Telak Durmishi Ceneta , Bojadzievska Danevska Andrijana , Bilic Snezana
Published: May 2024

Outsourcing, as a type of international trade is a relatively new phenomena in the world trade. The digitalization process has enabled companies to geographically dislocate their services and/or production processes to other locations in the world, with the best cost advantages. Although outsourcing is not sufficiently well understood in the Republic of North Macedonia, digital economy plays a vital role in the growth of this sector. The research made shown that the Republic of North Macedonia is one of the most desired destination in the South East Europe for the foreign companies, where outsourcing has sustained a higher employment growth rates and has established into a highly promising industry in the structure of the economy in the country. Through the deduction method, the research paper has a role to investigate the global trends in the outsourcing from one side and the implemented outsourcing trends and factors in the Republic of North Macedonia. The paper will identify the legal regulation of digitalization in the Republic of North Macedonia, will present the data and evidences from the relevant state institutions, as well as will analyze the economic and social benefits of the users, or so-called investors, in terms of their business efficiency.
The Grasses of Burdwan District, West Bengal
Authors: Banerjee Deb Kumar
Published: May 2024

The object of the present investigation is to provide an account of the grasses of Burdwan. 75 grasses, out of which 45 belong to sub-family Panicoideae and 30 to the sub-family Pooideae, are reported from Burdwan District (22Â°56'& 25Â°53' N and 86Â°48' & 88Â°25' E). The habit, habitat, ecological notes and economic uses have been given. Some grasses recorded from Burdwan District appear to be very recent additions to the grass flora of West Bengal.
Studies in the Rhamnaceae-I: Smythea velutzna (Ridl.) S. P. Ban. & P. K. Mukh. Comb. Nov. and Description of a New Variety under It
Authors: Banerjee S. P. , Mukherjee P. K.
Published: May 2024

In connection with our studies in the Ventilagineae (Rhamnaceae), we have found it necessary to make a new combination, Smythea velutina and to describe a new variety under it: S. velutina var. kingiana. Latin diagnosis with illustrations for the new variety are appended.
Two New Species of Annonaceae from Eastern India
Authors: Das Debika
Published: May 2024

Two undescribed species of Annonaceae e.g. Trivalvaria kanjilalii D. Das, spec, nov. and Fissistigma santapaui D. Das, spec. nov. are described with illustrations. The specimen of the former species was collected by U. N. Kanjilal in 1917 from Wah-Maw-Iong in the Khasia, Hills, Assam and of the latter was collected by G. Panigrahi in 1962 from Dulong Reserve Forest, Assam. These were wrongly placed under different genera.
Manisuris santapaui Jain et Deshpande-A New Grass from India
Authors: Jain S. K. , Deshpande U. R.
Published: May 2024

Manisuris santapaui Jain et Deshpande sp. nov. (Poaceae) is described and illuatrated.
Role of Provenance Trials in the Study of Population Differentiation
Authors: Misra R. , Singh K. P. , Singh J. S.
Published: May 2024

Wide distribution of many Linnean species across climatic, edaphic and biotic barriers may be either due to a wide ecological amplitude of the species as such, or to the presence of a number of distinct local populations, well adapted to the respective ecoclimates. These populations may show continuous variation along an envirormental gradient (ecocline) or discontinuous variation (ecotypes). The morphological or physiological adaptive characters are genetically fixed. Although a number of genecological techniques have been developed in the recent past, to differentiate such ecologic populations, the provenance trial technique has gained much importance. In the present communication the technique as well as some important results obtained through its use, both within and outside India, have been briefly discussed.
Gonatanthus Klotzsch in Khasi and Jaintia Hills, Assam
Authors: Rao A. S. , Verma D. M.
Published: May 2024

The genus Gonatanthus Klotz. including only two species, both occurring in K. & J. Hills, has been discussed after a detailed study of live plants and herbarium specimens. Apart from descriptions, and documentation of specimens, notes on variations and confusions in literature, are added, including a de novo description of the hitherto unknown spadix of G. ornatus Schott. The two species are illustrated with analytical drawings.
Euphorbia vachellii Hook. & Arn. Replacing E. serrulata Reinw. Ex B1. (Euphorbiaceae)
Authors: Van Steenis C. G. G. J.
Published: May 2024

