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Optimizing Die Corner Radius of Deep Drawing Die
Abstract: The process of deep drawing plays a vital role in the production process of different parts in various process environments. Even though there is lot of variations in the production of parts during deep drawing with conventional processes to the latest automations in the manufacturing. There is a need to develop different die designs by varying input processes parameters for the deep drawing process in an optimum manner. The objective …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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A Review on Machining of EN Series Steel using Different Tools
Abstract: An elaborate study of review papers is conducted for the behavioral study of EN series steel, while it is machined with optimum process parameters either conventional or nonconventional machining processes. It is to benefit the Indian industry for manufacturing parts with better quality and higher productivity. It is revealed from the literature that majority of medium industry use nonconventional machines for generating intricate profiles. Present scenario of industries look forward …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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Value Stream Mapping – A Strategic Tool for Managing Waste in Small and Medium Enterprises
Abstract: This paper is based upon the application of Value Stream Mapping (VSM) in small and medium enterprises and its effectiveness in minimizing the waste in these organizations. It brings out that the concept of lean organization is the major requirement of small and medium enterprises. The lean organizations need to deal with various kinds of wastages. Each and every type of wastage has its own limitations and thus unique solution …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 36–45 Read article
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Design of Experiments to Hard Turning: A Review
Abstract: Hard turning is the process of machining hardened steels that are above 45 HRC. In manufacturing, hard turning has emerged as a potential area over grinding as a finishing operation. In the present paper, a review is done on Design of Experiment (DOE) techniques that have been employed on various hard turning processes by researchers. DOE is one of the widely used methods for experimental study of many manufacturing processes …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Corrosion Behavior of Ferrous Materials in Different Characteristics of Water
Abstract: Corrosion is one of the major problems affecting the performance, safety and appearance of metals. In the present study, the corrosion of ferrous materials like mild steel, aluminum-coated mild steel and mild steel with aluminum (sacrificial anode) are studied in different types of water (sea water, bore well water, synthetic sea water) for a period of 90 days. The experiment of these metals brought about significant changes in corrosion rate, …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Design and Development of an Optical Fiber pH Sensor using an Artificial Neural Network
Abstract: This project presents the development and design of an artificial neural network (ANN) in signal processing of optical fiber pH sensor. The pH sensor has bromophenol blue (BPB) solution as the indicator which is immobilized in a sol-gel thin film as a sensing material. The indicator shows change in color as pH of the solution changes and the spectra of these changes are calibrated to find the pH value. The …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Solid State Studies of Chitosan and Starch Blend Films
Abstract: In this study blend films of Chitosan and starch were prepared by conventional solution-casting technique. Their miscibility was characterized by scanning electron microscopic (SEM) technique and Intermolecular interaction in blend system was investigated by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopic (FTIR) technique. SEM and FTIR measurements revealed that Chitosan/starch blends were miscible. Thermal properties of different blend compositions were assessed by Thermo Gravimetric Analyzer (TGA) and increase in the thermal stability of …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Reactivity Study of N-Pyrrolyl-P, P-Diphenylphosphino Sulfide/Selenide Ligand
Abstract: 800x600 We report the synthesis and solid state structures of the N-pyrrolyl-P,P-diphenylphosphino sulfide and selenide of molecular formulae [C4H4NP(S)Ph2] (1) and [C4H4NP(Se)Ph2] (2) respectively. Compounds 1 and 2 were prepared by one pot reaction of pyrrole and [Ph2P(E)Cl] (E = S and Se) in the presence of NaH as base at ambient temperature. In the solid state structure established by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, phosphorus atom adopts a distorted …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 35–45 Read article
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Antimicrobial Activity of Alcoholic and Aqueous Extracts of Tinospora cordifolia
Abstract: 1024x768 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} The success of chemotherapy lies in the continuous search for new drugs to counter the challenge posed by resistant strains. Ethanolic and aqueous extracts of plant Tinospora …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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BVM: A Promising Agent for Future HIV-1 Treatment
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} More than 20 individual and fixed-dose combinations of anti-HIV drugs are available for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. However, owing to the development of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 11–21 Read article
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Lipid Drug Conjugates: A Novel Approach for Drug Delivery A Systematic Review
Abstract: The lipid drug conjugates (LDCS) a novel lipid based nanoparticles which has been extensively employed for the delivery and targeting of drugs. These have been exploited for many features in the field of pharmaceutical technology. The lipid drug conjugates have a 33% drug loading capacity more than the solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs). The lipid drug conjugates have the potential to act as a delivery system for hydrophilic and lipophilic drugs, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Simultaneous Estimation of Irbesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide in Bulk and Tablet Dosage Form by UV-Spectrophotometry
