Arup Ratan Bandyopadhyay
Biographic Data
| ID | 96056 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Arup Ratan Bandyopadhyay |
| GIVEN NAMES | Arup Ratan |
| FAMILY NAME | Bandyopadhyay |
| SIGNATURE | BANDYOPADHYAY A R |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Calcutta |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3119-0022 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 22 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 11 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 22 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1994 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Admixture and Genetic Connectivity: Autosomal Insights Into Indo‐Aryan Speakers at the Eastern Edge of the Indian Subcontinent
Assam serves as a melting pot where various ethnicities converge, shaped by its strategic location bordering the six northeastern states and neighboring countries. This study examines the genomic ancestry of Indo-Aryan speakers in Assam, a region at the eastern edge of the Indian subcontinent known for its diverse linguistic and cultural influences. Principal Components Analysis (PCA) revealed that Assamese Indo-Aryans cluster closely with Bangla…
Women’s Knowledge and Practice Towards Breast Cancer in Nagaland, Northeast India
With the rising incidence of breast cancer, it is imperative to assess awareness of breast cancer in various groups. Being the most frequently occurring life-threatening malignancy and the most prevalent cause of morbidity and mortality, its upsurge calls for concern and awareness of factors associated with it. A cross-sectional design was carried out in Kohima and Dimapur districts of Nagaland. Purposive and Convenience sampling methods were ado…
The role of anthropometric variables in assessment of obesity among Tripuri women of North-East India
Obesity is an etiologically complex and multifactorial phenotype, underpinned by genetic, environmental, socioeconomic and behavioural or psychological factors. Worldwide prevalence of obesity is reaching epidemic or pandemic proportions, which has resulted in an increased prevalence of obesity-related co-morbidities and financial burden that needs effective interventions. The prevalence of obesity varies significantly across the world, and sever…
North-East Indian Anthropological Research 2019 (preliminary results)
Introduction. Russian-Indian Anthropological expedition was organized in 2019 by Paleoethnology Research Center (Russia), Timiryazev State Museum of Biology (Russia) and Department of Anthropology University of Calcutta (India). The goal was to examine the peoples of Tripura state, North-East India. Data and methods. About 350 individuals from eight different locations next to Agartala were examined. Currently there are 19 tribes in Tripura, Trip…
Estimation of optimal obesity cut-offs among Tripuri and Halam women of Tripura, Northeast India
Obesity is one of the risk assessments for various non-communicable diseases (NCDs), while anthropometric measurements are one of the measures of obesity, which has been demonstrated as a time-tested important technique for risk assessment of NCDs. Due to variation of anthropometric measurements, it seems difficult to classify obesity using world cut-offs in different population groups. The objective of the present study is to discern the populat…
Association of Finger Ridge Pattern and E-Beta-Thalassemia: A Study on Bengalee Population of West Bengal, India
There is well documented relationship between dermatoglyphics and specific syndromes of genetic origins. Since beta-thalassemia is a major genetic disorder in West Bengal, India, therefore, rapid diagnosis of major beta thalassemia along with certain preventive measures is of utmost significance. The aim of the present study was to understand the association of the finger prints patterns among the E-beta thalassemia patients of Bengalee Hindu Cas…
A Study on Nutritional Status and Dental Caries in Permanent Teeth among School Going Girl of Bengalee Population, India
Variations in tooth eruption patterns are supposed to have multifactorial reasons and etiologic factors to explain variation in caries are unsatisfactory. Prevalence of caries is comparatively higher in the children of developing countries than that of the children of same age in developed countries. Indian studies on the dental caries mostly in children related to prevalence and treatment. However, nutritional effect on dental caries on Indian s…
Variations of scalp, pubic and axillary hair
Hair examinations and comparisons conducted by forensic scientists often provide investigative and associative information. Apart from its length and its natural color, hair displays a morphologic diversity both macroscopically and microscopically. Pseudogenization of <phihHaA type I hair keratin gene inactivation highlights dramatic differences and is thought to be one of the strongest reasons for localization of hair in human. Therefore, humans…
Maternal fetal interaction in the ABO system: A comparative analysis of healthy mother and couples with spontaneous abortion in Bengalee population
