Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Garry Singla, Sajid Ali, Birendra P. Singh, Om N. Bhargava, Scott Morrison, Ramanpreet Kaur, Madhusudhan Sati, Stanzin Stopden
Summary: This study presents trace-element compositions and rare-earth elements (REEs) analyses of the Cambrian Series 2-Wuliuan (Miaolingian), Kunzam La Formation from the Sumna Valley in the Tethyan Himalaya. The results indicate that the sediments in the Sumna Valley were derived from a felsic source and were deposited in a passive continental margin tectonic setting. The deposition process was under oxidizing conditions and the sedimentary site was close to a near-shore environment. Additionally, a major transgressive event was identified at the boundary of the Cambrian Series 2-Wuliuan (Miaolingian) associated with the Oryctocephalus indicus biozone.
JOURNAL OF EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Paleontology
Ramanpreet Kaur, Birendra P. Singh, Om N. Bhargava, Radek Mikulas, Garry Singla, Subhay K. Prasad, Stanzin Stopden
Summary: The study found abundant trace fossils in the Cambrian Kunzam La Formation in the Himalayan region of Lahaul and Spiti, with three main associations identified: Treptichnus pedum, Monomorphichnus, and Psammichnites. These trace fossils likely date back to Cambrian Series 2, Stage 4, with indications of older age due to increased diversity and complexity.
ICHNOS-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR PLANT AND ANIMAL TRACES
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shengguang Chen, Xinglian Yang, Xiong Liu, Zhengpeng Chen, Zhixin Sun, Fangchen Zhao
Summary: This study investigates the moult configurations of Oryctocephalus indicus and provides new materials for studying moulting behaviour in oryctocephalid trilobites. The findings are important for understanding the moulting behavior of trilobites.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tejinder P. Singh, Peter A. de Schweinitz, Ishita Khanna, Chhering Norbu
Summary: Indigenous communities have successfully protected themselves against COVID-19 by organizing and establishing the CPMSD. This demonstrates the solidarity and self-reliance of indigenous communities, as well as the importance of traditional governance structures.
CRITICAL PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Ketan Chaskar, Suraj Bhosale, D. K. Pandey, J. M. Patel, Gaurav D. Chauhan, M. G. Thakkar, Subhash Bhandari
Summary: This study aims to assess the geologically frail sites in the Spiti Valley and advocates for the establishment of geoparks and fossil parks at these sites, generating an alternative revenue system through geotourism for the local community.
Article
Geology
Garry Singla, Birendra P. Singh, Om N. Bhargava, Ramanpreet Kaur, Stanzin Stopden
Summary: In the Kunzam La (Parahio) Formation in the Himalayas, Cambrian trilobites were found in two stratigraphic intervals. Faunal analysis correlated the section with specific biozones in the Ordos Basin of China, indicating its Middle Wuliuan Stage placement. This discovery provides valuable geological information for the region.
STRATIGRAPHY AND GEOLOGICAL CORRELATION
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Sanjay Yadav, Sanjeet Kumar Verma, Raghvendra Singh, Vinay Kumar Singh, Balmukund Chaurasia, Paras Nath Singh, Shambhu Kumar
Summary: A new hyaline coelomycetous fungus, Neokamalomyces indicus, was discovered on living leaves of Ficus benghalensis. Morphologically, it resembles Septoria or septoria-like genus, but phylogenetic analysis based on cultural characteristics and multigene (LSU-RPB2-ITS) supports the proposal of a new genus and species in Mycosphaerellaceae.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Divya Singh, Deepesh Goyal, Prakash Biswakarma, Varun Joshi
Summary: This study reviews the current status and causes of land subsidence in Joshimath town, Uttarakhand, India. The town is located in a geologically unstable area, close to major fault lines, and has experienced population growth, leading to ongoing slope instability and land subsidence. The results of this study are important for scientific monitoring and mitigation of land subsidence.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Review
Geology
Lidan Tian, Yucai Song, Liangliang Zhuang, Zengqian Hou, Weirong Tian, Xiaohu Wang, Gang Huang, Wei Wu
Summary: This study reviews the characteristics and genesis of reservoirs for MVT ores in the Upper Yangtze block, indicating that reservoir dolostones deposited in a sabkha environment and the breccias mainly resulted from evaporite dissolution. Multistage dolomitization and silicification intensively superimposed on the reservoir horizons provide predominant spaces for Zn and Pb sulfide precipitation.