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New Records of Mosses from Western Himalayas
Authors: Vohra J. N.
Published: May 2024

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In Memorium: Prof. Dr. J. C. Sen Gupta
Authors: Srinivasan K. S.
Published: May 2024

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A Contribution to the Moss Flora of Western Himalayas
Authors: Vohra J. N.
Published: May 2024

Mosses were collected in March 1963 from Tehri, Mussoorie, Chakrata and their surroundings in Western Himalayas. The collection includes 110 species belonging to 64 genera and 26 families. These are enumerated with field notes. The enumeration includes a new species Hydrogonium mussoorianum Vohra, two new records for India viz. Funaria calcarea Wahlenb. & Astomum crispum (Hedw.) Hamp. and five new records for Western Himalayas viz. Oxystegus cylindricus (Brid.) Hilp., Splachnobryum indicum Hamp. et C. Muell., Anomobryum auratum (Mitt.) Jaeg., Aerobryidium filamentosum (Hook.) Fleisch. and Plagiothecium denticulatum (Hedw.) B.S.G.
A Contribution to the Flora of Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh
Authors: Kaushik J. P.
Published: May 2024

The paper deals with the flora of unexplored Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh as observed by the author during the year 1965 to 1967. The vegetation of this area is thorny scrub type. The collection made include 416 species in 311 genera belonging to 91 families.
Some Observations on the Induction of Colchiploidy in Solanum Melongena Linn. (Brinjal)
Authors: Datta R. M. , Neogy A. K.
Published: May 2024

The present investigation deals with the morphological, cytological and cytohistological studies between the normal and colchicine induced polyploids of Solanum melongena Linn. (variety Long Green).Treatments given to the growing tips of the young seedlings having two cotyledonary leaves with 0.2 percent aqueous colchicine solution for 12 hours gave best results from the point of view of survival of seedlings and the induction of polyploidy.The induced polyploid plants show thick, deep green and broad leaves with larger stomata and epidermal cells. The polyploid was characterised by larger flowers, pollen grains and seeds. The pollen fertility, fruit size and fruit setting in the polyploid plants were less than those of the control.The chromosome numbers of Solanum melongena variety long green (diploid) and the induced polyploid were determined as n = 12 and n = 24, respectively. Most of the possible chromosomal associations ranging from 12 quadrivalents to 24 bivalents at diakinesis and metaphase I were recorded in the polyploid. Abnormalities such as unequal distribution of chromosomes at anaphase, presence of lagging chromosomes were also noted in the polyploid.
The Vegetation of Marshes, Ponds and River Banks in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh
Authors: Kaushik J. P.
Published: May 2024

The paper deals with the aquatic and semi-aquatic vegetation of Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh. The phenology, distribution in various habitats and ecology have been given. Hydrophytic vegetation of Shivpuri has been compared with that of other investigated parts of M.P. The collection made includes 101 species in 82 genera belonging to 37 families. Ruppia maritima Linn. is a new record for M.P.
The Identity of Solanum mccannii Santapau
Authors: Venkatareddi B.
Published: May 2024

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The Flora of Sakarpathar and Ambavane Region of Poona District-II
Authors: Venkatareddi B.
Published: May 2024

This paper presents a list of 250 taxa of plants belonging to Gamopetalae collected from the above region.
Effect of Treatments of Colchicine, Diethyl Sulphate and Triethylamine in Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.)
Authors: Bose S. , Bose M. S.
Published: May 2024

