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Computer-Aided Drug Design on Tuberculosis
Abstract: Currently, India's Directly Observed Treatment Short Course (DOTS) program is the world's largest and fastest-growing initiative for treating medical patients, second only in terms of population coverage. The main obstacles to TB control in India are inadequate primary healthcare in rural regions of many states, unregulated private treatments resulting in extensive misuse of first- and second-line TB medications, the spread of HIV, a lack of political commitment, and, most importantly, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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Understanding the Impact: Adult BCG Vaccination in the Fight Against Tuberculosis
Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a big global health challenge, with significant mortality rates, especially in developing nations. India holds most TB cases throughout the globe. As HIV rates, multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) continue to increase, the situation is deteriorating. These all come in the way of the End TB epidemic campaign by the World Health Organization (WHO) by 2030. Immunology and vaccinology represent critical fronts in TB …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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The Role of Polymer Chemistry in Developing a Novel Polymer-Based Retromolar Endotracheal Tube
Abstract: This study presents the development and characterization of a novel polymer-based modified endotracheal tube designed for retromolar intubation. The tube is manufactured using medical-grade polyvinyl chloride (PVC) with reinforced polymeric structures to enhance flexibility while maintaining lumen integrity. The incorporation of a preformed lateral curvature mitigates airway resistance and airflow reduction caused by manual bending, ensuring an optimal balance between rigidity and adaptability. Additionally, the integration of polymer-based ligature wires …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Thermo-Hydraulic Enhancement of Annular Finned Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers Using Epoxy-Based Polymer Composites: A Material–Geometry Coupled CFD Investigation
Abstract: Shell-and-tube heat exchangers remain a backbone of industrial thermal systems, yet their performance is often limited by relatively low shell-side heat transfer and the weight and cost associated with conventional metallic components. In this context, the integration of polymer composite materials offers a promising pathway toward lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and performance-tunable heat exchanger designs. The present study investigates the thermo-hydraulic performance of a straight-tube shell-and-tube heat exchanger equipped with annular fins, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 669–684 Read article
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Experimental Analysis of Concentric Heat Exchanger with Dimpled Tube
Abstract: In this work, an experimental and CFD analysis of concentric heat exchangers with smooth andspherical dimple pipes in different mass streams with water as a working medium is presented.Heat transfer technology refers to various methods used to increase the heat transfer ratewithout significantly affecting the overall system performance. Over the past decade, severalstudies have reported indirect technology for heat transfer. The present study on the change ofthe inner tube to …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Modeling of Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
Abstract: A heat exchanger is a equipment for transferring thermal energy between two fluids. Transfer of heat from one fluid to another is the most employed operations in chemical process industries. They are either used for heating or cooling. The most common application of heat transfer is to transfer heat from one fluid to another. The thermal design of shell and tube heat exchanger is discussed in detail in this paper. …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 9–11 Read article
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CFD and Performance Analysis of Vortex Tube
Abstract: A vortex tube cooling system has been designed and constructed in order to make a performance test. To be serve the effect of various parameters on performance several number of vortex tubes have been constructed throughout this work. These vortex tubes have been tested at various parameters to make comparison between them. The flow analysis inside a vortex tube is highly complex mainly due to 3D flow structure involving secondary …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes among TB Patients at FenoteSelam District Hospital, West Gojjam Zone, Amhara, Northwest Ethiopia
Abstract: Introduction: Tuberculosis is a major public health problem throughout the world. One third of the world’s population is estimated to be infected with bacilli and hence at risk of developing active disease. It is the second leading cause of death from an infectious disease worldwide after HIV, which caused an estimated 1.8 million deaths. The main reason for this is the high rate of death as an unsuccessful outcome. Incomplete …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Family Burden of Tuberculosis on Female Patients
Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) affects mostly economically active populations in underdeveloped and developing countries, therefore TB can have far-reaching economic and social consequences among infected people and other members of their family. TB is the second leading reason behind death worldwide amongst communicable diseases. TB kills approximately 1 million women in a year and is chargeable for more deaths in women within the reproductive people. The burden assessment schedule (BAS) has been …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Colorimetric Redox Indicator assay for rapid detection of multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis in South Gujarat region
Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) has affected humans since antiquity. The burden of TB particularly with multi-drug-resistance (MDR) is increasing worldwide and has become a major public health concern. This study aims to perform Colorimetric Redox Indicator (CRI) assay for rapid detection of multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis in South Gujarat region. Total 234 samples were collected from South Gujarat region and were subjected for microscopy examination, culturing on Lowenstein-Jensen (LJ) medium and drug susceptibility …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 65–70 Read article
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Thermo-Hydraulic Performance of a Double-Pipe Double-Pass Heat Exchanger using Annular Fins and Graphite-filled Epoxy Composite Tubes