Objectives: The selective effects on genotypes could generally be perceived by its manifestation in prezygotic and postzygotic stages, which is further extendable to neonatal and postnatal periods in human. Selective elimination of genotypes could generally be perceived by the study of reproductive performance of the couple on the basis of their mating types. Actual studies on the products of conception, living, or dead (aborted material) of thes…
Study on Finger and Palmar Dermatoglyphics Among the Sunni Muslims of West Bengal
Bilateral palm and fingerprints of 225 Sunni Muslim males of Howrah district, West Bengal, India were studied in the present cross-sectional study. Dermatoglyphic trait includes finger ball pattern, ridge counts and main line formula. The results revealed that among adult Sunni Muslin males, the overall frequency of whorl was higher followed by loop and arch. The mean TFRC was higher in right hand (99.16 ± 38.60) compared to left hand (67.64 ± 20…
Non-Communicable Disease and Health Hazards in Bengali Population: A Major Public Health Issue in India
Health policy of a nation is necessary to avoid the health hazards of the people of the nation. Obesity related non-communicable disease is considerably associated with high accumulation of calorie and uneven or less expenditure of calorie due to inadequate physical activity. Obesity could be related with many non-communicable diseases — Hypertension, Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), and NIDDM for example. The main objective of the present study is …
A study on nutritional status among young adult Bengalee females of Kolkata: Effect of Menarcheal Age and Per Capita Income
Nutritional status and its association with age at menarche and per capita income was studied in a sample of one hundred seventy five young adult post menarche Bengalee females of Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Height and weight were measured following standard technique and BMI was calculated. Information regarding age, age at menarche, per capita income etc. were collected through schedule. The results of the linear regression analysis revealed t…
Relationship between anthropometric measures and body composition among Muslim females of West Bengal, India
The human body composition is assessed to determine percent body fat (PBF), fat mass (FM), and lean body mass or fat free mass (FFM). The topological distribution of body fat has been the subject of many studies in the world and India. To the best of our knowledge the present paper is the first report on the body composition in terms of PBF and FM, and their relationship with anthropometric measures in Muslim females in India. The present study e…
Relationship Between Anthropometric Measurements and Body Composition Among Santal Girls Aged Between 6-18 Years of Galudih, Jharkhand, India
A cross sectional study of 116 Santal girls was undertaken to compare the relationship of biceps and triceps skinfolds, waist, hip and mid upper arm circumferences, waist-hip ratio and conicity index with three body composition variables; percentage of body fat, fat mass and fat free mass of the anthropometric characteristics. Waist circumference displayed the strongest correlations (p,0.001) with present body fat (r=0.85) and fat mass (r=0.86). …
Age and sex variation of body mass index and waist circumference among the Santal children of Jharkhand, India
Central body fat (CBF) as measured by waist circumference (WC) etc. has now been considered as risk factor for chronic disease, disability, and death. It has been assumed that one's characteristic level of body fat, as measured by body mass index (BMI), and CBF unfolds during the normal course of growth and development. However, studies of the development of CBF show relatively weak consistency in comparison to body fat. But to the best of our kn…
Income, Birth Order, Siblings, and Anthropometry
The purpose of the present cross-sectional study was to examine the relationship and effect of monthly household income, birth order, and number of siblings on adult body dimensions, adiposity index, and body composition among adult Bengali females. One hundred seventy-one adult Bengali females, age 20.35 +/- 1.51 years (mean +/- SD; range: 18-21 years) from Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) were studied. Anthropometric measures (weight, height, waist …
A Comparative Study on Anthropometry and Central Body Fat Distribution of Pre-menarcheal and Post-menarcheal Santal Girls of Jharkhand
The cross sectional study of 103 pre-menarcheal and post-menarcheal Santal girls was carried to investigate difference in General adiposity Body mass index (BMI), anthropometric variables and central body fat distribution (Waist-hip ratio and conicity index). The result showed that menarcheal girls had significantly greater values for mean height, weight, BMI, minimum waist circumference compared with pre-menarcheal girls. How ever, both groups h…
A Comparative Study on Anthropometric Variables in Two Communities of West Bengal, India
A comparative study on anthropometric measurements and adiposity indices among adult (18 - 23 years)Hindu (n=100) and Muslim (n=100) females showed significant difference (p<0.001) except maximum hip circumference.The study also revealed that Hindu females had higher overall and abdominal fat deposition than Muslim females. Comparisonof body mass index cut off values (WHO, 1995) revealed that among Muslim females frequency of under nutrition wash…
