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248 articles for “design measures”
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Retrofitting Coaching Centers into Commercial Spaces
Abstract: The rapid expansion of the private education sector in India, particularly in the post-1991 era, hascreated a plethora of investment opportunities. One notable segment within this sector is the coachingindustry, which has witnessed remarkable growth, transforming from small-scale individual tuitioncenters to large-scale coaching companies. The proliferation of private tutoring centers across thecountry, even in smaller cities, has sparked a significant debate about their role and impact on theformal education system. …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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Design and Analysis of Microstrip Filtenna for 2.4 GHz Applications and Measurement of SAR over Human Head Model
Abstract: ABSTRACTMultifunctional ability of modern devices leads to wideband frequency characteristics. A microstrip antenna is a considerable narrowband antenna and a method to increase its bandwidth as well as adding filtering property is studied. In this study models are developed for 2.4 GHz band applications using filtering antenna concept that increases the bandwidth of the antenna and allows it to work as a filter to improve its frequency selectivity. In the …
Published in International Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 30–42 Read article
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Studies on Interaction of SDS with HPMC Using Central Composite Design
Abstract: The conductivity measurements were used to study the interaction between non-ionic biopolymers, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) and the anionic surfactant- sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) in aqueous solutions of different concentrations and at temperatures along with the use of Response Surface Methodology (RSM). Calculations were made of the free energies of aggregation ΔGagg, micellization (Gmic), and transfer (Gt), all of which are connected to the bonding interaction between the surfactant and …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 20–33 Read article
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Climatic Control and Energy Conservation through Landscape Design
Abstract: Buildings consume significant large amount of energy for cooling, heating, ventilation and lighting in buildings to create desirable thermal comfort conditions. Increasing consumption of energy has led to environmental pollution resulting in global warming and ozone layer depletion and subsequently having climate change. Hence to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases, caused by fossil fuels to power the operational energy requirement of the buildings has stimulated the interest towards adoption …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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Identifying the Public Transport Improvement Policies from Attitudes of Car, Motorcycle and Public Transport Users in Lahore: A Qualitative Study
Abstract: This paper aims to understand attitudes of different modes users and identify the public transport improvement policies from those attitudes for Lahore city. The underlying factors were identified for the use of private car and motorcycle and public transport through in-depth interviews with selected users of each mode. The results of interviews depict that flexibility and freedom in travelling, status symbol, individual’s privacy, coupling and situational constraints, gender and culture …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 36–49 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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Analysis of a Microstrip Triangular Patch Antenna using DGS as a Strain Sensor
Abstract: Microstrip patch antenna is a plane shape, light weight and low cost antenna that used to receive and transmit electromagnetic wave. This paper describes the design and simulation of a triangular microstrip patch antenna using DGS for strain measurement. The microstrip antenna was designed and simulated using Computer Simulation Technology (CST) Microwave Studio. When the antenna is under strain/crack, its resonance frequency varies accordingly. By using DGS in microstrip antenna …
Published in International Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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Development of an Automated Load-Controlled Thermopower Measurement Technique for Thermoelectric Materials
Abstract: The Seebeck coefficient, or thermoelectric power, is crucial. In order to deliver accurate readings over a wide temperature range, a load-based, high-precision thermoelectric power (TEP) measurement device has been designed, constructed, and experimentally validated in this study. The system is based on a differential DC approach and replaces conventional spring-based contact mechanisms with a shifting mechanical load to avoid errors caused by spring contraction, thermal cycling, and contact instability at …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 7–18 Read article
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A Review of Microstrip Patch Antenna for 5G
Abstract: Requirements for mobile communication arise because of the rapid increase in mobile users. Mobile users need to have more features on their mobile phones, such as high date rates, efficient communication, reduced traffic, convenience of using different applications etc. Mobile providers need to address mobile consumer demands that can be achieved with the aid of 5G technology. 5G technology provides very high bandwidth, reduced latency, improved service quality, optimum capacity; …
Published in International Journal of Broadband Cellular Communication · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 7–16 Read article
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A Compact Sector-slotted Circular shaped Filtenna with Enhanced bandwidth
Abstract: This paper presents the designing, simulation and fabrication of a compact Sector-slotted circular shaped filtenna. A Filtenna is designed by integrating the two-pole Butterworth Bandpass filter and the sector-slotted circular shaped patch antenna. This combination of filter and antenna results into compactness of the microwave components and also enhancing the overall performance of the system. The Sector-slotted circular shaped patch antenna is substituted on second port and second resonator. A …
