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341 articles for “Levelized cost”
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Productivity in Construction and Quantity Surveying Functions: Assessing User Satisfaction with the Effectiveness of Software Design
Abstract: Information technology has had a significant impact on the productivity of business operations and processes in construction. Quantity surveyors are responsible for managing labour, time, and cost in construction projects, with the primary aim of achieving high levels of productivity. Given the transformative potential of information technology, the professional services of quantity surveyors have been digitalized to meet the demands of construction stakeholders through the development of different software packages. …
Published in International Journal of Industrial and Product Design Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 24–35 Read article
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HPV Screening as an Alternative to Pap Smear in Cervical Cancer Prevention: A Comparative Study in North India
Abstract: Cervical cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality among Indian women, especially in low-resource settings. While Pap smear testing has been the standard screening method, HPV DNA testing offers potential advantages in sensitivity, cost-effectiveness, and feasibility for large-scale implementation. This study compares the efficacy, cost, and acceptability of HPV screening versus Pap smears in urban and rural populations of North India. A comparative cohort study was conducted …
Published in International Journal of Women's Health Nursing And Practices · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 31–37 Read article
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Nurse Practitioners and ASHAs to Evoke Major Stride in National Health
Abstract: The national health policy 2015 enables nurses to assume leadership positions, improved regulation of practice, strengthened quality of nursing education by training and supporting nurse tutors, establishing cadres like nurse practitioners, and public health nurses. With establishment of new cadres and legal empowerment, master level prepared nurse practitioners will be able to provide cost effective, competent, safe and quality driven specialized nursing care to patients in a variety of settings …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 29–31 Read article
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Towards a Sustainable City: Evaluating a Dynamic Model for Urban Operation
Abstract: This paper examines the theory of the polycentric city, building on the transformation of urban operations that occurred during the pandemic. It investigates how cities and their residents adapted to measures and precautions during the pandemic, exploring the potential for a new dynamic model. This model incorporates an updated polycentric theory, integrates new technology, and adheres to sustainable development principles, with the aim of creating a sustainable, climate-friendly, and user-centric …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 24–36 Read article
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IOT BASED SMART PLANT WATERING SYSTEM
Abstract: Effective water management in plant irrigation is essential for resource conservation and sustaining robust plant development in the age of smart technologies. This project introduces a NodeMCU microcontroller-based Internet of Things (IoT) smart plant pump control system designed to automate irrigation procedures based on real-time environmental data. A soil moisture sensor built within the system continuously checks the soil's moisture content. The NodeMCU activates the water pump to irrigate the …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Challenges in Diabetes Management Barriers and Support Systems in North India
Abstract: Background: The prevalence of Diabetes mellitus is ever growing in India and management of the disease is hindered by socio-economic, healthcare, and psychosocial barriers. Insofar as economic and social barriers pose challenges ranging from limited access to medical care, social stigma, specialist support leading to improper glycemic control, which is a strong predictor for diabetes complications, morbidity and mortality. Moreover, developing an understanding of systemic challenges and available supports is …
Published in Emerging Trends in Metabolites · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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A New Nine Level Hybrid Multilevel Inverter
Abstract: Multilevel inverters (MLI’s) have been used widely for high power and medium power DC-AC conversion. Researchers are working to reduce total effective cost and enhance the working efficiency of the multilevel inverter. This paper presents a new multilevel hybrid inverter which utilizes eight active powers electronics switches along with asymmetric DC voltage source configuration to synthesize 9-level waveform and produces lower total harmonic distortion (THD) profile comparisons to present typical …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Adoption of Managerial Skills for Strengthening Civil Engineering Construction and Infrastructural Development in Nigeria
Abstract: Managerial economy is vital for environmental and national development. Infrastructure development is that the basis of measuring the performance of democratic leaders and the inspiration of excellent democratic governance. This paper examined infrastructural development in Nigeria with in view of incorporating managerial skills for optimal performance. Challenges and way forward were checked for effective and efficient delivery of projects. Government has the facility to place in situ all measures that …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Application of Virtual Instruments in Data Monitoring & Logging
Abstract: Data Acquisition is the process of real world physical conditions and conversion of the resulting samples into digital numeric values that can be manipulated by a computer. This system is used to measure various parameters in the industry such as pressure, temperature of plant, control room temperature, combustible gas level, humidity, weight of the product, etc. This paper shows a cost effective way to design and develop LabView based Data …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Cost Objective Model for Construction Equipment Replacement Policies
