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An Investigation on Application of Passive Strategies to Improve Thermal Performance of Buildings
Abstract: AbstractThermal comfort is a state of mind that expresses satisfaction with the surrounding environment of the building space. It is different for every individual and also, depends on the nature of activity of each individual occupant in the building. Understanding thermal comfort is important to building architecture, since it not only the basis for building design, but also affects the field of sustainable design or Green Buildings. Buildings’ as a …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Reliable Function used to Improve Security by Eliminating Malicious Nodes in VANET
Abstract: AbstractVehicular ad hoc network is a rising direction of research in improvement of network and communication. It is a type of ad hoc network in which there is a decentralized type of wireless network. It is communication-less which makes it powerless against assaults like DoS. The incoming traffic flooding the victim originates from many different sources. This effectively makes it impossible to stop the attack simply by blocking a single …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Nuclear Diagnostic Imaging for PET Scan using Technetium-99m
Abstract: AbstractNuclear diagnostic procedures are used in almost every hospital worldwide on a daily basis. PET scan is the most commonly used nuclear medical imaging procedure. PET scan is considered a safer alternative to other nuclear diagnostic procedures. It is primarily used to identify the diseases, predict the possibility of occurrence of a particular disease, planning and analysis of a treatment. The PET scan has many applications but its only side …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Federated Learning for Privacy-Preserving AI Model Training Across Distributed Healthcare Systems
Abstract: Building effective AI diagnostic tools in clinical environments presents a fundamental contradiction — the patient data most critical to model performance is precisely the data subject to the strictest legal and institutional restrictions. Regulations such as HIPAA and GDPR, while essential for protecting patient rights, render conventional centralized training pipelines largely impractical in real hospital settings where data cannot be transferred, pooled, or shared across institutional boundaries. This paper presents …
Published in Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research & Advances · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 Read article
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Investigation and Concerns on the Mechanics Behind Grain Refinement During ECAP Operation with Applications to Polymers
Abstract: Materials science and engineering have studied Equal Channel Angular Pressing (ECAP) grain refining. This abstract discusses important findings and concerns about grain refining mechanics during ECAP.A adaptable severe plastic deformation method; ECAP refines grain patterns in many metallic materials. Many researches have attempted to understand this phenomenon's complex mechanisms. Microhardness and microstructure (morphology) of AL alloy increase with the increase in pass numbers. It is observed that the mechanical property …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Heat Transfer Performance of ZnO- Ethylene Glycol- Water Nanofluid Using Thermal Lens Technique
Abstract: Nanofluids are engineered fluids used in advanced electronic systems for thermal management. Fluids with dispersed nanoparticles have exhibited remarkable thermal properties. Ethylene glycol (EG) and water mixtures are widely used in many industrial areas. This study investigates the synthesis and heat transfer performance of ZnO-EG, ZnO-water, and ZnO-EG-water nanofluids using a dual-beam thermal lens technique. ZnO is a widely used inorganic, UV-absorbing, multifunctional semiconducting material with applications in various fields …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 440–445 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on the Seismic Disaster Mitigation of Unreinforced Brick Masonry Buildings
Abstract: The Himalayan region is considered to have the potential to produce earthquakes of magnitude 8.0 or greater once every 100 years. Since the occurrence of an earthquake cannot be prevented; therefore, seismic disaster mitigation remains the only option for the civil society. Unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings, constructed with stone or brick, are very common in Northern Pakistan part of Himalayan belt. The seismic performance of stone masonry was found very …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 55–67 Read article
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Review Of Alcohol Sensing With Engine Locking Using Node MCU
Abstract: In this work the review of alcohol detection and engine locking system that can detect whether a driver is drinking alcohol while driving and thus prevent accidents is surveyed. Due to this the number of road accidents are drastically increasing which results in increase in mortality and it has become a major concern. The reason identified is highly intoxicated drivers. Thus the mortality is increasing rapidly especially in India. The …
Published in Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Exploring Diagrid Efficiency: A Modern Analysis of Lateral Load Resistance Across Building Heights
Abstract: Modern architectural design and engineering often feature innovative structural systems, with diagrid structures standing out as an aesthetically appealing solution for tall buildings due to their geometrically complex patterns. Despite extensive global research on diagrids, a comprehensive study systematically comparing their structural efficiency is still lacking. The structural efficiency and seismic performance of diagrid lateral load-resisting systems were evaluated in this thesis. The study compared the diagrid system's effectiveness against …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 11–23 Read article
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Phase – Field Modeling of Brittle and Ductile Fracture Under Complex Loading Conditions
Abstract: Phase-field modeling has emerged as a powerful computational framework for predicting fracture behavior in engineering materials, offering a unified description of crack initiation, propagation, branching, and coalescence without the need for explicit crack tracking. This study presents an in-depth examination of phase-field modeling applied to both brittle and ductile fracture under complex loading conditions, including multiaxial stress states, cyclic loading, thermal gradients, and dynamic impact. The phase-field approach regularizes the …
Published in International Journal of Fracture Mechanics and Damage Science · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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LEVERAGING ON ENERGY MIX FOR TRANSITION FROM CURRENT ENERGY SITUATION TO CLEAN ENERGY ENVIRONMENT IN NIGERIA
