Basanta Kumar Das
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View article: Penaeus monodon shell waste-derived chitosan nanoparticles show biocompatibility and broad antimicrobial activity
Penaeus monodon shell waste-derived chitosan nanoparticles show biocompatibility and broad antimicrobial activity Open
Crustacean shell waste, a mostly untapped marine byproduct, presents considerable environmental risks while also offering a rich but underutilized source of biopolymers. Although chitosan nanoparticles (ChNPs) have received attention for t…
View article: Environmentally relevant concentrations of triclosan modulate the brain proteome profile of Labeo catla
Environmentally relevant concentrations of triclosan modulate the brain proteome profile of Labeo catla Open
Introduction The presence and effect of triclosan (TCS), a non-antibiotic antimicrobial biocide mostly used in personal, household, and healthcare products, on aquatic life is alarming nowadays. Although several studies have addressed TCS …
View article: Do short-term ecological alterations affect fish diversity in the long-run? A study from a sub-tropical river in the Eastern Himalayas
Do short-term ecological alterations affect fish diversity in the long-run? A study from a sub-tropical river in the Eastern Himalayas Open
The present study was carried out to assess the effect of short-term ecological alteration on fish diversity of River Siang, Arunachal Pradesh in the Eastern Himalayas. Fish diversity of six stations along the river (Puging, Yingkiong, Bol…
View article: Women’s Livelihoods and Challenges in Traditional Mahua Liquor Production: A Study of Tribal Forest-Fringe Communities in Purulia District, West Bengal
Women’s Livelihoods and Challenges in Traditional Mahua Liquor Production: A Study of Tribal Forest-Fringe Communities in Purulia District, West Bengal Open
Traditional Mahua liquor production in the forest-fringe villages of Purulia district, West Bengal, serves as both a cultural practice and a crucial source of livelihood for women. This study investigates women’s participation in Mahua flo…
View article: Fishery and population dynamics of Asian leaf fish Nandus nandus (Hamilton, 1822) for sustainable management implications: Insights from West Bengal, India
Fishery and population dynamics of Asian leaf fish Nandus nandus (Hamilton, 1822) for sustainable management implications: Insights from West Bengal, India Open
The Asian leaf fish Nandus nandus (Hamilton, 1822), a crucial small indigenous freshwater species of the Nandidae family, plays a pivotal role in supporting the livelihoods of fishers reliant on subsistence and marginal fisheries across In…
View article: Impact of Development Education on Quality of Life of Tribal Youths in Odisha
Impact of Development Education on Quality of Life of Tribal Youths in Odisha Open
Development education has been widely recognised as a transformative approach to addressing inequality and fostering sustainable development, particularly among historically marginalised groups such as tribal communities. This study evalua…
View article: An integrative water quality index and multivariate modeling approach to assess surface water quality, trophic status and nutrient source apportionment in a large tropical reservoir, Hirakud–the longest earthen dam in Asia
An integrative water quality index and multivariate modeling approach to assess surface water quality, trophic status and nutrient source apportionment in a large tropical reservoir, Hirakud–the longest earthen dam in Asia Open
The present study aimed to evaluate the spatio-temporal variations of surface water quality and trophic status of Hirakud reservoir, India based on the study of two annual periods (2022–2024). Nineteen limnological parameters were assessed…
View article: Self-Reliant Education Vis-a-Vis Transforming and Empowering Tribal Women
Self-Reliant Education Vis-a-Vis Transforming and Empowering Tribal Women Open
This research focus on transforming quality of life and livelihood among tribal women through self-reliant education. The present study followed case study design; here, the investigators selected 10 tribal women of Mayurbhanj district pur…
View article: Population dynamics of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (De Man, 1879) from the Narmada Estuary, west coast of India
Population dynamics of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (De Man, 1879) from the Narmada Estuary, west coast of India Open
In the current study, population characteristics of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (De Man, 1879) were assessed from the Narmada Estuary during January to December 2019. The length-weight relationships were established as W = 0.0085 L3.085. The…
View article: Deciphering the 3D Structural Characterization of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone in Tenualosa ilisha Using Homology Modeling, Molecular Dynamics, and Docking Approaches
Deciphering the 3D Structural Characterization of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone in Tenualosa ilisha Using Homology Modeling, Molecular Dynamics, and Docking Approaches Open
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) is a crucial neuropeptide that regulates reproductive functions in vertebrates. The study identifies and characterizes (GnRH) in the brain of Tenualosa ilisha, an iconic and lucrative Clupeiform fish f…
View article: <i>De novo</i> assembly of a potential fish pathogen <i>Lactococcus lactis</i> IFLLLBEK1 isolated from <i>Labeo bata</i>
<i>De novo</i> assembly of a potential fish pathogen <i>Lactococcus lactis</i> IFLLLBEK1 isolated from <i>Labeo bata</i> Open
We report the complete genome sequence of Lactococcus lactis , a bacterium (Streptococcaceae, Lactobacillales) isolated from infected Labeo bata in 2023. The L. lactis IFLLLBEK1 strain (chromosome CP169315 and plasmid CP169316 ) has a 2.56…
View article: Delineating impact of climatic variable(s) on commercial fish landings in a tropical river through multi-species modelling
Delineating impact of climatic variable(s) on commercial fish landings in a tropical river through multi-species modelling Open
For effective fisheries management and sustainable development of fisheries in the Indian segment of the Brahmaputra River, it is crucial to examine how fish landing patterns have been influenced by climatic factors over recent years. In t…
View article: Soil Pollution and Remediation Strategies: New Approaches for Soil Quality Improvement
Soil Pollution and Remediation Strategies: New Approaches for Soil Quality Improvement Open
Soil pollution, characterized by the presence of harmful chemicals or substances in concentrations that adversely affect non-target organisms, is a growing environmental concern. The projected global population increase of 2 billion over t…