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Fuzzy Logic and Fuzzy Logic Sun Tracking Control
Abstract: Fuzzy logic could be a rule-based call method that seeks to unravel issues wherever the system is tough to model and where ambiguity or unclearness is thick between two extremes. Mathematical logic permits the system to be outlined by logic equations instead of complicated completely differential equations and comes from a thinking that identifies and takes advantage of the greyness between the 2 extremes. Mathematical logic systems are composed of …
Published in Research & Reviews: Discrete Mathematical Structures · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 9–19 Read article
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Design and Prototype Implementation of a Miniature Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST) Power Plant with Single-Axis Tracking System: An Alternative Energy Supply for Bangladesh
Abstract: The article describes about an alternative method of power supply for developing countries like Bangladesh. Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST) power plant is that alternative method, where Sun is the source of fuel, and the thermal energy of the Sun is harnessed to produce electricity. We have analyzed all the technologies which are being used in the CST power plant worldwide currently, and based on that research we have decided Solar …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 40–49 Read article
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Spatio-Temporal Analyses for Ahad Watershed Management in Rajasthan State, India: Applications of Geoinformatics
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Ahad watershed, covering Udaipur, of Rajasthan divides the drainage systems of the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. City Udaipur has remained in focus due to its strategic location, natural beauty, history for valor and chivalry; and hence a worldwide tourist hub. But due to population sprawl, industrialization, influx of tourists, mining etc.; the area is reeling under environmental stress. …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 34–40 Read article
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A GIS Approach to Identify Potential Zones of Polymetallic Nodules in The Indian Ocean Region
Abstract: Mankind’s quest for metals has been growing steadily and has resulted in expanding his search beyond land, that is, in the oceans. Being in the dissolved form, metals are also formed in the ocean in the form of polymetallic nodules. They are submarine rock concretions formed of concentric layers of Iron and Manganese hydroxide around a nucleus. Nodules contain manganese and iron, nickel, copper, cobalt, lead, molybdenum, cadmium, vanadium, titanium, …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Spatio-Temporal Variability Assessment of Biophysical Parameters in the Tropical Deciduous Broadleaf Forest in Eastern India
Abstract: In the recent years, study of phenology variation has taken significance quintessential part of a bigger research agenda of seasonal change. This study has attempted to (a) analyse the monthly, quarterly, inter-annual and seasonal variation of vegetation (b) observe the variation in phenological transition dates of tropical deciduous broadleaf forest in eastern India from 2001 to 2014 (c) correlation between NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) and LST (Land Surface Temperature) …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 61–68 Read article
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Evaluation of Water Quality for Irrigation Purpose in Sitanadi Basin, Udupi District, Karnataka
Abstract: Present study has been carried out with the objective to assess various factors controlling the groundwater quality with respect to irrigation, seasonal variations of groundwater quality for pre and post monsoon periods and to compare its suitability for irrigation use confirming to the latest water quality standards for irrigation. Sitanadi basin is located in the west coast of peninsular India, Udupi district of Karnataka. It extended between 13°20׳ and 13°35׳ …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 9–24 Read article
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Some Aspects of the Vagaries in the Pattern of Meteorological Parameters in the State of Rajasthan in Association with the LULC Change
Abstract: Present work examined the role of the change in land use and land cover (LULC) in altering the rainfall and temperature pattern over the western part of the Rajasthan, India. For this purpose, the high-resolution gridded rainfall and surface temperature data sets prepared by IMD (India Meteorological Department) and Climatological Research Unit Time Series (CRU TS 3.21) have been utilized. An increase in surface temperature and decrease in rainfall for …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 53–65 Read article
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Anti-nociceptive Potential of Scurrula parasitica: An Unexploited Parasitic Plant
Abstract: Scurrula parasitica (Loranthaceae) is an herbaceous growing shrub parasitic on Dendrophthoe falcata (Loranthaceae) which is itself parasitic on Mangifera indica (Anacardiaceae). Scurrula parasitica is distributed throughout the western ghat region of Maharashtra, some parts of Uttar Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Genus Scurrula comprising of around 91 species, however, only S. ferruginea, S. atropurpurea, S. fusca have been investigated systematically. No such pharmacological and phytochemical data are available on the plant …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 4–8 Read article
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Assessment of the effectiveness of PMTCT (Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission) to Children Born from HIV-1 positive Mothers
Abstract: Mother-to child transmission (MTCT) of HIV is one of the biggest challenges of the HIV/AIDS pandemic especially in resource constrained settings. Africa has the highest burden of the disease accounting for about 90% of pediatric HIV infections. Approximately 370,000 children became infected with HIV globally; most of these infections occurred through mother-to-child transmission. PMTCT (prevention of mother to child transmission) service reduces the risk of this transmission. In the absence …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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Numerical Investigation of the Effect of Downburst Wind on Buildings with Various Geometrical Shapes
Abstract: A “Downburst” is an important weather phenomenon in which an airmass comes down with high velocity towards the ground from the cloud level during a thunderstorm. Thunderstorms occur frequently in the eastern and north-eastern part of India. Thunderstorms over Gangetic West Bengal and Assam is popularly known as ‘Kalbaishakhi’ and ‘Bardoisila’ respectively. Severe thunderstorms are known to cause detrimental impact on various facets of national activity like civil and defense …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 34–41 Read article
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Reading Habits - Is it on the Wane among Adolescents in Rural India?