Interaction between Haptoglobin Subtypes and AB0 Blood Groups in a Bengalee Population
Blood samples from 621 individuals of a Caste Hindu Population from West Bengal (India) were investigated in an attempt to find out an association between the AB0 blood groups and Haptoglobin (HP) subtypes. AB0 blood grouping was done on the basis of the agglutination test with standard anti-sera. Haptoglobin subtyping only for the HP*1 allele was done by Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis (PAGE). A significant association was found with a signif…
Haptoglobin and birth weight in a Bengalee population
A close relationship between birth weight and synthesis of haptoglobin was found in a study of cord blood derived from newborns. Newborn infants with detectable haptoglobin types showed, on average, significantly higher birth weight than those without detectable haptoglobin types under normal conditions. © 1995 Wiley‐Liss, Inc
PTC Taste Sensitivity Among Muslims of Calcutta, West Bengal
A total of 344 individuals from Bengalee and non-Bengalee Sunni sect Muslim community of Calcutta, West Bengal was tested for PTC tasting ability. Although no sex difference was found among these two groups of Muslims, the higher mean threshold value for tasters among the Bengali Muslims compared to that of the non Bengalee Muslims was evident
A study on blood groups and serum proteins in Bengalee populations of Calcutta, India
The genetic polymorphisms of two blood groups (A1A2B0, Rh-D) and two serum proteins (HP, TF) were investigated in five endogamous caste groups of Bengalee Hindu population living in Calcutta. The distribution of A1A2B0 and Rh-D blood groups in all the caste groups showed an oriental pattern with high B and Rh-D+ frequencies, while for the haptoglobins a very low frequency of HP*1 was seen in all the caste groups, except the Vaidya. For transferri…
Income, Birth Order, Siblings, and Anthropometry
The purpose of the present cross-sectional study was to examine the relationship and effect of monthly household income, birth order, and number of siblings on adult body dimensions, adiposity index, and body composition among adult Bengali females. One hundred seventy-one adult Bengali females, age 20.35 +/- 1.51 years (mean +/- SD; range: 18-21 years) from Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) were studied. Anthropometric measures (weight, height, waist …
A study on blood groups and serum proteins in Bengalee populations of Calcutta, India
The genetic polymorphisms of two blood groups (A1A2B0, Rh-D) and two serum proteins (HP, TF) were investigated in five endogamous caste groups of Bengalee Hindu population living in Calcutta. The distribution of A1A2B0 and Rh-D blood groups in all the caste groups showed an oriental pattern with high B and Rh-D+ frequencies, while for the haptoglobins a very low frequency of HP*1 was seen in all the caste groups, except the Vaidya. For transferri…
Interaction between Haptoglobin Subtypes and AB0 Blood Groups in a Bengalee Population
Blood samples from 621 individuals of a Caste Hindu Population from West Bengal (India) were investigated in an attempt to find out an association between the AB0 blood groups and Haptoglobin (HP) subtypes. AB0 blood grouping was done on the basis of the agglutination test with standard anti-sera. Haptoglobin subtyping only for the HP*1 allele was done by Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis (PAGE). A significant association was found with a signif…
A study on blood groups and serum proteins in Bengalee populations of Calcutta, India
The genetic polymorphisms of two blood groups (A1A2B0, Rh-D) and two serum proteins (HP, TF) were investigated in five endogamous caste groups of Bengalee Hindu population living in Calcutta. The distribution of A1A2B0 and Rh-D blood groups in all the caste groups showed an oriental pattern with high B and Rh-D+ frequencies, while for the haptoglobins a very low frequency of HP*1 was seen in all the caste groups, except the Vaidya. For transferri…
Haptoglobin and birth weight in a Bengalee population
A close relationship between birth weight and synthesis of haptoglobin was found in a study of cord blood derived from newborns. Newborn infants with detectable haptoglobin types showed, on average, significantly higher birth weight than those without detectable haptoglobin types under normal conditions. © 1995 Wiley‐Liss, Inc
PTC Taste Sensitivity Among Muslims of Calcutta, West Bengal
A total of 344 individuals from Bengalee and non-Bengalee Sunni sect Muslim community of Calcutta, West Bengal was tested for PTC tasting ability. Although no sex difference was found among these two groups of Muslims, the higher mean threshold value for tasters among the Bengali Muslims compared to that of the non Bengalee Muslims was evident
A Comparative Study on Anthropometry and Central Body Fat Distribution of Pre-menarcheal and Post-menarcheal Santal Girls of Jharkhand
