Monday, February 25, 2008

International Workshop on Natural and Low–Cost Materials in Wind Energy Technologies

Different organizations from Denmark, Australia, and Nepal are organizing an international workshop on Natural and Low–Cost Materials in Wind Energy Technologies at Dhulikhel, Nepal on 10-12 November 2008. The workshop is sponsored by Royal Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark in the framework of Danida program.

The organizers requested interested participants to register before April 30, 2008, using the on-line Registration Form. For more information on the workshop and contact address, follow the link. http://www.risoe.dk/Conferences/Nepal_workshop2008.aspx

National cardiology conference in Nepal - 2008

Cardiac Society of Nepal is organizing ”National Cardiology Conference” on 19 April 2008 at Dhulikhel, Nepal. If you want to participate or submit abstract for the conference, please note the important dates.

Deadline of abstract submission: March 15, 2008
Notification on acceptance: March 31, 2008
Registration dead line: March 31, 2008 (Normal fee)
Late and Spot registration (After 1 April, 2008)

For more information and contact address:
http://www.swasthamutu.org.np/nccn/nccn.htm

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Academic journals related to Nepal

The different journals published from Nepal could be useful for the researchers and students looking for the relevant information. In this context, one of the very useful sites, Nepal Journals Online (http://www.nepjol.info), has listed 19 journals. However, there are more journals and research papers published and listed from Nepal. Links from Nepal Journals Online and other sites are compiled here in an alphabetical order. If you know similar publications, please help me to update accordingly.

Banko Janakari

http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/BANKO

Banko Janakari is published by the Department of Forest Research and Survey (DFRS) and it publishes papers on forestry issues.

Botanica Orientalis: Journal of Plant Science

http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/BOTOR

Botanica Orientalis publishes articles related to biodiversity conservation and other various dimensions of plant science.

Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology

http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/DSAJ

Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology is a compilation of articles, original research reports, review articles, book reviews, dissertation abstracts, professional announcements and other information in the areas of sociology and anthropology. Articles may be from both Nepalese and foreign scholars.

Economic Journal of Nepal

http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/EJON/index

or

http://www.cedecontu.edu.np/eco_journalnepal.php

The journal publishes articles and research papers on economic and social problems. The journal serves as an outlet for an intellectual forum for the communication of ideas among economists and other social scientists with special reference to Nepal. It is a quarterly publication of the Central Department of Economics, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal

Ecoprint: An International Journal of Ecology

http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/ECO/index

Ecoprint is a peer reviewed biannual publication of Ecological Society (ECOS) of Nepal. Each issue of the journal includes review articles, research papers, news notes, book reviews, conference reports, etc. related to ecology and environment.

Forestry, Journal of Institute of Forestry

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nepaleseforesters/msearch?query=forestry+journal+balla

'Forestry' Journal of Institute of Forestry is scientific journal published by Institute of Forestry (IOF), Pokhara. Online version is not available yet. The contents of recent issues are available at Nepalese Foresters Yahoo Group.

Himalaya

http://www.himalayan.pdx.edu/

Himalaya formerly known as ’The Himalayan Research Bulletin-HRB’ is the journal of the Association for Nepal and Himalayan Studies (ANHS). The Himalaya website provides access to journal, information about the activities and outreach of ANHS and HIMALAYA.

Himalayan Journal of Development and Democracy

http://nepalstudycenter.unm.edu/journals/hjdd.htm

Himalayan Journal of Development and Democracy is a peer-reviewed academic journal with a focus on rigorous analysis and research covering a wide range of socio-economic issues of public policy importance.

Himalayan Journal of Sciences

http://www.himjsci.com

The journal is published by the Himalayan Association for the Advancement of Science (HimAAS) which is dedicated to the promotion of scientific research, informed discourse, and enlightened stewardship of natural and cultural systems in the Himalayan region.

Journal of Agriculture and Environment

http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AEJ/index

The Journal of Agriculture and Environment is devoted to the cause of advancing understanding on the various aspects of Agriculture, Farming Systems and Environment through literature review, theoretical analysis, research and practical experiences.

Journal of Forest and Livelihood

http://www.forestaction.org/catalog.html#1

Journal of Forest and Livelihood is published by Forest Action twice in a year. The journal documents and disseminates the insights, lessons and innovations taking place in various dimensions of forestry and rural livelihoods in Nepal (academics, research, policy, program planning, decision-making, and forest resources management).

