A K Kapoor
Biographic Data
| ID | 51013 |
|---|---|
| NAME | A K Kapoor |
| GIVEN NAMES | A K |
| FAMILY NAME | Kapoor |
| SIGNATURE | KAPOOR A K |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Delhi |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 23 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 105 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 23 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1983 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Is Selection Necessary for Evolution? A Dynamics of Coastal Population of India
Nature provides a good opportunity to understand the dynamics of evolution. The country has a huge coastline, which experiences socio-cultural and natural vulnerability. The aim of the paper has been to describe the pattern of selection intensity among the east and west coastal populations of India. Differential fertility and mortality were collected from 2,099 females (mothers) of the western coasts of India, and secondary data were collected fr…
Genetic Diversity among Coastal Populations of Maharashtra, Goa and Odisha, India
India has served as a gateway between continents, with waves of human migration leaving rich cultural and linguistic diversity in their wake. Studies of genetic variation provide inferences about the nature and intensity of forces that have modulated our evolutionary course. The researchers analyzed genetic diversity using 5 genetic markers (ABO, MN, Rh, Se and tasters/non-tasters) in seven populations sampled from Maharashtra, Goa (western coast…
Natural selection among coastal populations of India: Trend and extent
There is a significant difference in the extent and process of natural selection among coastal and non-coastal populations. Mortality is playing a greater role in the total selection intensity of coastal populations, although the trend is declining in the entire region and reversal in the roles of I(m) and index of fertility (I(f)) is witnessed
A Study of Taste Sensitivity of Phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) and Colour Blindness among the Rajputs of Dadra and Nagar Haveli
This paper deals on taste sensitivity of PTC among 235 Rajputs of Dadra and Nagar Haveli studied in the age group of 10-60 years. The findings revealed a frequency of ‘t’ allele as 0.44. and 2.4 percent coloured blind reported among the 125 tested males.Key Words: PTC (Phenylthiocarbamide)Colour BlindnessVariationRajput
Nutritional Status and Chronic Disease among the Adult Tribal Population of Northeast India~!2009-09-17~!2009-10-08~!2010-09-02
A prospective case-control study was done on adult TB cases between the age 20-40 years diagnosed and registered in the different TB centers in Manipur, Northeast India. Cases were defined as subjects who were diagnosed as suffering from TB and taking regular medicines. Controls were apparently healthy subjects who had never suffered from tuberculosis as confirmed from doctors. Anthropometric measurements like stature, body weight and mid upper c…
Nutritional Status and Ageing among Car Nicobarese and Nolia Males of India~!2009-09-01~!2009-11-12~!2010-09-02
The aim of the present study was to compare the changes in nutritional status with advancing age among two underprivileged population groups of India. The study was conducted on 165 Car Nicobarese ,a primitive tribal group of Car Nicobar island and on 155 Nolias belonging to ‘other backward classes’ of Orissa in India. The subjects in both the population groups were in the age range of 20-80 years. Stature, weight, upper arm circumference, hand g…
Nutritional status and cardio-respiratory functions among adult Raji males, a hunter and gatherer tribe of the Indian Himalayas
The present work studies the anthropometric characteristics, nutritional status, and cardio-respiratory functions of Rajis, a tribal community that live at medium altitudes (914–2286 m) in the Indian Himalayas. Sixty-three Rajis in the age range 21–70 years were studied. Six anthropometric and six physiological variables were studied, and the body mass index (BMI) was computed. All anthropometric and physiological dimensions showed a decline with…
Nutritional Profile and Socio-Economic Status of Saharia, a Primitive Tribe of India
A study was conducted among Saharia, a primitive tribe of central India, with an objective to assess the nutritional profile and associated socio-economic factors.A cross sectional sample of 364 adult males and females aged 18-60 years was studied.Stature, body weight, skinfold thickness, circumferences, fat percent, grip strength and blood pressure were measured on each subject.Body mass index, Trunk extremity ratio and Grand mean thickness were…
