Publications

Award Winning paper

01. Valuation of an Orange Farm in Malegaon (M.S.), J. Indian Valuer, Vol. XXV, May, 1993, pp. 422-427. For this paper Author received “Silver Medal” from the Hon'ble Governor of U.P. in the Ravindrayalaya Auditorium (Lucknow) on 28.12.1993 for the best paper of the year 1993 (Category II).

Journals

• Neural Network Modeling of California Bearing Ratio Using Routine Sub-Grade Soil Properties, Submitted for Publication to Springer Journal: Geotechnical and Geological Engineering (P. P. Saklecha, Y. B. Katpatal, S. S. Rathore, D. K. Agrawal).
• Spatial Correlation of Mechanical Properties of Subgrade Soil for Foundation Characterization. International Journal of Computer Applications, 36(11), pp. 20-25 (Saklecha, P.P., Katpatal, Y.B., Rathore, S.S., and Agarwal, D.K. (2011).
• Water Quality Assessment of Gondia & Bhandara Districts of Maharashtra, India, International Journal of Research in Chemistry & Environment, Vol. 1, Issue 1, July, 2011, pp. 114-118, ISSN 2248-9649 (Online).
• Experimental Investigation of Steel Fibre Reinforced Recycled Aggregate Concrete, International Review of Applied Engineering Research, Volume 1, Number 1, 2011, pp. 47-59.
• Monitoring of Air Pollution using Wireless Sensors – A Case Study of Monitoring Air Pollution in Nagpur City, International Journal of Environmental Sciences, Volume 2, No 2, 2011, ISSN 0976 – 4402, (Tajne, K..M., Rathore S.S., Asutkar, G.M.).
• Behavior of Steel Fibre Reinforced Recycled Aggregate Concrete, Accepted for Publication in the International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (IJAFR), March, 2011.
• Study of Polymer Modified Recycled Aggregate Concrete, Accepted for Publication in the International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, March, 2011.
• Correlation of Mechanical Properties of Weathered Basaltic Terrain for Strength Characterization of Foundation Using ANN, International Journal of Computer Applications, 33(10), pp.7-12 (P. P. Saklecha, Y. B. Katpatal, S. S. Rathore, D. K. Agrawal).
• Comparative Study of Stream Flow Prediction Models, Accepted for Publication in the International (J.) Life Sciences, Biotechnology, and Pharma Research in Soil and water resources, ISSN-2250-3137, 2012, (S. R. Asati & S. S. Rathore).
• Stream Flow Prediction Using Soft Computing Technique, International Journal of Lakes & Rivers, ISSN-0973-4570, Vol. 5, Number 1, 2012, pp. 7-22 (S. R. Asati & S. S. Rathore).

• Optimization of Coagulant Dosage in Water Treatment Plants Using Artificial NeuralNetworks, Oct.-Dec., 2004, pp. 306-309.
• Privatization of Irrigation in India: Role of NGOs, July/Sept., 2001, pp. 246-249.
• Computation of Critical Depth in Circular Channels - Part II, Vol. XXX, No. 2, April/June, 98,pp. 121-128.
• Reservoir Induced Seismicity - Fear or Phobia?, Vol. XXIX, No. 2, April/June, 1997, pp.77-80.
• Computations of Critical Flow-Depth in Compound Canals, Vol. XXIX, No. 1, January 1997,pp. 23-26.
• Critical Depth Calculations in Circular Channels, Vol. XXV, No.4, Oct./Dec., 1993, pp. 293-296
• Critical Depth Calculations in Standard Lined Canals, Vol. XXVI, No.4, Oct./Dec., 1994, pp.237-239.
• Value Engineering Study of Water Treatment Plants, Vol. XXVII, Jan./March, 1995, pp. 19-23,(As co-author).
• Normal Depth Calculations in Trapezoidal Channels, Vol. XXVII, No.2, April/June, 1995, pp. 109-112.
• Computation of Normal Depth in Compound Canals, Accepted for Publication.

