1. society

Science itself is the single greatest force for change.
The scientists are themselves part of the deepest
revolution in human affairs. Today, in many developing
countries, science and technology are increasingly being
harnessed to aid governance for societal development. A
society bears a unique combination of political, social and
economic characteristics which ultimately determine the
context of development. Science and technology are now
considered as powerful tools to harness the creative forces
of society. Introduction of scientific technology like using
biometrics for citizen identification, machine-readable
passport, use of bio and nano technology in biological
sciences, use of satellite images to explain weather
conditions, quality health care through telemedicine and
diagnosis of diseases, money transfers through wireless
etc. has been changing the scenario of the present day
society.
There is ample scope for the scientists to contribute
immensely for the societal development in north east India
considering the strength, weakness, opportunities and
threats of the region. With these notes the 60th annual
technical session of A s s a m Science Society should provide
a common platform for exchanging thoughts and ideas for
societal development.
Assam Science Society 'I II
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A s s a m Science Society, the premier Non Government
Organization for the N E India, was established in the year
1953 as 'Guwahati Science Society' and subsequently
renamed as A s s a m Science Society' in 1956. With the
support of 100 branches all over A s s a m the Society has
been making humble effort for developing scientific
temperament among the peoples of A s s a m and to create a
scientific environment by publishing books, booklets,
science magazine in A s s a m e s e language, science
research journal in English ( J A S S ) , holding technical
seminars, symposia, workshops, popular talks etc. The
major thrust of A s s a m Science Society is to promote
science education and research in this part of the country.
The annual technical session organized by the Society is a
dedicated expression of that commitment.
Assam Agricultural J J M | l L , ^ ^ ^
A s s a m Agriculture College was established on 16th
August, 1948 at Borbheta, Jorhat, the present head quarter
of A s s a m Agricultural University to which the college was
merged on 1st April, 1969. The University comprises of 3
Agriculture Colleges, 2 Veterinary Colleges, 1 each of
Home Science College, Fishery College, Sericulture College
and Horticulture College. It is the first agricultural university in
the entire North East India catering to the needs of research,
education and extension education of the state in agriculture
and allied sciences. It awards graduate, post graduate and
doctoral degrees in different fields. It has now 6 Zonal
Research Stations, 5 Commodity Research Stations and 20
Krishi Vigyan Kendras, spread out over the entire state.
Jorhat City
Jorhat is one of the major cities of A s s a m . It was the
last capital of the Ahom Kingdom and home to many
historical monuments of A s s a m e s e culture. Jorhat has the
highest literacy rate in A s s a m and is known as the
'Knowledge city of A s s a m ' . The city has many academic and
research institutes like A s s a m Agricultural University, the
world's oldest Tea Experimental Station (Tocklai), North East
Institute of Science & Technology, Rain Forest Research
Institute, Jorhat Engineering College, Jorhat Medical
College, POWIET, J . B. College, Central Muga & Eri
Research Institute, A s s a m Women University, D.C.B. Girls'
College -the first women's college in upper A s s a m , Jorhat
Institute of Science & Technology and Kaziranga University.
Jorhat is a rapidly developing city at the moment and one of
the major business & commercial hubs in North east-India.
Jorhat is well connected by road and rail from all the
major cities of A s s a m . Jorhat is also connected by air from
Guwahati and Kolkata.
Call far
Faculties, researchers, trainees and post graduate
students
from
all the
research
and
educational
institutes/organizations as well as industries are invited to
submit abstract of research papers based on original
research work (not exceeding 300 words). The abstract
should include a title of the research paper (sentence case
and bold letter in 14 font size with middle alignment)
followed by the name of the author(s) and address with email (Font - Times New Roman, size-11). The name of the
presenting author should be underlined. The abstract should
be sent both in hard and soft versions in time. The text
should contain a brief introduction, material and methods,
results and discussion (without giving sub headings and
references). The acceptance of the abstract will be
conveyed by e-mail. Author(s) should submit the abstract
along with filled in registration form and registration fees
before deadline. Abstract submitted after the deadline will
not be published in the Abstracts of 60th Technical Session,
Assam Science Society.' The authors should indicate the
technical session(s) under which (s)he prefers to present the
research paper alongwith preference of presentation
(Oral/poster). The size of the poster should be maintained
strictly as 1mx80 cm, well readable from a distance of at
least 2m distance.
Authors are requested to follow the format of J A S S ,
the Research Journal of the A s s a m Science Society for
submission of full length paper. The full paper may be
submitted on or before January, 20, 2015. The presented
papers in the Technical Session & will be published in the
peer reviewed Proceedings of the society with ISBN
number.
