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Effect of TMT Bar Lugging on Steel Reinforcement Failure Mode under Monotonic Loading
Abstract: Thermo-mechanically treated (TMT) ribbed bars modify the overall progress of failure in reinforced concrete. The ribs maintain anchorage after friction on the rest of the bar is eliminated during deformation, taking up the ultimate compressive load. This however, is inadvertently jeopardized by the stress concentration effect of the rib geometry. This paper analyses the extent to which some of the geometric forms of bar lugging affect the prevalence of ductile …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Evaluation of the Effects of Total Suspended Solid and Total Hardness in Crude Oil Contaminated Water Environment
Abstract: The actions and effects of a few selected physiochemical traits present in a contaminated water environment were examined in this study attempt using experimental methods and mathematical expressions. Throughout the course of 84 days at 14-day intervals, six control valves were established at equal intervals down the depth of the tanks to collect samples for study of physicochemical characteristics, total bacterial counts (TBC), and total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) content. The …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 35–46 Read article
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Health Status of Adolescents in India: A Review Article
Abstract: The term adolescence refers “to emerge” or “achieve identity” is a new concept, in development thinking. Universally, the age group of 10–19 years is thought to be the time of pre-adulthood. It is obvious that in India, age cut-off points of youths have been settled distinctively under various projects keeping in view the targets of that approach or program. For instance, young people in the draft Youth Policy have been …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 5–8 Read article
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Challenges in Diabetes Management Barriers and Support Systems in North India
Abstract: Background: The prevalence of Diabetes mellitus is ever growing in India and management of the disease is hindered by socio-economic, healthcare, and psychosocial barriers. Insofar as economic and social barriers pose challenges ranging from limited access to medical care, social stigma, specialist support leading to improper glycemic control, which is a strong predictor for diabetes complications, morbidity and mortality. Moreover, developing an understanding of systemic challenges and available supports is …
Published in Emerging Trends in Metabolites · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Effect of Magnetic Field on Casting Parameters
Abstract: AbstractThe casting process is one of the oldest manufacturing methods involving squeezing / jolting the green sand used as moulding material, and further was developed with use of binders such as clay/organic resins. The constants search for newer moulding material lead to the magnetic mould involving steel shots and application of magnetic field. The preliminary trials on one of the process parameters i. e. Magnetic field was carried out and …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Temperature Control of Heat Exchanger using Sliding Mode Control Law
Abstract: Shell and tube heat exchanger system is widely used in chemical plants as it sustains wide range of temperature and pressure. The main purpose of heat exchanger is to transfer heat from a hot fluid to a cooler fluid, so temperature control of outlet fluid is having prime importance. To control the temperature of outlet fluid of shell and tube heat exchanger, a conventional PID controller can be used. But …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 14–26 Read article
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Development and Applications of a Simple Chalcone- Based Low Molecular Weight Ligand for Treating Nosocomial Infections due to Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli
Abstract: Abstract Inspired from the available biological data of several imperative therapeutic scaffolds in several medicinal chemistry databases, thiophene-containing chalcone compounds were identified and the molecule was designed for treating various nosocomial infections. In one of the recent rational exploration, (E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(thiophen-2-yl)prop-2-en-1-one was synthesized in a single-step reaction, characterized comprehensively by using a few sophisticated spectroscopic instruments such as FT-IR spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy, and 1H-NMR spectroscopy, as well as CHN analyzer, and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Hybrid PV-PCM System to Increase Efficiency
Abstract: AbstractThis paper studies a hybrid design for the photovoltaic industry made up of a conventional photovoltaic panel and a Phase Change Material (PCM) to increase the efficiency of the panel as well as to generate thermal energy. The system has been based on thermal transfer from the PV panel to the PCM through direct contact, thus reducing the operating temperature of the panel and improving its efficiency. The system operates …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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Health Status of Adolescents in Rural Area of Anand
Abstract: Aim: The study was carried out with the aim to access the health status of adolescents in a rural area of Anand. So far no studies were done over the rural areas of Anand District. Method: Cross-sectional study was conducted on 417 students of 13 – 15 years (283 males and 134 females). The data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire for socio-demographic, anthropometry (Height, Weight, BMI), physical activity level. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 91s–96s Read article
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Virtual Learning Environment: A Case Study of edX MOOC Platform
Abstract: The interference of information and communication technology in the field of education has entirely changed the traditional concept of dissemination of knowledge. It has revolutionised the age old methods of teaching and learning. The methods of teaching have changed from one to unlimited persons at the same point of time being a matter of just a single click. The virtual learning or e-learning has overcome the barrier of money, geographical …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 118–122 Read article
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Study on Stress Analysis of Araldite HY-951 and CY-230 Bell Crank Lever using Photoelasticity and FEM
