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Analysis of Crashworthiness of a Saloon Car Fitted with CNG Cylinder
Abstract: There is an increase in demand for compressed natural gas vehicles in India. Due to the high gasoline prices and lack of electric vehicle infrastructure in India, compressed natural gas vehicles are the only feasible option. This research work focuses on the crashworthiness of a saloon car fitted with a compressed natural gas cylinder under rear-collision conditions. Four different candidate materials of the same thickness are chosen for the cylinder …
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Studies on the Influence of Squeezed Stir Casting Parameters on the Strengthening Properties of AZ91Mg Alloy
Abstract: In this research, optimum squeeze stir casting parameters of AZ91 Mg alloy has been investigated by considering its strengthening properties. Melting temperature, squeezed pressure, and molding temperature is the key parameters that are considered for this investigation. The result of this research reveals that 750°C melting temperature, 250 MPa squeezed pressure and 250°C molding temperature represent a significant combination with its strengthening properties in AZ91Mg alloy. This combination is confirmed …
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Numerical Studies on Deep Drawability of the Aluminium Alloy, AA6082 and Parameters Affecting It
Abstract: Deep drawing is a metal forming operation used for manufacturing sheet-metal components for application in the automobile, aerospace, and packaging industries. The objective of the present work was to study the various parameters influencing the drawability of AA6082. The deep-drawing process was modeled and simulated in Ls-Dyna Pre-Post(R) V4.6.17 software. The tensile test was performed according to the ASTM-E8M standard on AA6082-T6 material and subsequently annealed to attain higher ductility. …
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Techno-economic Assessment of a Domestic Refrigerator with Aluminium-based Suction Line and Capillary Tube
Abstract: The present work reports the experimental performance evaluation of aluminum suction line-based domestic refrigerators. Furthermore, it compared domestic refrigerators with conventional copper capillary tubes and suction lines using R600a as a refrigerant. Performance parameters: energy consumption, ice-making time, and pull-down time was reduced significantly compared to conventional copper suction and capillary tube. Refrigerants having Ambient temperature for ice making test and pull down were initially set at 43°C and that …
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Unsaturated Polyester Resin and Rice Husk Composites
Abstract: Plastic is a very useful and important part of human beings but it is quiet harmful to environment. The increasing demand for the eco-friendly material is growing interest towards the field of Composites. The Natural composites of Styrene Diluted Unsaturated Polyester resin are made. Various natural materials are used to make different composites. This study includes Rice Husk Composite of SDUPR. There are many methods to prepare composites. Methods such …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 76–84 Read article
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A Comparative Study of Atibalāmūla Kvātha and Bhūmyāmalakī Cūrṇa in the Management of Diabetic Sensory Polyneuropathy
Abstract: Bhūmyāmalakī and atibalāmūla is being used in certain hospital since long time with satisfactory results in the patients of diabetic sensory polyneuropathy. An observational study on the use of these plants in diabetic polyneuropathy is published in a peer reviewed journal. Therefore it was selected to evaluate the individual effect of bhūmyāmalakī and atibalāmūla in comparison with the combination of both the drugs in the patients of diabetic sensory polyneuropathy.
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Effect of Different Quantities of MnO Nanoparticles on Growth of Ladies Finger Abelmoschus Esculentus
Abstract: The present study deal with the effect of different quantities of Manganese Oxide Nanoparticles on the growth of Ladies finger Abelmoschus esculentus. Manganese oxide nanoparticles were synthesized by the co-precipitation method and characterized by using UV-V is spectroscopy, SEM, EDAX, FTIR, and XRD. Pot culture studies on different quantities of manganese oxide nanoparticles such as 100, 200,300, 400 and 500 mg for treatments T₀ (control) T₁, T₂, T₃, T₄, T₅ …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Lead Time Reduction in Pipe Manufacturing: An Application of Value Stream Maps and 5S
Abstract: The pipe manufacturing industry has a considerable effect on the economic growth of a country. In this competitive scenario, manufacturing industries receive immense pressure for providing high-quality products at affordable cost, and on-time delivery. This paper aims to reduce lead times in a small-scale pipe industry plant by the application of the Value Stream Mapping (VSM) technique. The products of the plant are Resin Polyvinyl Chloride (RPVC) pipes, RPVC suction …
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Breast Feeding Practices Among Rural Women
Abstract: Introduction: Breastfeeding is an unequalled way of providing ideal food for the healthy growth and development of infants. As per the national family health survey-3 (NFHS-3), only 46% of the Indian infants between 0 and 6 months are exclusively breastfed. Hence the following study was done to know the practice of breastfeeding in mothers of rural and urban areas of India. Method- The study was carried out in a rural …
Published in International Journal of Women's Health Nursing And Practices · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 01–08 Read article
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Molecular Docking Evaluation of Cedrus deodara Secondary Metabolites as a Potent Anti-ovarian Cancer Agent
Abstract: Objective: According to the statistics for the year 2022 it was seen that cancer total cases is 14,61,427. After breast cancer, ovarian cancer is the second most frequent cancer among women. The estrogen receptor (PDB ID: 1X7E), progesterone receptor (PDB ID: 1A28), and Phosphoinositide 3-kinases (PDB ID: 4FJY) can be considered as target protein for ovarian cancer. The plant Cedrus deodara and its phytochemicals were chosen in this study to …
Published in International Journal of Molecular Biotechnological Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 77–93 Read article
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A Study to Determine the Impact of a Structure Teaching Program on the Knowledge of Needle Stick Injury Among Hospital Staff Nurses
