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Quartz Crystal for Thin Film Thickness Measurement using Embedded Software (PSoC)
Abstract: Programmable System on Chip (PSoC) based embedded read-out design for Quartz crystal which measures thickness of a thin film during deposition has been describe in this paper. Excited quartz sensor to its resonance frequency of 5 MHz, kept nearby the substrate measures the deposited film thickness by monitoring change in quartz resonance frequency. The change in the quartz crystal resonance frequency due to deposition decreases linearly with thickness. The change …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Embedded System & Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Realization of Potassium Chloride Sensor Using 2D Photonic Crystal Structure
Abstract: In the present study, the concentration of potassium chloride in their aqueous solution is investigated using optical sensor. Optical sensor is realized by 2D photonic crystal structure (PCS), which is made up of silicon materials (background/substrate) consisting of 8×8 air holes containing aqueous potassium chloride solution. The principle of measurement is based on logarithmic variation of photonic band gap (PBG) with respect to different concentrations of potassium chloride. The PBG …
Published in Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Comparative Study of Commercial Crystalline Waterproofing Admixtures on the Hydration Properties of Cement Pastes
Abstract: Three different types (K, P, and X) of crystalline water proofing admixture have been chosen to study the effect on Portland cement (OPC) pastes. Several studies such as water consistency, setting time, water percolation, heat evolution, differential thermal analysis (DTA), compressive strength and expansion in corrosive atmosphere for the OPC with admixtures in it were performed. Morphology studies of OPC with the admixtures were also carried out. Results indicated better …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2011 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Diuretic Activity of the Leaves of Crataeva nurvala
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Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 22–24 Read article
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Revitalization of the Power Sector through Diversification; The Sure Way Forward for Nigeria Power Crisis
Abstract: Energy is the bedrock on which the development of any nation lies as its overall growth and prosperity depend, to a large extent, on the adequacy, efficiency and functionality of its electricity industry. Despite the huge potential energy resources in Nigeria, Its power supply has however, been inadequate for the socio-economic development. The need to address this trend led to the conduct of a survey to capture the opinions of …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 11–28 Read article
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Regional Rice Yield Estimation by Integration of Spatial Technologies and Crop model
Abstract: This study investigates how spatial technologies like remote sensing and GIS (Geographic Information System) integrated with a crop growth model to estimate paddy rice yields. Two approaches were used to estimate rice yield one is from remote sensing images and another from soil, climate layers of GIS, linked to the crop model. Oryza2000 model was used as a crop model to link with these technologies. Results show that yield estimated …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 56–66 Read article
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Inhibition of Replication of T2 Bacteriophage in Escherichia coli by 6-diazo-5-oxo-L-norleucine (DON)
Abstract: 800x600 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 The antibiotic known as 6-diazo-5-oxo-L-norleucine, DON, inhibits the growth of several types of Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. It has also been demonstrated that DON inhibits the replication of poliovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, mumps and herpes simplex virus in cultured eukaryotic cells. At a concentration of 0.03 mM DON, the replication of Escherichia coli cells was inhibited by 11.0% …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 9–19 Read article
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Detection of Listeria monocytogenes in Milk and Ice Cream by Polymerase Chain Reaction
Abstract: Abstract The present study was undertaken to standardize PCR assay for detection of L. monocytogenes and Listeriolysin O from livestock foods and compare its efficacy with conventional cultural methods. A set of primer derived from iap gene and other set derived from hlyA gene were used for detection of L. monocytogenes and Listeriolysin O in the PCR assay. The PCR assay was initially standardized by optimizing the concentration of the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 24–35 Read article
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Studies on Cr (VI) Removal from Aqueous Solution using Al2O3 and ZnO Nanoparticles Composite
Abstract: Cr (VI) is a heavy metal and is considered to be toxic both to environment and human beings after a permissible limit. The removal of Cr (VI) using conventional methods was ineffective. With introduction of nanotechnology, the remediation of Cr (VI) has become more easy and effective. Nanoalumina has been an efficient adsorbent system for the adsorption of different heavy metals. It has an excellent adsorption capacity for metal ions …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 39–45 Read article
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Knowledge and Attitude about Seizures among Caregivers of Patients with Supratentorial Craniotomy
Abstract: The risk of seizures in patients after craniotomy, especially in supratentorial approach is high in first five years of surgery. Providing comprehensive home care is mandatory to prevent seizures and to reduce the complications related to it. So it is necessary for caregivers of these patients to have adequate knowledge about seizures and its management along with a positive attitude towards caring them. The Study was aimed to assess knowledge …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Strategies to Control Quality in Crowdmining
