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Effect of Compatibilizers on Polypropylene-Based Peanut Shell Flour Composites Reinforced with Nanoclay
Abstract: The improvement of innovative ingredients is on the rise, especially in the automobile, aerospace, aviation, and construction industries. Conventional ingredients are being substituted with nanocomposite ingredients due to their excellent features. In this study, various composites based on polypropylene (PP), peanut shell flour (50 wt% PSF), and nanoclay (Cloisite 30B) were manufactured by melt mixing process followed by injection molded in the presence of maleated PP (PPM) and maleated styrene …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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An Analysis of Ujjani Reservoir in Solapur, Maharashtra, India, Using Mathematical Modeling and Satellite Remote Sensing Techniques for Sedimentation Studies
Abstract: The reservoir's storage capacity steadily decreases due to sedimentation. The reservoir life can be preserved by monitoring sedimentation and implementing appropriate management measures. The Ujjani dam was built for power generating, irrigation, and water delivery systems. It is located in the drought-prone Solapur district, due to which Ujjani is an important initiative for the region's economy and society. In the present study, the Ujjani reservoir's sedimentation is evaluated for monitoring …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Formulation and Characterization of Polyhydroxyalkanoates Copolymer Nanoparticles for Controlled Drug Release
Abstract: The present study was focused on the formulation of polyhydroxyalkanoates copolymer nanoparticles (PHANPs) for in vitro controlled release of the drugs, viz. levofloxacin and amoxicillin. The PHANPs were synthesized by a triple emulsion method and conjugated with amoxicillin and levofloxacin to improve its remedial bioavailability. The PHANPs and drug conjugatedPHANPs were analysed using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD). The cell viability % …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Development of an ATmega328-Based Oscilloscope for Quick Field Measurements
Abstract: Abstract: This paper presents an ATmega328 microcontroller-based oscilloscope developed with the ATmega328 microcontroller, designed for efficient signal analysis in a compact format. Featuring a 128x64 OLED display, multiple input channels, and integrated ADC for accurate signal sampling, the oscilloscope allows users to measure frequency, amplitude, and period effectively. Oscilloscopes are crucial for troubleshooting, diagnostics, and system design because they enable researchers and engineers to examine the properties of electrical systems, …
Published in International Journal of Microelectronics and Digital integrated circuits · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 Read article
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Durability Studies on Red mud and GGBS based Geopolymer Concrete
Abstract: The aim of the study is to evaluate the performance of geopolymer concrete and conventional concrete. In the present work, two Industrial by-products such as Red Mud and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) of 25:75 proportion is used for geopolymerisation. Red mud is a by-product from Alumina industry. GGBS is a by-product from iron industry. To develop a bond between binder and aggregates to form a geopolymer concrete feldspar …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 9–17 Read article
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Gain Enhancement of a Filtenna Using Defected Ground Structures Technique
Abstract: This paper presents a compact filtenna with enhanced gain by improving the structural shape of filtenna using defected ground structure(DGS) technique. A filtenna is an integration of a filter and an antenna into a one device. This combination leads to the reduction in the system size, weight cost and complexities. The proposed filtenna consists of a hairpin bandpass filter and a hexagonal-shaped microstrip patch antenna. The filtenna without DGS has …
Published in International Journal of Telecommunications & Emerging Technologies · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 35–42 Read article
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Effects of Habb-e-Shifa a Formulation of Unani Medicine on Naloxone Precipitated Morphine Withdrawal Symptoms in Mice
Abstract: Habb-e-Shifa is a compound herbal formulation of Unani system of medicine claims to be useful in the patients addicted to opium and helps to improve the withdrawal syndrome. The study was carried out in male Swiss mice weighing 20–30 g. All the animals were divided into five groups of six animals in each and induced with administration of morphine s.c. for four days. Group I served as negative control (NC) …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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The Effect of Sowing Date and Fungicide Frequencies for Management of Chocolate Spot (Botrytis fabae Sard.) of Faba bean (Vicia faba L.) in Silte and Hadya zone, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Faba bean (Vicia faba L.) is one of the major pulse crops grown in Ethiopia and many countries. However, the production and productivity of the crop is affected by several biotic and abiotic factors. Among these, chocolate spot caused by (Botrytis fabae Sard) is one of the most important destructive diseases hampering faba bean production. This work was carried out during the 2015 and 2016 cropping seasons to determinate the …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 45–56 Read article
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Vehicle Number Plate Detection and Recognition System in Nigeria Using Deep Learning
Abstract: With over 200 million citizens, Nigeria is one of Africa’s largest and most populous nations. It is now essential to automate traffic management due to the rising number of vehicles in the nation. With the use of a deep learning technique known as the YOLO method, the study was able to construct an automatic vehicle license plate identification system that will recognize each of the vehicle license plates when many …
Published in International Journal of Image Processing and Pattern Recognition · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 32–45 Read article
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On-farm evaluation and demonstration of fungicides to control wheat (Triticum aestivum) yellow rust disease in South Omo zone, Ethiopia
Abstract: The trial was conducted in 2018 and 2019 Ayka-selmi and Zofna-dawa Kebeles in Semen Ari woreda to evaluate and demonstrate fungicides against wheat yellow rust disease. Variety Danda’a, with application of two fungicides namely Rex®Duo and Tilt (propiconazole) were used. Totally 3 treatments were used including unsprayed check. Treatments were laid down in a single plot design. Tested fungicides revealed better level of efficacy against yellow rust disease compared to …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Review on Preparation and Applications of Formazan Compounds