Tracing the response of subcutaneous fat accumulation in two generations of males
Age at Menarche and Menopause Among Saharia Women –A Primitive Tribe of Madhya Pradesh
In the present paper, an attempt has been made to study the age at menarche and menopause of the women among Saharia – a primitive tribe of Madhya Pradesh. In women life, menarche and menopause are the significant and inevitable events which indicate a particular adult stage of first periodical flow of blood from womb and ceases to ovulate and menstruate respectively in all healthy women. As primitive tribe, Saharia are positioned under socio-eco…
Taste Sensitivity to P.T.C. and Colour Blindness Among the Brahmin of Sundarnagar, Himachal Pradesh
A study of taste sensitivity of P.T.C. and colour blindness among the Brahmins of Sundarnagar of Himachal Pradesh was done. The t gene frequency was found to be 0.4391 in the total population, and that of colourblindness 3.093 % among the males. The results have been compared with the populations of Himalayan region of India. The trait of colour blindness among the populations of Himalayan region has been looked into, in view of the selection rel…
A Study on Mortality Among Saharia – A Primitive Tribe of Madhya Pradesh
In this paper, an attempt has been made to study the socio-economic aspects which are collectively related with high measures of mortality level among Saharia – a primitive tribe of Madhya Pradesh. This study also expresses that as primitive tribe, they are inhabiting in very interior area and most of them are landless. Daily labour is no more enough to improve their financial status and by which they are acquainted themselves as poverty stricken…
Fertility Profile of A Primitive Tribe, Madhya Pradesh
In this paper, an attempt has been made to present the socio-economic aspects and demographic characteristic indicating specially fertility of Saharia tribe of Madhya Pradesh. Saharia have been scheduled as one of the seven primitive tribes of the state (74 in India). The major findings of the study reveal that they are the members of traditional society and their literacy rate (23.2 percent) as well as socio-economic status is deplorable low. Ta…
Taste Sensitivity to PTC and Incidence of Colour Blindness Among the Schedule Castes of District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
PTC taste sensitivity in 146 Chamar and 138 Koli from Dist. Mandi, H.P reveals bimodal distribution of tasters and non-tasters; the incidence of tasters being 71.91% for Koli. There is a non-significant difference in their ability to taste PTC (χ2 = 1.9080) among Chamar and Koli. The percentage of incidence of colour blindness among Kolis has been found to be 2.9% while in the Chamar it is 2.7%, respectively
Fertility and Mortality Differentials among the Population Groups of the Himalayas
Selection potential based on differential fertility and mortality has been computed for 24 Himalayan populations classified into four groups: Himalayan populations with Asian affinities (HPA), Brahmans, Rajputs, and Scheduled Castes (Shilpkars). Irrespective of the methodology followed, the total index of selection was found to be highest (0.794) in Barbatiyas (HPA) and lowest (0.428) in Rajputs. The relative contribution of fertility component (…
Raji-A Food Gatherer and Hunter Primitive Tribe of Uttaranchal: A Study of Selection Intensity
The index of total opportunity for selection based on differential fertility and mortality have been calculated for the Raji – a primitive tribe of Central Himalayas of Uttaranchal State in Northern India. The value of total selection intensity (It) is found to be 0.9167 (according to Crow 1958) and 1.2810 (according to Johnston and Kensinger 1971) and which operates more through mortality component than fertility component by both the methods. I…
Ecology, Economy and Culture: An anthropological profile of the Meena, a Scheduled Tribe of Rajasthan
In this profile of the Meena-a Scheduled Tribe of Rajasthan, the authors depict how the ecological setup of the Meena characterises their multi-occupational economic organisation. They also enumerate the inextricable links that exist in a state of symbolic and mutually reinforcing relationship between ‘way of life’ and habitat. These are inferred from their observation and careful questioning. Finally they show how the change evidenced among the …
