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674 articles for “Cost Model”
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Prediction of Mechanical Properties for Advanced Engineering Applications utilizing Polymer Composite Materials by Machine Learning
Abstract: Polymer composites show great promise as engineering materials because of their mechanical performance, resistance to corrosion, lightweight nature, and adaptability in design. Aerospace, automotive, biomedical, maritime, and civil engineers all rely on mechanical property prediction to cut down on trial expenses, expedite product development, and optimize material selection. Speedy design optimization is not possible using traditional numerical and experimental methods due to the high costs associated with material characterisation, computational …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 1258–1284 Read article
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Work Related Musculoskeletal Pain among Physiotherapy Students
Abstract: Physiotherapists serve as role models for practicing healthy lifestyle behaviors. They are desired to have a good level of physical fitness to meet their job demands. Their professional demands require the therapist to engage in activities that demand a wholesome amount of strength, endurance and flexibility. The job analysis shows that physiotherapy students are more likely to experience musculoskeletal pain. Occupational musculoskeletal pain relates to workplace hazards and incurs high …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 25–31 Read article
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Evaluation of Agro-based Adsorbents for Oil Spill Remediation in Freshwater and Saltwater Environments: Kinetic and Adsorption Model Analysis
Abstract: Environmental pollution caused by oil spills poses significant risks to both human health and ecosystems, particularly in regions like Nigeria’s Niger Delta, where oil spills are frequent. Conventional methods for oil spill cleanup have limitations, which has prompted research into alternative, more effective techniques. This study investigates the use of agro-based materials, specifically plantain and banana species, combined with clay soil as adsorbents for oil removal in freshwater and saltwater …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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A Modular Three Phase AC Voltage Controller for Induction Motor
Abstract: AbstractThree phase induction motor (IM) is widely used in the industries because of rugged construction. User needs to control speed of the motor depending on the desired speed and application. In this paper launching of speed control of 3-phase IM is controlled by 3-phase AC voltage controller by varying the voltage by pulsewidth modulation (PWM) technique. In olden days speed control was possible for DC motors only, but with the …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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DRUG INDUCED IMMUNE MEDIATED NEPHRITIS: MOLECULAR MECHANISM , PATHWAYS AND CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS
Abstract: Drug-induced immune-mediated nephritis (DI-IMN) has become a more widely known cause of acute kidney injury (AKI), with the potential for development to chronic kidney disease if not detected and treated promptly. T-cell hypersensitivity to pharmaceuticals, such as antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and immunological drugs, are the major causes for it. Beyond clinical burden, DI-IMN reflectsintricate molecular interactions that sustain interstitial inflammation and tubular injury. These interactions include …
Published in International Journal of Toxins and Toxics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 13–29 Read article
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Assessing the Suitability of Piped Water Supply for Tanker-fed Villages By Using WaterGems
Abstract: The Drinking water security has become a challenge for the country, specially in rural areas. So it is necessary to use available sustainable resources to resolve the problem. Many parts of Maharashtra face severe drinking water shortage in spite of high rainfall lying typically in the range of 2000-3000 mm. Aurangabad district alone has more than 100 tanker-fed villages, majority of which are concentrated in Paithan taluka. This study covered …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 41–48 Read article
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A Study on Site Selection Component of Model Logistics Park: A Case of Uttar Pradesh, India
Abstract: Uttar Pradesh, India’s 4th largest state and 3rd largest economy eyeing being a One trillion-dollar economy. Among the top 5 manufacturing states of India, home to the second-highest number of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (organized and unorganized) in India. The National Highways Logistics Management Limited under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and the National Highways Authority of India proposed Multi-Modal Logistics Parks (MMLPs) as an initiative …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 Read article
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Heterosis in Plants
Abstract: It refers to hybrid vigor or heterosis; herein, the offspring expressed better traits than one or both parent lines. This most often manifests in crop breeding as increased yield in F1 hybrids compared with their parents. Developing high-yielding hybrid cultivars across a wider range of crops represents an important strategy for addressing future food security. However, conventional hybrid breeding approaches are fraught with significant challenges in many self-pollinating crops, such …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 21–31 Read article
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ANN Controlled Plasma Spray Process by using Industrial Waste
Abstract: Plasma spray coating process has become a subject of intense research because it becomes an affordable solution for many industrial applications. The present work aims at developing and studying the industrial wastes (Flay-ash powder mixture) as the coating material, which is to be deposited on Mild Steel and Cupper substrates. To increase the coating deposition efficiency and to decrease the cost of coating process, one of the artificial intelligence (AI) …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Simulation and Optimization of Syngas Generation Process (GTL Stage I) using ASPEN Hysys
Abstract: The process of gas to liquid (GTL) conversion has been divided into three sections (section I: natural gas treatment and syngas production; section II: is Fischer Tropsch Synthesis sections (Main Reactors) and Stage III: Upgrading and treatment section).This work is mainly for Stage I. whereby Natural gas dehydration unit is simulated using Tri-ethylene Glycol to dehydrate the natural gas which includes (Free Water Knockout Drum (FWKD), Absorber and Distillation). Sweetening …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 48–67 Read article
