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Enhancing the Bioavailability of Polyphenols: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: The polyphenolic compounds are abundantly found in different plant parts including fruits, leaves, stem and seeds, and are known for possessing a wide range of biological activities. These include antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antidiabetic, cardioprotective, and neuroprotective effects. Their functional relation with their structure highlights the significant therapeutic potential. As a result, the polyphenols are being further being exploited for applications in functional foods, pharmaceuticals, and targeted drug delivery. Despite …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 37–51 Read article
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Properties of Biodegradable Films based on Pectin, Mango Kernel Flour and Unrefined Palm Oil
Abstract: This study allowed to develop biodegradable films based on pectin, incorporating mango kernel flour and unrefined palm oil, whose physical and mechanical properties were investigated. Results highlighted the feasibility of developing of these composite films. The film properties showed variability in color, physical, barrier and mechanical properties, depending to concentration of ingredients. Biodegradable films obtained are homogeneous, non-cracked, uniform, and color is mainly orange. Opacity of films increased with the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 52–62 Read article
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Assessment of Crop Production System and Agricultural Technology Adoption in Afalech Watershed, Shishonde District
Abstract: In a developing country like Ethiopia, agriculture plays an active role in determining the economic, social, and political systems of a society by forming the basis for every economic activity. Methods: The objectives of this study were to identify and examine the major crop production systems and agricultural technology adoption in the Afalech Watershed, Shishonde District of Southwest Ethiopia. Results: The results of this study indicate that enset, coffee, maize, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 97–106 Read article
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Recent Trends in the Use of Chemicals in Farming and Food Processing
Abstract: Intake of food and drinks in pure form are unavoidable for the survival of life. However, there is need of serious concern towards food safety which is contaminated by the increasing environmental pollution and other ways of adulteration round the globe. Indiscriminate use of various food additives in fast growing food processing industries has created new problems instead of safeguarding the edibles. The motive behind making undue profits in these …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Evaluating EC and TDS Concentration over Temperature Effect for Different Packed Bed Unit Treatment
Abstract: In this research, we evaluated the concentration of Electrical conductivity, Total Dissolved Solid and the effect of Temperature for the different packed bed units set up for treatment. The bio-adsorbents used were plantain stem fiber, banana stem fiber and palm fruit fiber and the investigation was aimed to examine the effect of EC, TDS and temperature on the performance of the bio-adsorbents in a packed bed unit The investigation was …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 37–48 Read article
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Paper Production from Flower: Recycling of Flower Waste
Abstract: AbstractThis proposal provides an alternative approach for solid waste management. Solid waste is usually landfilled or incinerated, the volume of solid waste that can be recycled is found to be minimal. This approach will focus on reducing the solid floral waste. India is a country where religion and festivals are part of our lives; we usually worship by providing offerings mostly flowers, coconut, and fruits. Flowers are been widely used …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 77–80 Read article
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Design, Fabrication and Performance Analysis of Solar Dryer Integrated with Thermal Energy Storage
Abstract: Drying is an essential process in the preservation of agricultural products for preserving it for long time or even for years. Drying is the process of removing the moisture content from the products. The quality of drying is determined by what amount of moisture is removed and the hygiene of the product. The process of drying is practiced from very ancient days itself for preserving the food for the off …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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A Novel Method for the Preparation of Eco-enzymes
Abstract: A novel method for the production of an eco-enzyme has been developed. The eco-enzyme prepared is a complex solution produced by fermentation of fresh kitchen waste (fruit and vegetable dregs), sugar (brown sugar, jaggery or molasses sugar) and water. It is dark brown and has a strong sweet sour fermented scent. Eco enzyme is a multipurpose liquid and its applications cover household, agriculture, animal husbandry etc.The enzyme prepared can be …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Review on Replacement of Coarse Aggregate with Palm Kernel Shells: An Environmentally Sustainable Approach
Abstract: The palm shell, extracted from fruit seed can be categorized as a natural lightweight aggregate. To prepare the lightweight aggregates the mass compactness is between 1450 kg m−3 to 1750 kg m−3, which restricted it as low-density concrete. As the curing period of concrete progresses, there is a rise in the strength recognized the strength in the compression results of the cementitious material in 90 days of testing. Referring to …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Removal of Toxic Metals from Industrial Wastewater by using Natural Adsorbent
Abstract: Heavy metal pollution has become one of the most serious environmental problem nowadays. Numerous investigation have been conducted for removing heavy metals by utilizing agricultural waste which have caught more attraction for its advantages and removal efficiency. Treatment process for removal of toxic metals include Bioadsorption, Precipitation, Ion Exchange, Reverse osmosis, Electrochemical treatment, Membrane Filtration, Evaporation, Flotation, Oxidation. Instead of using commercial materials, we have worked on inexpensive materials such …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 35–40 Read article