Fertility and Mortality Differentials Among Selected Tribal Population Groups of North–western and Eastern India
Selection potential based on differential fertility and mortality has been computed for six tribal groups inhabiting different geo-climatic conditions, namely: Sahariya, Mina and Bhil of the State of Rajasthan, north-western India, and Munda, Santal and Lodha of the State of West Bengal, eastern India. Irrespective of the methodology, the total index of selection was found to be highest among Lodhas (0·668), followed by Sahariyas (0·524), Santals…
Genetic Affinity Among Caste and Tribal Populations of India
Indian Population offer a good material for genetical and anthropological studies because of their diversities. The first broad grouping of Indian Populations is that into tribes and castes. Collecting gene frequency data from the literature, an attempt has been made to study the magnitude of genetic Affinity among caste and tribal populations of various regions of India by genetic distance analysis, It has been observed that tribes in different …
Association of Environmental Risk Factors with Myocardial Infarction
The term coronary heart disease (CHD) is i disease spectrum caused due to imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand. The symptomatic coronary heart disease may manifest as angina pectoris myocardial infarction and sudden death The most common symptoms among the patients of myocardial infarction arc the heavy squeezing and crushing pain There are various factors, which singly and incombination. conspire to cause myocardial infarction. …
Opportunity for Natural Selection Among The Dalu of West Garo Hills, Meghalaya
The index of total of opportunity for selection based on differential fertility and mortality has been worked out for the Dalu of West Garo Hills. Meghalaya. From the analysis, it emerges out that the total selection intensity in this population is moderate and operates more through differential mortality than through differential fertility. The total selection intensity as per the formula given by Johnston and Kensinger (1971) is found to be sli…
The Energetic Paradox of Human Running and Hominid Evolution [and Comments and Reply]
The energetic cost of running is relatively high in man. In spite of this, humans are adept endurance runners, capable of running down, for example, zebra and kangaroo. Distance running is made possible for man in part by an exceptional ability to dissipate exercise heat loads. Most mammals lose heat by panting, which is coupled to breathing and locomotor cycles during running. This interdependence may limit the effectiveness of panting as a mean…
Variations in the age at menarche due to physical exercise and altitude
Variations in age at menarche in India are examined. The data concern 64 athletes 50 women living at high altitudes and 300 women from the plains. (summary in GER) (ANNOTATION)
The Energetic Paradox of Human Running and Hominid Evolution [and Comments and Reply]
The energetic cost of running is relatively high in man. In spite of this, humans are adept endurance runners, capable of running down, for example, zebra and kangaroo. Distance running is made possible for man in part by an exceptional ability to dissipate exercise heat loads. Most mammals lose heat by panting, which is coupled to breathing and locomotor cycles during running. This interdependence may limit the effectiveness of panting as a mean…
Nutritional status and cardio-respiratory functions among adult Raji males, a hunter and gatherer tribe of the Indian Himalayas
The present work studies the anthropometric characteristics, nutritional status, and cardio-respiratory functions of Rajis, a tribal community that live at medium altitudes (914–2286 m) in the Indian Himalayas. Sixty-three Rajis in the age range 21–70 years were studied. Six anthropometric and six physiological variables were studied, and the body mass index (BMI) was computed. All anthropometric and physiological dimensions showed a decline with…
Nutritional Status and Ageing among Car Nicobarese and Nolia Males of India~!2009-09-01~!2009-11-12~!2010-09-02
The aim of the present study was to compare the changes in nutritional status with advancing age among two underprivileged population groups of India. The study was conducted on 165 Car Nicobarese ,a primitive tribal group of Car Nicobar island and on 155 Nolias belonging to ‘other backward classes’ of Orissa in India. The subjects in both the population groups were in the age range of 20-80 years. Stature, weight, upper arm circumference, hand g…