Abstract: The objective of the survey designated in this study is to predict the redox-active feature of formazan derivatives. To realize this purpose, preparation processes and investigation approaches of the formazan derivatives are developed. The redox properties of formazan derivatives were identified via electrochemical approaches and the first samples of isolated and well-investigated formazan products are designated in this review. Formazan derivatives (as a dyes) are synthetic chromogenic yields of the …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 23–33 Read article
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Mechanical Behavior of Calotropis Gigantea FruitBunch Fiber-Epoxy Composites
Abstract: Global warming solutions in the modern era are centered on substituting environmentally friendly biodegradable materials for fossil fuels to slow down the rate at which they are being depleted. The study literature supports the use of substitute materials for plastics in the creation of composite materials, and this work envisions the use of Calotropis gigantea fruit bunch fiber as one such substitute material. Since Calotropis gigantea fruit bunch fiber is …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 45–58 Read article
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Adaptive Text_Summarization: A Meaningful Summarization of Reviews
Abstract: Adaptive text_summarization is a model which takes elaborated data set of reviews containing more than two attributes as input and further breaks down those large chunks of text into summarized - form by eliminating attributes which are of less important for final evaluation. We keep only those attributes which contribute for better adaptation of meaning of the dataset. We have executed the techniques of Recurrent Neural-Network and Seq2Seq models to …
Published in International Journal of Software Computing and Testing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Effect of Natural Cellulosic Fiber Surface Modifications on the Mechanical Feature Reinforced Polymer Composites
Abstract: The current era's remedies to global warming revolve around replacing fossil fuels with more ecologically friendly biodegradable materials in order to slow down the rate at which they are being depleted. Calotropis gigantea fruit bunch (CGFB) fiber is one kind of substitute material that this work envisage using in place of plastics in the construction of composite materials, as supported by the study literature. CGFB fiber was chosen for this …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 Read article
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Cow’s milk trigger for type 1 diabetes
Abstract: Diabetes is an autoimmune, metabolic disorder that occurs when the pancreas stops producing insulin hormones. Type 1 diabetes or juvenile diabetes may occur genetically due to viral infection, vitamin D deficiency and environmental factors. Cow’s milk protein is one of the causes for type 1 diabetes. Casein protein which is found in the cow’s milk is responsible for production of antibodies bovine β–lacto globulin. Such antibodies destroy the β cell …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 33–49 Read article
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Thermal and structural properties of surface treated ragweed fiber reinforced biodegradable polylactic acid biocomposites
Abstract: Natural fiber-reinforced composites (NFRC) are becoming more popular as technological advance recognizes the need for eco-friendly materials. This work presents Giant ragweed (Ambrosia trifida) as a new composite reinforcement material into polylactic acid (PLA) matrix to form novel natural fiber-reinforced composites. Different types of retting techniques are utilized, and hydrogen peroxide retting is proven to provide the most optimized properties. The fibers are taken through subsequent extraction and grinding processes. …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 13–31 Read article
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A Hybrid Approach to Secure Cloud Storage: Machine Learning and Blockchain Integration
Abstract: With the rapid adoption of cloud computing across industries, securing cloud storage has become a paramount concern for organizations that rely on cloud-based systems to manage sensitive data. Traditional security approaches often struggle with the complex and evolving nature of cyber threats, leading to vulnerabilities that malicious actors can exploit. In response to these challenges, this paper proposes a hybrid approach that integrates machine learning and blockchain technologies to create …
Published in International Journal of Distributed Computing and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 35–47 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on the Properties of Concrete Replacing Waste Plastic as Aggregates for Solving Waste Management Problem
Abstract: Solid waste management is one of the growing problems of every country. As part of this ongoing program to consider the growing waste management, pollution problem, and prevention framework in India, the Ministry of Environment has suggested various approaches and ways through which we can either recycle or use the most polluting materials like plastic. The present study covers one of the ways through which to recycle one of the …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Learning Needs of Patients with Myocardial Infarction: Patients and Nursing Staff Perception
Abstract: Globally, the major cause of morbidity and mortality is Myocardial infarction. Nurses are responsible for assessing the actual learning needs of patients and educating them about the risk factors that may create a new ischemic heart disease. Objective: Of the present study is to identify the learning needs of patients with myocardial infarction as perceived by patients and nursing staff. The sample: Selected consists of 150 patients and 19 nurses. …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 28–32 Read article
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Investigation On Behavior Of Cold Formed Steel In Beam Column Connections
Abstract: Cold form steel structures are used for numerous purposes in construction industry. An attempt has been made in this study to check the behavior of beam column connections by using self-tapered screw in cold form steel section theoretical, experimentally and analytically. Finally, the experimental results are compared with analytical results. This study aims at the following objective by test performed on cold formed steel section to check the behavior connections. …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 66–70 Read article