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601 articles for “control structure”
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State of the art of Resource Description and Access and Library Information Science in UAE and Gulf in Global Context
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigates the state of the art of Resource Description and Access (RDA) and its implementation in Library and Information Science (LIS) within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Gulf region in a global context. The study discusses the principles, structure, and conceptual foundations of RDA, including its relationship with FRBR, FRAD, and the IFLA Library Reference Model. It further explores the reasons …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 70–80 Read article
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Design and Development of Remote Controlled Semi-Autonomous Robot for Bomb Defusion
Abstract: Mechanical testing plays an important role in the development of army.Accordingly, the aim of this project is utilize a defence robot for bomb diffusal applications. Autonomous Robots have gained their popularity due to economic production, flexibility of launch and variety of applications. In this paper a new approach for development of Autonomous rocker bogie robot is presented. The robot uses powerful brushless DC motors, electronic speed controller (ESC), GPS system, …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 25–31 Read article
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A Feasibility Analysis on New Drainage Channel to Control Flooding in Southwest Chennai Using Hydraulic Model
Abstract: Flood Management plays a major role in minimizing the socio-economic loss in a watershed. In the urban context, flood is due to uncontrolled settlements of migrated population along the length of surplus carrying channels. This study focuses on feasibility analysis of existing drainage channel and proposed drainage channel network as structural management measure for a watershed, proposed by public work department of Chennai to reduce the impact of flood. In …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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A Step by Step Method for Carrying Out Earned Value Analysis: Case Study of a Road Project
Abstract: A framework of Earned Value Management (EVM) is proposed with the help of case study of a road project completed by Al Tamak, Abu Dhabi (UAE). The framework gives emphasis on the process part (i.e. before the actual start of project monitoring) of Earned Value Management through MS-Project. This framework will help in measuring and managing the variances in schedule and cost of the project in terms of money. The …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Chemical Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Characterization
Abstract: Chemical precipitation method was followed to synthesize zinc oxide nanoparticles. Zinc acetate and ethylene glycol were used in the preparation, and polyvinyl alcohol was also used along with zinc acetate to control the size and morphology. The precipitated particles were subjected to oxidation. The ZnO nanoparticles were characterized by analytical methods like XRD, FTIR, DLS, AFM, SEM and TEM. ZnO nanoparticles had crystal-like structures with size range of 6.17 to …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Sun Powered Vitality through Sun Powered Space Stations
Abstract: Traditional vitality sources will last just up to the center of the following century because of improvement in expectation for everyday comforts and hazardous populace development. Sun oriented power from space (SPS) guarantees spotless and everlasting vitality supply for the development of the humanity. With the condition of workmanship advancements yet created, SPS is attainable however not monetary. Key issues with respect to SPS are dispatch taken a toll, productivity …
Published in Journal of Telecommunication, Switching Systems and Networks · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 16–21 Read article
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Stiffness of Concrete Flexural Members Increases on Use of Shape Memory Alloy Bars as Reinforcement
Abstract: This paper describes the properties of Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) and its useful aspect towards utilization in civil engineering structures. The non-linear material behavior in terms of shape memory effect, superelasticity, martensite damping and variable stiffness is presented. The values of effective moment of inertia and cracking moment, of treated and controlled Reinforced Concrete (RC) beams were determined using ACI 318, AS 3600 and CEB-FIP model codes. Treated beams were …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 124–138 Read article
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Non-linear Photonic Crystals and their Applications: A Review
Abstract: The nonlinear photonic crystals (NLPCs) are periodic material structures in which nonlinear materials are used for photonic structure formation. In nonlinear photonic crystals, the optical response mainly depends on the intensity of the light beam that propagates through the photonic crystal. These structures show new optical properties with improved or enhanced or new functionalities that cannot be observed in linear photonic crystals. In addition to this, using nonlinear materials in …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 36–39 Read article
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Optimized Design and Control of Oil Exploitation Strategies: An Assisted Approach
Abstract: Because there are so many factors and scenarios to consider, optimizing oil exploitation tactics requires complicated decision-making. Conventional approaches frequently concentrate on particular elements of the design infrastructure, which restricts their capacity to fully handle the process. In order to maximize a set of oil exploitation variables in a hierarchical fashion, this research proposes a novel assisted optimization technique that combines mathematical algorithms with engineering analysis. By grouping variables into …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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Crystal Defects and Their Characterization in Modern Materials Science
Abstract: The physical and chemical properties of crystalline solids are fundamentally dictated by deviations from structural perfection, known as crystal defects. From the point-scale vacancies that drive diffusion to the planar boundaries that determine mechanical strength, defects serve as the primary "tuning knobs" in material design. This review provides a comprehensive examination of point, line, and planar defects, exploring their formation energetics and their role in plastic deformation via crystallographic slip. …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Generative AI-Driven Design Optimization of Lightweight Polymer Composites for Electric Vehicles
