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Modeling Reaction Rate of Dispersion Coefficient and Oxygen Deficit on Nitrobacteria Transport in Onu-Imo River
Abstract: The migration rate of nitrobacteria in the Onu-Imo River was monitored based on some variables that determine the predictive model for such pollution transport. These parameters were factors applied in developing the derived model for the study. The variables were integrated into the system to monitor their various rates of impact on the transport process in the study environment. This was monitored by applying a one-dimensional flow transport system at …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 28–41 Read article
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Automatic Surface Defect Detection for Ceramic Tiles Using Digital Image Processing: A Literature Review
Abstract: The term quality is the most important factor in many industries. Whole business and the brand name are dependent upon the quality of produced goods. Defect detection is generally done manually while manufacturing may be fully automatic. Therefore, our aim is to enhance quality control by integrating various image-processing techniques, before dispatching of the final product to make no rejection rate. An automated system is expensive at the installation but …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Post COVID-19 Impact on Agriculture and Food Security
Abstract: The Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic is a global health crisis that is already having devastating impacts on the world’s economy. The challenges and vulnerabilities related to food security in these countries are further exacerbated by the current coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic. As a quick response strategy to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, countries have imposed various types of movement restrictions, both locally and globally, which have therefore been affected. Agricultural …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Readout Integrated Circuit for Imaging Applications
Abstract: In this paper presents a novel continuous-time simultaneous-readout scheme for active imaging systems based on orthogonal modulation of photo detector signals. The superimposed-continuous-time approach presented here differs from the conventional scheduled-discrete-time scheme in that the photo detector signals are summed in a common bus concurrently and then converted to voltage levels for digitization. We illustrate that our proposed architecture may be profitable. Predominantly, in solicitations, the bandwidth necessities for a …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 5–8 Read article
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Near Field Wireless Powering of Implantable Devices
Abstract: A new WPT system for biomedical applications has been investigated in this paper. First, an implantable receiving antenna with enhanced gain is studied. Then, a transmitting antenna array which can maximize the PTE of the WPT system is designed together with the receiving antenna and head model. Under the transmission distance of 150 mm, the PTE of the designed WPT system reaches a maximum value of 0.28% at the center …
Published in Journal of VLSI Design Tools and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 44–50 Read article
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Hardware Implementation of Discrete /Inverse Discrete Cosine Transform Using Redundant Number System CORDIC Processors
Abstract: Rapid enhancement in multimedia service running on portable application has forced the development of high quality and low power implementation of complex signal processing algorithms. Image and video processing are typical application of multimedia system. Image compression and decompression using DCT/IDCT are the two algorithms commonly used in MPEG standard of image processing. For an image of N x N size, DCT/IDCT would require N4 multiplications and increases complexity. To …
Published in Journal of VLSI Design Tools and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 35–42 Read article
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Nail Image Processing for Early Symptom Detection of Diseases based on Supervised Learning
Abstract: Digital Image Processing of human nail can be used for the prediction of various systemic and dermatological diseases. The proposed system – Nail Image Processing System using SVM (NIPS-S) helps us to create a model for the analysis of human nail and predict various diseases. The input to the proposed system is the Human Palm Image. The nail portion is segmented and a combination of nail color, shape and texture …
Published in Journal of Computer Technology & Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 49–61 Read article
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Image Preprocessing Techniques
Abstract: ABSTRACTPreprocessing method is an important step, specifically for low-quality picture images. This method is robust to lighting variations and produces images with very little noise and consistent stroke width. The process computes a “surface” of background intensities at every point in the image that performs adaptive thresholding based on this result. The surface is estimated by identifying regions of low resolution text and interpolating neighboring background intensities into these regions. …
Published in Journal of Computer Technology & Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 20–29 Read article
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Implementation of Concurrent Nursing Audit as a Method for Developing Quality Nursing Care
Abstract: Introduction: Audits are a method of evaluating the care process. It not only improves care qualitybut also helps nurses to acquire and use the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for creating ameaningful, productive, and satisfying working environment. A nursing audit is the process ofevaluating the quality of nursing care through the review of clinical records made by healthcareprofessionals. Objectives: (1) To measure the degree of quality of patient care against …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Evaluation of Neurosensory Function following Inferior Alveolar Nerve Lateralization for Placement of Dental Implants – A Case Report
Abstract: Keeping in tune with recent trends, replacement of missing teeth with implant supported prosthesis is gaining preference over various prosthetic options, i.e., removable partial dentures and fixed partial dentures. This is mainly because in addition to inherent inadequacies in rehabilitation fixed partial dentures include the sacrifice of healthy tooth substance of the adjacent teeth.Implants help us to overcome most problems associated with traditional prosthesis. However, in patients with atrophied mandibles …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 18–27 Read article