Nutritional Profile and Socio-Economic Status of Saharia, a Primitive Tribe of India
A study was conducted among Saharia, a primitive tribe of central India, with an objective to assess the nutritional profile and associated socio-economic factors.A cross sectional sample of 364 adult males and females aged 18-60 years was studied.Stature, body weight, skinfold thickness, circumferences, fat percent, grip strength and blood pressure were measured on each subject.Body mass index, Trunk extremity ratio and Grand mean thickness were…
Fertility and Mortality Differentials among the Population Groups of the Himalayas
Selection potential based on differential fertility and mortality has been computed for 24 Himalayan populations classified into four groups: Himalayan populations with Asian affinities (HPA), Brahmans, Rajputs, and Scheduled Castes (Shilpkars). Irrespective of the methodology followed, the total index of selection was found to be highest (0.794) in Barbatiyas (HPA) and lowest (0.428) in Rajputs. The relative contribution of fertility component (…
Nutritional Status and Chronic Disease among the Adult Tribal Population of Northeast India~!2009-09-17~!2009-10-08~!2010-09-02
A prospective case-control study was done on adult TB cases between the age 20-40 years diagnosed and registered in the different TB centers in Manipur, Northeast India. Cases were defined as subjects who were diagnosed as suffering from TB and taking regular medicines. Controls were apparently healthy subjects who had never suffered from tuberculosis as confirmed from doctors. Anthropometric measurements like stature, body weight and mid upper c…
A Study on Mortality Among Saharia – A Primitive Tribe of Madhya Pradesh
In this paper, an attempt has been made to study the socio-economic aspects which are collectively related with high measures of mortality level among Saharia – a primitive tribe of Madhya Pradesh. This study also expresses that as primitive tribe, they are inhabiting in very interior area and most of them are landless. Daily labour is no more enough to improve their financial status and by which they are acquainted themselves as poverty stricken…
Variations in the age at menarche due to physical exercise and altitude
Variations in age at menarche in India are examined. The data concern 64 athletes 50 women living at high altitudes and 300 women from the plains. (summary in GER) (ANNOTATION)
The Energetic Paradox of Human Running and Hominid Evolution [and Comments and Reply]
The energetic cost of running is relatively high in man. In spite of this, humans are adept endurance runners, capable of running down, for example, zebra and kangaroo. Distance running is made possible for man in part by an exceptional ability to dissipate exercise heat loads. Most mammals lose heat by panting, which is coupled to breathing and locomotor cycles during running. This interdependence may limit the effectiveness of panting as a mean…
Opportunity for Natural Selection Among The Dalu of West Garo Hills, Meghalaya
The index of total of opportunity for selection based on differential fertility and mortality has been worked out for the Dalu of West Garo Hills. Meghalaya. From the analysis, it emerges out that the total selection intensity in this population is moderate and operates more through differential mortality than through differential fertility. The total selection intensity as per the formula given by Johnston and Kensinger (1971) is found to be sli…
Association of Environmental Risk Factors with Myocardial Infarction
The term coronary heart disease (CHD) is i disease spectrum caused due to imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand. The symptomatic coronary heart disease may manifest as angina pectoris myocardial infarction and sudden death The most common symptoms among the patients of myocardial infarction arc the heavy squeezing and crushing pain There are various factors, which singly and incombination. conspire to cause myocardial infarction. …
Fertility and Mortality Differentials Among Selected Tribal Population Groups of North–western and Eastern India
Selection potential based on differential fertility and mortality has been computed for six tribal groups inhabiting different geo-climatic conditions, namely: Sahariya, Mina and Bhil of the State of Rajasthan, north-western India, and Munda, Santal and Lodha of the State of West Bengal, eastern India. Irrespective of the methodology, the total index of selection was found to be highest among Lodhas (0·668), followed by Sahariyas (0·524), Santals…
