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Effectiveness of Brushing Technique on Oral Health Status of Secondary School Children in a Selected School, Kolkata, West Bengal
Abstract: A study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of brushing technique on oral health status of 5th and 6th standard secondary school children in a selected school, Kolkata, West Bengal. Objectives of the study were to assess the oral health status of the school children before and after demonstration of roll brushing technique, to determine the knowledge of oral health before and after demonstration of roll brushing technique and to …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 47–54 Read article
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Polymeric Microfluidic Chips for Rapid Point-of-Care Diagnostic Testing
Abstract: Polymeric microfluidic chips have emerged as promising platforms for rapid point-of-care (POC) diagnostic testing by integrating sample preparation, fluid manipulation, biochemical reactions, and signal detection within compact and potentially low-cost devices. Their compatibility with materials such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), cyclic olefin copolymer (COC), polystyrene (PS), polycarbonate (PC), and polymer–paper composites provide considerable flexibility in device design and manufacturing. Advances in soft lithography, injection moulding, hot embossing, laser …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Advance Mineral Practices Techniques
Abstract: In recent years, the field of mineral processing has witnessed significant advancements aimed at improving the efficiency, sustainability, and economic viability of mineral extraction and processing techniques. These advancements encompass a broad spectrum of practices, from ore sorting and comminution to flotation and tailings management. This paper reviews the latest innovations in mineral processing, focusing on key areas such as: Ore Sorting and Pre-Concentration: Implementation of sensor-based sorting technologies that …
Published in International Journal of Minerals · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Fingerprint and Face Recognition Based Attendance System for Exams
Abstract: In educational institutions, managing attendance efficiently and accurately is pivotal for ensuring academic integrity and administrative effectiveness. Traditional attendance tracking techniques, including human roll calls or barcode scanning, are laborious, error-prone, and vulnerable to fraud. Traditional methods of keeping track of attendance, including sign-in sheets and physical roll calls, are often time-consuming, prone to errors, and lack the security measures needed in many contemporary settings. Modern biometric technologies have made …
Published in Journal of Telecommunication, Switching Systems and Networks · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Exploring Carbon Nanotubes in Nanotechnology: Functional Properties, Surface Modifications, and Biomedical Innovations
Abstract: Significant progress has been made in nanotechnology in recent years, especially in the creation of sensors with a broad range of uses. Among these, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are cylindrical structures composed of carbon, with diameters in the nanometer range. CNTs originate from graphite sheets, where the graphite layers resemble a rolled-up, continuous, and robust hexagonal mesh. These hexagons have carbon atoms at their vertices. The fabrication of CNTs typically involves …
Published in International Journal of Photochemistry and Photochemical Research · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 24–31 Read article
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Analysis of Rear Suspension Geometry of an ATV
Abstract: This research presents the design and optimization of a rear suspension system specifically developed for an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), with the primary goal of enhancing ride quality, handling, and overall dynamic performance across diverse terrains. A key objective is to improve damping characteristics while minimizing unwanted changes in track width and wheelbase during suspension articulation. The study carefully examines critical suspension parameters, including camber angle, toe angle, and wheel travel, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 275–286 Read article
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Defect Diagnosis and Modelling for A Rotating Machine Running at A Steady Pace
Abstract: Rotary equipment, such as gears, shafts, pumps, and bearings, are widely used across various rotary machine in industries, often operating under different loading conditions. The fluctuations in loading can lead to fatigue failures in rotating components, significantly affecting machinery performance. To investigate the behavior of such rotating equipment under diverse operational scenarios, a numerical model has been created. This approach can replace costly and often challenging experimental methods. However, it …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 154–164 Read article
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Ergonomics Issues in Oil and Gas Sector
Abstract: AbstractNumerous industries have effectively actualized ergonomic arrangements in their facilities as an approach to address their workers injury risks. These interventions have included adjusting existing hardware, rolling out improvements in work practices and acquiring new tools or different gadgets to aid the creation procedure. Rolling out these improvements have reduced physical requests, eliminated superfluous developments, brought down damage rates and their related laborers' remuneration costs, and reduced employee turnover. In …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Design Process Parameter of Thread Manufacturing Process Optimized by Fuzzy Logic Methodology
Abstract: The threads are most widely used in many industries. For the industries which produce the thread, it is a key skill to adopt the accurate and precise machining of threads because there are so many parameters which affect the dimensions of thread. The aim of the study is to generate the threads with the considerations of the parameters (hardness, blank diameter and surface roughness) which are to be used. Due …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 49–52 Read article
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Investigation on Spar Platform for Low Capacity Vertical Axis Wind Turbine in Shallow Water Deployment
Abstract: In this paper, we discuss hydrodynamic analysis on the three different design of spar buoyancy platform utilize for floating vertical axis wind turbine. The major parameter like diameter of platform at cut water plane and length of spar buoyancy platform are selected as variable to carry out design of experiments. The systematic investigation is carried out to determine minimum ballast weight to ensure stability of floating platform under Pitch, Roll …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 27–36 Read article
