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Open access to knowledge and information: scholarly literature and digital library initiatives – the South Asian scenario

Das, Anup Kumar (2008) Open access to knowledge and information: scholarly literature and digital library initiatives – the South Asian scenario. UNESCO, New Delhi, India. ISBN 9788189218218

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The South Asia sub-region is now in the forefront of the Open Access movement within developing countries in the world, with India being the most prominent partner in terms of its successful Open Access and Digital Library initiatives. Institutional and policy frameworks in India also facilitate innovative solutions for increasing international visibility and accessibility of scholarly literature and documentary heritage in this country. This publication has its genesis in the recommendations and proceedings of UNESCO-supported international conferences and workshops including the 4th International Conference of Asian Digital Libraries (ICADL2001, Bangalore); the International Conferences on Digital Libraries (ICDL2004 & ICDL2006, New Delhi); and the International Workshop on Greenstone Digital Library Software (2006, Kozhikode), where many information professionals of this sub-region demonstrated their Digital Library and Open Access initiatives. This book describes successful digital library and open access initiatives in the South Asia sub-region that are available in the forms of open courseware, open access journals, metadata harvesting services, national-level open access repositories and institutional repositories. This book may be considered an authoritative Source-book on Open Access development in this sub-region.

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Subject:
malaria based test kit
Date:
Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:48:21 +0530
From:
samir somaiya
Hi,

I was a mid-career MPA 2005. At that time, I attended a seminar on
science and technology by Calestous Juma at the Kennedy School.

During that seminar, there was a handout regarding millennium
development goals, and also regarding public health.

Among these, there was discussion on PCR kits, specially for malaria
and other such diseases. Inspired by such discussion,
after returning to India, I sponsored 2 scientists to work on the
development of a PCR kit for malaria, that is specific as well in
determining
the type of malaria. We further partnered with an educational
institution (I am a Trustee here) http://www.somaiya.edu, and we
tested the kits
on the blood samples of suspected malaria patients.

We have since conducted 200 tests, and find that the test is far
superior to the current conventional smear test. The analysis of
the results are enclosed.

Malaria is quite a problem, in Asia as well as India. Do you guys have
any ideas how we can show case this development, so that we can examine
the potential of

making and delivering these tests.

We expect each test to not cost the patient more than $10 (at least in India).

Can you guide? Can this mail go to others in this?

Sincerely

Samir Somaiya

http://www.nature.com/news/2008/080109/full/451112b.html (subscription required). If you know free info on the topic, please post it here. Thanks

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*Results of Ethnobotanical surveys conducted from January to August 2006 in Indian state Chhattisgarh. 30. Interactions with the Herb Collectors of Bilaspur region.

*Results of Ethnobotanical surveys conducted from January to August 2006 in Indian state Chhattisgarh. 31. Interactions with the senior natives of Bilaspur region.

*Results of Ethnobotanical surveys conducted from January to August 2006 in Indian state Chhattisgarh. 32. Interactions with the Herb Collectors of Kanker region.

*Hidden (but great) contribution of village children in Minor forest produce business of Indian state Chhattisgarh.

*Wild fruits popular among the village children of Indian state Chhattisgarh.

*Results of Ethnobotanical surveys conducted from January to August 2006 in Indian state Chhattisgarh. 33. Interactions with the Herb Collectors of Raigarh region.

*Results of Ethnobotanical surveys conducted from January to August 2006 in Indian state Chhattisgarh. 34. Interactions with the senior natives of Kanker region.

*Results of Ethnobotanical surveys conducted from January to August 2006 in Indian state Chhattisgarh. 35. Interactions with the Farmers of Durg region.

For these and other research articles visit at
http://ecoport.org/ep?SearchType=earticleList&Author=oudhia

Noni_discussion · Noni- Morinda citrifolia
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Noni_discussion/
Although Noni is present in Indian forests since time immemorial and in use as traditional medicine but at present it is in promotion as new medicinal crop in India. The Traditional health experts use it after purification and also its use is suggested to selected patients. Today Noni products are under promotion as panacea. It indicates that the promoters want to sell it anyhow by making false claims. Indian farmers earlier cheated in the name of Safed Musli (Chlorophytum borivilanum) are now under influence of this new crop. The planting material suppliers are ready with seminars and big scheme with many hidden conditions. One of the purposes of this forum is to expose such malpractices whereas the main purpose is to put all facts about harms and benefits of this new crop through worldwide discussion.

You are invited to join this group.

*Results of Ethnobotanical surveys conducted from January to August 2006 in Indian state Chhattisgarh. 25. Interactions with the Senior Natives of Bagbahera region.

*Detailed information on Ponds of Indian state Chhattisgarh famous for treatment of specific diseases.

*Ethnoveterinary Formulations of Chhattisgarh, India. 1-300. (Compilation of Extended Summaries)

*Wild animals of Indian state Chhattisgarh and illegal trade: Some important information.