Abstract: Double-pipe heat exchangers remain one of the most widely adopted thermal devices because of their simple construction, operational reliability, and ease of maintenance. Nevertheless, their performance is often constrained by the limited heat transfer area of smooth tubes and the long-term challenges associated with metallic materials, including corrosion, scaling, and structural weight. Recent advances in thermally conductive polymer composites provide an opportunity to overcome these limitations by replacing conventional metals …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article
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Techno-economic Assessment of a Domestic Refrigerator with Aluminium-based Suction Line and Capillary Tube
Abstract: The present work reports the experimental performance evaluation of aluminum suction line-based domestic refrigerators. Furthermore, it compared domestic refrigerators with conventional copper capillary tubes and suction lines using R600a as a refrigerant. Performance parameters: energy consumption, ice-making time, and pull-down time was reduced significantly compared to conventional copper suction and capillary tube. Refrigerants having Ambient temperature for ice making test and pull down were initially set at 43°C and that …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites Read article
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In Silico Drug Design for Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Development of Host–Pathogen Interaction Network and Molecular Docking Procedures
Abstract: Objective: A leading cause of illness is the contagious disease tuberculosis (TB), this infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) particularly M. tuberculosis and M. africanum, is what causes tuberculosis. Diverse receptor proteins (mycobacterial proteins) with various 3D structures and functions were evaluated to access the multi-domain antimycobacterial action of ligands. The specific receptor proteins PDB ID: 3PTY, PDB ID: 4OW8, PDB ID: 5KWA, and PDB ID: 3ZXR, were opted for …
Published in International Journal of Molecular Biotechnological Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–19 Read article
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Review paper on Design and Development of Miniature Moving Magnet Pulse Tube Cryocooler
Abstract: Developing a miniature moving magnet pulse tube cryocooler to address the limitations in existing cryocooler technologies, especially in terms of compactness, lightweight design, durability, and maintenance-free operation, aligns with the demands of modern applications, particularly in space and similar environments. Integrating a miniature compressor and motor is essential for the functionality of the cryocooler. The design should prioritize efficiency and reliability while addressing challenges related to vibrations and maintenance commonly …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 194–205 Read article
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Optimizing Heat Transfer Performance in CO2 Finned-Tube Gas Coolers: A Comparative CFD Study of Design Variations
Abstract: Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and mathematical analysis are used in this study to examine the heat transfer efficiency of CO2 fined tube gas coolers. To maximize heat transfer efficiency, CFD simulations were carried out on a variety of gas cooler designs with variable fin geometry, including offset strip fins, using the ANSYS Fluent program. Under the baseline design, there was a finned tube cooler measuring 610 mm in length, …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Investigation of Performance Characteristics of Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Using Helical Baffles with Parallel Flow and Counter Flow Arrangements
Abstract: AbstractShell and tube heat exchangers are widely used in process industries and refineries owing to ease of manufacturing and versatile operations. The designer always focuses on improvement in performance characteristics of STHX, based on the given heat duty and geometrical constraints. Several researchers and investigators have suggested various methods for performance optimization of shell and tube heat exchangers. In the present work, experimental investigation is performed using helical baffles in …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Earth Tube Heat Exchanger for Space Heating and Cooling: a Review
Abstract: AbstractMaking heating and cooling policies for good climate regions societies should think the requirement of present cities as well as traditional agriculturalists. Successful heating and cooling modes must be economically reliable in both urban and rural areas setups as well as environmentally friendly and sustainable. One low energy option for conditioning space is to allow ambient air to pass through the earth pipe, which is long-buried tube inside the upper …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 11–22 Read article
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Optimizing the Ratio of Number of Tubes in PCNTFET to NCNTFET for Digital Circuits
Abstract: AbstractCarbon nanotube Field Effect Transistors (CNTFET) offer various benefits as compared to other FETs. Many circuits can be constructed using PCNTFETs (P-type CNTFET) and NCNTFETs (N-type CNTFET) similar to the PMOS and NMOS of the CMOS technology. The CNTFETs employ carbon nanotubes in the channel of the device to provide a path for the ballistic conduction of electrons. The different ratios of number of tubes in channel of the PCNTFET …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 34–40 Read article
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Performance of Ni3Al and TiO2 Coatings on T91 Boiler Tube Steel in Simulated Boiler Environment at 900°C
Abstract: Boiler steel tube corrosion in coal fired boiler is main subject during design and operation of thermal power plant and it leads to both direct and indirect loss of cost and energy, including losses due to plant shut down time and inefficiency of operation. One of the feasible solutions to solve out this problem is providing surface coating on boiler steel tube, which on one hand protects the tube from …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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A Review on Behavior of Heat Transfer in the Fluid in Shell and Tube Type Heat Exchanger
Abstract: The primary objective of this literature analysis is to examine the many applications of "Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)" within the domain of heat exchangers. "Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)" has been utilized in several investigations relating to heat exchangers, including fluid flow maldistribution, fouling, pressure drop, and thermal analysis during the stages of design and optimization. The simulations conducted demonstrate that the solutions generated from CFD are generally within the permissible …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–7 Read article