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Electroforming Technology for Advanced Metal Fabrication
Abstract: Electroforming technology is a highly specialized process for fabricating a metal part by electro deposition in a plating bath over a base form or mandrel which is subsequently removed. On a mandrel, also known as a mold or matrix, which is removed, metal is electrodeposited. As a result, the coating turns into the product. Intricate parts made of nickel, copper, gold, and silver, such as molds, dies, waveguides, nozzles, and …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 Read article
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An Investigation into the Relationship between Mental Well-being and Decision-making Competency among Young Adults at Chitkara University, Punjab
Abstract: Mental well-being encompasses an individual’s holistic state of understanding their own adaptability and effectively navigating life’s challenges. It denotes the capacity to comprehend, regulate, and express emotions, as well as to maintain satisfying relationships and cope with the stresses of daily life. Decision-making competency (DMC), on the other hand, encapsulates an individual’s ability to take ownership of decision-making processes, ensuring timely and appropriate choices that align with personal values and …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–25 Read article
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Burden and Coping Strategies Among Caregivers of Patient Suffering with Cardiovascular Diseases
Abstract: Introduction:The term burden refers to the emotional and physical strain experienced by caregivers when providing care for a client. This burden is considered a form of agony. Caregivers, usually family members, have various responsibilities such as personal care, financial support, medical assistance, and transportation arrangements. Coping strategies are utilized to manage stress, with effectiveness varying based on the situation and individual preferences. A study aimed to evaluate coping strategies and …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Basis for Critical Evaluation of Cultural Buildings
Abstract: Searching for bases for critical evaluation for any building type is a very difficult trend. But, it brings the critical evaluation mechanism to definite controlled rules in a scientific process. The problem becomes more complex in dealing with cultural buildings, as their being is merely linked to emotional and intellectual needs. The article is dealing with this type of buildings as being both recreational and educational, or “Self-Educating Buildings,” such …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Smart and Self-sufficient Villages as Backbone to Development: A Case of Indian Heritage Architecture
Abstract: Fast pace of urban development supported by high rate of migration is a threat to sustainability of villages for developing countries like India that is primarily based on agriculture. On one hand, pressure on urban system is increasing multifold and on the other hand, villages are in a dying state of condition. Limited economic opportunities, lack of infrastructure facilities, inefficient performance of central or state level beneficiary provisions and insensitive …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 36–57 Read article
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Planning, Development and Management of Sustainable Cities: A Review
Abstract: Cities are the most affected indicators of human activities on the surface of the earth. These human-dominated things, i.e., cities destroy natural habitats, streamline species composition, upset hydrological systems, and adjust energy flow and nutrient cycling. Today, these significant impacts of human activities, initiated from population increase, rapid urbanization, high private motor vehicle dependency, deregulated industrialization and mass livestock production, are increasing exponentially and causing great deal of environmental, social, …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Sustainable Streetscape Development for Small Communities – A Case study of City of Cullman, Alabama, USA
Abstract: This paper is based on proposal prepared by the author for the city, which was in transition and adopting its new comprehensive plan. The paper emphasizes current trends and interventions of planners for small- to medium-sized communities. The Downtown streetscape project was part of the comprehensive plan 2030 adopted by the City of Cullman, USA in the year 2009. This CompPlan expressed concern that to attract and retain the businesses …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Industrial Revolution – A Transition for or Against Mission of Arts and Crafts Movement
Abstract: Art and Crafts movement began primarily as a search for authentic and meaningful styles as a reaction to the soulless machine-made production. The legendaries consider machine to be the root cause of reducing the role of artists and architects in the society. Industrial Revolution was a response to shift from labor intensive economy to capital intensive economy. Quantum production happened due to Industrial revolution, increasing socio economic conditions (Crawford, 1997). …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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The paradigm shift in design of residential building in post-covid-19 pandemic situation
Abstract: It has been experienced that building design is constantly evolving among the ongoing era, while the world slowly adapting to life in a pandemic. Architecture is being called upon to reshape our spaces. What might the future of design hold in the post-COVID era? Can building science help to reduce the risk of COVID 19 finding the balance between humans and nature? Discussing examples from the past how design has …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 27–38 Read article
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Identification of Resilience Attributes for Hospital Building Design in Case of Natural Disasters: A Systematic Review
Abstract: Objective: The resilience of hospital buildings is measured in terms of hospital functionality against natural disasters. While adequate provisions are available to assess the structural safety of buildings there is a gap in assessing the functional performance of hospitals in case of patient influx. This paper presents academic literature on the resilience assessment of hospital building design. It also enlists the qualitative attributes of resilient design, planning and management for …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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A Determination Digital of the Design of the Fronts of Traditional Houses in Algeria
