Assam
Obesity among Ahom Women: an evaluation using Fat Mass Index, Percentage of Body Fat and Body Mass Index
By: AVIJIT BORUAH – Obesity is an increasing public health concern across various populations in India, including indigenous communities. This study aims to assess the prevalence of obesity among Ahom women using Fat Mass Index (FMI), Percentage of Body Fat (%BF), and Body Mass Index (BMI), and to explore the associated socio-demographic factors. This community-based…
A Cross-Sectional Study on Physical Growth and Nutritional Status among Deori Tribal Children in Rural Assam, N. E. India
By: JUNUMAI DEORI – Malnutrition is a significant public health concern in India, particularly among tribal populations. The Deori tribe in Assam, India, offers a unique opportunity for research due to their distinct socio-cultural and economic context. The study identifies distinct growth patterns among Deori children, with boys averaging 21.32 kg and 112.93 cm, and…
Rock-cut Images and Sculptures of Hindu Gods and Goddesses in North Guwahati: An Anthropological Study
By: NAYANIKA DAS – North Guwahati, located on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra River in Assam, is a region rich in historical, cultural, and religious significance. The area is home to several important temples and shrines dedicated to Hindu gods and goddesses, as well as a wide range of rock-cut sculptures and images of…
Ambari’s Luxury Ceramics: Exploring the Heritage, its Significance with Special Focus on the Green Glaze Ware
By: JAYANTA ROY, PRIYANKA PATIR – The Ambari archaeological site in Guwahati, Assam, stands as a significant testament to Assam’s ancient cultural and socio-economic landscape. Excavations at Ambari have revealed a number of artifacts, including luxury ceramics such as Kaolin ware and unique green glazed ware. These artifacts offer insights into Ambari’s role in ancient…
Inauspicious Dreams among the Mishings of Assam, Northeast India
By: DIMPLE KAMAN, MINI BHATTACHARYYA THAKUR – Dreams are typically described as involuntary mental events that occur during a specific stage of sleep, involving a series of thoughts, images, and sensations that manifest as a dream. Dream study in a community can promote greater understanding and empathy among individuals by creating a space where people…
Traditional Rice Beer Fermentation Technology of the Sonowal Kachari Tribe of Assam, India
By: RIPUNJOY SONOWAL – Rohi is the popular traditional rice beer of the Sonowal Kacharis, which is typically obtained by natural fermentation. The present study aims to identify the key ingredients used in the preparation of Mod pitha (starter culture cake), detail documentation of the fermentation technology and the socio-cultural and religious significance of Rohi.…
A study on high-risk Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) types 16 & 18 infections among the women of the Barak Valley in Northeast India
By: PRITAM DAS, GULRUKH BEGUM, SUNIL THAKUR, PULAKES PURKAIT, DIPNEET KAUR – Despite India has a high incidence of cervical cancer, there aren’t enough large-scale population-based investigations on the prevalence and genotype distribution of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Out of the several high-risk types, HPV-16 and HPV-18 are primarily responsible for the bulk of…
Dynamics of Tribal Entrepreneurship in India: A case study from Assam
By: PROSPERU DAIMARI, ROMESH M. SINGH – Entrepreneurship is considered a vital venture for economic growth and generates economic growth, jobs, and wealth. It is adopted by people from different parts of the world irrespective of the difference in culture, race, ethnicity, religion and caste. The present paper aims to explore and examine socio-cultural factors…
Health Status of Menopausal Women: A Study on Menopausal Health of Mishing Women in Assam
By: RITA TAID, B. LANGSTIEH – Menopause is a significant event that occurs in every woman’s life. The main findings on menopausal health reveal that the average age of menopause varies slightly between countries, which shows that fertility drops early in life of those women who attain menopause earlier. Menopause is not only a major…
Assessment of growth pattern and the age at menarche among the adolescent girls of Mising tribe, Assam, India
By: THEJAZHANO NAGI, JOHNSLY WELL DKHAR – It is crucial to conduct research on adolescent females to understand their growth patterns and the decreasing age of menarche. The aim of the present study was to determine the age at menarche of adolescent Mising girls from the Borola and Uriamguri villages in the Dhemaji district of…
Nutritional status of lactating mothers: a study among the Ahom women of Lakhimpur District, Assam
By: AVIJIT BORUAH – Women are generally susceptible to under-nutrition, especially during pregnancy and lactation period. Effective pregnancy and lactation require changes in the body for the proper functioning of various physiological systems. As such, the nutrient requirement of the body increases during these periods. Poor health and nutritional insufficiency in mothers’ during these periods…
A Comparative study of anthropometry and body composition among male athletes and non athletes of age 18-26 years of Kamrup (M), Guwahati, Assam
By: DHANMANI MEDHI, MOMON HIJAM – The purpose of this study was to describe the anthropometric characters and body composition between athletes and non athletes as well as to make a comparison between them and to assess the nutritional status through BMI. A total of 120 males were enrolled in the study, which were divided…
Attitudes towards Menopause and Menopause related symptoms: A cross sectional study among the Mising Tribal women of Majuli River Island, India
By: PARISMITA SAIKIA – The main aim of the present study is to understand the attitudes of Mising menopausal women toward menopause and menopause related symptoms. For the purpose of the study, Majuli, one of the greatest river islands in the world is selected as the study area. The present study is a cross sectional…
Representation of Folk Tantra: An enquiry into the Rati Khowa Sect in Assam
By: TNILAM KAKATI – In recent times, the category of folk Tantra has evolved in the study of the Tantric tradition. The category as initiated by June McDaniel in her work is applied for the case study of the Bengal region in India. The new category marks a sharp distinction from the classical Tantra. The…
Impact of Flood and Siltation on Socio-Economy A Case Study of Dhemaji Revenue Circle, District Dhemaji, Assam
By: MANDIRA BURAGOHAIN, MONIMUGDHA BHUYAN – Dhemaji district of Assam is very prone to flood and siltation because of various hydro-meteorological and topographical characteristics of the basin in which it is situated. Jiadhal, the main river of Dhemaji district, has long been considered as a problematic river in the history of Assam due to re-current…