Genetic Affinity Among Caste and Tribal Populations of India
Indian Population offer a good material for genetical and anthropological studies because of their diversities. The first broad grouping of Indian Populations is that into tribes and castes. Collecting gene frequency data from the literature, an attempt has been made to study the magnitude of genetic Affinity among caste and tribal populations of various regions of India by genetic distance analysis, It has been observed that tribes in different …
Raji-A Food Gatherer and Hunter Primitive Tribe of Uttaranchal: A Study of Selection Intensity
The index of total opportunity for selection based on differential fertility and mortality have been calculated for the Raji – a primitive tribe of Central Himalayas of Uttaranchal State in Northern India. The value of total selection intensity (It) is found to be 0.9167 (according to Crow 1958) and 1.2810 (according to Johnston and Kensinger 1971) and which operates more through mortality component than fertility component by both the methods. I…
Ecology, Economy and Culture: An anthropological profile of the Meena, a Scheduled Tribe of Rajasthan
In this profile of the Meena-a Scheduled Tribe of Rajasthan, the authors depict how the ecological setup of the Meena characterises their multi-occupational economic organisation. They also enumerate the inextricable links that exist in a state of symbolic and mutually reinforcing relationship between ‘way of life’ and habitat. These are inferred from their observation and careful questioning. Finally they show how the change evidenced among the …
Taste Sensitivity to P.T.C. and Colour Blindness Among the Brahmin of Sundarnagar, Himachal Pradesh
A study of taste sensitivity of P.T.C. and colour blindness among the Brahmins of Sundarnagar of Himachal Pradesh was done. The t gene frequency was found to be 0.4391 in the total population, and that of colourblindness 3.093 % among the males. The results have been compared with the populations of Himalayan region of India. The trait of colour blindness among the populations of Himalayan region has been looked into, in view of the selection rel…
A Study on Mortality Among Saharia – A Primitive Tribe of Madhya Pradesh
In this paper, an attempt has been made to study the socio-economic aspects which are collectively related with high measures of mortality level among Saharia – a primitive tribe of Madhya Pradesh. This study also expresses that as primitive tribe, they are inhabiting in very interior area and most of them are landless. Daily labour is no more enough to improve their financial status and by which they are acquainted themselves as poverty stricken…
Fertility Profile of A Primitive Tribe, Madhya Pradesh
In this paper, an attempt has been made to present the socio-economic aspects and demographic characteristic indicating specially fertility of Saharia tribe of Madhya Pradesh. Saharia have been scheduled as one of the seven primitive tribes of the state (74 in India). The major findings of the study reveal that they are the members of traditional society and their literacy rate (23.2 percent) as well as socio-economic status is deplorable low. Ta…
Taste Sensitivity to PTC and Incidence of Colour Blindness Among the Schedule Castes of District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
PTC taste sensitivity in 146 Chamar and 138 Koli from Dist. Mandi, H.P reveals bimodal distribution of tasters and non-tasters; the incidence of tasters being 71.91% for Koli. There is a non-significant difference in their ability to taste PTC (χ2 = 1.9080) among Chamar and Koli. The percentage of incidence of colour blindness among Kolis has been found to be 2.9% while in the Chamar it is 2.7%, respectively
Fertility and Mortality Differentials among the Population Groups of the Himalayas
Selection potential based on differential fertility and mortality has been computed for 24 Himalayan populations classified into four groups: Himalayan populations with Asian affinities (HPA), Brahmans, Rajputs, and Scheduled Castes (Shilpkars). Irrespective of the methodology followed, the total index of selection was found to be highest (0.794) in Barbatiyas (HPA) and lowest (0.428) in Rajputs. The relative contribution of fertility component (…
Age at Menarche and Menopause Among Saharia Women –A Primitive Tribe of Madhya Pradesh