• Treatment of Solvent Extraction Mill Wastewater, No. 1, January/March, 2005, pp. 5-10. (As Coauthor).
• Wastewater Management Using Artificial Neural Networks, No. 1, January/March, 2005, pp. 51-55.
• Environmental Evaluation of Mega WRD Projects, January/March, No. 1, 2002, pp. 12-16. (Coauthor - D. Pandey).
• Soil Pollution due to Waste Disposal: Significance & Remediation, October/December, No. 4, 1999, pp. 51-55.
• Solutions of Non-Explicit Hydraulic Equations Using Regression Techniques, July/September, No. 3, 1999, pp. 53-60.
• Emergence of PSP in the Sector of Water Supply: An Indian Context, January/March, No. 1,1998, pp. 47-52.
• Direct Solution for Critical Depth Calculations in Circular Sewers, January/March, No. 1, 1997 (Co-author - Dr. G. Sen, Head of Civil Engg. Department, G.E.C., Raipur), pp. 1-9.
• Value Engineering in Waste Water Treatment Plant, Vol.1996, No.2, April/June, 1996, pp. 37-45.
• Environmental Monitoring & Evaluation System, No.1, Jan./March, 1994, pp.60-69.

• What is a Mining Property? Vol. XXXI, No. 3, March, 1999.
• Valuation Modeling in Visual C++, Vol. XXXI, No. 5, May, 1999.
• Valuation Modeling in Visual Basic. Vol. XXXI, No.2, February, 1999, pp. 155-156.
• Valuation - An Art or Science? Vol. XXXI, No. 1, January, 1999.
• Value of Computer Software, Vol. XXX, No. 12, December, 1998.
• Diversified Purposes of Valuation of P & M: A Brief Review, Vol. XXX, No. 10, October, 1998.
• Developer's Method of Valuation, Vol. XXX, No. 9, September, 1998, pp. 789-795.
• Hypothetical Building Scheme: A Controversial Method of Valuation, Vol. XXX, No. 8, August,1998, pp. 682-689.
• Valuation of Insurance Losses, Vol. XXX, No. 8, August, 1998, pp. 743-747.
• Diversified Purposes of Valuation and the Role of Valuer: A Comprehensive Purview, Vol. XXX, No.6, June, 1998, pp. 487-491.
• Covenants of Lease: Do They Affect Lesser's Interest?, Vol. XXIX, No. 5, May 1997.
• Valuation of Land by Belting Method, Vol. XXIX, No. 3, March, 1997, pp.196-201.
• Philosophy of Valuation, Vol. XXVIII, No. 12, December, 1996, pp. 1151-1152.
• Failure of Estimates - Causes and Remedies. Vol. XXVIII, No.11, November, 1996, pp. 1093-1101.
• Practice of Valuation - A Unique Profession, Vol. XXVIII, August, 1996.
• What is Valuation?, Vol. XXVIII, No. 5, May, 1996, pp. 483-484.
• Value: Why Does it Oscillate? Vol. XXVIII, No. 1, January,1996, pp. 38-39.
• Why Construction Estimates Fail? Vol. XXVII, No.12, December, 1995, pp. 1182-1187.
• Complexities Involved in the Valuation of Immovable Properties, Vol. XXVII, No. 10, Oct., 1995, pp. 964-966.
• Building Economics - An Effective Tool for Reducing Cost and Increasing Value, Vol. XXVII, No.9, Sept., 1995, pp.779-781.
• Depreciation: An Effective Tool of Valuation, Vol. XXVII, No.6, June, 1995, pp. 484-488.
• Issue and Strategies Related to Unauthorized Construction. Vol. XXVII, No. 8, August, 1995, pp. 726-730.
• A Brief Commentary on Capitalization Factor, Vol. XXVII, July, 1995, pp. 580-581.
• Modified Mathematical Simulation Model for the Determination of PMV. Vol. XXVII, No. 5, May,1995, pp. 381-385.
• Value - A Multifaceted Word. Vol. XXVII, No. 3, March, 1995, pp. 212-215.
• Valuation of Mining Properties. Vol. XXVI, No. 11, Nov., 1994.
• Why Valuations Fail?, Vol. XXVI, July, 1994, pp. 730-734.
• Tax Planning in Respect of Income from Immovable Properties, Vol. XXVI, No.4, April, 1994, pp.374-378.
• Computer Compatibility of Valuation System, Vol. XXV, Feb., 1994.
• Tax Planning for Engineers & Architects, Vol. XXV. Oct., 1993, pp. 1145-1147.
• Quality Circle Concept for Valuers, Vol. XXV, Oct., 1993, pp. 1077-1078.
• Teak Wood Plantation - An Information Brochure for Valuers and Investors, Vol. XXV, Sept., 1993, pp. 985-988. (Co-Author: V. K. Rao).
• Valuation of Buildings - A Review and Recapitulation, Vol. XXV, March, 1993, pp. 234-235.
• Factors Affecting the Value of an Agricultural Land, Vol. XXV, Feb., 1993, pp. 115-117.
• Format of questionnaire for the Valuation of Agricultural Lands, Vol. XXIII, April, 1991, pp.306-309.

