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Computational and Experimental Analysis of Nitride Coated Cutting Tools
Abstract: 800x600 Utilization of harder and tougher cutting tool materials is essential in cutting tool industry.Nitride coated cutting tools are becoming alternative materials for machining various materials due to its high mechanical and tribological properties. Demand for coated cutting tools is increasing because of reduced cutting force, increased hardness and wear resistance.In this research article, the TiAlN and CrN coated cutting tool materials for metal removal are studied and compared with …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 65–72 Read article
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Evaluation of the Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation on Glycemic Control and Lipid Profile in Normoglycemic and STZ-Induced Type-2 Diabetic Rats
Abstract: The term diabetes mellitus describes a metabolic disorder of multiple aetiologies and is characterized by chronic hyperglycemia with disturbances of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. The current approaches for treatment of diabetes are mostly dependent on insulin and other oral standard drugs, which have their own drawbacks. Thus, micronutrients supplementation is gaining momentum as the quest for management of diabetes …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 24–34 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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Effect of Flexibility on Aircraft Wing
Abstract: The shape of the aerofoil determines how the air circulates around it and how much moment and force will be the acting on it. When the body is rigid (fixed) flow around the geometry remains unchanged at particular A.O.A. (angle of attack), but if the body is allowed to be flexible (free) i.e., it can deform its shape, due to which there will be a significant change in the shape …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 45–50 Read article
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Evaluation of Efficacy of Hulba (Trigonellafoenumgraecum Linn.) in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Randomized Control Trial
Abstract: The prevalence of the disease is approximately 0.5–1%. Rheumatoid arthritis has a large impact on patient’s quality of life and it has also been associated with a reduced life expectancy. Therefore, the study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Tukhm Hulba (Trigonellafoenumgraecum Linn.) in the management of rheumatoid arthritis. The study was carried out as a single, blind, randomized and standard controlled trial, to evaluate the efficacy of Tukhme …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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The Efficacy and Safety of Traditional Tibetan Medicine in the Treatment of Essential Hypertension
Abstract: The treatment of hypertension with traditional Tibetan medicine (TTM) or Sowa Rigpa has been a potential hope for patients suffering from essential hypertension. A recent hypertension survey showed increasing benefits of this treatment, which gives hope to many patients for a fruitful, holistic treatment method and freedom from the clutches of a lifetime allopathic medication. These positive reports need to be supported by clinical data showing the efficacy and safety …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 21–33 Read article
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Antisteroidogenic Activity of Ethanol Extract of Andrographis paniculata in Female Rats
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 In the present study, the antisteroidogenic activity of the ethanolic extract of Andrographis paniculata leaf was investigated in female albino rats. The ethanolic extract-treated rats showed an alteration in the estrous cycle pattern when administered orally with the drug for 15 days. They exhibited a prolonged length of estrous cycle with significant increase in the proestrous and destroys stages compared with …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2011 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Cost effective method of protease production in solid state fermentation by using combined substrate corn cob and lentil husk
Abstract: AbstractAn alkalophilic Bacillus cereus strain was found to produce a thermal and pH tolerant extracellular alkaline protease which showed very good compatibility and stability with commercial laundry detergents. Considering important industrial application of B. cereus protease, its production was need to be enhanced. Different agro-industrial waste products viz. wheat bran, lentil husk, green gram husk and corn cob were used as substrates for the production of B. cereus protease by …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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An Evaluation of Effects of Type-II Diabetes Mellitus on Salivary Flow Rate and Some Salivary Parameters (Total Protein, Glucose, and Amylase) in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Uttar Pradesh, India
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Objective of this study is to evaluate the constituents of salivary total protein, glucose and amylase about their alterations in diabetics as compared to healthy subjects. Salivary flow rate, salivary total protein, glucose, and amylase were measured in 225 subjects, 75 in each uncontrolled diabetes, controlled diabetes and healthy non-diabetics. A lower level of salivary glucose was observed among healthy subjects …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Design of Full State-feedback Controller for Implementation on a Coupled Tank Process
Abstract: A typical coupled tank process has the difficulty in controller design because of assumed nonlinear flow resistance and interaction between tanks. This paper deals with design methodology of full state feedback controller with set point gain and the performance of which is compared with Zeigler-Nichols (ZN) tuned proportional plus integral plus derivative (PID) controller for servo response. The state feedback controller with set point gain yields better performance compared to …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Enhancement in the COP of Thermoelectric Cooler Used for Cooling of Small Electronic Circuits
