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Evolution of Lean Manufacturing in Mechanical Industries: From Traditional Tools to Digital Transformation
Abstract: Lean manufacturing has long been a foundational strategy for enhancing productivity, reducing operational waste, and improving overall efficiency in mechanical industries. Initially developed as part of the Toyota Production System, lean principles focused on eliminating non-value-adding activities and streamlining processes using a set of well-established tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, and value-stream mapping. Over the decades, these principles have been adopted and refined globally, particularly within the mechanical sector, …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Optimizing Marketing Campaigns Using Random Forest and A/B Testing
Abstract: Marketing initiatives play a vital role in driving business growth by reaching targeted consumer segments through tailored strategies across multiple channels. The success of these initiatives is influenced by various factors, including the type and duration of the campaign, the characteristics of the target audience, the communication channels employed, and the overall efficiency of each strategy. These factors collectively impact key performance metrics such as conversion rates, customer acquisition costs, …
Published in Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research & Advances · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 01–09 Read article
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Design for Revitalizing Historical Identity: Case Study Zakho Old Bazaar, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Abstract: A town in northern Kurdistan, near the border of Iraq, Turkey, and Syria converge, Zakho was rural center and regional marketplace. The city exhibits remarkable sites dating to various eras, including Dalal bridge and Al-Qeshla, an ancient site with significant truistic attraction. Zakho has been a center of religious diversity, dynasty to Muslims, Christians, and Jews, which has significantly influenced the city’s rich urban environs and architectural heritage. The old …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design and Development · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 39–59 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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Impact of School-Based Oral Hygiene Education on Knowledge and Attitude among School Children Aged 10–15 Years in a Selected Rural Community of Bangalore
Abstract: This quasi-experimental study evaluated a structured teaching program (STP) designed to improve oral hygiene knowledge and attitudes in 10–15-year-old students from a rural Bangalore community. Before the program, most students demonstrated limited understanding of dental care and negative attitudes toward oral hygiene. After the STP, both knowledge and favorable attitudes increased markedly (paired t-test, p<0.001). For example, the mean knowledge scores increased substantially after the intervention, demonstrating a level of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Comprehensive Study and Triggering Factors of Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Abstract: Over the past few years, fatty liver disease has turned out to be a rather widespread phenomenon and has become a serious issue with the global population nowadays. It comprises alcoholic fatty liver disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which develop under the influence of various initiating factors, though frequently follow similar pathologies. The overloading of lipids in the hepatocytes in most cases will be the first sign of the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 43–52 Read article
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Multi-Layer Aluminum–Polymer Hybrid Structures for Improved Automotive Impact Performance
Abstract: Layered metal–polymer hybrid laminates have emerged as promising candidates for lightweight automotive structures requiring high impact resistance and structural reliability. In this study, aluminum/glass–epoxy hybrid laminates were fabricated using a symmetric stacking sequence through hot compression molding to evaluate their mechanical and energy absorption performance. Density analysis revealed an average measured density of 2.34 g/cm³, closely matching the theoretical value of 2.36 g/cm³, with a deviation of approximately 1.02%, indicating …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 42–53 Read article
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An Analytical study of Government Scheme for Farmers in Gujarat: Impact, Implementation Challenges, and Policy Implications
Abstract: Gujarat’s economy is mostly dependent on agriculture, which increases food security, rural employment, and state revenue. Despite the state’s notable progress in irrigation infrastructure and agricultural commercialization, Gujarat farmers continue to face challenges, such as market volatility, water scarcity, unpredictable weather, and rising input costs. The governments of Gujarat and India have implemented several initiatives aimed at addressing these problems, including crop insurance, irrigation expansion, farm mechanization, income support, digital …
Published in International Journal of Rural and Regional Development · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 38–44 Read article
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Green Finance and India’s Climate Commitments: Aligning Financial Systems with Sustainable Development Goals
Abstract: India’s commitment to addressing climate change, as reflected in its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), net-zero ambitions, and alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has placed green finance at the center of the country’s sustainable development agenda. Green finance involves directing capital and investment flows toward projects and initiatives that are environmentally sustainable. It supports efforts to reduce climate-related risks, enhance resilience to environmental changes, and promote economic …
Published in International Journal of Sustainability · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 49–54 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Risk Factors Associated with Sudden Death in Population on Hemodialysis
Abstract: Background: Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) receiving maintenance hemodialysis (HD) experience disproportionately high mortality, with sudden death remaining a leading cause. Multiple clinical, biochemical, and care-related factors influence outcomes, yet comprehensive risk stratification models and the role of dialysis timing and early nephrology care remain inadequately explored in resource-limited settings. Objectives: This study aimed to (i) identify clinical and biochemical risk factors associated with mortality in HD patients, (ii) …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Smart Education in the Context of Puducherry India