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Crowd sourcing is emerging as an effective method for data gathering and analysis, which introduces a new paradigm of data mining process. Crowd workers perform small chunks of larger tasks in return for a reward, which can be monetary, material, psychological and so on. One of the biggest challenges of crowd mining is controlling the quality of the answers collected from …
Published in Current Trends in Information Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Electrical Performance of the Silicon Nanowire Double Gate FET
Abstract: Silicon nanowire (SiNW) metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) is a promising candidate of future CMOS device for further scaling. As the cross-sectional dimensions of SiNW channel is very small, cross-sectional shapes should affect electrical characteristics of SiNW FETs. In this work, effects of cross-sectional shapes of gate stack formation on (i) properties of double gate of SiNW FET; (ii) carrier transport properties including on-current, effective carrier mobility and inversion charge density; …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 22, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 5–11 Read article
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Studies of cremation strategy
Abstract: Cremation is old method to dispose dead bodies. Incineration or burial in both case of bone fragmentation has links to datum, which has said as personal comprehension from either/or consider. Pollution control has additional consider of where death rates are high. Methodical dispose is considered further under proper regulation of abatement. Pollutants are same as sewer, landfills, and industrial and oil to affect vegetation and living from heavy metal abstraction. …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Biochemical Assays of Crude and Purified Oxycarotenoid Extracts Isolated from Coriander Leaves and their Effect on Oxidative Stability of Oils by Rancimat Assay
Abstract: Antioxidants are important substances in the fight against the damage done by free radicals that are produced by oxidative stress. Antioxidants are available in various forms as dietary supplements/synthetic forms. Because of their toxicity and side effects, the extensive use of many of these synthetic antioxidants is ruled out. Most nutritionist agrees that, the natural food is the best source of antioxidants. Dietary antioxidants have the ability to scavenge free …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Evaluation of the Multi-Criteria Approach on Rail Route Planning
Abstract: A Geographic Information System (GIS) includes of a hardware and software which are used for purposes such as to capture, store, evaluate, administer and distribute spatial data. GIS has a vast array of spatial analysis tools such as GIS viewer, Geodatabase, mapping tools, modelling tools etc. At present GIS is broadly used in conjunction with multi criteria decision analysis method to perform infrastructure studies and transportation studies such as road …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Impact of Plant Diversity in Cereal Aphid Density in Wheat Crops
Abstract: AbstractGrain aphids cause financial damage to wheat crops. In Tamil Nadu, Eriopis connexa is an indigenous ladybird. In the present study, the numerical reaction of E. connexa to changes in aphid thickness on wheat crops with high and low plant differing qualities was examined. The study was completed in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, from September to December 2007 and 2008, on two wheat crops with either a higher plant differing qualities …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 35–38 Read article
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Geological Nutrient Sourcing of Potassium and Phosphorus in Agricultural Crops
Abstract: Potassium and phosphorus can be considered as important nutrients and are being supplied as ingredients in the fertilizers. In presence of potassium, the crop yields, shelf life, disease resistance and plant growth are improved. The mineral fertilizers have enhanced the crop yields and they are expected to segregate spatially. Due to the utilization of the mineral fertilizers, there was intensification of crops and they have helped humans to consume healthy …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Optical Property of Cholesteric Liquid Crystals to Change their Color Under Temperature Change and its Practical Application
Abstract: The article presents a description of the optical property of cholesteric liquid crystals with a change of temperature to change their color, permitted author to develop a device for diagnosing breast cancer among women, which is convenient for women during diagnostics, allowing to obtain a high-quality, contrasting with high accuracy color image of benign or malignant tumors. The use of the property of cholesteric liquid crystals with temperature change to …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 55–71 Read article
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Synthesis And Spectral Of Some Biologically Active Chromium (III) Complexes With Macrocyclic Ligands
Abstract: A large number of modern techniques have been developed for the synthesis of macrocyclic complexes. Forty chromium complexes of the type [CrX2.L1-20]X; (Where X=Cl or NO3; L=macrocyclic ligands) derived from condensation of 2,3-butanedione or 1, 2-diphenyl-ethane 1,2-dione (2mmol) with different aliphatic diamines (2mmol) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, molar conductivity, electronic spectra, IR spectra, magnetic moment and X-ray photoelectron data (i.e. XPS data). An octahedral geometry is …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Effectiveness of Private Sector Intervention in Micro-Credit Delivery in Delta State of Nigeria: A Case Study of the Shell Petroleum Development Company
Abstract: AbstractConsidering the relevance of microcredit to the economic growth of the farmer and the development of the rural communities, the effectiveness of NGO’s implementing strategy of the Shell petroleum development company’s (SPDCs) micro-credit scheme was assessed in the study. It was aimed at reducing the poverty level of the small-scale farmers in Delta state, Nigeria. A random sample of 519 respondents and 10 NGOs involved in the implementation of the …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 27–40 Read article