Published in International Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Risk Assessment of Diabetes Mellitus: Finnish Diabetes Association Scale
Abstract: Objective: To identify the risk of development diabetes among patients and relatives and find out the association of risk of developing diabetes mellitus (DM) with selected demographic variables. Methods: Non-experimental approach, descriptive design was used to measure the risk of development diabetes with 63 samples. Convenient sampling technique was used and the data were collected by Finnish Diabetes Association (FDA) Scale. Result: 49.2 % of subjects had slightly elevated chance …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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Sea Level Rise and Its Impacts on Indian Coastal Cultural Heritage: Climate Change Threats to Unique Built and Unbuilt Cultural Heritage
Abstract: Sea level rise (SLR) is a major cause of concern resulting in loss of land area, erosion of existing built systems and a danger to ecological resources. In addition to this it will also pose a great threat to loss of cultural heritages that are linked with the coastal history of many countries, like indigenous and colonial forts, fishing communities and socio-religious built environments and rituals. GMSL (Global Mean Sea …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Comparative Assessment of Drivers Characteristics at Baghdad Urban and Suburban Area
Abstract: Abstract The importance of road safety demands that the components of safe driving be understood. Variability among people, in terms of gender, age, socio-economic levels, education, health, driving experience, and tradition could have major impacts on the field of vision and the perception reaction time, which seem to be good measures of safe driving. In Baghdad, public efforts have managed to stabilize or decrease accident rates; however, because of the …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 15–24 Read article
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Monitoring Urban Sprawl and Land-Use Change Detection with GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques in Latifabad Town Hyderabad, Pakistan
Abstract: Constant rapid urbanization is associated with the reduction of natural resources and the expansion of irregular and uncontrolled expansion, rapidly increased population, and increasing immigrants towards urban areas. In this paper, land-use change is considered the main component in monitoring urban growth. In the context of land-use change, the study analyzes the gap of sustain infrastructure; led towards the conversion of residential areas into commercial areas and subdivisions of various …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 41–51 Read article
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Gas Detection and Monitoring System with Alert Security
Abstract: Gas leakage and detection are significant concerns in our everyday routines these days. Carbon pollution has become a serious issue that must be addressed. LPG system is incredibly flammable, threatening both lives and assets. To avoid such disasters, significant effort has been put into developing reliable systems for detecting gas leaks. Some leak detection techniques were developed in order to cause the leak to be discovered, as it is not …
Published in International Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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Portable Air Quality Monitoring System
Abstract: ABSTRACTAir pollution affects our day to day life and the quality of our livelihood. It destroys the ecosystem and the quality of life on the planet. We need to monitor air quality which is very glaring due to the increased industrial activities over the past years. People need to know the limit of their activities which affect the air quality. This project is all about an air pollution monitoring system. …
Published in International Journal of Digital Communication and Analog Signals · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 Read article
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Design Consideration of Rectangular Water Tank
Abstract: Storage reservoirs and overhead tank square measure is used to store water, liquid crude oil, crude oil product and similar liquids. The force analysis of the water tanks is regarding identical regardless of the chemical nature of the merchandise. This paper presents a constant study regarding behavior and style of overhead Rectangular concrete tank subjected to static loading conditions with special stress on IS:3370. The result of the various tank …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 18–21 Read article
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Landscape Design to Control Climatic and Energy Conservation Changes
Abstract: Structures expend critical expansive measure of vitality for cooling, warming, ventilation and lighting in structures to make alluring warm solace conditions. Expanding utilization of vitality has prompted to natural contamination bringing about an unnatural weather change and ozone layer exhaustion and hence having environmental change. Henceforth to lessen the discharge of nursery gasses, brought about by fossil energizes to control the operational vitality necessity of the structures has empowered the …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 32–38 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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Internet of Things (IoT) in Renewable Energy and Role of Engineers
Abstract: The need of green structure or keen urban areas is coming into reality as center movements from conventional wellspring of energy to Renewable wellspring of energy like breeze energy, sun-based energy, and hydro energy are the lights of future in light of the fact that the customary sources like fossil, coal, and oil fills are restricted, and are going to an end in light of the expanding request. To construct …
Published in International Journal of Telecommunications & Emerging Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 23–27 Read article