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Liver Patient Analysis Using Machine Learning
Abstract: Liver, a critical inside organ of the human body whose chief errands are to take out created squander delivered by our life form, digest food, and safeguard nutrients and energy materials. The liver problem can cause different deadly infections, including liver malignant growth. Early conclusion, and treating the patients are necessary to diminish the gamble of those deadly sicknesses. As the finding of liver illness is costly and refined, various …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 29–35 Read article
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Potential Application of Pyrolysis Bio-Oil as a Substitute for Diesel and Petroleum Fuel
Abstract: In this review, the potential of biomass-based pyrolysis bio-oil for a replacement to diesel and petroleum fuel was reported. Relevant articles on the pyrolysis of agricultural wastes were consulted. The properties of the bio-oils, diesel, and petroleum were compared. It was found in the literature values that the bio-oil derived from the pyrolysis of empty fruit bunches (EFB) and wood showed a remarkable heating value of 32.60 and 32.40 MJ/kg, …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 19–29 Read article
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Shale Gas in India: Status and Challenges
Abstract: With decline of production in gas fields, India became sixth largest natural gas importer in the global market. Seeing the domestic demand, it is essential to unlock shale gas from different shale gas plays in India. The key elements of shale gas production include the extensive drilling campaign, the need for hydraulic fracturing and realization of global growing of production facilities and flowlines. Also, advanced technologies are required for development …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 23–32 Read article
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SYNTHESIS OF LOCAL OIL-BASED MUD FOR NIGER DELTA WELLS USING ELAEIS GUINEENSIS
Abstract: Abstract Edible oil is produced from palm kernel (Elaeis Guineensis), a widespread tropical fruit that has a specific gravity of approximately 0.9°C, a flash point of 242°C, a flash point of 251°C, and a pour point of 22°C. This experiment was conducted by replacing liquid paraffin oil, a known component of conventional oil-based mud, with palm kernel oil (PKO) in the synthesis of a new oil-based mud from local materials. …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Comparison of Physicochemical Concentration on Temperature Effect of Crude Oil Contaminated Water Environment
Abstract: The bio-adsorbents used are plantain stem fiber, banana stem fiber and palm fruit fiber and the investigation was aimed to examiner the effect of temperature on the performance of the bio-adsorbents in a packed bed unit for the mitigation (reduction or removal) of total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) from the fresh water medium using agro based fibre, which was prepared by subjecting the agro materials into sun and room dried before …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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To Optimize the Efficiency of Bottle Sleeving Machine by Reducing Systematic Errors
Abstract: Bottle sleeving machines are the machines use to label and sleeving the caps to the bottle. To gain the mass production and to improve the efficiency of this machine our team decided to change the parameters and proper alignment of few parts in machine. Previously, there were several errors include like systematic errors. Firstly, we change the sensors positioning to get successive operation of sleeves to the bottle. There were …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Automation to Computation for Wireless Networks—GSM
Abstract: AbstractZigBee technology has aimed to exchange data wirelessly at a short distance using radio wave transmission comprising features to create ease, perception and controllability. Compact robot system forms have impetus over police investigate up to explore of explosives. Home appliance control and monitor have been additive after embedded explore formative within cell phones. Railway level crossings manned or unmanned have rectification opportune same as signal purviews through ZigBee coded sensing …
Published in Journal of Telecommunication, Switching Systems and Networks · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Balance Truncation Method for Order Reduction of Interval System
Abstract: Abstract: Examination of higher order interval system is an attractive area for research. It demands a suitable approach to decrease them to its lower approximation. This paper goes to accomplish the necessity by introducing Balance Truncation technique for reducing the original system. The algorithm may be used for reducing the order of the unstable system and we are fruitfully attaining stable reduced order models. The reduction method is to study …
Published in Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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A Cryptosystem based on Topological Space
Abstract: The study of surface is topology. This paper uses some characteristics of knot theory and develops a public key cryptosystem. A topologically, algebraically one way trapdoor function-based knot cryptography. A link is a set of one or more closed loops in three-dimensional space. The individual loops are called the components of the link. The loops can be twisted or knotted. If there is only one loop, the link is called …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Numerical Simulation of Deep Convolutional Neural Network Based Flower Classification System
Abstract: There are more than 250,000 recognized floral plant forms in 350 families. Further more the order, the plant checks of structures, the gardening industry, live plantations and scientific flower classification instructions depend on fruitful flower classification, including a content-based image recuperation. A wide range of applications also includes flower portrayals. The manual classification is however tedious and tiresome, particularly when the picture foundation is perplexing, with a huge number of …
Published in Journal of Computer Technology & Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 23–31 Read article