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Time Overrun Causes in Public Construction Projects in Saudi Arabia: Contractors’ View
Abstract: The time schedule in construction projects is one of the prime measures for project success. However, the construction industry worldwide is full of projects that were completed with significant time overrun. This problem is critical and has negative effects on construction parties in terms of growth in adversarial relationships, mistrust, litigation, arbitration and cash flow problems. This study aims at identifying the time overrun causes in public construction projects in …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 67–75 Read article
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An Investigation into delay factors in building construction projects; Case of Hargeisa, Somaliland
Abstract: Since the construction industry contributes to the development and growth of the country’s economy, it is indicated as one of the crucial sectors. However, this industry frequently faces delay problems, which have an impact on the progress of industry-related projects and their performance. Identifying the reasons for the delay in building construction projects can save money also time. It also improves the project’s performance and ensures its successful completion. Therefore, …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 30–41 Read article
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REALIZATION OF SUSTAINABLE CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURES THROUGH EFFECTIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN A CHALLENGING ECONOMY
Abstract: Infrastructure and effective project management is a great challenge facing sustainable development of infrastructure in Third World Cities and Civil Engineers have a lot of roles to play in sustainable infrastructural development in a challenging economy. This paper examines ways of realizing sustainable infrastructures through project management and civil engineering practice. Secondary data from works of literature and notable information from engineers were utilized. Project management is very essential for …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Energy Management of a Solar Powered Electric Vehicle with Multiple-Energy Storage via Optimized Fuzzy Controller
Abstract: The optimum energy management is the main challenge of powered electric vehicles (EVs) with multiple energy storage systems. The solar powered EVs are enabled with multiple energy sources and storages, and so, achieving the optimum energy management schedule is a complicated optimization problem. This paper develops an optimized fuzzy controller using genetic algorithm (GA) for energy management of solar powered EV equipped with photovoltaic cells as well as two power …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 28–38 Read article
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Study and Design of Reconfigurable Processor Peripherals using Xilinx Tools
Abstract: AbstractXilinx Platform Studio used in this paper to create a reconfigurable processor system. The Xilinx Embedded Development Kit (EDK) software allows mapping processor of a Microblaze plus several on-chip peripheral bus (OPB) peripherals. The EDK bridges the gap between Hardware (HW) and Software (SW), flows by providing a single HW/SW design environment. Xilinx ISE is to create a top-level design hierarchy. It extends a fully software architecture by generating and …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Fleet Guard: Advanced Fleet Management and Vehicle Monitoring System
Abstract: FleetGuard: Advanced Fleet Management and Vehicle Monitoring is a game changing IoT solution, crafted using Flutter in the Dart language, set to revolutionize conventional fleet management practices. It seamlessly integrates software and hardware components, with a primary focus on Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and GPS sensors. This innovative system offers real-time tire pressure monitoring, predictive maintenance, and driver behavior analysis, emphasizing efficiency and safety, ultimately reducing operational costs, and …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Impacts of Artificial Light on Wildlife and Environment
Abstract: AbstractMost wildlife relies on natural lighting to control mating and feeding habits, sleep schedules, pollination, and travelling routes. Sources of artificial light interfere with these patterns and routines and are Greatly disorientating for many species of wildlife, often with fatal results. The effects of ecological light pollution are widespread. They comprise disorientation from and attraction to artificial light, structural-related mortality due to disorientation, and effects on the light-sensitive cycles of …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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Analysis of Plant for Bottleneck by Using Flexsim
Abstract: Software plays a vital role in virtual simulation. Nowadays software used in every filed like modeling, simulation, analysis, virtual reality, etc. Here, Flexsim is also an important and user-friendly tool which can be used for plant modeling, plant simulation, plant analysis. It can be used for capacity planning, bottleneck identification, routing and scheduling, plant virtual model. Also, it is used for material handling equipment analysis. Here, in this paper, we …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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Control of Three Phase Agriculture Motor Using Mobile Technology
Abstract: AbstractThe main source of livelihood for majority population in India is Agriculture. This activity feeds the world and helps in the economic growth of the nation. India is a semiarid region where the climatic conditions are not uniform. Majority of farmers depend on bore-wells for irrigation of their fields. The groundwater table is depleting drastically because of excess usage. The power supplied to the agriculture sector is not scheduled properly …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 34–37 Read article
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Student Attendance Monitoring System with GSM Technology
Abstract: Due to a hectic and busy schedule, it becomes difficult for parents to keep a regular update on their children’s punctuality in their respective colleges. The same problem is faced by college’s administrative authority to present a report on each and every student’s performance record to the respective parents. This project’s aim is to improve on the solution for this particular problem with the use of GSM SMS; this system …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Embedded Solution for Real-Time Traffic Light System Using PIC Microcontroller