• Significance of Boundary Roughness for Cost Effective Concrete Trough of Aqueduct, October, 2012, Vol. 69, No. 10, (As Coauthor).

National Conferences

• The Time-predictable Model of Earthquake Prediction: A Standard Tool for Hazard Prediction? Proc. National Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering Applications, Al Habeeb College of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad, A.P., 16th May, 2011.
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• Japan Earthquake 2011: A Major Setback In Earthquake Prediction?, Proc. National Conference in Engineering & Technology, NCRTET-2011, BVM Engineering College, Vallabh Vidhyanagar, Gujarat, 13th & 14th May, 2011.
• Recent Advances in Earthquake Prediction: A Review & Recapitulation, NCETAES-11, National Conference on Emerging Technologies & Applications in Engineering & Sciences, Saraswati College of Engineering, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, 3rd -4th February, 2011 (As Coauthor).
• Municipal Solid Waste management of Tirora City, Proc. National conference "SCIENSEA-2K11", Shri Sant Gadge Baba College of Engineering & Technology, Bhusaval, Maharashtra, 21st -22nd January 2011 (As Coauthor).
• Prediction of Earthquakes : A Review, Proc. echnologic -2010, M.P.Christian College of Engg. & Tech., Bhilai (C.G.), 24th- 25th Feb., 2010.
• Earthquake Early Warning Systems: Performance & Prospects, Proc. National Conference, Lakshmi Narain College of Technology, Bhopal, M.P., pp. 105-108. (Co-Author: Mrs. Savi Shende).
• Artificial Neural Network Applications in Geotechnical Engineering, National Conference on Recent Trends & Challenges in Civil Engineering, RTCCE-09, KITS, Ramtek, 18-19 Dec., 2009, pp 147-153 (P.P. Saklecha, Dr Y.B. Katpatal, Dr. D.K. Agarwal, and Dr. S.S. Rathore).
• Artificial Neural Network and its Application in Geomechanics, Multi-Disciplinary National Conference on Advancing Trends in Engineering & Technology, ATEMT-2009, Shri Ramdeobaba Kamla Nehru Engineering College, Nagpur, 20-21 November, 2009, pp. 34
• Analysis of Rainfall data for Drought Investigation at Brahmapuri (M.S.), National Conference on Advances in Civil Engineering, Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune, 28th March, 2008, pp. 4-7 (As Coauthor).
• Comparative Study of Streamflow Prediction Models, Proc. National Conference, College of civil Engineering, Osmania University, 14th-15th December, 2007, Hyderabad, A.P.
• An Overview on Streamflow Prediction, Proc. National Seminar (NSSCM-07), Ujjain Engineering College, 19th-20th March, 2007, Ujjain (M.P.).
• Meandering for Motion in Ghaisari River: A case Study, Proc. National Conference (BITCON), Bhilai Institute of Technology, 16th-17th March, 2007, Bhilai (C.G.).
• Water Supply Scheme of Sagar City in Madhya Pradesh, Proc. National Conference on Innovations in Engineering & Technology, 2007, 14th - 15th March, Gondia, Maharashtra (As Coauthor).
• Characterization of Solvent Extraction Mill Wastewater, Proc. National Conference on Innovations in Engineering & Technology, 2007, 14th - 15th March, Gondia, Maharashtra (as Coauthor).
• Computation of Side Slope in Parabolic Channels, Proc. National Conference on Innovations in Engineering & Technology, 2007, 14th - 15th March, Gondia, Maharashtra.
• Applications of ANNs in Structural Engineering: A Review, Proc. National Conference on RDSE, 2005, 29th-30th August, Manipal (Karnataka), pp. 30 (Coauthor – V. S. Rathore).
• A Review of Provisions on Seismic Design of Buildings in IS: 1893 (Part I): 2002, National Level Technical Paper Presentation Competition, S.V. Institute of Computer Studies, Kadi (Gujarat), January, 2005 (As coauthor).
• Rainfall Modeling Using ANNs: A Case Study, Proc. National Conference on Hydraulics (HYDRO-2004), December 26-27, V.N.I.T., Nagpur, 2004 (Co-Author: Surendra Asati).
• Normal-Depth Calculations in Partially Filled Pipes, Proc. National Conference on Hydraulics (HYDRO- 99), March 6-7, Y.C.C.E., Nagpur, 1999 (Co-Author: Miss Suvarna Shah).
• Artificial Intelligence: Can it be Developed in Computers for Valuation?, Proc. 29th National Seminar on the Valuation of Movable/Immovable Assets and Annual Convention of the Institution of Valuers, Bhubaneshwar, Dec., 1998. Subsequently the same was published in the (J.) Indian Valuer, Vol. XXXI, No. 6, June, 1999.
• Object Orientated Programming: Philosophy & Valuation Modeling, Proc. 29th National Seminar on the Valuation of Movable/Immovable Assets and Annual Convention of the Institution of Valuers, Bhubaneshwar, Dec., 1998. 44. Subsequently the same was published in the (J.) Indian Valuer, Vol. XXXI, No. 3, March, 1999.