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Designing a Model of Waste Management for Sustainable Rural Development (Case study: villages of Gilan Province)
Abstract: Paying attention to waste management is one of the most important tasks defined for urban and rural officials around the world. These days, every small and large city or every village and hamlet you visit is faced with a problem called waste and waste management. This is all the more important when we know that most of this waste comes from seasonal streams and rivers; On the other hand, the …
Published in Recent Trends in Social Studies · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 30–46 Read article
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Study of Perovskite (CH3NH3PbI3) Solar Cell using CuI (Copper Iodide) as Hole Transport Layer (HTL) at different thickness of HTL layer
Abstract: While solar energy is a viable option, future clean energy solutions may require other energy sources. Renewable electricity sources are known for being affordable, easy to access, and not producing greenhouse gases. Photovoltaic cells, which turn sunlight into electrical power, are a good choice. Over the last twenty years, advancements in photovoltaic technology have lowered costs and improved the efficiency of solar cells. Perovskite materials, recognized for their unique crystal …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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A Cost-Effective Fast Cell Balancing Technique for Lithium- Ion Batteries using a Single DC–DC Converter with Direct Energy Transfer
Abstract: A novel quick lithium-ion battery balancing method with a single DC-DC converter for facilitating the direct energy transfer process in low and high voltage cells is introduced in this research work. Cost effectiveness in the design of the switch network is achieved by the use of relays in switching the cells. A control circuit including an MCU and a battery management IC is used for the sensing of cell voltages …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Feasibility Analysis of a Medium Scale Plug Flow Digester Technology: Case Study in Vietnam
Abstract: The environment pollution and low-cost energy needs have motivated to develop the advanced biogas technologies on medium and large-scale farms in developing countries. And the plug flow digester technology is one of effective solutions for handling livestock manure in bulk quantity with the low-cost, high efficiency, and abundant output gas. In Vietnam, over 20 projects of medium scale using this technology were installed at farms and slaughterhouses, but the obtained …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Estimation of Dulling Rate and Bit Tooth Wear Using Drilling Parameters and Rock Abrasiveness
Abstract: Optimisation of the drilling operations is becoming increasingly important as it can significantly reduce the oil well development cost. One of the major objectives in oil well drilling is to increase the penetration rate by selecting the optimum drilling bit based on offset wells data, and adjust the drilling factors to keep the bit in good condition during the operation. At the same time it is important to predict the …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–20 Read article
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Modern Computer-aided Drug Design Methods: A Review
Abstract: Computer-aided drug design (CADD) has emerged as a crucial tool in the drug discovery process, offering a time-efficient and cost-effective approach to identifying potential drug candidates. This review aims to provide an overview of modern CADD methods, including high-throughput screening (HTS), structure-based drug design (SBDD), ligand-based drug design (LBDD), structure-based virtual screening (SBVS), and ligand-based virtual screening (LBVS). We discuss the basic principles, applicability, and limitations of each method, highlighting …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Fabrication of Solar-powered Drainage Cleaning Machine
Abstract: According to sources, 80% of solid trash in India is dumped in drainage systems, rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water. This is a significant problem. The primary function of the automatic drainage system is to transfer solid waste to the trash can, where it is disposed of, and to collect it using claws.In drainage water, there are empty bottles, polythene bags, papers, and other solid detritus. The drainage system …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 45–52 Read article
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Green Fabrication of Glutaraldehyde-Crosslinked Chitosan/PVA Biocomposite for Heavy Metal Removal from Wastewater
Abstract: Chitosan (CS) and Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) are polymers that possess biodegradable, biocompatible, and non-toxic properties, making them suitable for wastewater treatment applications. The primary objective of this research is to chemically modify chitosan in a novel manner to enhance its ability to remove hexavalent chromium Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions. In this study, a composite material was synthesized by crosslinking PVA and CS with glutaraldehyde (GA), resulting in the formation of …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 59–83 Read article
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Novel Strategic Framework between Polymer Manufacturers and Waste Management Companies: A Mixed-Method Approach for Enhancing Circular Efficiency in Polymer Industries
Abstract: The study describes the perspectives of the industry stakeholders and qualitatively and quantitatively assesses the recycling efficiency, cost optimization, and environmental performance using a mixed-method approach. The framework features processes, as it were: onboard invention, coupling, and sustainable valorization of the intersection, thus solidly connecting the production side with the waste management. The primary function of the patterns of interaction between the plant waste-management system, the retrieval of polymer composites, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1570–1609 Read article
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Development of an Active Catheter Mechanism using IPMC for in vivo Inspection
Abstract: An active catheter mechanism designed and developed for body parts (interiors, oral) inspection using active polymeric actuator i.e. ionic polymer metal composite (IPMC). The first step is achieved by fabricating the low cost silver (Ag) electrode IPMC following the chemical decomposition method. When a voltage is applied, the catheter yields a transverse movement; at the same time can exhibit forward and backward motion enables it to inspect wide range of …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 60–69 Read article