Abstract: Needle stick injuries occur when needles accidentally puncture the skin, posing a risk to individuals working with hypodermic syringes and other needle equipment, particularly in healthcare settings. These injuries are recognized as occupational hazards in the medical field and raise concerns about the potential transmission of blood-borne illnesses, including hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Although the immediate physical effects of needle stick …
Published in International Journal of Community Health Nursing And Practices · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 Read article
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Assessing Workspaces of Office Buildings; A Case of Lagos Office Spatial Characteristics
Abstract: The spatial characteristics of an office space play a fundamental role in contributing to the performance of the employees who use the office space. An efficient and functional workspace should be designed to cater to the needs of employees as this is critical to their performance as well. Studies from various authors have shown that better results and outcomes are gotten from employees who are satisfied with their workspaces. Although …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Planning and Development Architecture · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 17–30 Read article
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Water Quality Index Assessment of the Groundwater of Industrial Area and Absorption by Polymer Composites
Abstract: Introduction: Water plays a pivotal role in the existence of human life. Water quality index is an important parameter that helps in improving the quality of drinking and groundwater. Due to anthropogenic activities, the quality of ground and drinking water is decreased. Objective: The main objective of research is to find the water quality index of the groundwater and bore water in selected industrial area of Kakinada and analyse the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 36–45 Read article
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Effect of Formaldehyde Treatment on the Barrier and Mechanical Properties of Oat Protein Films
Abstract: Oat protein 5% with 40% glycerol as a plasticizer was used to prepare edible films, and formaldehyde was chemically added to the film's solution at four concentrations. The films' barrier and mechanical properties were then investigated. The films were characterized by being medium transparency, homogeneous, odorless, and with a thickness ranging between 0.12 and 0.15 mm. It was also observed that the water vapor permeability decreased whenever the concentration of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Preparing Chitosan Hybrid Nanocomposites by Novel Additives for Wound Healing
Abstract: Biomaterials made from chitosan have been discovered to be particularly unique marine polysaccharides (or polycarbohydrates) with a wide range of physico-chemical and biological characteristics suitable for biomedicine field. Due to net positive charge of chitosan, it is essentially capable of chemically binding with negatively charged surfaces A biodegradable blend of chitosan nanoparticles (CHT), poly vinyl alcohol (PVA) and polyethylene glycol (PEG) hybridized with metal oxides nanopowders were prepared and used …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 9–23 Read article
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The Study of Gravimetric Thermal Analysis and Some Physical Properties of a Binary Polymeric Mixture of Unsaturated Ester and Peach Seed Powder
Abstract: Strengthening polyester resin and increasing its hardening was studied by adding peach seed powder. We also studied how to change the thermal properties after strengthening the resin by adding different weight percentages of peach seed powder (5%, 10%, 15%). The thermal properties of polyesters were studied before and after cementing, which included thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and treatment at different temperatures (21, 51, 81, 121, 151ºC.) The effect of acidic functions …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 33–46 Read article
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Study of Electrochemical and Mechanical Properties of Graphene/HAp Composite Coating on Ti-13Nb-13Zr Alloy via Electrophoretic Deposition for Biomedical Application
Abstract: Titanium-13niobium-13zirconium alloy has widespread potential in biomedical applications due to its high degree of biocompatibility, favourable mechanical properties, high corrosion resistance, and high possibility of osseointegration. The surface was improved by electrophoretic deposition method using hydroxyapatite and graphene (5 g nanoHAp) (5 g nanoHAp+0.06 nanoGr) and suspended in ethanol solution at different conditions of time (1, 3, and 7 minutes) and voltage (50, 70, and 100 V). The effect of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 91–106 Read article
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Essential Self-Breast Examination for Both Men and Women
Abstract: Breast self-examination stands as a crucial and foundational technique for the early detection of irregularities within the breast tissue, including both the breast itself and the nipple. This method is accessible and relevant to individuals of all genders, involving fundamental principles of observation and palpation. Those well-versed in breast self-examination possess the knowledge to guide others in this practice, which can lead to early intervention and, ultimately, the prevention of …
Published in International Journal of Midwifery Nursing And Practices · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Use of the Computer Statistics in Oncology
Abstract: Currently, the use of computer statistics and computer statistical modeling in oncology for obtaining an accurate diagnosis, determination of the choice of treatment method and its correction in the process of ongoing treatment, prediction of the outcome of the disease, and evaluation of the effectiveness of the chosen treatment tactics is a decisive factor. The use of computer statistics, based on an adapted scientific and statistical package of the SSP …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Statistics Read article
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A Study to Assess the Awareness of the Breast Cancer Screening Among Teacher Training Students in Selected Teacher Training Institutions at Mysuru with the View to Conduct Educational Program
Abstract: Background: Cancer is one of the major causes of death both in developed and developing countries. Breast cancer is defined by the uncontrollable proliferation of cells within the breast, encompassing different forms of cancer that impact the breast tissue. The majority of breast cancer cases manifest as painless lumps, while a smaller percentage may exhibit additional symptoms. Breast cancer is amenable to almost complete care if detected in its early …
Published in International Journal of Oncological Nursing and Practices · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 17–31 Read article