Abstract: Lightweight polymer composites are increasingly important for electric vehicles, where mass reduction must be achieved without compromising structural performance, thermal stability, manufacturability, or material reliability. This study develops a generative AI-driven inverse-design framework for identifying experimentally credible lightweight polymer-composite configurations under coupled EV-oriented constraints. Public experimental polymer-composite datasets were integrated through leakage-controlled preprocessing and group-aware validation. A multi-task neural surrogate predicted mechanical response, while a conditional variational autoencoder explored feasible …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Effectiveness of Sensitization Program on Knowledge of School Children Regarding Refractive Errors
Abstract: The human eyes are portals of absorbing divine knowledge from the surrounding world. These two precious pearls need to take proper care throughout to taste life. The eye care starts right from birth onward and becomes keenly required in children's school age as they use these gifts for intense learning. The neglected care in the initial years may trouble them with various visual disorders and disturb their studies too. Well-structured …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Evaluation of Indirect Tensile Strength and Unconfined Compressive Strength of Cement Treated Granular Subbase with Copper Slag
Abstract: This study investigates the mechanical properties of Cement Treated Granular Subbase (CTGSB) with the inclusion of copper slag as a partial replacement material. The research focuses on evaluating the Indirect Tensile Strength (ITS) and Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) to assess the material's suitability for road construction. Various mix proportions of copper slag were analyzed to determine their effect on strength development. The results revealed that the ITS increased from 0.79 …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 22–26 Read article
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Polymeric Nanocomposite Aided Bioaugmentation for Marine Oil Spills – A Review
Abstract: Bioaugmentation is a promising, cost-effective bioremediation technique that enhances the degradation of marine pollutants by introducing hydrocarbon-degrading microorganisms. This review explores recent advancements in the use of bioaugmentation for petroleum biodegradation in marine environments, emphasizing the integration of microbial systems with polymeric and composite materials. Innovative methods, such as the immobilization of microbial cells within biodegradable polymeric matrices (e.g., alginate, chitosan, polyvinyl alcohol), have significantly improved microbial viability, metabolic efficiency, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 1049–1061 Read article
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Compact Microstrip Band-pass Filter Using Open-loop Square Shaped DGS
Abstract: This paper presents to implement a compact microstrip band-pass filter with open-loop square dumbbell-shaped defected ground structure (DGS). This filter is designed at 2.1 GHz center frequency. The prototype filter is with defected ground structure to provide higher order quasi-elliptic filtering and it reports the return loss of 39 dB with a 3 dB fractional bandwidth of 880 MHz. The bandwidth of the band-pass filter can be easily controlled by …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 11–14 Read article
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Analysis of Air Pollution Impact on Human Health in Patna City by Questionnaire Method
Abstract: AbstractAir pollution is a major environmental risk to health. According to the 2014 WHO report, air pollution in 2012 caused the deaths of around 7 million people worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that some 80% of the outdoor air pollution-related premature deaths due to ischemic heart disease and strokes, while 40% of death were due to chronic obstructive pulmonary or acute lower respiratory infections; and 6% of deaths …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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Protein Misfolding and Aggregation : A Chemical Perspective
Abstract: Research on protein misfolding has identified several important diseases in which abnormal protein structures play a major role. In Alzheimer’s disease, Amyloid-beta (Aβ) peptides and Tau proteins can misfold and accumulate. Prion diseases are unusual because a misfolded protein can act as a template and encourage other normal proteins to adopt an abnormal structure. Understanding the chemistry behind protein folding is therefore important not only for basic research but also …
Published in International Journal of Biochemistry and Biomolecule Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Review on Strengthening & Retrofitting of RCC & Masonry Bridge Structure with Analytical Modelling of Sensor Data for the Durability of Bridge Structure
Abstract: In later a long time, monstrous advancement in Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of bridges makes a difference address the life span and unwavering quality of bridge structure at differentiating stages of their benefit life. This article gives a point-by-point understanding of bridge observing, and it centers on sensors utilized and all sorts of harm location (strain, Displacement, acceleration, and temperature) concurring to bridge nature (scour, suspender failure, disconnection of bolt …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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ML-Enhanced Self-Healing Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites with Embedded IoT Sensors for Damage Prediction
Abstract: Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are widely used in aerospace and structural systems; nevertheless, the potential for microcracking and fatigue-induced performance degradation remains an obstacle with respect to improved service life. Traditional self-healing methods, while performing well on a chemical level, often lack real-time diagnostic awareness and adaptive control. To circumvent this, we developed a machine-learning augmented self-healing FRP composite, in which a DCPD–Grubbs catalytic matrix was combined with IoT sensor …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 188–208 Read article
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Kinetics of Crystallization and Microstructural Evolution of Commercial Fluorophlogopite Machinable Glass- Ceramics in the System SrO∙4MgO∙Al2O3∙ 6SiO2∙2MgF2 with Varying in B2O3
Abstract: Glass materials based on fluorophlogopite stoichiometry with varying concentrations of B₂O₃ were synthesized using the melt-casting method, followed by heat treatment at different crystallization temperatures. The resulting glass and glass–ceramic samples were characterized using differential thermal analysis (DTA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. Kinetic analysis revealed that the activation energies required for the formation of glass–ceramics were 192.77 kJ mol⁻¹ and 210.47 kJ …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–16 Read article