Abstract: The reading habit influences in the promotion of one’s personal development in particular and social progress in general. Our study was conducted in the schools of the villages of Gowdahalli and Daradahalli of Chikamagalur district in the south western part of Karnataka state. A total of 110 students participated in this study, which consisted of 70 boys and 40 girls. These students were interviewed through a class to class survey …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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An Evaluation on Radha’s Beauty in Kishangarh Style (Rajasthan State)
Abstract: In Indian art, Indian painting has been coming for long time tradition in Indian history. Indian paintings were seem in the rock painting of pre-historic times and many paintings the petro glyphs as found in the places as Bhimbetka rock shelters. In some stone, the rock paintings were found among the Bhimbetka rock shelters in 35000 year old approximately. India's Buddhist literature is replete with examples of texts which describe …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Exploring Traditional Wedding Ceremony of Majangir
Abstract: This study attempts to explore the traditional wedding ceremonies of Majangir. It tries to give a description and analysis of the traditional wedding ceremony of the Majangir people, called “wawan” by the people themselves. The study attempted to explore and identify the most important cultural elements of the traditional wedding ceremony of the Majangir community and show how it is performed. Moreover, it intends to show the value system of …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 16–29 Read article
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Lifestyle Factors in Geriatric Depression and Its Ayurvedic Management
Abstract: The demographic changes during last 50 years have led to the increased importance being given to the geriatric care all over the world. The control of the infectious diseases because of discovery of newer antibiotics, the improved emergency care and coming up of ICUs and CCUs have led to the increased mean life span leading to the growth in the elderly population and at the same time decrease in the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2011 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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Community-based Distribution of Misoprostol towards the Prevention of Postpartum Hemorrhage: Drug Efficacy and Factors Associated with Misoprostol Ingestion in Doti District, Nepal
Abstract: The Objective of the current study was to understand the factors associated with misoprostol ingestion among Recently Delivered Women (RDW) and Examine the association of misoprostol ingestion with the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage in the selected population in Doti District, Nepal, as part of CARE’s CRADLE project. Descriptive study (Design) with applying bivariate and multivariate analysis. The population of interest included all women in Doti District who had delivered a …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 8–19 Read article
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Dental Fluorosis – An Underestimated Public Health Challenge; Evidence from Rural Delhi
Abstract: Oral health problems being the most prevalent chronic morbidities, contribute to heavy burden on health care delivery system universally. Although, fluoride has been recognized for the observed decline of caries among children as well as adults, its excessive consumption has put global population at risk of fluorosis. India is among the 23 nations around the globe with reported oral health problems due to excessive fluoride in drinking water. Since there …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 54–62 Read article
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Bacteriological Study of Urinary Tract Infection in Male Patients Undergoing Dialysis due to Chronic Kidney Disease in Tertiary Care Hospitals in Nepal
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common problem among males compared to females due to stress, alcoholism, hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Due to urinary stagnation, alkalization of urine and absence of flushing action, the presence of urinary tract infection (UTI) in CKD of males is higher compared to normal males. Bacterial species causing UTI are Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp., …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 8–19 Read article
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Physiochemical Properties of Different Mango Fruit Varieties in Relation to Incidence of Mango Fruit Borer Autocharis albizonalis
Abstract: A study was conducted in several mango-producing areas in the districts of Malda, Murshidabad, Nadia and Midnapur in West Bengal during the month of April to June, 2013, to observe the infestation of fruit borer Autocharis albizonalis in eight folk varieties of mango (Mangifera indica L). Frequent observations on incidence of fruit borers showed that the larvae of fruit borer complete their larval stage within the fruit and damage the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Understanding Linkages of Climate Change Effects on Outbreaks of Waterborne Diseases in Indian Context and Its Implications on Public Health Policies in India
Abstract: The objective of this study was to understand linkages of climate change effects on outbreaks of waterborne diseases in Indian context and its implications on public health policies in India. A systemic review was conducted by finding studies of last 10 years from the Science Direct database using keywords “climate change flood tsunami India”, “climate change waterborne India”, and “waterborne flood India”. Findings of all studies were compiled and information …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 0, Issue 0, 2012 · pp. 32–36 Read article
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Impact of Aila on the Dissolved Oxygen Level in the Indian Sundarbans Region
Abstract: The Indian Sundarban delta complex is one of the hot spots of biodiversity in the Indian subcontinent sustaining some 34 species of true mangrove flora. The aquatic phase is saturated with dissolved oxygen (DO) and the average values in the present study area, Ajmalmari (considered on the basis of 3 decades; 1984–2014) are 5.81 ppm, 6.43 ppm and 6.13 ppm in premonsoon, monsoon and postmonsoon seasons respectively. These values include …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 30–33 Read article