Abstract: The present study describes a simple, accurate, precise and cost-effective UV Spectrophotometric method for the simultaneous estimation of irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazide in bulk and tablet dosage form. The solvent used was methanol and the absorption maxima for irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazide were found to be 250 nm and 270 nm respectively. A linear response was observed in the range of 4–20 µg/mL with a correlation coefficient of 0.998 for irbesartan and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 9–17 Read article
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Interaction of Sweet Proteins with Human Sweet Taste Receptor
Abstract: There is a dearth of low calorie sweeteners with minimal or no side effects. Natural molecules are obvious choice for they are expected to be easily metabolized. Despite the availability of natural sweet proteins like brazzein, monellin, thatumatin, etc., they are not suitable for hyperlipidemia patients. That necessitates the design of new peptide-based sweeteners. The present work attempts to understand the interaction of sweet proteins with human sweet taste receptor …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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Biomass Energy – A Sustainable Option for Power Generation in Rural India
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Energy is the basic driver of growth. Socio-economic growth is not possible unless energy security is ensured. The demand for energy in India is growing at a rapid rate. India is the world’s fifth largest energy consumer. This rapid growth in demand can be attributed to rise in population and increasing economic development. However, there is a great gap between demand and …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 1–19 Read article
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Renewable Energy Resource (Biofuel) For Sustainable Future
Abstract: The equal distribution of resources should be for all, irrespective of rich or poor. There must be a balance between the need and consumption. The developed countries are utilizing more resources as compared to developing countries. This imbalance is responsible for rich becoming richer and poor becoming poorer. This is due to sharp increase in population in developing countries. To achieve a sustainable life style, there should be equal distribution …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 18–21 Read article
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Geochemical Assessment and Modelling of Groundwater Arsenic with Land Surface Features in Ballia District using Satellite Data and GIS
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-IN X-NONE X-NONE The study examines the spatial variation of arsenic (As) level in groundwater of deep aquifers with respect to surface elevation, slope, and water-table, in Ballia, the eastern most districts of Uttar Pradesh. Total 33 water samples from deep aquifer and their site locations were taken from the 17 blocks of the district during pre and post-monsoon seasons during 2011. Atomic absorption spectrophotometer …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 18–32 Read article
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Optimization of Process Parameters in Electro-discharge Machining of EN24 Steel using Grey-Taguchi Method
Abstract: Electric Discharge Machining (EDM) is one of the nontraditional machining processes used to produce critical shape on hard or brittle conductive materials and it can also besuccessfully applied on materials that are extremely difficult-to-machine using traditional machining processes. In this experimental analysis the optimum machining parameters areestimated using Taguchi based method for EN24 steel which have wide range of application in aircraft, automotive and general engineering applications for example- propeller …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 48–53 Read article
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Isolation, Characterization of Rhinacanthus Nasutus L. Kurz and Its Biological Evaluation
Abstract: The present paper deals with isolation, characterization and evaluation of anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anti-bacterial activities of n-hexane extract of Rhinacanthus nasutus L. Kurz. Extraction was carried out with soxhlet apparatus using solvents of increasing polarity. The anti-inflammatory activity was done by Carrageenan-Induced Paw Edema in rats. Analgesic activity was done by hot plate method and anti-bacterial activity by plate hole diffusion method. n-Hexane extract exhibited significant change in anti-inflammatory, analgesic …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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“Progen†Herbo-Mineral Formulation Modulates Spermatogenesis in Experimentally Induced Infertile Rats
Abstract: The present study was designed to evaluate the fertility potential of Ayurvedic proprietary medicine ‘progen’—a herbo-mineral formulation—in experimental rats. A total of 24 male wistar rats were rendered infertile by administration of tetracycline (22.5 mg/kg p.o) and restraining stress (2 h a day) for 7 weeks. At the end of 7th week, six animals were sacrificed. Blood serum was analysed for triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (T-CHO), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 11–23 Read article
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Molecular Cloning, Expression, Purification, and Characterization of Methionine Aminopeptidase
Abstract: MAP enzyme can efficiently remove N-terminal methionine from recombinant proteins. In the present study, MAP gene from genomic DNA of Escherichia coli was amplified, cloned into pET 11b vector and transformed into E.coli DH5a cloning strain to confirm the insertion of MAP gene, then plasmid was transformed into E. coli BL21 (DE3) expression strain. The protein was eluted with 25 mM NaCl and showed a purity of ~ 95% which …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 12–24 Read article