*Results of Ethnobotanical surveys conducted from January to August 2006 in Indian state Chhattisgarh. 26. Interactions with the Traditional Healers of Bastar region.

*Detailed list of Mythical animals of Indian state Chhattisgarh waiting to become real through scientific confirmation.

*Results of Ethnobotanical surveys conducted from January to August 2006 in Indian state Chhattisgarh. 27. Interactions with the Traditional Healers of Kanker region.

*Results of Ethnobotanical surveys conducted from January to August 2006 in Indian state Chhattisgarh. 28. Interactions with the Traditional Healers of Farasgaon region.

*Results of Ethnobotanical surveys conducted from January to August 2006 in Indian state Chhattisgarh. 29. Interactions with the Traditional Healers of Bhanupratappur region.

For these and more research articles please visit at
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*Results of Ethnobotanical surveys conducted from January to August 2006 in Indian state Chhattisgarh. 19. Interactions with the Traditional Healers of Bagbahera region.

*Results of Ethnobotanical surveys conducted from January to August 2006 in Indian state Chhattisgarh. 20. Interactions with the Herb Collectors of Bagbahera region.

*Results of Ethnobotanical surveys conducted from January to August 2006 in Indian state Chhattisgarh. 21. Interactions with the senior Barbers of Durg region.

*Results of Ethnobotanical surveys conducted from January to August 2006 in Indian state Chhattisgarh. 22. Interactions with the Traditional Healers of Dhamtari region.

*Results of Ethnobotanical surveys conducted from January to August 2006 in Indian state Chhattisgarh. 23. Interactions with the Traditional Healers of Bilaspur region.

*Results of Ethnobotanical surveys conducted from January to August 2006 in Indian state Chhattisgarh. 24. Interactions with the Herb Collectors of Dhamtari region.

For these and more research articles visit at
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Film titled Lets know medicinal herbs from Pankaj Oudhia Part I

You are invited to watch this 32 minutes Hindi film regarding
some medicinal herbs of surroundings, uploaded recently in Cgnet
website. Names of botanical names are given as subtitle. This is very
first effort but I am planning to go long in this way. Please give
your comments and suggestions.

Aiye Janey aushadhi paudhon ke vishay main Pankaj Oudhia se- Bhag I
http://www.cgnet.in/av/pankaj.wmv/audio_view

*Results of Ethnobotanical surveys conducted from January to August 2006 in Indian state Chhattisgarh. 14. New information on medicinal uses of Chana and Tiwra.

*Results of Ethnobotanical surveys conducted from January to August 2006 in Indian state Chhattisgarh. 15. New information on different types of Agarbatti.

*Results of Ethnobotanical surveys conducted from January to August 2006 in Indian state Chhattisgarh. 16. New information on traditional Tree Shade Therapy.

*Results of Ethnobotanical surveys conducted from January to August 2006 in Indian state Chhattisgarh. 17. New information on medicinal uses of flowers.

*Results of Ethnobotanical surveys conducted from January to August 2006 in Indian state Chhattisgarh. 18. Additional information on common and rare herbs.

For these and more research articles visit at
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*Answers of your queries related to Indian medicinal and aromatic crops.

*Convert your food into medicine by serving it in Pattal of Indian state Chhattisgarh.

*Results of Ethnobotanical surveys conducted from January to August 2006 in Indian state Chhattisgarh. 11. New information on uses of medicinal soils.

*Results of Ethnobotanical surveys conducted from January to August 2006 in Indian state Chhattisgarh. 12. New information on Dataun and potherbs.

*New information about traditional medicinal knowledge and practices gathered during shooting of my first documentary film on Chhattisgarh herbs.

*Results of Ethnobotanical surveys conducted from January to August 2006 in Indian state Chhattisgarh. 13. New information on herbs used in treatment of Leucoderma.

For these and other articles visit at
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Thanks Ways members for your emails and comments. Here is list of my latest research articles.

*Why Bt rice is not suitable for Biodiversity rich Chhattisgarh?

*Are Capuchin monkeys (Cebus sp.) in danger due to illegal trade in Indian state Chhattisgarh?

*Don't declare traditional beliefs and practices as Blind faith; try to establish the science of it, if you can.

*Results of Ethnobotanical surveys conducted from January to August 2006 in Indian state Chhattisgarh. 9. Some interesting information on Safed Gunja (White seeded Abrus precatorius).

*Results of Ethnobotanical surveys conducted from January to August 2006 in Indian state Chhattisgarh. 10. Comments of natives and Traditional Healers regarding herbs mentioned in Garud Puran.

*Reference literatures are still having very less information about Natural wealth.

*Its right time to reap national and international queries related to minor forest produces of Indian state Chhattisgarh.

*Is it so difficult to extract Sal butter, as tribal are not doing it?

*More about medicinal herb Giloi in Indian state Chhattisgarh.

*Some new information about three medicinal herbs of economical importance.

For these and more research articles please visit at
http://ecoport.org/ep?SearchType=earticleList&Author=oudhia