Low 2D:4D is associated with delayed age at menarche among women of Sikkim, India [PDF]
Anthropological Review, 2023 The index-finger and ring-finger ratio (2D:4D) is a potential biomarker that reflects prenatal hormonal exposure and thus has a long-term impact on reproductive health.
Nitish Mondal, Rebaka Rai
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AgroMetLLM: An evapotranspiration and agro-advisory system using localized large language models in resource-constrained edge [PDF]
Journal of AgrometeorologyWe introduce AgroMetLLM, an on-device agrometeorological advisory system that combines five validated evapotranspiration (ET) models with various quantized Large Language Models (LLMs) on a Raspberry Pi 4B.
PARTHA PRATIM RAY, MOHAN PRATAP PRADHAN
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Bacterial diversity along the geothermal gradients: insights from the high-altitude Himalayan hot spring habitats of Sikkim [PDF]
Current Research in Microbial SciencesGeothermal habitats present a unique opportunity to study microbial adaptation to varying temperature conditions. In such environments, distinct temperature gradients foster diverse microbial communities, each adapted to its optimal niche.
Santosh Kumar +7 more
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Probiotic yeast characterization and fungal amplicon metagenomics analysis of fermented bamboo shoot products from Arunachal Pradesh, northeast India [PDF]
HeliyonThis study investigates the diverse fungal community and their probiotic functions present in ethnic fermented bamboo shoots of Arunachal Pradesh. Among 95 yeast isolates, 13 demonstrated notable probiotic attributes.
Rohit Das +4 more
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Urban sacred grove forests are potential carbon stores: A case study from Sikkim Himalaya
Environmental Challenges, 2021 Urban forests function as lungs in the cities and help in providing a healthy environment to people by reducing warming and improving air & water quality.
N. Bijayalaxmi Devi +4 more
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Efficient metal-free visible light photocatalytic aromatization of azaheterocyles
Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, 2021 A metal free visible light photocatalytic oxidative aromatization of several aromatic azaheterocycles is reported using a newly developed 1,8-dimethoxy substituted acridinium ions (PC-2).
Karan Chhetri +7 more
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Current Research in Microbial Sciences, 2021 Organic farming is an eco-friendly and sustainable farming practice that enhances soil fertility and helps in improving soil quality. But with the commencement of more sophisticated advances in agricultural techniques, organic farming has gradually ...
Mingma Thundu Sherpa +4 more
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Mountain Research and Development, 2020 Cordyceps has significantly improved the socioeconomic status of the mountain people in the Sikkim Himalaya, India, but an upsurge in demand and its price has resulted in overexploitation and degradation of the fragile alpine habitat in which it grows ...
Bharat Kumar Pradhan +6 more
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Fermentation, 2023 Naturally fermented soybean foods have anti-thrombotic properties due to the presence of microbial fibrinolytic enzymes. However, fibrinolytic enzyme-producing bacteria from naturally fermented soybean foods of the Eastern Himalayas viz.
Pynhunlang Kharnaior +2 more
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Unravelling The Beauty Of Mathematical Science: Exploring The Intricacies Of Calculus, Algebra, And Geometry [PDF]
, 2023 Mathematics, often referred to as the universal language of science, holds a unique allure that transcends cultural and linguistic boundaries. This paper delves into the multifaceted world of mathematics, specifically focusing on the elegance and ...
Abhijit Rajkhua +3 more
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