The present investigation was undertaken in one variety of Tomato, Best of All, to compare the cytogenetic effects of treatments of seeds of tomato with colchicine, diethyl sulphate and triethylamine and also to compare the morphological and physiological effects of these chemicals.Lowest number of seeds germinated from diethyl sulphate treatment. Plants originating from colchicine, diethyl sulphate and triethylamine treatments showed many variant types. Interesting among these were those showing spotting on leaves originating from diethyl sulphate treatment, dwarf ones originating from colchicine and diethyl sulphate treatments and those with abnormal leaves originating from treatment with all the three chemicals.Mitotic irregularities included clumped chromosomes and fragments at metaphase and bridges and fragments at anaphase while in meiosis clumped chromosomes, univalents, trivalents and quadrivalents were noted at metaphase I. Anaphase I irregularities included cells with fragments, bridges with or without fragments, lagging chromosomes and unequal separation of chromosomes. In metaphase II cells with aneuploid chromosome numbers and those with fragments were noticed while in anaphase II cells were found with fragments and unequal separation of chromosomes.The importance of detecting interesting mutants in the Ma generation and the importance of finding translocations and inversions have been pointed out.
Studies on the Vegetation of Surgana-Harsul Ranges of the Sahyadries, Nasik District, Maharashtra
Authors: Cherian P. J. , Pataskar R. D.
Published: May 2024

This paper gives a preliminary account of the flora of the deciduous forests of Surgana, Peint, Bahre and Harsul ranges of the Sahyadries, Western ghats, Maharashtra State. The general composition of the vegetation which varies considerably from the valleys to the high hill tops has been briefly indicated. 403 species belonging to 83 families of Angiosperms and 5 species of Pteridophytes are enumerated. Families like Asteraceae, Fabaceae, Rubiaceae and Poaceae are well represented.
Eskemukerjea Malick et Sengupta-a New Genus of Polygonaceae from Nepal Himalaya
Authors: Malik K. C. , Sengupta G.
Published: May 2024

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New Records of Some Orchids from Western Himalaya-III
Authors: Arora C. M.
Published: May 2024

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Some Additions to the Flora of Mirzapur District
Authors: Venkatareddi B.
Published: May 2024

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A New Species of Bulbophyllum Thou. (Orchidaceae) from Eastern Kumaon
Authors: Arora C. M.
Published: May 2024

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New and Little Known Taxa from Anaimudi and Surrounding Regions, Devicolam, Kerala-II: a New Species of Hedyotis Linn.
Authors: Shetty B. V. , Vivekananthan K.
Published: May 2024

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Review
Authors: Subramanyam K.
Published: May 2024

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Notes on the Distribution of Some Grasses in India
Authors: Saha N. C. , Pal D. C. , Banerjee D. K. , Jain S. K.
Published: May 2024

The range of distribution in India, of 14 grasses, namely Arundinella holcoides (Kunth) Trin., A. villosa Arn. ex Steud., Bromus macrostachys Desf., B. ramosus Huds., Catabrosa sikkimensis Stapf ex Hook. f., Chloris quinquesetica Bhide, C. roxburghiana Schult., Festuca cumminsii Stapf, Garnotia elata (Arn. ex Miq.) Janowsky, Isachne elegans Dalzell ex Hook. f., Oryzopsis molinioides (Boiss.) Hack. ex Paulsen, Panicum turgidum Forssk., Poa sikkimensis Bor and Secale afghanicum (Vavilov) Roshev. is discussed.Secale afghanicum is an injurious weed of grain fields, and it is suggested that a watch should be kept on its spread in India.
Synoptic Flora of Kota Division (S. E. Rajasthan)
Authors: Majumdar R. B.
Published: May 2024

The Kota division is a part of Rajasthan lying east of Aravalli hills and enjoying 2 climate favourable for the growth of good forests. In the present account about 700 taxa from the area are enumerated and relevant genera and species are provided with keys to facilitate their identification. In absence of any account of the flora of the region as a whole and in view that though Duthie (1903-20) included the area in his Fl. Upp. Gatig. Pl., he never visited it, this attempt may be considered a step forward towards better understanding of the flora of the region.
Plant Taxonomy - Its Past Role and Future Lines of Action in India
Authors: Subramanayam K. , Nayar M. P.
Published: May 2024