The cross sectional study of 103 pre-menarcheal and post-menarcheal Santal girls was carried to investigate difference in General adiposity Body mass index (BMI), anthropometric variables and central body fat distribution (Waist-hip ratio and conicity index). The result showed that menarcheal girls had significantly greater values for mean height, weight, BMI, minimum waist circumference compared with pre-menarcheal girls. How ever, both groups h…
A Comparative Study on Anthropometric Variables in Two Communities of West Bengal, India
A comparative study on anthropometric measurements and adiposity indices among adult (18 - 23 years)Hindu (n=100) and Muslim (n=100) females showed significant difference (p<0.001) except maximum hip circumference.The study also revealed that Hindu females had higher overall and abdominal fat deposition than Muslim females. Comparisonof body mass index cut off values (WHO, 1995) revealed that among Muslim females frequency of under nutrition wash…
Interaction between Haptoglobin Subtypes and AB0 Blood Groups in a Bengalee Population
Blood samples from 621 individuals of a Caste Hindu Population from West Bengal (India) were investigated in an attempt to find out an association between the AB0 blood groups and Haptoglobin (HP) subtypes. AB0 blood grouping was done on the basis of the agglutination test with standard anti-sera. Haptoglobin subtyping only for the HP*1 allele was done by Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis (PAGE). A significant association was found with a signif…
Relationship Between Anthropometric Measurements and Body Composition Among Santal Girls Aged Between 6-18 Years of Galudih, Jharkhand, India
A cross sectional study of 116 Santal girls was undertaken to compare the relationship of biceps and triceps skinfolds, waist, hip and mid upper arm circumferences, waist-hip ratio and conicity index with three body composition variables; percentage of body fat, fat mass and fat free mass of the anthropometric characteristics. Waist circumference displayed the strongest correlations (p,0.001) with present body fat (r=0.85) and fat mass (r=0.86). …
Age and sex variation of body mass index and waist circumference among the Santal children of Jharkhand, India
Central body fat (CBF) as measured by waist circumference (WC) etc. has now been considered as risk factor for chronic disease, disability, and death. It has been assumed that one's characteristic level of body fat, as measured by body mass index (BMI), and CBF unfolds during the normal course of growth and development. However, studies of the development of CBF show relatively weak consistency in comparison to body fat. But to the best of our kn…
Income, Birth Order, Siblings, and Anthropometry
The purpose of the present cross-sectional study was to examine the relationship and effect of monthly household income, birth order, and number of siblings on adult body dimensions, adiposity index, and body composition among adult Bengali females. One hundred seventy-one adult Bengali females, age 20.35 +/- 1.51 years (mean +/- SD; range: 18-21 years) from Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) were studied. Anthropometric measures (weight, height, waist …
Relationship between anthropometric measures and body composition among Muslim females of West Bengal, India
The human body composition is assessed to determine percent body fat (PBF), fat mass (FM), and lean body mass or fat free mass (FFM). The topological distribution of body fat has been the subject of many studies in the world and India. To the best of our knowledge the present paper is the first report on the body composition in terms of PBF and FM, and their relationship with anthropometric measures in Muslim females in India. The present study e…
Non-Communicable Disease and Health Hazards in Bengali Population: A Major Public Health Issue in India
Health policy of a nation is necessary to avoid the health hazards of the people of the nation. Obesity related non-communicable disease is considerably associated with high accumulation of calorie and uneven or less expenditure of calorie due to inadequate physical activity. Obesity could be related with many non-communicable diseases — Hypertension, Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), and NIDDM for example. The main objective of the present study is …
A study on nutritional status among young adult Bengalee females of Kolkata: Effect of Menarcheal Age and Per Capita Income
Nutritional status and its association with age at menarche and per capita income was studied in a sample of one hundred seventy five young adult post menarche Bengalee females of Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Height and weight were measured following standard technique and BMI was calculated. Information regarding age, age at menarche, per capita income etc. were collected through schedule. The results of the linear regression analysis revealed t…
Maternal fetal interaction in the ABO system: A comparative analysis of healthy mother and couples with spontaneous abortion in Bengalee population
Objectives: The selective effects on genotypes could generally be perceived by its manifestation in prezygotic and postzygotic stages, which is further extendable to neonatal and postnatal periods in human. Selective elimination of genotypes could generally be perceived by the study of reproductive performance of the couple on the basis of their mating types. Actual studies on the products of conception, living, or dead (aborted material) of thes…