• A Comparative Study of Hypothetical Building Scheme & Developer's Method of Valuation, Proc. 29th National Seminar on the Valuation of Movable/Immovable Assets and Annual Convention of the Institution of Valuers, Bhubaneshwar, Dec., 1998.
• Object Oriented Analysis & Design of Airways Reservation System, Proc. NCOOT'98 (National Conference on Object Oriented Technology), 22-24 October 1998, Pondicherry, (as Co-Author).
• Effect of Inflation on the Overall Depreciation of Plant & Machineries, Proc. National Seminar on the Valuation of Movable/Immovable Assets and Annual Convention of the Institution of Valuers, Jabalpur, Dec., 1996, pp. 187-190.
• Valuation for Compulsory Land Acquisition, Proc. National Seminar on the Valuation of Movable/Immovable Assets and Annual Convention of the Institution of Valuers, Jabalpur, Dec., 1996, pp. 76-89.
• Land Value Projections Using Regression Techniques, Proc. National Seminar on the Valuation of Movable/Immovable Assets and Annual Convention of the Institution of Valuers, Jabalpur, Dec., 1996, pp. 67-75.
• Value: Does it Differ?, Proc. National Seminar on the Valuation of Movable/Immovable Assets and Annual Convention of the Institution of Valuers, Jabalpur, Dec., 1996, pp. 90-93.
• Complexities Involved in the Professional Practice of Valuation, Proc. National Seminar on the Valuation of Movable/Immovable Assets and Annual Convention of the Institution of Valuers, Jabalpur, Dec., 1996, pp. 376-378.
• Multi-Dimensional World of Value: A Comprehensive Preview, Proc. National Seminar on the Valuation of Movable/Immovable Assets and Annual Convention of the Institution of Valuers, Jabalpur, Dec., 1996, pp. 296-304.
• Social Determinants of Land Use and Land Values, Proc. National Seminar on the Valuation of Movable/Immovable Assets and Annual Convention of the Institution of Valuers, Jaipur, Dec. 1995, pp. 27-28. Subsequently the same was published in the (J.) Indian Valuer, Vol. XXVIII, No. 9, September, 1996, pp. 788-789.
• Gazing the Crystal Ball - Effect of NEP on Urban and Rural Land Values, Proc. National Seminar on the Valuation of Movable/Immovable Assets and Annual Convention of the Institution of Valuers, Jaipur, Dec., 1995, pp. 33-35. Subsequently the same was published in the (J.) Indian Valuer, Vol. XXVIII, No. 8, August, 1996, pp.700-702.
• Philosophy of Value, Proc. National Seminar on the Valuation of Movable/Immovable Assets and Annual Convention of the Institution of Valuers, Jaipur, Dec., 1995, pp. 36-38. Subsequently the same was published in the (J.) Indian Valuer, Vol. XXVIII, No. 10, October, 1996, pp. 1017-1019.
• Valuation of Leasehold Properties, Proc. National Seminar on the Valuation of Movable / Immovable Assets and Annual Convention of the Institution of Valuers, Jaipur, Dec., 1995, pp. 29-32.
• Multipurpose Utilization of Geothermal Energy of Western Coast, Proc. ECOENERGY 95, Nagpur Local Centre, Institution of Engineers (I), Nagpur, 1995, (as Co-Author).
• Reliability Monitoring of Valuation Systems, Proc. National Seminar on the Valuation of Movable/Immovable Assets and Annual Convention of the Institution of Valuers, Lucknow, Dec., 1993. Subsequently the same was published in the (J.) Indian Valuer, Vol. XXVII, No.4, April, 1995, pp. 305-308.
• Value Engineering in Construction Industry - Growing Concern, Proc. National Seminar on the Valuation of Movable/Immovable Assets and Annual Convention of the Institution of Valuers, Lucknow, Dec., 1993. Subsequently the same was published in the (J.) Indian Valuer, Vol. XXVII, No. 8, August, 1995.
• Commercial Land Use and Land Values, Proc. National Seminar on the Valuation of Movable/Immovable Assets and Annual Convention of the Institution of Valuers, Lucknow, Dec., 1993. Subsequently the same was published in the (J.) Indian Valuer, Vol., XXVI, No. 11, Nov., 1994.
• Application of Value Engineering Concept in Civil Engineering, Proc. Sixth National Conference for Value Management for Globalisation, Calcutta, September, 1994.
• Value of Agricultural Lands in India - Changing Scenario, Proc. National Seminar on the Valuation of Movable/Immovable Assets and Annual Convention of the Institution of Valuers, Lucknow, Dec., 1993. Subsequently the same was published in the (J.) Indian Valuer, Vol. XXVI, July, 1994, pp. 726-729.
• Valuation of Ownership Apartments, Proc. National Seminar on the Valuation of Movable/Immovable Assets and Annual Convention of the Institution of Valuers, Lucknow, Dec., 1993.
• Complexities Involved in the Valuation of Agricultural Lands, Proc. National Seminar on the Valuation of Movable/Immovable Assets and Annual Convention of the Institution of Valuers, Goa, Dec., 1992. Subsequently the same was published in the (J.) Indian Valuer, Vol. XXV, July, 1993, pp. 655-666.

