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Hindi Translation in Science Writing

2015-03-03T07:32:19Z

Title: Hindi Translation in Science Writing Authors: Mishra, Ishwar Chand Abstract: Science is a pervasive concept and science writing is a serious and constructive effort to cover this pervasiveness into language. India has its own tradition in contemplating science, but to assimilate multi context scientific concepts of the world, there is no other substitute than to adopt translation in Indian languages. It is for this reason there is no difference in the problems in Hindi translation in science writing or science writing in Hindi. To discuss this subject, it is necessary to try to understand the scientific concept first. If the information about iron is termed as knowledge, reaching up to magnet would be science and on the basis of this knowledge forming a compass is scientific development. It is well known that compass is an instrument which is used by the sea farer to seek knowledge about directions. This is true that the specific knowledge on any subject is science. However, in Hindi the assumption is that it is occupying the deep meanings of philosophical mysteries and space. But in the glossary meaning Vigyan is the synonym of English Word Science. Thus the word science gives an indication that the concepts concerning science are equivalently related to Vigyan. It is for this reason understanding of science in Hindi and to understand Vigyan are one and the same. It may be mentioned here that for long the studies concerning political science, history & society and culture were not considered science whereas Europe there was a tradition to consider studies related to these subjects as science. This is also supported by the dictionary meaning of science which is as follows: 1. knowledge of space mysteries, 2. collection of different informations or facts, 3. any branch of knowledge, and 4. field of a subject any academic study. Page(s): 108-110

Science Writing in Hindi - Problems and Possibilities

2014-03-02T16:45:43Z

Title: Science Writing in Hindi - Problems and Possibilities Authors: Kumar, Sanjay Abstract: Present is the era of science. Science has not le ft any sphere of our daily life untouched. Development of common man by Scientific developments is the basic need of the hour. In the past years India has earned remarkable success through science every field of life. On the basis of scientific achievements in India, where at one hand economic structure has been developed using agriculture, industry and natural resources, success has been achieved in eradication of social and personal problems on the other. However, we still have to go a long way because the medium of science education, communication, search and development is still English only. A very large segment of the population of the country is illiterate and science is less important for such common people. In a large country like India, dissemination of scientific information, policies and knowledge should be in the language of masses to make the life of common man comfortable. It can give miraculous results, if the knowledge of scientific achievements is given in Hindi. As Dr Kripa Shankar Tiwari said, "The darkness of superstitions can only be eradicated by the development of scientific understanding, it is an accepted truth." So, is the need of the hour that people know about the scientific achievements. If the common man remains unaware of these achievements, such researches would become futile exercises. Rajbhasha is the only medium by which scientific achievements can be taken to the common man successfully. Page(s): 102-107

Environment-friendly Use of Base Active-Base Constant Cellulase in Recycling of Paper

2014-02-27T16:46:54Z

Title: Environment-friendly Use of Base Active-Base Constant Cellulase in Recycling of Paper Authors: Lachakey, Anil; Vyas, Santosh; Synkar, Sudhakar Abstract: More than 350 industries produce about 40 lakh tonne of paper and paper board every year in India. By the end of year 2005, the production of paper aimed to be 67 lakh tonne. This huge paper industry largely depends upon natural resources like wood and water. Paper industry is always reviewed on the environmental aspects. It is estimated that 3.3 tonne trees and 0.4 tonne petroleum is required for the production of one tonne of paper. The uninterrupted supply of wood in such a large quantity is impossible in future. So, the efforts to recycle the waste paper is the best substitute to save the trees and energy. Page(s): 100-101

Aromatherapy in Health Care

2014-03-01T16:41:32Z

Title: Aromatherapy in Health Care Authors: Chowdhury, A R Abstract: Aromatherapy is a distinct form of medicine based on the medicinal properties of essential oils. Essential oils have a variety of therapeutic activities including antiseptic, sedative, anti- inflammatory, antispasmodic, anti-fungal, anti-viral, stimulant, relaxant, diuretic, euphoric and digestive. Aromatherapy was brought into practice when antiseptic and skin permeability properties of essential oils were discovered. The methods used in aromatherapy are inhalation, local application and baths, which allow the essential oils to enter in to the body. Essential oils effect human health in various ways such as, psychotherapy by odours and mood creator. This New Aromatherapy is based on the scientific approach using traditional knowledge on medicinal properties of plants and also on psychoactive effects of essential oils. The fragrance compounds besides creating a happy feeling behave like pharmacologically active substance. The aromatherapy has been applied in order to verify the so-called healing effects of fragrance compounds and essential oils. In aromatherapy different blends of essential oils are used for various ailments like muscular aches and pains, respiratory problems, insomnia, headache, swollen joints, urinary problems, etc. Therapeutic properties and uses of major essential oils will be discussed in this paper. Page(s): 97-99