Technical Session
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The 6 0 annual technical session of A s s a m Science
Society has been envisaged as a broad platform for
exchange of ideas among all sections of scientific
communities. The technical sessions will be organized as
follows :
•Biological Sciences (Technical session I)
•Physical Sciences (Technical session II)
•Chemical Sciences (Technical session III)
•Social Sciences (Technical session IV)
•Interdisciplinary / Others (Technical session V)
)ortant dates
Deadline for submission of abstracts: Decmber 31, 2014
Deadline for submission of full length paper : January 10, 2015
ReglfttionfeefPerDdegate)-'
Categories of
participants
On or before After January
31,2015
January 31,
2015
On the spot
(before
9.30 am)
Delegates
Rs. 400.00
Rs. 500.00
Rs. 600.00
Research Scholar/Trainees Rs. 300.00
Rs. 400.00
Rs. 500.00
Student delegates
Rs. 200.00
Rs. 300.00
Rs. 400.00
Accompanying person
Rs. 200.00
Rs. 300.00
Rs. 400.00
Payment of the Registration fees has to be made by cash
or by crossed demand draft in favour of Treasurer, 60th
Annual Technical Session, Assam Sci. Soc. and payable at
Jorhat. The registration fees include conference kit,
refreshments and lunch on the day of the seminar.
REGISTRATION FORM
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60 Annual Technical Session : : Assam Science Society
National Seminar on
Harnessing Science for Societal
CHIEF PATRON
Development
Dr. K . M . Bujarbaruah, Vice Chancellor
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Name:
28 February, 2015
Designation:
M s . K . Gohain
Registrar, A A U , Jorhat
Address:
Mode of payment: Cash/Draft
Mobile No.
e-mail.
Date
Signature
(Photo copy of the Registration form is acceptable. Form may be
downloaded from www.aau.ac.in)
Those who need accommodation should contact the Convenor
of accommodation committee ( binoyarmedhi @gmail.com) well in
advance. Very limited seats are available at AAU guest house on
payment basis.
N.B.: No TA, DA will be provided. The student / researcher and
trainee participants should enclose certificate from the Head of
the Department / Division.
ABSTRACT-TEMPLATE
Option of presentation mode : Oral / Poster / (Technical
Session l/ll/lll/IVA/)
Title of the Research paper:
Presenting author:
Co-authors
Dr. D . K . Borah
Dean, FA,AAU, Jorhat
Dr. S. K a u r
Dean, F. H Sc.
A A U , Jorhat
Dr. G . N . Hazarika
Director of Research (Agri.)
A A U , Jorhat
Dr. H . Bhattacharyya
Director of Extension Education
A A U , Jorhat
Dr. D. K . Bora
Director of Students' Welfare
A A U , Jorhat
Dr. C . Hazarika
Director of Post Graduate
Studies, A A U , Jorhat
Dr. D . Ramiah
Director, NEIST, Jorhat
Dr. N . S. Bisht
Director, Rain Forest Research
Centre, Jorhat
Dr. A . K . Bhagawati
President, Assam Science Society
Dr. D . K . Sarma
Working President, Assam
Science Society
Dr. D . Kalita
General Secretary, Assam Science
Society
Dr. S. Kalita
Treasurer, Assam Science Society
ORGANIZING C O M M I T T E E
REGISTRATION C O M M I T T E E
Chairperson : Dr.(Ms) Jyotsna Devi
Convenors: Dr.(Ms) Nayanjyoti Ojha
Dr. (Ms) Juliana Sarma
Dr. Kaushik Das
PUBLICATION C O M M I T T E E
Chairperson : Dr. Ashok Bhattacharyya
Convenors : Dr. Nilay Bora
Dr. Debanand Das
Transportation & Accommodation
Chairman :
Dr. Pradyut B . Gogoi
Co-Chairman : Dr. (Ms) Pranati Das
Convenor :
Dr. Binoy Kr. Medhi
FOOD C O M M I T T E E
Chairman : Dr. Utpal Katoky
Convenors: Dr. Sahidur Rahman
Dr. (Ms) Mamoni Das
P R E S S & PUBLICITY
Chairman : Dr. Ranjit Kr. Saud
Convenors : Dr. Jogesh Goswami
Dr. Sajib Baruah
HALLARRANGEMENT
Chairman : Dr. (Ms)Seuji Bora Neog
Convenors: Dr. (Ms) Akashi Sarma
Dr. (Ms) Bijaylakshmi Bhuyan
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National Seminar
on
Harnessing Science for
Societal Development
President
Dr. Jayanta Deka
Vice President
Dr (Ms) Ruma Bhattacharyya
Organizing Secretary
Dr. Debanand Das
Joint Secretary
Dr. Rana P. Bhuyan
Dr (Ms) Nabaneeta Gogoi
Treasurer
Dr. Pradip Mahanta
Executive Members: Dr. Prabhat Das,
Dr. B . Khangia ,Dr. B . N. Choudhury ,Dr.
(Ms) Mridula Baruah, Dr. (Ms) Binita
Kalita, Dr. Nilay Bora, Dr. Kalyan Pathak
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
Chairperson : Dr. P. K . Barua
Convenors: Dr. Nagen S. Baruah
Dr. (Ms) Daisy Hazarika
Dr. Iswar Barua
Corresponding author:
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60 Annual Technical Session
Assam Science Society
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Organized by
Assam Science Society
A A U Jorhat Branch
&
Assam Science Society