International Conferences

• Correlation of Mechanical Properties of Foundation Soil with CBR Using Regression Analyses, 2nd International Conference on Advances in Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Building Sciences, ICAMB2012, SMBS, VIT university Vellore, India, 9-11 Jan, 2012, pp. 1216-1210 (Saklecha, P.P., Katpatal, Y.B., Rathore, S. S., and Agarwal, D.K. (2012).
• ANN Modeling for Strength Characterization of Subgrade Soil in a Basaltic Terrain, 2nd International Conference on Advances in Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Building Sciences, ICAMB2012, SMBS, VIT University, Vellore India, 9-11 Jan, 2012, pp.1195-1200. (Saklecha, P.P., Katpatal, Y.B., Rathore, S. S., and Agarwal, D.K.).
• Higher Education in India: A Changing Scenario, Proc. World Conference of AIAER on Professional Development of Teachers and Teacher Educators, Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India, 12-13 November, 2010 (Coauthor: Mrs. Savi V. Shende).
• Earthquake Prediction & Early Warning Systems: a Classic & Contemporary Review, Proc. International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engg. & Tech., October 2010, GIMT, Kurukshetra (Coauthor: Mrs. Savi Shende).
• Analysis & Monitoring of Air Pollution by Using Wireless Sensor Network, International Conference on Recent Advances in Environmental Protection, St. John's College, Agra, 17-19 December, 2009.
• Environmental Protection Maps of Gondia & Bhandra Districts, Proc. Second International Congress of Chemistry & Environment, The Emerald Heights International School, Indore, India, 24th - 26th December, 2005, pp. 554-558 (As Coauthor).
• Environmental Evaluation of Mega WRD Projects, Proc. Third International Conference on Environmental Planning & Management, V.R.C.E., Nagpur, Feb., 1996, pp. 322-325.

Lectures in STTP(s) / Seminars

• Emerging Trends & Challenges in Management, Keynote Address in University Level Seminar held at the Department of Mgmt. Sciences, J. M. Patel College, Bhandara, 12th April, 2008.
• Ethics & Human Values in Contemporary Education, Presidential Speech, Two Day National Seminar in D. B. Science College, Gondia (M.S.), 29th – 30th September, 2007.
• Optimization of Coagulant Dosage in Water Treatment Plants Using Artificial Neural Networks, SF-STTP on Optimization: Theory & Application in Engineering Problems, M.I.E.T., Gondia, 8th November, 2003.