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The association between emotional intelligence and job satisfaction among secondary school teachers employed by particular high schools of Bagalkot
Abstract: Background: The success of an individual hinges on several personal factors. In this age of globalization, where culture, science, economy and society are exchanged globally, emotional intelligence seems to be the missing currency. A person’s ability to handle emotions with wisdom is referred to as emotional intelligence. Those with emotional intelligence are guaranteed a positive simultaneity domestically, socially and professionally. Such individuals are better capable of managing their emotions and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Investigation on Tensile Properties of Redwood PLA Using FDM Process
Abstract: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is an additive manufacturing technique employed to construct comprehensive 3-dimensional models using a variety of materials, catering to diverse applications. This study explores the fabrication of REDWOOD polylactic acid using (FDM) additive manufacturing processes. REDWOOD PLA, recognized for its biodegradability and renewable sourcing, holds promise as an eco-friendly material for 3D printing applications. The research investigates the tensile properties of REDWOOD polylactic acid (PLA) fabricated through …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 668–673 Read article
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Evaluation of AGO Adsorption Rate Isotherms Using Adsorbent Formulation of Plantain Agbagba1 and Clay of Different Mix Ratio in Pollutant Remediation in Salt Water
Abstract: The application of some agro-based materials in combination with day soil, for the production of adsorbents were investigated in relationship to their performance in AGO (Diesel) treatment in a batch process unit. The research allows the model concept of Langmuir isotherm, Frundlich isotherm and Temkin Isotherm for the determination of the adsorption rate of the various isotherms with respect to the effect of the particle size and the mixed ratios …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 31–42 Read article
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Early Pregnancy Levels of Fasting Glucose, HbA1c, and Adiponectin as Predictors of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Among Pregnant Women in Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract: Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is rapidly becoming a major public health issue across India, and Tamil Nadu continues to report some of the country’s highest incidence figures. Identifying women at elevated risk during the first trimester allows health workers to intervene early and improve outcomes for both mothers and babies. This research, therefore, examines whether fasting plasma glucose, glycated haemoglobin, and adiponectin measured at that initial visit can reliably …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 10–18 Read article
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Thermo-hydraulic Performance of Annular-Finned Double-Pipe Heat Exchanger: Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Metallic and Polymer Composite Tube Wall Materials
Abstract: Double-pipe heat exchangers are central to the process industries — dependable, easily maintained, and straightforward to fabricate. Their conventional form relies on metallic tube materials, most often copper or stainless steel. Both metals conduct heat well, but they are dense, prone to corrosion in aggressive service environments, and increasingly at odds with the light-weighting goals that drive modern system design. Fibre-reinforced polymer composites, epoxy-based materials, and thermally enhanced thermoplastics such …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 891–909 Read article
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Development of a Blockchain-Based System for Drug Counterfeiting and Traceability in the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Abstract: Counterfeit drugs present a major risk to public health and pose a substantial threat to the pharmaceutical industry, leading to severe economic losses and risking patient lives. Ensuring the safety and authenticity of the pharmaceutical supply chain is critical to addressing this issue. This study presents a novel approach for enhancing the security and authenticity of the pharmaceutical supply chain through the integration of blockchain technology, decentralized storage, and artificial …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 99–114 Read article
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Impact of a Structured Educational Program on Awareness of the Janani Shishu Suraksha Yojana (JSSY) Among Expectant Mothers in a Designated Primary Health Center in Bengaluru
Abstract: The Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) was launched to offer comprehensive support services including cost-free delivery, transportation, medications, diagnostic services, blood, and nutrition to expectant mothers and ill infants up to a year old at public healthcare facilities. This research utilized a quantitative methodology, adopting a pre-experimental design with a single group evaluated before and after the intervention. Information was gathered using a systematically designed questionnaire. RESEARCH DESIGN: This study …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 45–50 Read article
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Experimental Analysis Of Thermal Behaviour Of Phase Change Materials In Cooling Applications Of Roof Top Building Slabs
Abstract: In this research article, different phase change materials are incorporated inside the slabs to reduce the heat transfer from the roof. Experiments are conducted during summer season March 2021 to the time lag decrement factor and heat flux to that of results are compared with RCC slab to that of Green material I (CaCl26H2O) and Green Roof with Green material II (48%CaCl2+4.3%NaCl+0.4%KCl+47.3%H2O). On comparison Green Slab II is having better …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 102–114 Read article
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Mechanical and Physicochemical Characteristics of Nano-Hydroxyapatite Polymer Composites
Abstract: This study focuses on the development and characterization of nano-hydroxyapatite (nHAp)-reinforced poly (lactic acid) (PLA) composites for biomedical applications. The composites, prepared with varying nHAp content (5–25 wt%), were evaluated for their mechanical and physicochemical properties, including tensile strength, Young’s modulus, elongation at break, thermal stability, hydrophilicity, and crystallinity. Results revealed that tensile strength increased significantly with the incorporation of nHAp, reaching a peak of 62 MPa at 15 wt%, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 115–125 Read article
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Analyzing Academic Attainment Among Students in Government and Non-Government Schools Based on Geographical Context
Abstract: This paper has attempted to determine the level of education attained by students in Maharashtra state's government and non-government schools in relation to their locality to investigate the methodical distinctions between the two categories of schools—urban and rural. Students attending non-government schools outperform those attending government schools in terms of academic achievement. 200 boys and girls in the 9th and 10th grades, 120 from the urban region and 80 from …
