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Integrated Water Balance and Water Stress Index–Based Sustainability Assessment of a Semi-Arid Island Ecosystem
Abstract: Freshwater scarcity is an increasingly critical challenge in semi-arid island environments due to limited natural water availability, high dependence on seasonal rainfall, growing population pressure, and expanding agricultural activities. Island ecosystems are particularly vulnerable to water stress because they often lack perennial surface water sources and rely heavily on groundwater recharge during short and highly variable monsoon periods. This study presents a comprehensive assessment of water demand, post-monsoon water availability, …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 26–41 Read article
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Use of Multi Criteria Decision Making Methods in Assessment of Occupational Safety and Health
Abstract: Assessment of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) of process plants is an important aspect in safety management. Quantitative assessment is necessary to compare the OSH status of different plants. For this purpose, usually, an evaluation team is constituted which evaluates the OSH performance based on the available OSH related information. The evaluation team arrives at a decision through discussions and mutual agreement. However, while working in a group, there always …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 25–34 Read article
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Effect of Relative Compaction and Percent Fines on the Permeability of Soil
Abstract: Permeability is the major property of soil affecting various engineering aspects. It is one of the indispensable soil properties which are to be taken utmost care of in soil problems like settlement of foundations, seepage through and below the earth structures like dams, yields of wells, constructions of highway roads, etc. The aim of this research is to reduce the permeability of soil sample by varying the percentage of percent …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 40–48 Read article
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Population Genetics and Diversity of Human Adenovirus in Two Tertiary Hospitals in Southern Nigeria
Abstract: The study of dynamic changes in genetic heterogeneity can shed light on the evolution of viruses because it is known that the genetic variety of viral populations within their hosts affects disease progression, treatment outcome, medication resistance, cell tropism, and transmission risk. Our study's primary goal is to identify trends in the genetic makeup and variety of human adenoviruses using samples taken from children who attend two distinct tertiary hospitals …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 37–44 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review on Male Infertility
Abstract: The failure to attain a clinical pregnancy naturally after one year of unprotected intercourse is termed as infertility. Some of the factors that contribute to Infertility are late marriages, advanced age, genetics and lifestyle to name a few. To tackle this scenario, infertile and sub fertile couples take the aid of assisted reproductive technology. Intra uterine insemination (IUI), In vitro fertilization (IVF), Intra cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), surgical sperm retrieval …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 95–103 Read article
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Beyond Conventional: Nanostructures as Key Enablers for Efficiency Enhancement in Thin Film Photovoltaics
Abstract: One of the key options for lowering the cost of photovoltaic production through the reduction ofactive material utilisation is thin-film solar cells. However, thin film solar cells' performance may beconstrained by low light absorption brought on by a low absorption coefficient or by an inadequatelythick active layer. Minimising expenses and increasing overall efficiency in thin-film solar cells needimproving light absorption that can be converted into electrical power. As a result, …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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Simultaneous Optimization of MIG Welding Process Parameters Using Taguchi with Principle Component Analysis
Abstract: The aim is to verify the optimum parameters in MIG welding of mild steel for achieving the best result. The three parameters taken for welding are welding current (WC), welding speed (WS) and voltage (V) at three levels. The various parameters which have been used here are modeled by performing experiments in principal component analysis (PCA) based on Taguchi. On applying principle component analysis (PCA),all the input factors are converted …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 13–21 Read article
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A Review on Chiral Metamaterials and its Applications in Antennas
Abstract: AbstractThis paper presents a review of the chiral metamaterials (CMM) and their different specific properties like circular dichroism, negative refractive index, and giant optical activity. The physical properties of metàmaterials circular dichroism and the method of retrieval of effective parameters of the CMM are discussed in detail. The various classes of the chiral metamaterial and their results of the simulation are presented. The study shows that the chiral metamaterials have …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 5–16 Read article
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Oral Thin Films of Ondanetron Hcl: Formulation and Performance Evaluation
Abstract: This study had the goal to formulate oral polymeric thin film that would dissolve and disintegrate instantly, while also having high mechanical features. These are the most advanced forms of solid dosage forms. Solvent casting was the technique employed to create oral thin films. These are additionally referred to as buccal films/strip, mouth dissolving films, oral thin films, as well as oral strips of paper. These films are suitable for …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Socioeconomic Inequalities in Utilisation of AYUSH Systems of Medicine in North-East India: Evidence from NSS 79th (2022–2023) Round on AYUSH
Abstract: Background: Socioeconomic inequality in healthcare Utilisation continues despite policy focus on universal health coverage and Sustainable Development Goal 3. India's traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine systems are generally termed as AYUSH. AYUSH has been consolidated into the national health policy; however, empirical findings on its distributive equity persist as limited. This study estimates and decomposes socioeconomic inequality in Utilisation of AYUSH systems of medicine among the adult age group 15 …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 29–42 Read article