Abstract: Clean Energy Environment is vital for health, wealth, industrial output and economic growth. This paper x-rays possibilities of leveraging on energy mix to transit from current state to Clean Energy Environment in Nigeria. Current energy situation were carefully checked and mitigation strategies identified. Findings revealed that there are a lot of pollution of our environment due to energy deficit, inadequate utilization of renewable energy, lack of strategic management skills, decadence …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Study on Effect of Insulation Design on Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis: An Important Aspect in Subsea Pipeline Designing
Abstract: The most imperative and challenging operational hazards for oil and gas pipelines are the risks associated with the transportation of fluids. When water, oil and gas flow simultaneously inside the pipeline, there are quite high chances that, water and hydrocarbon fluids can form and deposit hydrate such as wax and asphaltene on the inner surfaces of the pipeline and gradually blocking it. In this paper we explore and compare the …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 33–44 Read article
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Enhancement of Soil Fertility Using Natural Fiber-Based Engineering Composite Materials for Higher Crop Production: A Review Paper
Abstract: Enhancement of Soil fertility using engineering composite materials via efficient nutrient management strategies is essential as is rising natural fiber based composite material crop production every land area unit to satisfy next diets and fiber consumption. Major developments have improved the production's nutrient-use economy Improved crop flexibility to applied nutrients, decreased off shore nutrient move, and greater predictions of the nutrients available to plants in the root zone have all …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 6, 2024 · pp. 79–87 Read article
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Photoreceptor Dynamics: Light Sensing and Cellular Responses for Photochemistry
Abstract: Photoreceptor dynamics represent a fundamental aspect of photochemistry, encompassing the mechanisms by which biological systems detect and respond to light stimuli. Photoreceptors are specialized proteins that undergo structural and functional changes upon photon absorption, initiating a cascade of molecular events that translate light signals into cellular responses. These proteins are ubiquitous across life forms, including microbial rhodopsins, plant phytochromes, and animal opsins, each finely tuned to specific wavelengths and light …
Published in International Journal of Photochemistry and Photochemical Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 28–32 Read article
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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): A Tool for Sustainable Development and Environmental Management of Products
Abstract: Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a crucial technique for clearly understanding how much room there is for product improvement in a given good or service. Because of its high cost and application in eco-design, supply chain management, green buying, sustainable investing, and other relevant activities, manual data engineering and analysis processes. Traditional LCA methodologies and technology may need more scalability regarding substantial product portfolios and expanding reporting requirements. The Sustainability …
Published in International Journal of Industrial and Product Design Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 16–25 Read article
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Innovative Approaches in Design and Materials for Climate-adaptive Transport Infrastructure
Abstract: This comprehensive research delves into pioneering approaches in design methodologies and the utilization of advanced materials aimed at significantly enhancing the resilience of transportation infrastructure against the multifaceted and escalating impacts of climate change. As critical challenges such as sea-level rise, increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, and changing precipitation patterns become more prevalent, there is an urgent need for innovative materials and integrated design strategies that can …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Harnessing Microalgae for Wastewater Treatment: Industrial Prospects and Environmental Benefits
Abstract: Simultaneous pollutant removal and biomass valorization has made microalgae an attractive and innovative solution to wastewater treatment, which could be considered a sustainable, low cost, and low energy approach. Considering their ability to store carbon dioxide, resorb nutrients, and produce valuable bioproducts, they represent an alternative with ecological potential to other previously used treatment methods. This review discusses how microalgae are used in industrial applications including biofuels, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agriculture, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Field Oriented Control of Induction Motor using DSP Processor
Abstract: This paper presents a field oriented control of an induction motor (IM) using DSP processor. Three-phase squirrel cage induction motors have been preferred due to their rugged in construction, simplicity and its robustness enables them to be used in all kinds of environments and for long duration of time. Out of various speed control techniques, field oriented control of induction motor drive is employed with fuzzy logic controller in order …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Strategic Optimization of CNC Machining in Production Systems: A Managerial Review of Methods, Metrics, and Industry 4.0 Integration
Abstract: Computer numerical control (CNC) machining has significantly influenced modern production systems by enabling higher efficiency, quality, and sustainability. As industrial operations strive for leaner production and strategic competitiveness, optimization of machining parameters—including cutting speed, feed rate, depth of cut, and tool path strategies—has emerged as a cornerstone of production planning. This review evaluates the optimization methodologies developed from 2015 to 2025, spanning traditional mathematical models to artificial intelligence (AI)-driven metaheuristic …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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Air Flow Analysis on a Barrel Carburetor and a Barrel Intake Manifold
Abstract: The experiment performed was to determine air flow, velocity, pressure and turbulence through an adaptor plate between a 2-barrel carburetor and a 4-barrel intake manifold. We first created the part using SolidWorks making sure to include 2 body parts that allowed a smooth transition of air through the intake. We then uploaded an assembly instead of a singular part to ANSYS to ensure the airflow read was accurate, as well …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 27–23 Read article