The history of floristic and taxonomic research in India is briefly reviewed and the decline and revival of floristic studies in India is traced.Modern concepts in plant taxonomy are towards the synthesis of orthodox taxonomic practices and modern methodologies. There need not be any clash between the so called alpha and omega taxonomists. All data that can be readily scanned for the species is useful for the taxonomist. The only aspect that has to be considered is the utillty of classification for a specified purpose. A field, or forest botanist needs diagnostic keys based on superficial morphological characters for identification of plants in the field. Characters based on anatomy, embryology chromosome structure and number, palynology, plant alkaloids and protein serum analysis are useful tools for finding out the systematic position of plants of doubtful affinity; however,. these characters cannot be readily used in the field for identification of plants. The herbarium identification of plants is the simple method of retrieval of plant identity through standard specimens properly authenticated by an expert. It does not give legality for the concept of fixity of species as wrongly alluded to by some non-taxonomists, since Nomenclatural Type is a constituent element of a taxon and it is not necessarily the most representative element.Some of the lines where taxonomists could play a major role are the inventory listing of plants for the conservation of species, monitoring rate of decline and spread of species, establishment of botanical record centres, environmental education and collaboration with universities for reorientation of teaching methods.The necessity for floristic training is stressed and a syllabus drawn up.
Cayratia anemonifolia (Zippel ex Miq.) Susseng. (Vitaceae) - A New Addition to the Flora of India
Authors: Maulik Mridula
Published: May 2024

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Hypericum Griffithii Hook. F. et Thoms. Ex Dyer emend. S. N. Biswas - A Noteworthy Flowering Plant from Eastern Himalayas
Authors: Biswas S. N
Published: May 2024

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Memecylon Hookeri Thw. (Melastomataceae) - A New Record for India
Authors: Henry A. N. , Subramanyam K.
Published: May 2024

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Distributional, Resume of the Maritime Strand Flora of India
Authors: Ananda Rao T.
Published: May 2024

A distributional resume of the maritime strand flora on a regional basis conforming to coastal physiographic sub-divisions of India is given. Points of interest on regional distribution, growth forms and other relevant observation of phytogeographical interest are given.
Some Less Known Plant Foods among the Tribals of Andhra Pradesh and Orissa State
Authors: Pal D. C. , Banerjee D. K.
Published: May 2024

Twenty-two unknown or less known food plants used by the tribes such as Saoras and Kondhs of Orissa and Chenchu, Reddi, Gonds, Koya, Bagata and Valmiki of Andhra Pradesh are discussed in this paper. Most of the uses of the plants reported by the tribes are not recorded earlier.
Studies on the Limestone Vegetation of Sahasradhara near Dehradun (Uttar Pradesh) - An Account of the Vegetation
Authors: Malhotra S. K.
Published: May 2024

The paper gives a brief account of the vegetaticn of Sahasradhara near Dehradun (U. P.). Environmental factors have also been discussed.
On the Distribution of Higher Basidiomycetes in the Sibsagar District, Assam
Authors: Baruah H. K. , Singh D. K. , Islam M.
Published: May 2024

The distribution of the higher basidiomycetes of the Sibsagar district of Assam has been studies with the application of Poisson's probability distribution.The fungi mostly occur in patches or pockets of podzolic soil formations having a rich forest cover, Agaricaceae occurring most commonly. The types of fungi were also classified as soil-inhabiting and wood-inhabiting, the former with sporophores submerged in the soil superficially.The Poisson's probability distribution also explains the mode of distribution to certain extent provided the places of occurrence of these fungi are not disturbed markedly.
Notes on the Genus Panicum Linn. (Gramineae) in Former Madras Presidency
Authors: Karthikeyan S.
Published: May 2024

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The Genus Pteridium Gleditsch Ex Scopoli in the Indian Sub-Continent
Authors: Nair N. C.
Published: May 2024

In the Indian sub-continent the genus Pteridium is represented by two species viz. P. aquilinum (L.) Kuhn and P. esculentum (Forst.) Cockayne. The taxonomy of these species is discussed with regard to Indian materials.
A Synopsis of the Awned Grasses of former Madras Presidency
Authors: Karthikeyan S.
Published: May 2024

The paper deals with the structure, importance and position of awns in some members of the family Gramineae, which is one of the largest families of Angiosperms occurring in the former Madras Presidency. An artificial key for the genera of grasses possessing awns is provided to help easy identification.
Aquatic Angiosperms of Jaunpur
Authors: Singh O. P. , Singh S. K.
Published: May 2024

