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Novel Thermal Management of BIPV System-Liquid Earth-Based Cooling
Abstract: The application of solar PV has tremendously increased in recent years owing to the improved efficiency and economic feasibility. Among the several applications of PV panels Building integrated photovoltaics has become a hot topic in research. However improper thermal management of solar panels is the main cause of a decline in efficiency and longevity. In this regard, water-based coolingsystems, integrating cooling ducts, using optical filters, phase change materials, and air-passed …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–18 Read article
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Accepting Internet of Nano Things: synopsis, developments, and challenges
Abstract: A thorough audit of the current state and future prospects of the Internet of Nano-Things (IoNT) is conducted, and specific data is presented. The concept of IoNT emerged from the networking of nano machines with the Internet. This study's primary goal is to provide a thorough understanding of IoNT, as well as application areas and strategies for overcoming current obstacles, IoNT Security and utilising IoNT in the future. As IoT …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 17–26 Read article
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Polymer Nanocomposite for Electronic Applications
Abstract: Polymer matrix nanocomposites are studied in this topic to understand commercial application in batteries, capacitor, sensing, radio frequency apparatus, antennas, non-resonant device, high quality filters, and solar cells. Act of substrate and fillers contribute interlinked electro-optic transduction ratio. Ceramic nano-composers are CuZnFe2O4, ZnO, and graphene oxide. Different polymerization techniques applied to produce compositions on conducting polymer. Polymer nanocomposites used to apply at electrochemical storage of energy. Bio-safe characteristics of biopolymer …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 22, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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Biosensors: Emerging Diagnostic Tool for Detection of Urinary Tract Infection
Abstract: AbstractUrinary tract infection (UTI) is listed among the most common bacterial infections worldwide. It is a complex disease and poses a significant repeated and persistent healthcare issuesa significant repeated and persistent healthcare issue. Antibiotics are the only first line of medication prescribed for the treatment of UTI, which are dependent on standard conventional culture-based laboratory diagnosis. These lab-based practices lead to a typical delay of two to three days which …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Biotechnological Prospective of a Group of Beneficial Extremophiles Isolated from Different Sources
Abstract: Extremophiles thrive in terrestrial hot springs, hydrothermal vents, glacial ices, saline lakes, solar saltern and acidic and alkaline niches; moreover a group of the extremophiles may grow in household hazardous waste, solvents containing cleaning and polishing chemicals, heavy metals contaminated sites, or in several other habitats such as aphotic, anoxic, athalassohaline and thalassohaline habitats that were previously considered inhospitable for life. Beside aforementioned extreme niches, extremophiles also dwell in poultry …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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Fundamental Concept of Institutional Repositories
Abstract: Purpose: The paper examines the concept of institutional repository and opens access repositories that explore how institutional repositories can integrate value-added services to support the scholarly communication and digital research. Design/Methodology/Approach: Here, we have studied some points of Directory of Open Access Repositories (Open DOAR) as well as understand the meaning of institutional repositories and why it is the hot topic for every institution. Keywords: Institutional Repositories (IR), evaluation, open …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 51–54 Read article
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Survey on Organic Composition of Household Waste In India
Abstract: Organic composition and its advantages over the farming is the trending topic in the agriculture. Organic farming is also very effective in the aspect of development in the agriculture field. We need to focus on composting process done at the origin and not on the dumping ground and for that it is necessary to check the awareness and willingness of society or household people for compost process. In this paper …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 28–30 Read article
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Academic Growth of the National Institute of Technology Arunachal Pradesh in India
Abstract: In this 21st century of 3rd millennium, the National Institute of Technology Arunachal Pradesh has been established on the date of 18th August 2010 as a member of the ten new National Institutes of Technology under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (Government of India). According to the annual reports of this institute, National Institute of Technology Arunachal Pradesh has flourished to guide the technical education in North-East India. In …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 48–59 Read article
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Anthropocentric Epistemology: Implications for the Search for a Viable Environmental Ethic
Abstract: This study is on the anthropocentric epistemology and implications for the search for a viable environmental ethic, identifies man’s relationship with the environment as a product of man’s epistemic base. Anthropocentric epistemology is anchored exclusively on the supremacy and objectification of the human perspective beyond and above all others. This model of epistemology ties everything to the whims of man and explains reality as such. Present environmental consciousness and preservation …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 26–34 Read article
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Student Evaluation of Project Based Learning method in Undergraduate Physics Lab
Abstract: This paper describes a new method of executing laboratory sessions. This has been tried with second year undergraduate students who have gone through a traditional way of performing predesigned experiments in a prescribed manner during their first year of university physics. In this method, students worked in pairs. They were assigned a project topic based on the theory course syllabus designed for them. Projects were evaluated on the basis of …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 42–46 Read article
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Pros and Cons of Current Licensing and Pricing Models of Electronic Resources
Abstract: Abstract The paper aims to explore and identify the recent contributions to the literature available in the current developments and issues in licensing and pricing models in electronic resources (e-resources). An extensive literature survey was performed in an attempt to identify substantial works published to date concerning pricing and licensing issues coupled with the publishers and librarians. It is evident from the scrutiny of related literature that there are still …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Use of Career Information Resources at Bangalore University Library: A Study
Abstract: Of late, most of the academic institutions have started establishing career information resources centers to cater to the needs of users. These resource centers help students to appear for different entrance examinations leading for higher education and achieve their dream of getting employment in government and other establishments. The Bangalore University has established a well equipped career information resource center at its main library with books, magazines, and newspapers dealing …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 113–117 Read article
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Descartes Foundationalism: An Answer to the Skeptics’ or a Way Out?