Abstract: This paper is an attempt to provide a solution to the problems faced by real-time traffic light system. The problems encountered are fixed timing; vehicles waiting unnecessary for long time in case of no traffic or less traffic; delay in pedestrian crossing; and in case of system failure the mode of operation is difficult and replacement cost is high. This paper has provided a cost-effective and more efficient solution to …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Software Development Using Component Based Testing
Abstract: Segment Testing is utilized in Software advancement. Right now, part will be tried. Principle Reason for utilizing Component testing is reuse. In Component Testing less assets utilized for growing new programming. Various sorts of Component gathered and incorporated for programming improvement. It is decreased advancement time and improved programming quality and make moves toward interactional. Testing is performed not exclusively to submit the basic programming mistake free in any case …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 22–26 Read article
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IoT-Enabled Pet Nutrition: Designing an Automatic Pet Food Dispenser
Abstract: The paper aims to address the challenges faced by pet owners in ensuring precise feeding, real-time health monitoring, and remote-control capabilities. By integrating hardware components such as Arduino Mega, Project Board, Liquid Crystal Display, Power Supply, and Load Cell, long with software development in Embedded C and Arduino Uno, the Pet Feeder system offers a comprehensive solution for remote pet care. The system allows pet owners to input the pet's …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 38–44 Read article
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IOT Based design and implementation of home automation using Blynk application.
Abstract: The increasing advancement in communications technology has sparked significant interest in home automation systems. It concentrates on the evolution of an IOT-based prototype home automation system which is capable of remotely controlling various household components with the help of the internet anytime and anywhere, as well as being programmable to operate based on ambient conditions. This paper represents prototype design implementation and performance testing of Home Automation System of low …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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A Review Paper on: Smart Irrigation with Fertilizer\Pesticide Integration
Abstract: Smart agriculture, driven by the Internet of Things (IoT), represents a paradigm shift in modern farming practices. Precision, resource optimization, and environmental sustainability are central objectives in agricultural research and development. This research paper delves into the development and implementation of a groundbreaking project, titled Smart Irrigation Using IoT, which encompasses soil moisture sensing, automatic irrigation control, and the integration of fertilizer and pesticide application via an Arduino Uno microcontroller. …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 33–41 Read article
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Laser ablation to secure electronic fabrication
Abstract: This article is study of laser pulse treat of matter to produce nano-materials. Nano-particulated formation of semiconducting metalloids has showed optoelectronic sensibility to scheme eco-friendly production from Si and Ge. Of various techniques of nano-fabrication principles laser ablation has been as such production of stable, otherwise decisive scope has spelt to involve ligand as well. Liquid prohibitive laser ablation has scoped production of nano-in-meso-matter when bulk material has ablated underneath …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Additive Manufacturing of rocket propulsion system
Abstract: In recent years plenty of research is going on to produce effective manufacturing techniques which can produce complex unique designs with reduced cost and lead time for aerospace applications. In this aspect, Additive manufacturing is getting a wide range of popularity in the aerospace manufacturing domain due to its vast applications and advantages. In terms of geometric flexibility and processing time, additive manufacturing outperforms conventionalmanufacturing processes. Additive manufacturing has found …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Optimal Generation Rescheduling for Congestion Mitigation using New Variant of Derivative Free Optimization Method
Abstract: Proposed work describes the process of rescheduling active power generation to alleviate transmission congestion in a most economic manner considering all the system constraints. Most severe line outage has been considered as the congested line using LODF factor. The concept of GSF has been used for selection of generators to be rescheduled for congestion management. Time-Varying Acceleration Constant-Time-Varying Inertia Weight Particle Swarm Optimization (TVAC-TVIW PSO) based optimization algorithm has been …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 58–64 Read article
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Structural Analysis of Clapper Block Swivel Plate Using Fusion 360
Abstract: In this research, a finite element routine was used to calculate the static displacements and stresses in the clapper block swivel plate under maximum loadings, which were then used for critical point evaluation. Fatigue analysis and longevity were assessed through the use of Fusion 360 software. The need to predict how a product will reach over its life cycle has grown over the years. Metal and other industries must demonstrate …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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A General Study Work-Life Balance in Higher Education for Women in India
Abstract: Women's battle for faculty posts in athletic training Women in professor roles should have an equalwork-life balance. a work environment that values balance and gives women faculty members thefreedom to organize and prioritize their schedules is essential for achieving work-life harmony. It iscrucial for women to have support systems both inside and outside of the workplace if they are to beable to manage their responsibilities. More than 85% of working …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article