The present paper deals with an investigation of aquatic angiosperms of Jaunpur District. Geography, climate and ecological classification of the species along with diagnostic features and phenology are described. In all, 127 species representing 91 genera and 44 families have been recorded.
Senecio vulgaris Linn. - a Fast Spreading Exotic Weed of Crop Fields and Orchards of Kashmir
Authors: Kaul M. K.
Published: May 2024

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New Records of Some Orchids from Western Himalaya-IV
Authors: Arora C. M.
Published: May 2024

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A New Species of Argyrolobium (Papilionaceae) from N. W. Himalaya
Authors: Bhattacharyya U. C.
Published: May 2024

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Companion to R. H. Beddom's Handbook to the Ferns of British India, Ceylon and the Malay Peninsula
Authors: Nair N. C.
Published: May 2024

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Contributions to the Xylariaceae of Western India-V
Authors: Pande A.
Published: May 2024

This paper, fifth in the series, describes 13 species or sub-species of Hypoxylon, collected from forest areas of Western India, which include 3 species and one variety new to science.
A Taxonomic Revision of Indian Microula Benth. (Boraginaceae)
Authors: Banerjee S. P. , Banerjee R. N.
Published: May 2024

Microula sensu lalo (Boraginaceae-Eritrichieae) is a genus with about twelve species mainly occurring at high altitudes in the Himalayas, Tibet and Western China. Four species are described here from India and Sikkim including M. duthei which is a new species from Sikkim added by the senior author.
Further Contribution to the Flora of the Karimnagar District of Andhra Pradesh
Authors: Kapoor S. L. , Kapoor L. D.
Published: May 2024

The Karimnagar District lies in the Telangana Region of Andhra Pradesh (18Â°-19Â°10' N ; 78Â°30'-80Â°20'E). It was recently surveyed with the objective of exploring the possibility of exploiting non agricultural plants of economic value. The survey and collection was done mainly at Mahadevpur, Nimmagodem and Manthani Ranges of the District. The present paper records those taxa which are found as additions to the flora of Karimnagar. The district lies within the tropical deciduous belt which occupies a larger part of the peninsular India. The forests abound in teak mixed with deciduous trees of a number of species, the preponderance of which depends on soil and habitat conditions.
Studies on the Flora and Vegetation of Coastal Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: Sastry A. R. K. , Ananda Rao T.
Published: May 2024

In this paper a brief account of the vegetation and flora of the Coastal Andhra Pradesh has been given based on field observations and plant collections made during four tours. The enumeration includes 257 species with short ecological annotations under each.
Galeola altissima (BL.) Reichb. F. First Report of its Occurrence in India, from North Cachar Hills, Assam
Authors: Rao A. S. , Deori N. C.
Published: May 2024

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Chromosome Survey of Certain Angiosperms-II
Authors: Sarkar A. K. , Datta N. , Chatterjee U.
Published: May 2024

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A New Variety of Saxifraga poluniniana H. Smith from Western Himalaya
Authors: Bhattacharyya U. C. , Biswanathan M. V.
Published: May 2024

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Eulophia nicobarica Balakr. & N. G. Nair (Orchidaceae)-A New Species from Car Nicobar Island
Authors: Balakrishnan N. P. , Nair N . G.
Published: May 2024

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Some Aspects of the Vegetation of Nepal
Authors: Pande B. D.
Published: May 2024

In this article the author simply catalogues the number of species of ferns collected by him after giving a short description of the geographical position and the climatic conditions of Nepal and the Kathmandu valley. The collections were made from the latter region only during class and private excursions. Some of these important places are Kakani, Sheopuri, Nagarkot, Sundarijal, Pharping, Godavari, Gokama, Gauchar, Chapagaon, Balaju, Nagaijun, Thankot, Chandragiri etc. Although these collections are mainly from the Kathmandu valley alone yet on comparison with the previous collections made by the earlier workers from the various parts of the country reveal that out of the sixty species of ferns collected by the present author thirty six have not so far been recorded.
The Classification and Nomenclature of Fossil Megaspores
Authors: Pant Divya Darshan
Published: May 2024

The classification of trilete and alete fossil megaspores is discussed in the light of the study of megaspore characters in some living plants, as well as in dispersed fossil specimens. The influence of various macerating fluids and mounting media on the characters of megaspores, is also discussed.