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A Comparative Study to Assess Cognitive Impairment of Old People Residing in Old Age Home Versus those Living with the Family in Pune City
Abstract: Aging welcomes wisdom; it entertains problem as well. In old age, there are special problems, which are different from those of younger persons. Some study on homeless and geriatric care reveals that there is disturbance cognitive ability in old age. Therefore, the researcher felt the need to study about the cognitive impairment among old people residing in old age home versus those staying with the family in Pune city, India. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Impact of Maternal Diet on the Microbiota of Human Breast Milk
Abstract: Objective:The human breast milk plays an important role in the immunological development of the infant. The purpose of this study is to put forward the importance of maternal diet on the microbiota of the breast milk and their role in the health of infant.Study Design: A total of 20 breast milk samples were taken from lactating mothers from Civil Hospital Mohali {10 vegetarian and 10 non-vegetarians}. The microbiota composition was …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 20–23 Read article
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Subclinical Significant High Serum Immunoglobulin E Response to 20 Allergens: Age and Gender Based Study
Abstract: Background: Antigen-immunoglobulin E (IgE) reaction is an example of immediate allergic reactions. High serum IgE levels were reported in many diseases that linked to the multiple allergens. Objectives: This study aimed to measure the serum IgE against 20 allergens in patients who had a previous history of allergy due to unidentified precipitating factors. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at the Al Zahraa Consultant Center for Allergy and Asthma that …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Drug Eluting Stents Alter the Inflammatory Biomarkers after One Week of Stent Implantation in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: Gender-Based Study
Abstract: Angioplasty is a successful antianginal therapy. Drugs coated on the surface of drug eluting stents (DESs) are potent antimitotic agents that strongly inhibit smooth muscle proliferation and inflammatory process. This study aimed to prove that DES are released into the circulation and induced anti-inflammatory effect which is gender based beyond the local effect on the coronary artery via determination of the circulating levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and high sensitivity C-reactive …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Herbal Immunity Boosters and Dietary Therapies in Covid-19 Prevention
Abstract: The pandemic of Coronavirus, also known as Covid-19 pandemic, is an ongoing global pandemic, caused by extreme coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). To avoid infection and toughen immunity, foods and herbs may be utilized as nutritional or on the other hand integral treatment to forestall contamination and toughen immunity, as antiviral agents for masks, as disinfectants to control airborne transmission, or as sanitizing agents to clean surfaces. Immunity is the big term right …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 39–45 Read article
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The Impact of Covid 19 On Education System
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has made the world suffer and its impacts can be seen in every domain of society such as education, health sector, finance, daily routine, etc. These impacts are so diverse which are proved to be unfavorable and constructive as well. In the current scenario where everyone is talking about the adverse impact of Covid-19, the present paper throws light on the impact of Covid-19 on the education …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Investigation of Areca Stem and Banana Stem fibre Hybrid Composites for Improved Strength and Sustainable Applications
Abstract: Research on natural fibre reinforced polymer composites as eco-friendly substitutes for traditional synthetic composites has intensified due to growing need for sustainable engineering materials. This work used the Taguchi L9 orthogonal array to experimentally examine and optimize the mechanical behaviour of hybrid epoxy composites reinforced with areca and banana fibres. The impacts of epoxy matrix composition, areca and banana fibre content on the composite’s tensile strength, impact strength, flexural strength, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Scaling of Machine Learning Techniques in Medical Imagining and Biomedical Applications Concerning Healthcare
Abstract: Machine learning refers to a field within computer science enabling computers to learn without explicit programming. Stemming from artificial intelligence's study of pattern recognition and computational learning theory, machine learning develops algorithms capable of learning from vast datasets and making predictions. Its applications span diverse computing tasks like email filtering, network intrusion detection, optical character recognition, and computer vision, where conventional algorithm design proves challenging. Notably, in computer vision, a …
Published in Journal of Computer Technology & Applications · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 41–44 Read article
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Articulatory Error Analysis in Kannada Speaking Children with Hearing Impairment: An Exploratory Study
Abstract: Speech sound errors are common in children with hearing impairment even after extensive speech therapy. Studies investigating the articulatory characteristics of children using hearing aids are relatively less reported in Indian languages. This study examined the nature of speech sound errors in Kannada speaking children with hearing impairment in comparison with age matched normal hearing peers. A detailed articulatory analysis was carried out from recorded speech samples. Research comparing articulatory …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 47–57 Read article
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Advancing Public Health Through Vaccination: A Narrative Review of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Immunization Strategies
Abstract: RSV is a significant factor in causing lower respiratory tract infections in children, especially among infants and toddlers. Different age groups are affected by RSV in distinct ways, specifically affecting young children and elderly. People who are immunocompromised are more susceptible to RSV. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended vaccination doses with the age group to prevent mortality associated with RSV. Signs and symptoms often resemble common cold …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–6 Read article