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Effect of Nutritional Counselling on Risk Level of Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) of Middle-aged Non-insulin Dependent Diabetics
Abstract: Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is a form of hemoglobin that is measured primarily to identify the average plasma glucose concentration over a prolonged period of time. As the average amount of plasma glucose increases, the fraction of glycosylated hemoglobin increases in a predictable way. This serves as a marker for average blood glucose levels over the previous months prior to the measurement. Present study was conducted on diabetic patients who were …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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NDVI: Irrigation Performance Evaluation Using RS and GIS
Abstract: In this paper, the effect of irrigation has been assessed based on fluctuations in crop productivity in temporal and spatial scale from normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) obtained from moderate resolution imaging spectroradiometer (MODIS) for the years 2001, 2006, 2011 and 2016. For this study, we selected the Jayakwadi reservoir command areas in Marathawada region of Maharashtra. Using GIS techniques, delineated and LULC map was generated indicating agricultural lands. And …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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Integrative Perspectives on Lipoma: Traditional Therapeutics from Siddha, Ayurveda, and Unani with Biomedical Correlates
Abstract: Background: Lipoma is the most common benign soft tissue tumor, with an incidence of approximately 2 per 1,000 individuals annually. Modern biomedicine attributes its pathogenesis to genetic abnormalities like HMGA2 rearrangements and dysregulated adipogenesis via PPARγ pathways. Effective pharmacological therapies are lacking. Traditional Indian systems – Siddha, Ayurveda, and Unani – offer unique perspectives and non‑surgical approaches yet remain underexplored in integrative research. Objective: To critically evaluate the descriptions, pathophysiological …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 19–33 Read article
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Assessing Water Quality through Correlation Matrix Analysis and Water Quality Index: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Surface water management requires modern methods for analysis and assessment of surface water bodies. Employing Pearson Correlation to Assess Relationships Between Distinct Variables Yields Valuable Insights in Water Quality Analysis. Many recent studies use correlation analysis in different field of pollution, irrigation, and hydrological field. Correlation considered as great tool for finding relationship and inter-dependability. In this report we reviewed around 12 research papers which uses correlation and water quality …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 50–57 Read article
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Thermal Effects in High-Power Laser Systems: Modeling and Mitigation
Abstract: High-power laser systems are increasingly employed in industrial manufacturing, defense, medical procedures, and scientific research due to their ability to deliver high energy density with excellent spatial coherence. However, the performance and reliability of these systems are significantly influenced by thermal effects arising from optical absorption, non-radiative recombination, and inefficient heat dissipation within laser gain media and optical components. These thermal phenomena lead to adverse effects such as thermal lensing, …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Production Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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Optical Characteristics of Amorphous Se-Ge-Ag Thin Films
Abstract: AbstractDetailed studies on impurity dependence of the optical structural properties have been carried out on Se-Ge-Ag thin film samples prepared by thermal evaporation technique. The effect of the addition of varying amounts of silver in concentrations from 5 to 15 molar percent to Se-Ge system were analyzed systematically under the room temperature. The optical transmission and reflection spectra of these films were measured in the range of 300–900 nm. The …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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Array-Linked Data Structure: Introducing a Hybrid Model of Memory Management and Faster and Easier Insertion and Reallocation Procedures
Abstract: Here, I have introduced a new data structure titled “Array-Linked Data Structure”. It incorporates a hybrid model of memory allocation, introducing a new insertion procedure in an existing data structure which is faster than that for arrays. It also offers O(c) access time where c is a constant. The access time is worse than O(1) for an array but still better than that for a linked list since the index …
Published in International Journal of Data Structure Studies · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Speaker Segmentation Using Non Linear Energy Operator Based Variance Spectral Flux
Abstract: AbstractSpeaker segmentation is considered to be a process that attempts to find speaker segment boundaries in a given audio stream. It can be used in various applications of speaker diarization, speaker indexing, word count etc. Classification of speech and non-speech can be obtained by traditional method of variance spectral flux (VSF). In this paper, we investigate the new techniques to perform the speaker segmentation task for multiple speakers in one …
Published in Current Trends in Signal Processing · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Foods of the False Upside-Down Catfish (Synodontis nigrita) from Otamiri River, Rivers State, Nigeria
Abstract: The false upside-down catfish (Synodontis nigrita) from Otamiri River was studied for its food choices in its natural environment by examining its stomach content. Samples of the species were studied using the frequency of occurrence, and number methods. The most important food item (Food Ranking) was determined by index of food significance (IFS). The IFS was estimated as a function of percentage number of food items in the stomach to …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Review on Impact of Factor Affecting Cost Estimation Corresponding with Stakeholder’s Prospective View
Abstract: For project planning and finance, it is essential to make very accurate cost estimates for construction projects early on in the project development process. Before purchasing a site and committing to build, construction clients need timely and accurate cost advice in order to make an informed decision about whether to proceed with the project or not. The accuracy of a cost estimate, however, could be impacted by numerous variables. The …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 37–43 Read article