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296 articles for “Indexing method”
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Beyond Conventional: Nanostructures as Key Enablers for Efficiency Enhancement in Thin Film Photovoltaics
Abstract: One of the key options for lowering the cost of photovoltaic production through the reduction ofactive material utilisation is thin-film solar cells. However, thin film solar cells' performance may beconstrained by low light absorption brought on by a low absorption coefficient or by an inadequatelythick active layer. Minimising expenses and increasing overall efficiency in thin-film solar cells needimproving light absorption that can be converted into electrical power. As a result, …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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Characterization and Quality Assessment of Roof Top Harvested Stormwater from four Storage Media in Otukpa, Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State-Nigeria
Abstract: Roof top harvested storm water (RTHSW) from four storage media; Open concrete media (OCM), closed concrete media (CCM), Native pot media (NPM) and Plastic media (PM) used in Ogbadibo LGA of Benue State Nigeria were examined using Spectrophotometric methods, Water quality index (WQI), and multivariate analysis (PCA) performed on the concentration of the water quality parameters for assessment of pollution levels. The test of significance shows high - low positive …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 93–105 Read article
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Improving the Forecasting Accuracy of a Project Status Using the Inputs of Earned Value Management – A Review Article
Abstract: The earned value method (EVM) is recognized as a viable method for evaluating and forecasting project cost performance. Its application to schedule performance forecasting has been limited due to poor accuracy. The index based EVM forecasting methods are deterministic approaches having large forecasting errors in the initial stages of a project. Hence this paper gives a brief overview of the advanced accurate approaches like Kalman filter, growth model and linear …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Safety Index for Small Scale Manufacturing Industries in Punjab
Abstract: Safety index (SI) is a significant approach, utilized to monitor safety measures, ranking a problem and also helps in the decision-making process. In this paper, a new safety index has been developed for occupational safety of workers for small scale manufacturing industries (SSMI) of Punjab using well-known Delphi method and value of index is found to be 10.95. To check the validity of the factors, content validity index (CVI) is …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Assessing Water Quality through Correlation Matrix Analysis and Water Quality Index: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Surface water management requires modern methods for analysis and assessment of surface water bodies. Employing Pearson Correlation to Assess Relationships Between Distinct Variables Yields Valuable Insights in Water Quality Analysis. Many recent studies use correlation analysis in different field of pollution, irrigation, and hydrological field. Correlation considered as great tool for finding relationship and inter-dependability. In this report we reviewed around 12 research papers which uses correlation and water quality …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 50–57 Read article
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Expansive Soils and Identification Methods
Abstract: Expansive soil is a well-known type of difficult soil. It can cause critical damage to civil engineering facilities. The unfavorited physical, mineralogical, and engineering characteristics are the main reasons for the difficult nature of expansive soil. Understanding specific parameters and properties of expansive soil are important to categorize and identify swell potential. Furthermore, reviewing the most useful methods for identifying and measuring the expansive soil characteristics may help the engineer …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 39–37 Read article
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Sudanese Snuff and Oral Cancer: An Overview
Abstract: Toombak is a locally made tobacco product from the leaves of Nicotiana rustica in Sudan. This homemade product contains an extensive amount of carcinogenic nitrosamines which are believed to have an integral role in the development of oral cancer. Toombak consumption is common among the Sudan inhabitants, causing an increased rate of oral cancer patients. Methodology: Based on the indexed previous articles, published reviews (Pubmed), and Google scholar, we review …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Nutritional Assessment of Rural Farmers in Ahmadabad District of Gujarat State—Implication for Health and Well-being
Abstract: Nutrition is an important factorcontributing to health and functional ability. Malnutrition is more common in geriatric population but it is underestimated.Nutritional status is an important component of nutritional care and state of health of any individual. This study examined the nutritional status of rural farmers of Ahmadabad district in Gujarat State using dietary assessment method and body mass index (BMI). The major objectives of the study were to determine the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 57s–63s Read article
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Multiclass Content-based Visual Information Retrieval using Multi Layer Perceptron and Convolution Neural Network: A Comparative Study
Abstract: Content-based visual information extraction is an area, which utilizes the computer vision methods for searching and indexing the images in image library more competently than manual annotations. Due to the exponentially increase in image database volume, there is a demand of efficient retrieval system. Deep learning-based machine vision systems have the ability to handle large amount of data efficiently than ordinary machine vision systems. This paper proposed a content-based image …
Published in Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research & Advances · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Comparative Evaluation of the Pozzolanic Activity of Artificial Pozzolans: Steel Slag, Fly Ash, and GGBFS