Abstract: Amidst growing environment concern, the need for alternative methods of cooling is on the rise, demanding higher intervention of technological advances. Conventional cooling systems working on CFC refrigerant pose threat to environment. The present work deals with performance investigation of thermoelectric cooler based on Peltier effect. Air cooling and water cooling systems are studied involving several parameter modifications. From the experimental work it is evident that optimum cooling is achieved …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 20–23 Read article
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Experimental Performance Analysis and Temperature Distribution of Automobile Radiator Using Nano Fluids
Abstract: Internal combustion engine always needs to be maintained at the working temperature for good performance. The excessive generation of temperature affects the performance and reduces the efficiency of the engine. In order to remove the excess temperature, we need some cooling system in the automobile like, 1. Air cooling system and 2. Water cooling system. Air cooling system is used in two-wheelers and aero planes. The air takes heat from …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 28–40 Read article
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Predictive model of wind turbine rotor-blade deflection
Abstract: A simulation process has been developed to predict wind turbine rotor-blade deflection caused by gravity effects. The model is based on the rotor-blade segmentation in finite elements, each one considered as an independent structure. The simulation has been extended to n-elements to make a more precise approach to the real performance. The range of deformation has been determined for a wind turbine rotor-blade analysing the effects of forces that creates …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 49–63 Read article
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An Introduction of Computational Fluid Dynamics Methods and Frameworks
Abstract: The theoretical fluid dynamics code is used to model the primary natural circulation loop of the proposed small modular reactor for reference to experimental evidence and best-estimated thermal-hydraulic code performance. Latest developments in computational fluid dynamics code simulation capabilities allow them desirable alternatives to the existing cautious method coupled to best guess thermal hydraulic codes and ambiguity assessments. The findings of the numerical fluid dynamics study are compared to the …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Speech Intelligibility in Children with Cochlear Implants—A Listener’s Perspective
Abstract: The present study quantifies speech intelligibility of children using cochlear implant (CI) in the listener’s perspectives. The aim of the present study was to compare the speech intelligibility rating (SIR) obtained by CI individuals in three different tasks—words, sentences and conversation—and to compare speech intelligibility of CI users rated by three groups of listeners (speech-language pathologists [SLPs], parents of children with CI and laypersons). Six Tamil speaking children between 5–10 …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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Alcohol Production from Pre-treated Maize and Paddy Lignocellulose Biomass in a Fabricated Unit
Abstract: An alcohol production unit was fabricated to handle 5 kg biomass per batch of paddy straw or maize stalk hydrolysis and fermentation. Various lignocellulose treatments were repeated from a previously reported study on paddy straw to compare it to that of maize stalk as a substrate biomass in a fabricated unit [1]. The pre-treatments to these lignocellulosic biomasses from maize stalk (MS) and paddy straw (MS) were compared after their …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Extraction of Essential oil from Curry leaves
Abstract: Murraya koenigii (Curry leaves) contain many useful chemical constituents. The leaves which known as daun kari in malaysia is belong to family Rutaceace and can be found in Malaysia, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka. The aim of this study to characterize the components of essential oil of the leaves and compare yield percentage of the oil which is extracted from steam distillation and hydro-distillation. The essential oil is extracted by …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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Multifunctional Polymer Composites to Manufacture Assistive Device for Locomotor Disable Persons
Abstract: Among the synthetic fibers, the glass fibers are most popularly used in fiber for reinforced in engineering polymers matrix, as they offer excellent stiffness and strength, impact resistance and thermal stability at a low price to manufacture various assistive devices. The carbon fibers were applied as an alternative of glass fibers, where maximum stiffness is required. The aim of this article is, to give an overview of an experimental comparison …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 30–38 Read article
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Production of Bioethanol from Agro-food Waste (Potato Peel) with the Aid of NPK Fertilizer and Moringa Leaf as Activators
Abstract: In this work, the production of ethanol with the aid of activators was investigated. Two-step hydrolysis of sweet potato peel was studied. Acid hydrolysis was carried out using dilute sulphuric acid, while enzyme hydrolysis was studied using Aspergillus niger inoculum. The effect of activators on ethanol yield was also investigated. Saccharification was studied using aspergillus niger which is a starch degrading organism to generate convertible sugar. Fermentation was carried out …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 29–39 Read article
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Assessing the Yield and Profitability of Rice in Eastern Terai and Mid-Hills of Nepal using Nutrient Expert-Rice Model
Abstract: The productivity of rice in Nepal is very less as compared to other developed countries of world which might be due to less and imbalanced use of fertilizer and lack of site specific nutrient management technologies. Materials and Methods: Different sets of field experiments were conducted at farmers’ field in Jhapa (Dhukurpani-Damakand Gauradha), Morang (Itahara and Babiyabirta) towards the Eastern Terai and Lamjug (Bhotewodar and Sundarbazaar) towards the Mid-hill, Nepal …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–10 Read article