Abstract: Most construction companies, particularly companies whose projects are primarily constructed with earthmoving equipment, depend heavily on their construction equipment fleets, which represent substantial locked capital investment and require acceptable utilization levels to recover expenses incurred and losses from this investment. The equipment, which possesses a finite physical and economic life, inevitably requires replacement, and equipment maintenance costs increase with the equipment life. Different methodologies are employed to establish the replacement …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Low-cost Air Quality Monitoring System for Dhaka City
Abstract: AbstractContamination is the expansion of any substance or any type of vitality to nature at a rate quicker than it very well may be scattered, weakened, deteriorated, reused, or put away in some innocuous structure. Pollution has become a crucial problem for busy cities all around the world. There are many types of pollution among them: air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, food pollution, noise pollution, light pollution, thermal pollution …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 33–41 Read article
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IoT-based Smart EV Level 1 Charger: A Review
Abstract: This study presents the design and development of an IoT-based smart Level 1 charger for electric vehicles. The proposed system provides an intelligent and automated charging solution that optimizes the charging process, monitors the electricity consumption, and ensures the safety of the environment and the users. The system consists of a charging station equipped with a Wi-Fi module, a microcontroller, an LCD display, and an Android mobile application for remote …
Published in International Journal of Electrical and Communication Engineering Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Evaluating the Impact of the Valsalva Maneuver on Pain Relief During Intravenous Cannulation in Patients at Selected Hospitals in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Abstract: Pain can be defined as an unpleasant tactile sensation, arousing sensory experience, and an emotional response that is linked to any type of tissue, cell, or skin damage. Pain is a very common and a primary reason for which people seek health care. Among all the non-pharmacological methods for pain relieving, the Valsalva maneuver is one of the methods which is found effective in reducing the level of pain a …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 Read article
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Assessing the Effectiveness of Industrial Energy Audits: A Literature Review
Abstract: Indian economy plans to conserve the energy which is consumed by the industrial sector. Government of India has made it mandatory to conduct periodic energy audits in the industrial sector which is to be followed up with a practical implementation of energy conservation (ECON) measures as suggested by the energy audit team. Energy audit has been conducted in two phases namely, pre-audit and post audit phase. During pre-audit phase, initially, …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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A Memory-Based Genetic Algorithm for Optimization of Power Generation in a Microgrid
Abstract: Due to advancement in power electronics field, it is becoming more feasible to integrate renewable energy into power grid. Renewable energy sources are prompting more and more small investors to invest in generation and distribution of renewable energy at microgrid level. The increased competition requires energy producers to offer energy at minimum possible cost to gain the confidence of consumers, which needs efficient methods to schedule energy generation among the …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 29–38 Read article
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AI-Based Early Diagnosis & Prevention of Diabetes
Abstract: The worldwide burden of Diabetes Mellitus, especially Type 2 diabetes (T2D) has escalated to a critical level. Early detection of diabetes is essential to reduce long‑term complications and healthcare costs. This study explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to improve the early diagnosis and prevention of diabetes. We developed an AI model using the Random Forest algorithm, the model predicts diabetes risk based on clinical and lifestyle variables …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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A Simple and Cheap Method of Rapidly Prototyping Power Electronic Converters using Microcontroller
Abstract: This paper shows the study and research done on the design strategy of single phase sinusoidal pulse width modulation (SPWM) waveform. STM32F103C8T6 microcontroller, a part of STM32F103X series, is used for this purpose. Arduino IDE, an open source platform is used for developing the firmware for the SPWM signal generation on the STM32F103C8T6 microcontroller. This is an inexpensive microcontroller that can generate a perfect SPWM waveform of any desired frequency. …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Design of Thin AC Converters (TACCS) using Dual Virtual Quadrature Source Concept
Abstract: Conventional grid control has been based on static assets that are switched in or out for a considerable long time. Traditionally excitation control of generators has provided continuous control in the grid system. Recently, dynamic grid control has been achieved by the use of FACTS devices, i.e. TCR, STATCOM and UPFC, etc. These FACTS devices are expensive and reliability, maintainability are the main problems. For STATCOM devices, the need to …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 41–48 Read article
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Review on Impact of Factor Affecting Cost Estimation Corresponding with Stakeholder’s Prospective View
Abstract: For project planning and finance, it is essential to make very accurate cost estimates for construction projects early on in the project development process. Before purchasing a site and committing to build, construction clients need timely and accurate cost advice in order to make an informed decision about whether to proceed with the project or not. The accuracy of a cost estimate, however, could be impacted by numerous variables. The …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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Intelligent automated railway crossing gate control system
Abstract: The high incidence of accidents at railway level crossings due to human errors and lack of proactive track monitoring is a challenge for rail safety in high-density networks. This paper proposes the development and validation of an intelligent automated railway crossing system- IARCS that leverages sensor fusion and IoT communication to eliminate human dependency and mitigate intrusion risks. The core system deploys an Arduino Uno for the purpose of primary …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 20–28 Read article