Abstract: This paper explores the concept of smart education and presents its conceptual framework in the context of Puducherry. It aims to enhance the understanding of smart education by analysing its fundamental components, including educational challenges, technological innovations, management strategies, policy frameworks, historical evolution, and emerging trends. The adoption of smart education has accelerated significantly in recent years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, when educational institutions worldwide transitioned from traditional classroom-based …
Published in Emerging Trends in Languages · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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Evaluating an ai-supported experiential learning intervention: a quasi-experimental study of the joyful saturday model for student engagement and holistic development
Abstract: Student disengagement, declining academic motivation, and passive classroom participation remain major challenges in modern higher education systems. Traditional lecture-based teaching methods often fail to accommodate diverse learning styles and do not sufficiently promote active participation or collaborative learning. To address these challenges, the present study evaluates the effectiveness of Joyful Saturday, a structured experiential learning initiative designed to improve student engagement, motivation, and holistic development through interactive academic activities supported …
Published in International Journal of Behavioral Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 79–88 Read article
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Digital Techniques for Preserving Cultural Heritage
Abstract: Digital heritage includes cultural materials that are available in digital form or have been transformed into digital formats so that they can be preserved and accessed over a long period of time. It represents valuable cultural content that technology helps to store, protect, and share with present and future generations. With the rapid expansion of digital technologies, cultural expressions and historical records are increasingly being created, shared, and stored through …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Effectiveness of a Structured Educational Intervention on Managing Minor Disorders of Pregnancy Through Home Remedies Among Antenatal Women in Urban and Rural Kuppam
Abstract: Pregnancy is a physiological process often accompanied by minor disorders such as nausea, vomiting, backache, heartburn, and fatigue, which can affect the well-being of expectant mothers. Appropriate knowledge and timely management using simple home remedies can significantly reduce discomfort and improve maternal health. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured educational intervention on the management of minor disorders of pregnancy through home remedies among antenatal women in …
Published in International Journal of Midwifery Nursing And Practices · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 7–15 Read article
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Dissipative Particle Dynamics Simulation Study on the Evolution of Photoinitiated Free Radical Polymerization Crosslinked Networks
Abstract: Gradient polymer materials overcome the limitations of conventional homogeneous polymers by integrating multiple distinct functionalities within a single continuous structure. Although photoinitiated free-radical polymerization offers excellent spatial and temporal control, the underlying microscopic mechanisms governing network evolution under non-uniform light fields remain poorly understood. In this study, a mesoscale dissipative particle dynamics (DPD) model was successfully developed to couple free-radical polymerization kinetics—including initiation, propagation, crosslinking, and termination—with exponential light attenuation …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 142–158 Read article
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Automated Machine Learning System for Model Selection and Hyperparameter Optimization
Abstract: The proliferation of machine learning applications in various scientific and industrial domains has given rise to an urgent need for developing principled, automated techniques for optimal architecture selection and hyperparameter tuning for machine learning models without human expert intervention. In this paper, we introduce the Automated Machine Learning System for Model selection and hyperparameter Optimization (AMLSMO)—a state-of-the-art, all-encompassing AutoML system that combines the power of meta-learning-based warm-starting, Bayesian Optimization with …
Published in Recent Trends in Mathematics · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES ON ADSORPTION BY MAGNIFERA INDICA LEAVES
Abstract: Decolourisation of dye (Congo red) from aqueous solution using an adsorbent prepared from Mango leaf was investigated in this study. The influence of time of mechanical shaking , mass of adsorbent(0.5,1,1.5,2 mg), initial pH, initial concentration (2000 ,1500,1000,500,250 mg/L) on adsorption has been evaluated. It is shown that adsorbent prepared from Mango leaf powder has a relatively high adsorption capacity for these adsorbates. For 500 mg/L of solution prepared, the …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Thermally Stimulated Luminescence and Electron Spin Resonance Study of Gamma Irradiated Poly Carbonate
Abstract: Polycarbonate (PC) is an industrially important polymer. Gamma irradiation effects of PC are investigated by thermally stimulated luminescence (TSL) and electron spin resonance (ESR) techniques. The TSL spectra of irradiated PC have shown two glow peaks, around 149oC (422 K) and 165oC (438 K). The observed glow peaks are analysed by initial rise methods, Chen’s method and modified initial rise method. The trap parameters corresponding to the two glow peaks …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 23–39 Read article
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AUTOSAR 4.0 based ECU State Manager Module Design and Development for Automotive Platform Software
Abstract: As the number of vehicles is increasing day by day, the safety and infotainment requirements associated with vehicles are also become complex. Hence, the count of ECU used in vehicles, in order to satisfy these requirements are growing enormously. As a result complexity increases and it will affect the safety requirements. The complexity of ECU can be reduced to a great extent by using a standardized architecture. Hence, AUTOSAR (AUTomotive …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 63–72 Read article
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INFLUENCE OF CLIMATIC CHANGES ONTO THE PERFORMANCE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES: APPLICATION TO DRIVING RANGE
Abstract: The paper has the goal of developing a methodological process to predict electric vehicle driving range under the influence of sudden temperature changes in intercity routes due to variable climatic conditions. The model is based on the combined effects of discharge rate and temperature changes on the performance of a lithium battery; the model predicts the driving range using the dynamic driving conditions to determine the Depth-Of-Discharge (DOD) at any …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 43–58 Read article