Journal of Institute of Medicine

http://www.jiom.com.np/site/home.htm

Journal of the Institute of Medicine is an official publication of the Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal. It is a scientific medical journal which publishes original articles, review articles, articles on P.H.C., medical education and manpower training and case notes papers on health and medical aspects.

Journal of Nepal Chemical Society

http://www.ncs.org.np/index.php or http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/JNCS/index

Journal of Nepal Chemical Society publishes original research and review articles in chemistry. Nepal Chemical Society is associated with the Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Nepal.

Journal of Nepal Geological Society

http://www.ngs.org.np/journals.htm

The Journal of Nepal Geological Society is published by the Nepal Geological Society every year. It encourages all the geologists to contribute scientific papers for publication.

Journal of Nepal Medical Association (JNMA)

http://www.jnma.com.np/index.php

Journal of the Nepal Medical Association is a quarterly scientific medical journal on health and medical aspects. Though the preference is given to original research articles, review articles, case reports and letters to editors are also published.

Journal of Nepal Pharmaceutical Association

http://www.nepalpharma.org/publication.asp

The Journal of Nepal Pharmaceutical Association publishes reviews papers on burning issues of pharmaceutical field and or vital national issues related to pharmaceutical fields.

Journal of Nepalese Business Studies

http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/JNBS

The Journal of Nepalese Business Studies publishes the research work of the Faculty of Management, Prithivi Narayan Campus, Tribhuvan University, Pokhara, Nepal.

Journal of the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science

http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/JIAAS/index

The Journal of the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science publishes original research findings in the field of plant science, animal science, and social sciences in the form of original articles, research notes, short communications and book reviews.

Kathmandu University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology (KUSET)

http://www.ku.edu.np/kuset/current_is.php

The online university journal publishes research articles in the fields of science, engineering and technology.

Kathmandu University Medical Journal (KUMJ)

http://www.kumj.com.np

Kathmandu University Medical Journal is a quarterly, peer reviewed journal which is published jointly by the medical colleges under Kathmandu University viz., Kathmandu Medical College, Sinamangal; Kathmandu University of Medical School, Kavre; Nepalgunj Medical College, Banke; College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur; Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara; Nepal Medical College, Jorpati.

Nepal Agricultural Research Journal

http://www.narc.org.np/publicaton/journal.php or http://www.narc.gov.np/NARHome/Publication/NARJournal.htm

Nepal Agriculture Research Journal abbreviated as Nepal Agric. Res. J. publishes original (not published or submitted for publication elsewhere) research and review or feature articles written in English from members of the Society of Agricultural Scientists (SAS), Nepal and other interested scientists or technicians in all aspects of agricultural research particularly in the field of agriculture, animal science, agro-forestry, post harvest technology and several other topics related to agricultural researches.

Nepalese Journal of Engineering

http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/NJOE/index

The Nepalese Journal of Engineering is a forum for researchers, professors, students and institutions to contribute original research on engineering realm.

Nepal Journal of Neuroscience

www.neuroscienceforum.org.np

The Nepal Journal of Neuroscience provides a work in the field of neuroscience relevant to Nepal. The journal presents scientific discussion in the field of neuroscience through the specialties dealing with the diseases of the nervous system.

Nepal Journal of Science and Technology

http://www.nast.org.np/publications.html or

http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/NJST

Nepal Journal of Science and Technology is the first journal brought out by the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST). NAST is an independent apex body established in 1982 to promote of science and technology in the country.

Nepal Monitor

http://www.nepalmonitor.com/

Nepal Monitor is an online journal focused on media, public affairs and social change which focuses on the relationship between the governed and the government in a democratic society, with an emphasis on the fourth branch of government - the press.

Our Nature

http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/ON

Our Nature is an international biological journal brought out by the Nature Conservation and Health Care Council placing a special emphasis on research papers, miscellaneous notes, and book review in all fields of biological sciences. Main focus of the journal is on biological sciences, ecology and environmental sciences.

Studies in Nepali History and Society

http://www.asianstudies.emory.edu/sinhas/index.html

Studies in Nepali History and Society provide an interdisciplinary forum for original research. The journal emphasis on work that opens up to scholarship areas of study that have not traditionally been part of "Nepal Studies" and casts new light on familiar topics. Articles are either in English or Nepali.

Tribhuvan University Library Science Journal TULSSAA

http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/TUJ

A Journal of Library and Information Science published by the Tribhuvan University Library Science Students' Alumni Association (TULSSAA).

Voice of History

http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/VOH/index

The journal publishes research articles, review articles, abstracts, and book reviews on history.