Published in International Journal of Education Sciences · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 08–17 Read article
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A Hybrid Machine Learning Approach for Cardiovascular Disease Prediction
Abstract: Heart disease ranks among the top causes of death globally. Accurately predicting cardiovascular conditions has become a key challenge in the realm of clinical data analysis. It has been shown that machine learning is an effective means of assisting with predicting and decision-making based on the large volume of data produced by the medical industry. In this study, we describe a unique approach that increases the prediction accuracy of heart-related …
Published in Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research & Advances · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 69–75 Read article
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U-Net Based Approach for Automated Brain Tumor Classification
Abstract: Brain tumor detection and identification play vital roles in diagnostic procedures in the field of medicine, with the conventional analysis of MRI images requiring a lot of time and also subject to variability. The proposed study involves the use of a CNN-U-Net based approach for brain tumor detection and identification automatically. The study uses a database of 3,064 contrast-enhanced T1-weighted MRI images from 233 patients with the tumors of meningioma, …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Host Suitability of Trichogrammatoidea Bactrae Nagaraja on Different Host Eggs
Abstract: Trichogrammatoidea bactrae Nagaraja (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatoidea) is a highly effective egg parasitoid for controlling lepidopteran pests. This study evaluates its host suitability and biological characteristics across various lepidopteran eggs, specifically Corcyra cephalonica Stainton (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), Spodoptera litura Fabricius (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), Helicoverpa armigera Hubner (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), and Pectinophora gossypiella Saunders (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). The results indicate that T. bactrae shows the highest parasitization rates on C. cephalonica, …
Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Moringa Leaf Powder: A Natural Superfood with Nutritional Potential
Abstract: Malnutrition can be described by excesses, imbalances, or shortages in an individual’s energy and nutritional intake, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The plant Moringa oleifera, which is indigenous to India, thrives in tropical and subtropical regions all over the world. The nutritional properties of Moringa are high and it is rich in calcium. The nutritional value of fresh moringa leaf is ranged as protein 6.9 g, ash 1.5–2.5%, …
Published in Emerging Trends in Metabolites · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 28–34 Read article
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Design and Implementation of Low Power and Area Efficient Sub Threshold Level Shifter Using 16 nm CMOS Technology
Abstract: An efficient method of modifying subthreshold voltages is proposed here. As an alternative to static power dissipation, the suggested design allows for charging of internal nodes through VDDH. The force of the pull-down mechanism may be increased by connecting a second auxiliary circuit. The transition energy for input frequencies between 1 and 5 MHz is 84 fJ, the propagation delay is 46 ns, the dynamic power dissipation is 0.3 mW, …
Published in International Journal of VLSI Circuit Design & Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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Intelligent Plant Watering System with Arduino Uno
Abstract: The working version of this intelligent irrigation system reduces water use by dynamically watering plants based on their requirements. The system calculates water needs by recording soil temperature and moisture using Arduino electronics and soil moisture sensors. Water is released quickly and is saved up to 80% by triggering a solenoid valve. The affordable approach works well for farming, maintaining lawns, and maintaining parks, lowering hazards and streamlining work while …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Production Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Assessment of Physico-Chemical and Microbial Analyses of Hand Dug Wells in Makeni Town, Sierra Leone
Abstract: The various water samples were analysed for residual chlorine, ammonia, fluoride, nitrate, sulphite, lead, arsenic, chromium, and bicarbonate levels from January to August 2024. The bacteria contamination was investigated to determine the safety of the water for the consumption of human. The temperatures across the four wells ranged 27.3oC to 30.0oC, with and average values ranging from 27.94oC to 29.15oC. pH values were within the WHO recommended guidelines range of …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 01–13 Read article
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Harnessing AI in the library of IITs: A Journey Towards Automation to Intelligence
Abstract: This study carries out an in-depth analysis of the impact and execution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in one of the noteworthy libraries in the twenty-three (23) Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). It would be pertinent to mention that there is hardly any doubt that one of the most radiating technologies in the field of computing technologies is Artificial Intelligence which in turn is rendering a profound impact on the …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 95–105 Read article
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Evaluating The Durability and Environmental Sustainability of Hybrid Natural - Synthetic Fiber Composites
Abstract: This study examines the characteristics of hybrid composites composed of natural fibers (such as jute, hemp, or kenaf) and synthetic fibers (such as glass or carbon) integrated within polymer matrices. The hybridization method seeks to enhance the advantages of both fiber types, hence augmenting overall performance relative to single-reinforced composites. Mechanical properties like tensile strength, flexural strength, impact resistance and hardness were evaluated through experimental tests. The results demonstrate that …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 93–102 Read article
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Analysis of Thermal Performance Improvement of Engine Fins by Varying the Materials and Profiles Used at High Temperatures
Abstract: In this thesis, we will design fins using various profiles and materials to identify the optimal combination for a 100cc engine. We will also test different materials for fins to evaluate the engine's heat efficiency. Our study will involve a comparison between the optimized fins and the original aluminum fins currently used. To ensure the optimal performance of the 100cc engine, we will utilize advanced analytical software to thoroughly analyze …
Published in International Journal of Energy and Thermal Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 Read article