Study on Finger and Palmar Dermatoglyphics Among the Sunni Muslims of West Bengal
Bilateral palm and fingerprints of 225 Sunni Muslim males of Howrah district, West Bengal, India were studied in the present cross-sectional study. Dermatoglyphic trait includes finger ball pattern, ridge counts and main line formula. The results revealed that among adult Sunni Muslin males, the overall frequency of whorl was higher followed by loop and arch. The mean TFRC was higher in right hand (99.16 ± 38.60) compared to left hand (67.64 ± 20…
A Study on Nutritional Status and Dental Caries in Permanent Teeth among School Going Girl of Bengalee Population, India
Variations in tooth eruption patterns are supposed to have multifactorial reasons and etiologic factors to explain variation in caries are unsatisfactory. Prevalence of caries is comparatively higher in the children of developing countries than that of the children of same age in developed countries. Indian studies on the dental caries mostly in children related to prevalence and treatment. However, nutritional effect on dental caries on Indian s…
Variations of scalp, pubic and axillary hair
Hair examinations and comparisons conducted by forensic scientists often provide investigative and associative information. Apart from its length and its natural color, hair displays a morphologic diversity both macroscopically and microscopically. Pseudogenization of <phihHaA type I hair keratin gene inactivation highlights dramatic differences and is thought to be one of the strongest reasons for localization of hair in human. Therefore, humans…
Association of Finger Ridge Pattern and E-Beta-Thalassemia: A Study on Bengalee Population of West Bengal, India
There is well documented relationship between dermatoglyphics and specific syndromes of genetic origins. Since beta-thalassemia is a major genetic disorder in West Bengal, India, therefore, rapid diagnosis of major beta thalassemia along with certain preventive measures is of utmost significance. The aim of the present study was to understand the association of the finger prints patterns among the E-beta thalassemia patients of Bengalee Hindu Cas…
Estimation of optimal obesity cut-offs among Tripuri and Halam women of Tripura, Northeast India
Obesity is one of the risk assessments for various non-communicable diseases (NCDs), while anthropometric measurements are one of the measures of obesity, which has been demonstrated as a time-tested important technique for risk assessment of NCDs. Due to variation of anthropometric measurements, it seems difficult to classify obesity using world cut-offs in different population groups. The objective of the present study is to discern the populat…
North-East Indian Anthropological Research 2019 (preliminary results)
Introduction. Russian-Indian Anthropological expedition was organized in 2019 by Paleoethnology Research Center (Russia), Timiryazev State Museum of Biology (Russia) and Department of Anthropology University of Calcutta (India). The goal was to examine the peoples of Tripura state, North-East India. Data and methods. About 350 individuals from eight different locations next to Agartala were examined. Currently there are 19 tribes in Tripura, Trip…
Women’s Knowledge and Practice Towards Breast Cancer in Nagaland, Northeast India
With the rising incidence of breast cancer, it is imperative to assess awareness of breast cancer in various groups. Being the most frequently occurring life-threatening malignancy and the most prevalent cause of morbidity and mortality, its upsurge calls for concern and awareness of factors associated with it. A cross-sectional design was carried out in Kohima and Dimapur districts of Nagaland. Purposive and Convenience sampling methods were ado…
The role of anthropometric variables in assessment of obesity among Tripuri women of North-East India
Obesity is an etiologically complex and multifactorial phenotype, underpinned by genetic, environmental, socioeconomic and behavioural or psychological factors. Worldwide prevalence of obesity is reaching epidemic or pandemic proportions, which has resulted in an increased prevalence of obesity-related co-morbidities and financial burden that needs effective interventions. The prevalence of obesity varies significantly across the world, and sever…
Admixture and Genetic Connectivity: Autosomal Insights Into Indo‐Aryan Speakers at the Eastern Edge of the Indian Subcontinent
Assam serves as a melting pot where various ethnicities converge, shaped by its strategic location bordering the six northeastern states and neighboring countries. This study examines the genomic ancestry of Indo-Aryan speakers in Assam, a region at the eastern edge of the Indian subcontinent known for its diverse linguistic and cultural influences. Principal Components Analysis (PCA) revealed that Assamese Indo-Aryans cluster closely with Bangla…
Medicine (19 works) · Demography (15 works) · Population (15 works) · Body mass index (10 works) · Internal Medicine (9 works) · Anthropometry (8 works) · Biology (8 works) · Mathematics (8 works) · Circumference (7 works) · Environmental health (7 works)