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94 articles for “yield reduction”
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Study of Behavior of Buckling Restrained Bearing Frame Along with Soil Structure Interaction
Abstract: Lateral forces due to earthquake are the major consideration for design of earthquake resisting structures, these forces can be resisted by various systems like braced frames, shear walls, moment frames, etc. Energy dissipation is one of the most convenient option for earthquake resistance, as it can absorb input energy from earthquake protecting the main structure. Past research revealed that the Buckling Restrained Braces (BRB) are the best type of energy …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 36–42 Read article
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Evaluation of Compost Quality under Novcom Composting Method Using Wheat Flour Mill Waste as Raw Material
Abstract: AbstractDevelopment of soil quality is pre-requisite for sustenance of crop yield. And to bring about the necessary changes, reduction of synthetic fertilizers and higher emphasis on organic soil management is essential. However, meeting the objective on wider scale is an uphill task considering that the present biodegradation methods offer limited choice of raw materials that can be used for compost production. A study was taken up to evaluate the end …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Self-Healing Graphene–Polymer Nanocomposite Encapsulation Layers for Ultra-Stable Perovskite Photovoltaic Modules under Extreme Environmental Conditions
Abstract: The recent trend is that perovskite photovoltaic modules are vulnerable to moisture, oxygen, thermal cycle, UV, and mechanical stress, which seriously affect the working stability of the modules under harsh environmental conditions, thereby hindering the rapid commercialization. In this study, a new self-healing graphene–polymer nanocomposite encapsulant layer is proposed to improve the durability and reliability of perovskite solar modules in extreme climates. The encapsulation system combines functionalized graphene nanosheets into …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Synthesis and characterization of mixed SnO2-ZnO Nano composites material to study the kinetics of catalytic reduction of Aromatic Nitro compounds
Abstract: A straightforward and cost-effective method was employed to synthesize zinc oxide (ZnO) nanostructures supported on tin oxide (SnO₂) for catalytic applications. This hybrid nanocomposite, formed by integrating ZnO with SnO₂, exhibited impressive catalytic activity in the reduction of various nitro compounds. The synergistic interaction between ZnO and SnO₂ significantly enhanced the surface area and active sites of the catalyst, thereby improving its overall efficiency. The resulting SnO₂-ZnO nanocomposite not only …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Hexaploid Wheat: An Abridgement of Physiological and Biochemical Aspects
Abstract: AbstractWith the increase of agricultural food production worldwide it has been observed that there is seven times increase in the use of nitrogen fertilizers over the past decades. Therefore, the challenge for the next decades will be to accommodate the needs of the mushrooming world population by enhancing productivity of food grains, with no ill effect on environment. Efficient nitrogen fertilization is crucial for economic wheat production and protection of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Classification of Plant Leaf Diseases Using Deep Learning Concepts
Abstract: Agriculture is vital to the economy of a country like India, where 70% of the workforce is employed in this sector. Plants suffering from illnesses experience a significant reduction in output. Delays in the identification of plant diseases lead to decreased yield and plant mortality. The cost of manufacturing is increased since it takes a big number of experts to manually detect plant diseases over several acres of land. The …
Published in Journal of Image Processing & Pattern Recognition Progress · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 46–55 Read article
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Evaluation of Rhizobium Strains Inoculation on Growth, Yield, and Yield Components of Faba Bean in Debub Ari District, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Production and productivity of faba beans in Ethiopia are reduced due to biotic and abiotic factors. Reduction of soil fertility is among the most important factors that reduce the productivity of faba beans, thus the trial was conducted to estimate Rhizobium strains inoculation effect on the production of faba bean in Debub Ari District, Southern Ethiopia. The trial was conducted on cropland in Debub Ari District during the 2016/2017- 2017/2018 …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Characteristics and Comparison of Continuous Casting Machine (CCM) and Reheat Furnace (RHF) Rolled Reinforcement Bar
Abstract: Modern rolling process introduces manufacturing of reinforcement bar in combination of continuouscasting and straight rolling to avoid time and cost losses and produce fine quality reinforcement bar.Using the core heat or heat inside the raw material (generally known as billet), the rolling process iscarried out. This modernized rolling process overcomes reheating losses and cost of transportationand of course cost of reheating which were faced in previous manufacturing processes. During therolling, …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 17–27 Read article
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Traffic Volume and Accidental Analysis of Blackspot Chogitti Intersection: A Quantitative and Qualitative Approach
Abstract: There is increase in number of accidents worldwide especially at accident-prone areas known as ‘Blackspots’. The specific case taken here is of Jalandhar city’s blackspot Chogitti intersection. The research intent to find out what are the reasons that contribute in formation of blackspots alongside ways to eliminate them, which forms central question/problem. There is need of this study because of alarming rate of increase of accidents, which is evident from …
Published in Journal of Open Source Developments · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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Evaluating the Role of Integrated Digital Tools in Enhancing Workforce Productivity in SMEs: A Case Study of the WorkWiz Management System
Abstract: This article investigates the potential impact of integrated digital management tools on workforce productivity in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). While digital transformation is widely recognized as a key driver of productivity, SMEs face unique implementation challenges including resource constraints, workforce technical capabilities, and cultural adaptation. We examine how unified digital tools could affect individual and organizational productivity across attendance management, inventory control, communication, and administrative functions through a simulation …
Published in Journal of Mobile Computing, Communications & Mobile Networks · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 16–27 Read article
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Effect of Algal Toxin-Anatoxin on the Growth of Acorus calamus L.