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A Two-Dimensional (2D) Analytical Model for Channel Potential and Threshold Voltage of Short Channel Triple Material Gate-Double Halo (TMG-DH) DG MOSFET
Abstract: In the present paper, an analytical model for the channel potential of short channel Triple Material Gate-Double Halo (TMG-DH) DG MOSFET has been presented using parabolic approximation method. Further, the threshold voltage of the device has been calculated using minimum mid channel potential and the result obtained has been compared with the threshold voltage of Triple Material double gate (TMDG) MOSFET in order to show the improvement in the threshold …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 13–25 Read article
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Influence of FEF (N550) Carbon Black on Rheological and Physico-mechanical Properties of SBR Vulcanizate for Tyre Application
Abstract: This study aims to investigate the synergistic effect of Fast extrusion furnace black on the rheological, surface morphological and physico-mechanical properties such as tensile strength, hardness and specific gravity of styrene-butadiene synthetic rubber composite. SBR is an elastomer which is an important sort of synthetic rubber. It is a copolymer whose molecular structure primarily consists of organic compound styrene and butadiene chain. Fast extrusion furnace black and high abrasion furnace …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 48–58 Read article
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A Review on Thin Film Production by Convectional and 3-D Printing Methods
Abstract: Thin film production and manufacturing has gained importance in digital world mainly due to its usage in PCBs , Energy storage cells, solar panels etc. This paper reviews various techniques implemented for thin film applications such as PVD, CVD, Roll To Roll (RTR, extrusion based on casting) and 3-D printing techniques. It also gives a comparative study of both convection methods and 3-D printing techniques thereby inferring that printing method …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Measurement of Defects in Car Bearings and Its Effect on Ultrasonic Waves
Abstract: As one of the defects of roller bearings due to intermittent coupling forces and external impact loads,surface cracks due to corrosion or wear may have many defects for rotating machines. Surfacecracking on the bearing or its ball is one of the important factors in the efficiency of the bearing andits opening. It is useful to study these cracks and identify the type and size of these cracks for bearingsused in …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 44–49 Read article
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Assessing the Sensitivity of the Strength Properties of Asphalt Concrete Mixture to the Variation in Asphalt Binder Content
Abstract: The variationsin the asphalt cement binder content withinthe job mix formula, may exhibit a great influence on the required strength properties of asphalt concrete mixture. The present investigation deals with asphalt concrete mixtures which are usually implemented for wearing course pavement layer. The mixtures were prepared at optimum binder content of 4.8 %, and at ± 0.5 % of the optimum binder content and subjected to the short-term ageing process.Slab …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 26–34 Read article
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Performance Analysis of DWT Based OFDM System using SRRC Filter in Mobile Wimax over Fading Environment
Abstract: AbstractWavelets amid its capability to provide simultaneous information in both time and frequency domain, along with minimization of interference and improved bandwidth efficiency, is considered broadly as an efficient approach to replace fast Fourier transform (FFT) in the conventional orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) systems. Efficient filter pulses are employed spectrally in such systems in order to mitigate the effect of inter-symbol interference (ISI) as well as satisfy the bandwidth …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Factors Affecting Uptake of COVID-19 Vaccines Among Adults: A Cross Sectional Survey
Abstract: The COVID-19 vaccination started in phased manner in India, and it was first time when a digital platform was developed for vaccine site registration. People had skepticism about newly developed vaccines and had poor understanding of using digital platform for vaccination registration. It was one of the reasons for poor vaccination coverage in marginalized section of the society. The pandemic has also affected other healthcare services as people were worried …
Published in International Journal of Community Health Nursing And Practices · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 Read article
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Space Optimization for Residence
Abstract: Apartments are getting smaller as urban housing density rises and the population grows. People are being forced to inhabit less space as a result of rising urbanization expenses and housing costs. In order to have quick access to all of the city's amenities, we find ourselves preferring small flats in the city center or as near to it as feasible. Living in a tiny flat has advantages and disadvantages, of …
Published in International Journal of Rural and Regional Development · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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A Nation in Disarray: Communal Conflicts and Socio-political Stability in Nigeria
Abstract: This paper investigated communal conflicts and socio-political stability in Nigeria. The Nigerian state has witnessed a lot of cataclysms arising from misunderstanding or disarticulation of interest between or among communities and this has affected the political stability of the State. Methodologically, the study adopted secondary data which was analyzed through content analysis. The Frustration and Aggression theory was adopted as the framework for analysis. The study observed that land disputes, …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Fast Dissolving Oral Thin Films: A Review
Abstract: Fast-dissolving oral thin films (FDOFs) represent a significant advancement in drug delivery technology, offering advantages over traditional solid dosage forms, especially for patients with swallowing difficulties. FDOFs dissolve rapidly in the mouth, releasing the active ingredient without the need for water or chewing. They have picked up ubiquity due to their comfort, taste veiling capabilities, and progressed persistent compliance. Ideal drugs for FDOFs should possess characteristics such as solubility, stability, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 24–31 Read article