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Polymeric Ion-Exchange Complexes of Carbomer for Taste Masking and Enhanced Drug Bioavailability: A Physicochemical and In Vivo Study
Abstract: Famotidine (FAM) was recognized as a crystalline powder that varies in color from white to pale yellow and possesses an extremely bitter flavor. This study aimed to conceal the unpleasant flavor of FAM through employing unconventional ion-exchange resins sourced from Carbomer polymer Evaluation (Carbopol 974P). We used FTIR, DSC, and XRD to look at the drug-resin combination in its hard form to learn more about its physical and chemical properties. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 727–740 Read article
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Quality of Life: A Masked Aspect in Children
Abstract: Quality of life (QoL) is a multidimensional and multifaceted component through which person measures domains of life. In children, these domains vary according to the developmental stage. Recent researches are focusing on QoL assessment, but it is still comparatively less researched area in pediatrics. More disease-specific tools need to be developed to assess QoL at each developmental stage. Keywords: Generic tools, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), multidimensional, quality of life …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 30–33 Read article
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Automatic Gate Based on Facemask and Temperature Detection
Abstract: The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has been spreading over the world for months and is producing a serious health problem. According to the World Health Organization, wearing a face mask in all situations where people are congregated is a beneficial and safe strategy (WHO). India's large population would make it difficult to prevent the coronavirus from spreading. Face masks and sanitizers are the most effective methods of preventing transmission. When it …
Published in Current Trends in Signal Processing · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 24–37 Read article
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Short Experimental Report on Lithographic Technique in Microfluidics
Abstract: In this experimental work, a single SU-8 based glass microfluidic device is fabricated by the maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique. The sealing by indirect bonding technique is perform during the hard baking in maskless lithography. Dyed ethylene glycol is prepared as the working liquid. A CMOS camera catching 25 frames per second with a corresponding time-scale resolution of 0.04 second is used to record the surface-driven microfluidic flow of …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Report on Microfluidic Flow of Dyed Working Liquids inside the Polymeric Devices
Abstract: In this experimental work, a single SU-8 based glass microfluidic device is engineered by the maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique. Also, total nine individual polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) based microfluidic devices are fabricated by maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography, and direct bonding technique. Dyed ethylene glycol, dyed ethanol, and dyed aqueous isopropyl alcohol (50% water, 50% IPA) are prepared and used as working liquids to record each surface-driven microfluidic flow. The …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 22–29 Read article
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Implementation of a Smart Helmet for Safety and Monitoring using IoT and Sensor Integration
Abstract: The Smart Helmet is a revolutionary safety helmet that incorporates advanced technology to advanceuser protection, connectivity, and real-time awareness. The helmet, intended for motorcyclists,cyclists, and workers, comes with integral sensors for impact sensing and alcohol level checking, GPS tracking, Bluetooth voice communication, and monitoring of vital signs. The features combine to provide smart accident detection and avoidance, hands-free talk, and real-time location tracking. In case of an accident or dangerous …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 15–25 Read article
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Enhancing Campus Security Using IOT Sensors
Abstract: Security within university campuses continues to be of paramount importance to learning institutions, with conventional CCTV systems tending to be slow and prone to operator errors. The project discusses an IoT system with Flutter, ESP32-CAM, flame and noise sensors, and buzzer for an efficient real-time surveillance and timely emergency response. The system can detect abnormal conditions like loud noises and fire risks, sending alarms and enabling live video streaming over …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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AN EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF HIGH PERFORMANCE BY USING STEEL AND POLYPROPYLENE FIBRES
Abstract: This study explores the feasibility of partially substituting conventional cement in concrete with steel and polypropylene fibers to improve mechanical performance and introduce alternative composite materials. Concrete cube specimens measuring 150 × 150 × 150 mm were cast with varying mix designs corresponding to M20 and M25 grades. The experimental program was executed in two distinct phases. In Phase I, control mixes of M20 and M25 grade concrete were prepared …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Enhancement in Performance of Conventional concrete mixes by using hybridization with steel & polypropylene fibres
Abstract: This experimental study evaluates the influence of incorporating steel and polypropylene fibers on the mechanical performance of high- performance concrete (HPC) across M30, M35, and M40 grades. This research focuses on evaluating the mechanical properties of High- Performance Concrete (HPC) enhanced with a hybrid reinforcement system consisting of steel fibers (SF) and polypropylene fibers (PPF). Steel fibers are utilized to improve the compressive and tensile strengths, while polypropylene fibers contribute …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 Read article
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Short Report on the Microfluidic Flow of Dyed Ethylene Glycol
Abstract: In this experimental work, a single polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microfluidic device as gradual expansion microchannel is fabricated by maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography and direct bonding technique. Dyed ethylene glycol is prepared and used as working liquid in this work. A CMOS camera is used to capture the passive microfluidic flow of dyed ethylene glycol in the fabricated microfluidic device. Nano fluidics is the nano-scale fluid mechanics in nanotechnology. In future, …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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Experimental Demonstration on the Leakage-Free Surface-Driven Capillary Flow of Red Dye