Abstract: AbstractThe growth of Acorus calamus L. in Bheemasandra accession of Tumkur district, Karnataka state was studied. The roots of Acorus calamus L., are used to build immunity in the children. Narayan Das Prajapathi 2003 in his book “A handbook of medicinal plants” reports that, it has a stimulating, nervine and anti-spasmodic properties and acts as a rejuvenative for the brain and nervous system. It is used to promote cerebral circulation. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Startup of a UASB Reactor using Kitchen Effluent
Abstract: This study was designed to evaluate the treatability performance of a single-stage upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactor at neutral pH and constant mesophilic temperature, and to investigate the biogas yield of a single-stage UASBR using kitchen effluent. For this purpose 70% of UASB reactor was seeded with anaerobic digester and activated sludge of the nearby wastewater treatment plant. The acclimatization process continued for about 18 days in the laboratory. …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Management of Workplace Safety in Pandemic Scenario: A Matrix Based Approach
Abstract: The unprecedented disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has upended the concepts of workplace safety. As the pandemic threat is not yet over and recurring waves hitting different nations, there is an increased need to normalize the workplace safety to deal with the different levels of threats. A structured approach calls for mechanism to regularly assess the threat level and accordingly devise and apply the control measures. This can significantly …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Polymer-Nanowire Hybrid Composites Based on PEDOT: PSS and AgNWs for High-Performance Conductive Films in Flexible Devices
Abstract: The growing demand for flexible photovoltaic and wearable optoelectronic devices has intensified research into polymer-based conductive composites that provide transparency, flexibility, and electrical efficiency. In this work, we report the fabrication and characterization of a hybrid polymer nanocomposite electrode comprising silver nanowires (AgNWs) embedded within a PEDOT:PSS matrix, deposited on flexible polyethylene terephthalate (PET) substrates. The PEDOT:PSS polymer phase, modified with 5 vol% dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and 0.1 vol% Zonyl …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 236–250 Read article
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Autonomous Optimization, Method Design of Casting and Its Experimental Validation: A Case Study
Abstract: The metal casting is a complicated but a mass production manufacturing technique. But on the otherhand, the chances of casting rejection are also more if proper attention is not made at every stage ofcasting production. In the metal casting process, higher yield and minimum defects level are expectedby the foundry industries. In the present global and competitive world metal casting industries needsto perform efficiently with a reduction in rejections. This …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Biopolymer–Cement Hybrid Panels from Recycled Paper Mill Reject: Experimental Characterisation and Machine Learning Optimization
Abstract: The increased rate of the accumulation of industrial residues in the developing countries is a major cause of concern for the environment. The current study brings forth the use of industrial residues in the form of the production of eco-friendly building materials as a sustainable approach to their valorization. The valorization of recycled paper mill reject, a cellulose-based biopolymeric industrial residue, is being addressed in this study as a reinforcement …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 67–90 Read article
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Samarium Borohydride as Effective Reagent for Synthesis of Various Imines and Secondary Amines
Abstract: A new and economical route for the oxidative homo-coupling of benzylamines with other aryl amines, and cross-coupling of benzyl alcohol and diverse arylamines to give respective imines with a high yield, and chemo-selectivity using samarium borohydride as the catalyst in a mild condition is reported. The sequential addition of samarium borohydride in a one-pot reaction to the imines generated in situ led to the generation of a number of secondary …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 21–50 Read article
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Vapour Phase Hydrogenation of Levulinic Acid Over Carbon Coated HZSM-5 Supported Ni Catalysts
Abstract: Carbon coated HZSM-5 supported Ni catalyst shown to be a promising catalyst in the hydrogenation of levulinic acid to yield γ- valerolactone. Physicochemical characterizations were undertaken using N2 physisorption, H2-chemisorption, X-ray diffraction (XRD), CHNS and temperature programmed reduction (TPR) techniques. The CHNS studies reveal about 3 wt% carbon was coated by the passage of cyclohexene at 600 °C for 3 h. The carbon coated HZSM-5 supported Ni catalyst shown lower …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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THE BURDEN OF EMPIRICAL THERAPY: ANALYZING THE PREDOMINANCE OF BROAD-SPECTRUM ANTIBIOTIC USAGE IN LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS
Abstract: Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) remain one of the leading causes of morbidity and hospitalization worldwide, particularly among older adults, immunocompromised individuals, and patients with chronic respiratory disorders. These infections include conditions such as community-acquired pneumonia, hospital-acquired pneumonia, bronchitis, and acute infective exacerbations of chronic lung disease, all of which often require rapid clinical intervention. Because microbiological confirmation of the causative pathogen frequently takes 48–72 hours, clinicians generally initiate empirical …
Published in International Journal of Antibiotics · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Comparison Between Reed–Solomon and BCH Code with Various Modulation Schemes Over Coding Gain and Coding Rate
Abstract: The main objective of this research paper is to make a comparison between the performance of Reed-Solomon (RS) and Bose–Chaudhuri–Hocquenghem (BCH) codes across different modulation schemes concerning coding gain and coding rate within an additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) channel system, while maintaining a constant transmission bandwidth. In this paper bit error rate (BER) versus signal/noise (S/N) performance of a Simulink model is validated with MATLAB results for a RS …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Embedded System & Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 32–50 Read article