ORE GEOLOGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Jehangeer Ahmad Mir, Irfan Maqbool Bhat, Khalid Omar Murtaza, Waseem Qader, Reyaz Ahmad Dar
Summary: Kashmir Valley, located in northwestern India, is home to significant geological formations, sedimentary deposits, and landforms that preserve evidence of mass extinctions, Himalayan evolution, glacial activity, ancient civilizations, and paleoclimate dynamics. Notable features include the Permian-Triassic Boundary section, the jointed Panjal volcanics, and the Aharbal waterfall. These sites also hold valuable records of human civilization, climate patterns, and Quaternary climatic conditions. Protecting and developing these prime geoheritage sites for geotourism would contribute to the region's economy.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Javaid M. Dad, Mifta Ul Shafiq
Summary: Understanding the spatial variability of soil micronutrients in the Kashmir Himalayan Region is crucial for improving crop productivity and profitability. This study found wide variations in levels of zinc, copper, manganese, and iron, with deficiencies observed in central and northern regions. By delineating five management zones based on fuzzy performance index and modified partition entropy, it was highlighted that specific supplemental provisions are needed to enhance soil fertility and apple productivity.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2021)
Article
Biology
Jan Ove R. Ebbestad, Peter Cederstroem, John S. Peel
Summary: Helcionelloid molluscs from the Gislov Formation in southern Sweden are studied. Seven species are identified, with the majority found in the 2-3 mm size range. The study validates the morphological transitions and ontogenetic connections between juveniles and adults. The distribution analysis suggests a close similarity between the Gislov assemblage and the Evjevik Member in Norway.
HISTORICAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
P. Praharaj, S. Rekha, A. Bhattacharya
Summary: This study provides a detailed analysis of contrasting mesoscale structures and deformation kinematics in granulite facies rocks across the Achankovil Shear Zone (AKSZ) in South India. The structural-chronological contrasts between the Trivandrum Block and the Madurai Block suggest the AKSZ to be a Pan-African terrain boundary shear zone system that is continuous with the Ranotsara shear zone in Madagascar.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EARTH SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Paleontology
Ravi S. Chaubey, Birendra P. Singh, Olev Vinn, Om N. Bhargava, Subhay K. Prasad, Madhusudan Sati
Summary: An integrated litho-microfacies and sequence stratigraphic analysis was conducted on the Takche Formation (Ordovician-Silurian) in the Pin Valley, Spiti region. Ten lithofacies were identified, indicating deposition in a shallow marine carbonate ramp with highly fluctuating energetic conditions. The sequence stratigraphic analysis revealed three sequences, two maximum flooding surfaces, and five upward shoaling cycles, suggesting transgressive and regressive events. The presence of three disconformity surfaces resulted from submarine erosion or rapid fall in relative sea-levels.
NEUES JAHRBUCH FUR GEOLOGIE UND PALAONTOLOGIE-ABHANDLUNGEN
(2023)
Article
Paleontology
Frederick A. Sundberg, Mark Webster
Summary: This study reports non-olenelline trilobites from the Harkless Formation and Mule Spring Limestone at Clayton Ridge, Nevada, which coexist with olenelline trilobites. These assemblages, characterized by corynexochines and/or ptychoparioids, can be correlated to Cambrian Series 2 Stage 4 assemblages in Greenland, Siberia, and South China based on the corynexochines.
JOURNAL OF PALEONTOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Paleontology
Birendra P. Singh, Ravi S. Chaubey, O. N. Bhargava, S. K. Prasad, R. S. Negi
Article
Paleontology
Lei-Ming Yin, B. P. Singh, O. N. Bhargava, Yuan-Long Zhao, R. S. Negi, Fan-Wei Meng, C. A. Sharma
Article
Paleontology
Birendra P. Singh, Om N. Bhargava, Ranveer S. Negi, Yuanlong Zhao, Leiming Yin, Choudhurimayum A. Sharma
ANNALES DE PALEONTOLOGIE
(2017)
Article
Paleontology
Birendra P. Singh, O. N. Bhargava, C. A. Sharma, Ravi S. Chaubey, S. K. Prasad, R. S. Negi, Naval Kishore
JOURNAL OF THE PALAEONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF INDIA
(2017)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Birendra P. Singh, O. N. Bhargava, K. P. Juyal, R. S. Negi, Nancy Virmani, C. A. Sharma, Aman Gill