Abstract: The phenomenon of knowledge is a fundamental issue in epistemology as a main branch of philosophy concerned with knowledge-related problems. Over time, epistemologists attempted to give us or provide clues as to what reality actually is, that is the question of the certainty of knowledge has always been topical in any epistemic enterprise. The search for knowledge becomes more cumbersome when one considers the challenge of the skeptics and sophists …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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An Overview of Blends Based on Thermoplastic Starch
Abstract: In recent years, research has concentrated on biodegradable substances to replace petroleum- based polymers for use in food packaging. Biopolymers are seen to be the most promising material for this purpose due to their biodegradable nature and long shelf life characteristics like resistance to chemical or enzymatic processes. Starch is a biopolymer that is cheap, sustainable, and eco-friendly and could be a feasible method for making biocomposites. The production and …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 47–52 Read article
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Preliminary Phytochemical and Pharmacognostical Investigation of Barleria buxifolia L.
Abstract: AbstractDuring the past several decades, traditional systems of medicines have become a topic of global relevance. Current estimate suggests that in many underdeveloped countries, a large proportion of the population rely heavily on traditional practitioners and local herbals to meet the primary health care needs. Under these circumstances, only a few plants of medicinal value have been successfully evaluated for their medicinal applications. Safety and efficacy data are available only …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 17–20 Read article
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Rajinder Singh – A Physicist, Teacher and Historian of Science
Abstract: History of Indian Science is a fascinating subject. Rajinder Singh has written biographies of many prominent but lesser-known scientists of Calcutta School of Physics. He is considered as an authority on CV Raman whose life and work became the subject of his D.Sc. thesis in Germany. His monumental work includes how and why Mahatma Gandhi missed the Nobel Peace Prize. He also wrote about Indians who were nominated for Nobel …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 41–46 Read article
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Correlational Analysis of Technostress and Job Productivity of Library Staff in Selected Academic Libraries in Kwara State
Abstract: This study investigated correlational analysis of technostress and job productivity of library staff in selected academic libraries in Kwara State. Descriptive survey research design was adopted and a sample of 53 library staff were selected from Kwara State University Library, Al-hikmah University Library and Crownhill University Library by using total enumeration sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was designed to obtain information from 53 participants, 51 were returned and fully completed. …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 12–23 Read article
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Review on Agricultural Waste Management
Abstract: In current years, the quantity of agricultural waste has been growing swiftly everywhere in the world. As an end result, the environmental issues and poor effects of agricultural waste are drawn increasingly interest. Therefore, there's a want to undertake right approaches to lessen and reuse agricultural waste. This evaluation provided approximately 200 literatures posted in 2017 relating to the topic of agricultural waste. The review tested research on agricultural waste …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Plant Evolutionary Biology: An Insight into Adaptations and Diversity
Abstract: The study of plant evolutionary biology provides crucial insights into the remarkable diversity and adaptation of plants. This review work aims to explore the fascinating world of plant evolution, discussing key concepts, patterns, and mechanisms that have shaped the plant kingdom over millions of years. The review begins by highlighting the immense diversity of plant species, categorizing them into major groups and elucidating their distinctive characteristics. It further examines the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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Momordica: A Functional Food in Disease Prevention
Abstract: Momordica is a genus of about 60 species. It is an annual or perennial climber belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae. It is a native of tropical and subtropical Africa, Asia and Australia. As far as the medicinal uses are concerned, Momordica has been used by the American natives for a long time as a treatment of diabetes; to prevent measles, hepatitis; to get rid of worms and parasites and the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 13–24 Read article