Abstract: This article offers a study on the decomposition and the digital characterization of the traditional devices of entry of the houses of Tijedit. Exploration digital using the metric mechanism morpho is founded particularly on the determination of the rank of morphic pregnancy of the form in question “the device of the entry” in what the ordinary conformation of the totality of the houses touches to which it belongs. This study …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Social Housing: Corporate Management Approaches in the UK
Abstract: The social housing sector in Britain has undergone significant change over the last four decades since 1980. Under the economic and political ideology of Neoliberalism, the introduction of market forces into the arena of public service provision has resulted in the evolution of a competitive operational environment for Social Housing Providers (SHPs). These organizations have to operate as businesses and meet the challenges of functioning as independent firms that are …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 45–48 Read article
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Remedial Garden: Healthy Environment with Medical Plants in Landscape
Abstract: The Persian garden is a system including natural elements which can prepare the physical needs beside the psychological and remedial parameters. On the other hand, after recognizing disadvantages of chemical drugs and lacking the information about the advantages of medical plants it is clear that people need to know about these plants and have some places for serving them these plants. Regarding the quality of Persian gardens, using the healing …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 19–28 Read article
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Bamboo Reinforced Low Cost House - A Case Study
Abstract: The objective is to set up a low cost house using bamboo and its culms as reinforcement material. A prototype of such a construction has been undertaken in an area of 255 sq.ft. As bamboo acts as a structural member, it can replace steel as reinforcement. The proposed structure consists of four supporting column and one main column at its centre to achieve a better economy due to reduction in …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 59–70 Read article
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Town Planning and Management for Sustainable Cities
Abstract: This paper reveals a critical review of the key literature on the issues relating to planning, development and management of sustainable cities, introduces the contributions from the Special Issue, and speculates on the prospective research directions to place necessary mechanisms to secure a sustainable urban future for all. Today all the rural areas is going to convert in urban areas for the benefit of future generation but it completely effecting …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 71–72 Read article
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A Review Study on the Development of a City into a Smart City
Abstract: Today’s industrial environments are moving toward automation. This results in improving item quality, accuracy, productivity and to diminish item cost. Error identification of products is an exceptionally troublesome modern process. Persistent manual detection generates consistency issues. The purpose of this project was to design and fabricate a working prototype for an automatic error detector machine. It demonstrates the idea of an ordinary conveyor belt, but with some intelligence. This main …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 35–41 Read article
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Development of Critical Thinking through Undergraduate Architectural Training
Abstract: Critical reasoning is an elementary tool for doing well in all walks of life today. It is gaining importance in a time of constantly evolving work profiles, multicontextual problems scenarios and in living a more aware life- unplagued by sociocentrism and egocentrism. A research conducted by James Flynn across different specialisation domains at one of America’s top universities concluded that ‘there is no sign that any department attempts to develop …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 18–27 Read article
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Municipal Finance: The Historic Outlook
Abstract: Development and finance exist in a cohesive relationship that uplifts the city leading to the nation. Sound fiscal performance of the municipality is important for the growth of any city and, as a result, the need for robust municipal finance. This need for municipal finance in India has gained prominence and discussed with gravity over the past few decades. Many studies have identified the abysmal state of municipal finance and …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 21–33 Read article
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Short Review Article: Defence Enzyme- Polyphenol Oxidases (PPO) in Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)
Abstract: Tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum) is one of the most important horticultural crops in the world. In India, tomato is considered as first rank vegetable crop because of its more use. The action of Polyphenol Oxidases (PPO) on phenolic oxidation has a role to play in the plant’s defense. This is a short review article on the mechanism and role of PPO in tomato.
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 10–12 Read article
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Drought Tolerance in Pearl Millet- I
Abstract: Stress tolerance has long fascinated plant biologists as a challenge to understand the mechanism of plant survival under biotic and abiotic stress conditions. Exposure of plants to abiotic stresses, such as high salinity, drought, extreme light and temperature leads to major loss in crop productivity. Pearl millet is one such crop that has been facing drought conditions and less productivity of the crop. This article is a short review on …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 13–15 Read article