Abstract: Bell Crank Lever is a bar capable of turning about a fixed point, used as a machine to lift the load by the application of small effort. Bell Crank Lever is used in railway signaling, governors of Hartnell type, the drive for the air pump of condensers, etc. The major stresses induced in the Bell Crank Lever at the fulcrum are bending stress and fulcrum pin is shear stress. The …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 10–21 Read article
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A Statistical Approach Noise Tolerant Texture Classification
Abstract: A simple, efficient, yet robust multi resolution approach to texture classification binary rotation invariant and noise tolerant. The proposed approach is very fast to build and very compact while remaining robust to illumination variations, rotation changes, and noise. We have developed a novel and simple strategy to compute a local binary descriptor based on the conventional local binary pattern (LBP) approach, preserving the advantageous characteristics of uniform LBP. Points are …
Published in Research & Reviews: Discrete Mathematical Structures · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Fast Charging of Lithium-Ion Batteries Using a Full-Bridge Rectifier and Buck Converter with SOC Tracking
Abstract: This paper presents a simplified and cost-effective approach to electric vehicle (EV) fast charging by replacing the conventional neutral point clamped (NPC) converter with a full-bridge diode rectifier followed by a buck converter. The proposed topology is designed to deliver a regulated 80 V DC from a three-phase AC grid to charge a lithium-ion battery at a controlled current of 3 A. The converter design includes a three-phase diode bridge …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 18–25 Read article
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Implementation of Shell Programming Scripts with Features
Abstract: A shell programming is a PC program intended to be controlled by the Unix shell, a command-line interpreter. The different vernaculars of shell contents are viewed as scripting dialects. Tasks performed by shell contents incorporate record control, program execution, and printing content. A content which sets up nature, runs the program, and does any fundamental cleanup, logging, and so on is known as a wrapper. The expression is additionally utilized …
Published in Journal of Advances in Shell Programming · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 14–21 Read article
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Utilization of Waste Polyethylene Terephthalate with Bitumen for Road Construction
Abstract: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is commonly used for soft drink water bottles and other applications. However, disposal of this waste PET in large quantities causes environmental problem, as it is considered non-biodegradable material. This study investigated utilization of waste PET mixed with 60/70 penetration grade of bitumen to be as a raw material for road construction. The effect of temperature (140, 150, 160°C), composition of PET (4, 8, 12%) and mixing …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 30–39 Read article
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IS-Aligned Strategic Evaluation of Fire Protection Systems for Improving Fire Safety in Mixed-Occupancy High-Rise Buildings
Abstract: This paper presents a substantially reworked Indian-context evaluation of fire protection systems in a 14-building high-rise sample from Indore. The study reuses the original field dataset but replaces the earlier code mix with an explicitly IS-aligned and NBC-oriented analytical framework. Physical observation, document review and interview inputs were screened against requirements related to means of egress, compartmentation, fire detection and alarm, hydrants and hose reels, extinguishers, emergency lighting, smoke control, …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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IS-Aligned Strategic Evaluation of Fire Protection Systems for Improving Fire Safety in Mixed-Occupancy High-Rise Buildings
Abstract: This paper presents a substantially reworked Indian-context evaluation of fire protection systems in a 14-building high-rise sample from Indore. The study reuses the original field dataset but replaces the earlier code mix with an explicitly IS-aligned and NBC-oriented analytical framework. Physical observation, document review and interview inputs were screened against requirements related to means of egress, compartmentation, fire detection and alarm, hydrants and hose reels, extinguishers, emergency lighting, smoke control, …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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Growth and Stomach Content of Pellonula leonensis from New Calabar River, Rivers State, Nigeria
Abstract: The growth and food of Pellonula leonensis from the New Calabar River, Port Harcourt, Nigeria was studied, with the view of developing a proper feed that could meet the fish nutritional needs if reared in captivity. Analysis of growth using the length and weight measurements by applying regression analysis indicated that the fish had an allometric growth (2.6425 ± 0.078), and a condition factor of 0.8731. The fish’s food preferences …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Polyhedral Compilation for Imperative Loops: Foundations, Advances, and Emerging Frontiers
Abstract: Polyhedral compilation is a mathematically rigorous framework that models imperative loop nests as sets of integer points constrained by affine inequalities, enabling precise reasoning about data dependences and the legality of complex program transformations. Over the past decade, this framework has evolved from an academic formalism into a practical compiler technology deployed in production compilers, high-performance computing libraries, and machine learning acceleration toolchains. This review surveys the theoretical underpinnings of …
Published in Recent Trends in Parallel Computing · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 7–15 Read article
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Formulation Development, Characterization and in-vitro Evaluation of Nano-Lipid Carriers of Ropinirole HCl for Persistent Parkinsonian Management
Abstract: According to a report of World Health Organization (WHO) 2014, Parkinson's Disease (PD) is the second-most neurodegenerative dysfunction of the central nervous system (CNS) of human being effecting 7–10 million people worldwide. It is primarily due to the death of dopamine-generating cells in the substantia-nigra of midbrain. It is symptomatized by tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, dementia, depression and falls or emerges with the progression of the disease. Ropinirole HCl is a …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 14–23 Read article