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Department of Anthropology, Gurucharan University
A State University established by upgrading Gurucharan College under Assam Act No. LVII of 2023
Phone: +91-9435114663
Email: Anthropology@gurucharanuniversity.ac.in
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Dr. Juri Borah – Department of Anthropology

Dr. Juri Borah

Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Department of Anthropology

Gurucharan University, Silchar-788004

Dr. Juri Borah

Basic Information

Designation: Assistant Professor & Head
Department: Department of Anthropology
Specialization: Anthropological Demography, Health, Growth and Nutrition, Ethnomedicine, Dermatoglyphics.
Official Email ID:
Mobile No. (Official): 9401993065
Date of Joining: 22-08-2019

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Dr. Juri Borah

Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Department of Anthropology

Gurucharan University, Silchar-788004
3 PUBLICATIONS (Scopus & WoS)
- DOCTORAL STUDENTS
- PATENTS
- PROJECTS

Introduction [Biosketch]

Dr. Juri Borah is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Anthropology at Gurucharan University, Assam. She previously held teaching positions on a contractual basis at Dibrugarh University, Dibru College, and Dhakuakhana College. With more than 13 years of teaching experience, her research interests include Reproductive Health, Menopausal Health, Anthropological Demography, Growth and Nutrition, Ethnomedicine, and Dermatoglyphics. Dr. Borah has published 50 research papers in peer-reviewed/Scopus-indexed journals and as book chapters, and presented at more than 20 National/International Seminars/Conferences. Additionally, she has co-edited five books, edited three volumes of Mankind (a peer-reviewed Departmental Journal), and organized a national webinar on urgent anthropological research in Northeast India. Dr. Borah is a Life Member of the Indian National Confederation and Academy of Anthropologists (INCAA), West Bengal, and a Founder Member of the United Indian Anthropology Forum (UIAF).

Areas of Specialization / Research Interests

Anthropological Demography, Health, Growth and Nutrition, Ethnomedicine, Dermatoglyphics.

Academic Qualification
Degree University/Board Year
HSLC SEBA 2005
HS AHSEC 2007
BA Dibrugarh University 2010
MA Dibrugarh University 2012
Experience

Teaching Experience

No teaching experience listed.

Research Experience

No research experience listed.

Publications

Journal Publications (Total: 9)

1. Kundu, RN, Borah, J, Chatterjee, A, Mukherjee, K, Bharati, S, Hossain, MG & Bharati, P (2025). "‘Short birth spacing and its impact on maternal and child health in India with urban-rural variation: An epidemiological study using the National Family Health Survey Data’." PLoS One, 20. Indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. ISSN: 1932-6203. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0325461
2. Kundu, RN, Borah, J, Bharati, S & Bharati, P (2023). "‘Regional distribution of the anthropometric failure among under-five children and its determinants in India’." Ethiopian Journal Health Sciences, 33, 479-490. Indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. ISSN: 1029-1857. doi:10.4314/ejhs.v33i3.11
3. Borah, J & Sengupta, S (2022). "‘Antenatal and postnatal care practices among the Dibongiya Deori of Assam’." Anthropologie-International Journal of Human Diversity and Evolution,, 60, 75-86. Indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. ISSN: 0323-1119. doi:10.26720/anthro.21.04.16.2
4. Borah, J & Dihingia, D (2021). "‘Influence of socio-demographic proximate factors on fertility and mortality among the Tengapania Deori of Dibrugarh district, Assam." Tribal Health Bulletin, 28, 1-15. Indexed in UGC care list Group 1. ISSN: 0971-4677.
5. Borah, J & Sengupta, S (2019). "Post-menopausal symptoms and attitude towards menopause among the Dibongiya Deori of Assam." Indian Journal of Physical Anthropology & Human Genetics, 38, 91-111. Indexed in UGC care list Group 1. ISSN: 0378-8156.
6. Garh, N & Borah, J (2018). "Some aspects of fertility, reproductive wastage, and mortality among the Sonowal Kacharis of Dibrugarh district, Assam." Tribal Health Bulletin, 25, 52-61. Indexed in UGC care list Group 1. ISSN: 0971-4677.
7. Borah, J & Sengupta, S (2016). "Youth dormitories among the tribes of North-East India." The Indian Journal of Anthropology, 4, 83-90. Indexed in UGC care list Group 1. ISSN: 2320-3757.
8. Borah, J & Sengupta, S (2015). "Mean age at menarche and menopause among Dibongiya Deoris of Assam." Tribal Health Bulletin, 22, 73-78. Indexed in UGC care list Group 1. ISSN: 0971-4677.
9. Borah, J & Sengupta (2014). "‘Reproductive performance of Dibongiya Deori women of Lakhimpur district, Assam." v, 9-10, 57-65. ISSN: 0973-3124.

Conference Proceedings (Total: 0)

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Book Chapters (Total: 0)

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Books (Total: 0)

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Edited Books (Total: 0)

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Research Projects / Grants

No research projects listed.

Orientation and Refresher Courses Attended

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Awards / Recognitions
Award Year Awarding Body/Institute
1st class 1st in Graduation, Anthropology 2010 Dibrugarh University
Professional Memberships
Sl. No. Membership Name Type Dated
1 Indian National Confederation and Academy of Anthropologists (INCAA). Life member —
2 United Indian Anthropology Forum (UIAF) Founder member —
Administrative & Academic Responsibilities
Sl. No. Responsibility Type Details Dated
1 HoD Department of Anthropology 30 Nov 2019 → Present
Student Guidance

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Patents

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Membership in Committees
Name of the Committee Designation Academic Year
BoS, Gurucharan University Member
BUGS, Assam University Member
BPGS, Assam University Member
Conferences / Seminars / Workshops

International

1. Presented a paper entitled “Infant mortality and socio-demographic characteristics among the Saora community in Assam” in the International Conference“Transforming Knowledge: A Multidisciplinary Research on Integrative Learning Across Disciplines [MRILAD] Organized by The Bhopal School of Social Sciences Dated: 14th - 15th February 2025
2. Presented a paper entitled “A study on nutritional status of the Mishing population of Majuli district, Assam” in the“Climate Change and its Effect on Environment, Agriculture, Management, Health and Society (ICCEAMHS-2024)” Organized by MES’s Arts, Commerce & Science College, Sonai, Newasa Dist. Ahmednagar, MS, India MSSPM’s Lal Bahadur Shastri Sr. College, Partur Dist. Jalna, MS & Yuvaraja’s College (Autonomous) Mysuru, Karnataka, I Dated: 13th - 14th November 2024
3. Presented a paper entitled “Short birth interval and its determinants among the Dibongiya Deori women of Lakhimpur district, Assam” in the International Conference on “Advances in Science” Organized by Gargaon College Science Forum and IQAC Dated: 5th - 6th May 2023
4. Presented a paper entitled “Artificial intelligence in identifying short birth spacing: a comparative study” in the International Conference on “Al for Sustainable Development-Challenges and Opportunities” Organized by VET Institute of Arts and Science affiliated to Bharathiar University Dated: 25th November 2022
5. Presented a paper entitled “Nutritional status and blood pressure of the Mottock community of Naharsaku village Dibrugarh district, Assam” in the International Conference on “Recent Trend and Practices in Science, Technology, Management and Humanities for Sustainable Rural Development (STMH – 2019)” Organized by Department of Rural Development, University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya Dated: 6th - 7th September 2019

National

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College/University

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FDP / STC

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