Abstract: In this work, two individual SU-8 based glass microfluidic devices are fabricated by the maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique. Commercially available red-colored food dye is used as the working liquid. Microfluidic leakage is observed between the glass lid and SU-8 based microchannel substrate due to the improper indirect bonding technique. Leakage-free surface-driven capillary flow is observed due to the proper indirect bonding technique. CMOS camera is used to capture …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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Short Report on Capillary Flow in Microfluidics
Abstract: In this experimental work, a single SU-8 based glass microfluidic device is fabricated by masklesslithography and indirect bonding technique. The sealing between glass lid and SU-8 basedmicrochannel structure is performed by indirect bonding technique during the hard baking. Dyed wateris prepared as working liquid to record the surface-driven capillary flow in microfluidics using a CMOScamera catching 25 frames per second with a corresponding time-scale resolution of 0.04 second. Thiswork may …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 34–37 Read article
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Short Report on Polymer Based Automated Fluid Machines for Applications in Microfluidics
Abstract: In this experimental work, a couple of gradual expansion microchannels are fabricated by polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) using the maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography and direct bonding technique. Dyed ethylene glycol and dyed water are the prepared working liquids. The CMOS camera catching 25 frames per second with a corresponding time-scale resolution of 0.04 second is used to record each surface-driven microfluidic flow of dyed ethylene glycol and dyed water in the …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Experimental Demonstration on Microfluidic Capillary Flow of Red Dye in Photoresist based Glass Microfluidic Devices
Abstract: In this experimental work, a set of three individual SU-8 based glass microfluidic devices are fabricated by maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique in leakage-free conditions. Commercially available red coloured food dye is used as the selected working liquid. The microfluidic leakage in other set of two leaky microfluidic devices is experimentally demonstrated. Microfluidic devices should be fabricated at leakage-free conditions to achieve exact fluid flow characteristics. The effect of …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Surface-Driven Microfluidic Flow in Fluid Mechanics
Abstract: In this short report, a brief review on surface-driven microfluidic flow is provided. Also, the maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique are used to fabricate a single SU-8 based glass microfluidic device. Dyed ethylene glycol is prepared as working liquid to test the fabricated device. The surface-driven microfluidic flow of dyed ethylene glycol is recorded by a CMOS camera catching 25 frames per second with a corresponding time-scale resolution of …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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The Role of the Mechanical Engineers in Fighting Against COVID-19
Abstract: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by severe acute respiratorysyndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The first known case was identified in Wuhan, China, inDecember 2019. The disease has since spread worldwide, leading to an ongoing pandemic. Symptomsof COVID-19 are variable, but often include fever, cough, headache, fatigue, breathing difficulties,and loss of smell and taste. COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed the world, obligating allscientific disciplines to be adapted to the …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Needle Choice in Spinal Anaesthesia: Is the 25-Gauge Whitacre Superior to the Quincke in Reducing Post-Dural Puncture Headache
Abstract: The process known as endotracheal intubation involves inserting a synthetic tube into the trachea and inflating the former's cuff to create an airtight seal. Of all the specialised masks in the LMA family, the PLMA is the most intricate. The cuff, the airway tube, the drain (gastric access) tube, and the inflation line with pilot balloon are its four primary components. This drain tube aids in identifying mask malposition and …
Published in Emerging Trends in Personalized Medicines · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Needle Choice in Spinal Anesthesia: Is the 25-Gauge Whitacre Superior to the Quincke in Reducing Post-Dural Puncture Headache
Abstract: The process known as endotracheal intubation involves inserting a synthetic tube into the trachea and inflating the former’s cuff to create an airtight seal. Of all the specialized masks in the LMA family, the PLMA is the most intricate. The cuff, the airway tube, the drain (gastric access) tube, and the inflation line with pilot balloon are their four primary components. This drain tube aids in identifying mask malposition and …
Published in Emerging Trends in Personalized Medicines · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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Chemical Processing of SU-8 Photoresist to Record the Surface-Driven Microfluidic Flow of Dyed Working Liquid in the Regime of Fluid Mechanics
Abstract: Chemical processing of negative photoresist SU-8 is performed to fabricate a set of three individualSU-8 based glass microfluidic devices inside the cleanroom laboratory. The major steps of SU-8processing are spin coating using a spin coater, soft baking, ultra-violet (UV) exposure, post exposurebaking, development by SU-8 developer, and hard baking. The indirect bonding for leakage-freesealing is used during hard baking to fabricate the microfluidic devices. Author has prepared thedyed water to …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 53–57 Read article
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Therapeutic and Preventive Approaches against COVID-19: A Review
Abstract: Several vaccines are found for the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, responsible for the Coronavirus Disease ‘COVID-19’ but with a no clear, unified and effective treatment plan, nor definitive therapies for it, but only a variety of potential approaches. The objective of this work was to present, an overview of a variety of therapeutic and preventive approaches that have been applied instead, in a matter to calm the fatal viral pneumonia and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 26–33 Read article