In the present paper, an attempt has been made to study the age at menarche and menopause of the women among Saharia – a primitive tribe of Madhya Pradesh. In women life, menarche and menopause are the significant and inevitable events which indicate a particular adult stage of first periodical flow of blood from womb and ceases to ovulate and menstruate respectively in all healthy women. As primitive tribe, Saharia are positioned under socio-eco…
Tracing the response of subcutaneous fat accumulation in two generations of males
Nutritional status and cardio-respiratory functions among adult Raji males, a hunter and gatherer tribe of the Indian Himalayas
The present work studies the anthropometric characteristics, nutritional status, and cardio-respiratory functions of Rajis, a tribal community that live at medium altitudes (914–2286 m) in the Indian Himalayas. Sixty-three Rajis in the age range 21–70 years were studied. Six anthropometric and six physiological variables were studied, and the body mass index (BMI) was computed. All anthropometric and physiological dimensions showed a decline with…
Nutritional Profile and Socio-Economic Status of Saharia, a Primitive Tribe of India
A study was conducted among Saharia, a primitive tribe of central India, with an objective to assess the nutritional profile and associated socio-economic factors.A cross sectional sample of 364 adult males and females aged 18-60 years was studied.Stature, body weight, skinfold thickness, circumferences, fat percent, grip strength and blood pressure were measured on each subject.Body mass index, Trunk extremity ratio and Grand mean thickness were…
Nutritional Status and Chronic Disease among the Adult Tribal Population of Northeast India~!2009-09-17~!2009-10-08~!2010-09-02
A prospective case-control study was done on adult TB cases between the age 20-40 years diagnosed and registered in the different TB centers in Manipur, Northeast India. Cases were defined as subjects who were diagnosed as suffering from TB and taking regular medicines. Controls were apparently healthy subjects who had never suffered from tuberculosis as confirmed from doctors. Anthropometric measurements like stature, body weight and mid upper c…
Nutritional Status and Ageing among Car Nicobarese and Nolia Males of India~!2009-09-01~!2009-11-12~!2010-09-02
The aim of the present study was to compare the changes in nutritional status with advancing age among two underprivileged population groups of India. The study was conducted on 165 Car Nicobarese ,a primitive tribal group of Car Nicobar island and on 155 Nolias belonging to ‘other backward classes’ of Orissa in India. The subjects in both the population groups were in the age range of 20-80 years. Stature, weight, upper arm circumference, hand g…
A Study of Taste Sensitivity of Phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) and Colour Blindness among the Rajputs of Dadra and Nagar Haveli
This paper deals on taste sensitivity of PTC among 235 Rajputs of Dadra and Nagar Haveli studied in the age group of 10-60 years. The findings revealed a frequency of ‘t’ allele as 0.44. and 2.4 percent coloured blind reported among the 125 tested males.Key Words: PTC (Phenylthiocarbamide)Colour BlindnessVariationRajput
Natural selection among coastal populations of India: Trend and extent
There is a significant difference in the extent and process of natural selection among coastal and non-coastal populations. Mortality is playing a greater role in the total selection intensity of coastal populations, although the trend is declining in the entire region and reversal in the roles of I(m) and index of fertility (I(f)) is witnessed
Genetic Diversity among Coastal Populations of Maharashtra, Goa and Odisha, India
India has served as a gateway between continents, with waves of human migration leaving rich cultural and linguistic diversity in their wake. Studies of genetic variation provide inferences about the nature and intensity of forces that have modulated our evolutionary course. The researchers analyzed genetic diversity using 5 genetic markers (ABO, MN, Rh, Se and tasters/non-tasters) in seven populations sampled from Maharashtra, Goa (western coast…
Is Selection Necessary for Evolution? A Dynamics of Coastal Population of India
Nature provides a good opportunity to understand the dynamics of evolution. The country has a huge coastline, which experiences socio-cultural and natural vulnerability. The aim of the paper has been to describe the pattern of selection intensity among the east and west coastal populations of India. Differential fertility and mortality were collected from 2,099 females (mothers) of the western coasts of India, and secondary data were collected fr…
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