Abstract: Evaluating the pozzolanic activity of specific industrial waste is crucial given the growing demand for cementitious materials. This research aims to expand the possibilities of incorporating pozzolanic waste such as Steel Slag (SS) as additives to cement. SS is a byproduct of the steel production process. A byproduct of the steelmaking process, slags have long been used as aggregates in building materials like concrete and roads. A closed-loop structure and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 341–361 Read article
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Investigation of Pollution Status in River No. 2, Freetown, Sierra Leone, Using Physicochemical and Bacterial Indicators
Abstract: This study assessed the physicochemical and bacteriological quality of surface water in the River No. 2 watershed, Sierra Leone, through monthly sampling from March–August 2024 at upstream, midstream, and downstream sites. Analyses included temperature, turbidity, pH, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, ammonia, fluoride, sulfite, nitrate, lead, arsenic, chromium, and microbial indicators (Escherichia coli, fecal and non-fecal coliforms). Most physicochemical parameters met WHO drinking-water guidelines. pH (7.0–7.3), TDS (7–17 mg/L), turbidity …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 11–27 Read article
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Establishment of Wax Deposition Index from Saturates, Aromatics, Resins, Asphaltenes Analysis
Abstract: Saturates, aromatics, resins, asphaltenes (SARA) analysis is one method of characterizing crude oils. It is versatile because it can apply to many components of the crude oil. SARA analysis furnishes one with the composition of any crude and ultimately gives an idea of the potential of the crude oil to precipitate and deposit wax. This analysis method usually breaks crude oil down into four components (saturates, aromatics, resins and asphaltenes) …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Survey of Awareness and Willingness of Contraception in Married Males
Abstract: This study was carried out for assessing the choice of contraceptive methods and awareness among married males. Through Knowledge Index (KI), knowledge, attitude and practices were ascertained. The objectives of the study were to determine the choice of contraceptive methods and to know and to create awareness and willingness for different contraceptive methods among married males attending NIUM Hospital, Bangalore. This was a cross-sectional study and 1000 married males were …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Determination of Crystalline Planes and Directions in Cubic System
Abstract: AbstractA new method to draw the planes in cubic crystal system has been introduced. According to this method, it is very convenient to draw the planes along negative directions. The origin for the plane along all the directions can be identified easily by referring the standard table given in the text. After referring various technical papers, journals and textbooks it is noticed that there is no definite method and proper …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 31–35 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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Dimensions of Database
Abstract: A database is just an area used to store and manage data (of any kind of information). The database engine can sort, modify, or provide information in the database. The information itself can be stored in various ways. Before digital computers, card indexes, printed books, and other methods were used. There are different kinds of databases in the market and all of them serve their different needs which shall be …
Published in Journal of Open Source Developments · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Construction Phase Sustainability Index of Building
Abstract: The construction industry provides infrastructure, scope of job to society across the world. Apart from these benefits, the construction industry has some negative impacts on society and the environment. This industry is considered to be the major user of electricity and fresh water. It is also considered to be one of the major emitters of greenhouse gasses during the construction period. Across the world, there are many rating systems to …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 31–50 Read article
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Application and Performance Assessment of Improved Relay Tuning Method
Abstract: The first order plus time delay (FOPTD) model was considered and the proposed improved relay tuning (PIRT) method was applied to calculate the corrected ultimate gain (Ku) and the optimum PID settings. The closed loop response was obtained using optimum values of PID parameters and compared with that of conventional relay method, Ziegler–Nichols (ZN) method and Cohen–Coon (CC) method. The integral square error as a performance index was used and …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 3, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Review of symmetricity in Taguchi’s Loss Function for Performance Measurement to Monitor Cost of Rejection
Abstract: Performance measurement for any organization has become an inevitable activity owing to the pressure of enhancing the efficiency of the system and to assess the correctness and direction of activities related to the performance. Various methods like time series graph, control charts, capability index, quality awards, cost of quality etc. are being used for showcasing the measured performances. One of the vital methods being used for the purpose is Taguchi’s …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 59–68 Read article
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Clinical Classification of Knee OA Severity Using WOMAC and its Association with Fear of Falling and Functional Capacity
Abstract: Aim: To determine whether clinically classifying knee osteoarthritis (OA) using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) is as effective as radiological classification. Methodology: A total of 36 subjects with diagnosed knee OA who visited the physiotherapy OPD of ESI Hospital, Basaidarapur, New Delhi, India, were included in the present study. Procedure: Subjects were screened for cognitive ability using Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE), fear of falling using Modified …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 32–38 Read article