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Assessment of Fire Safety Measures in Multi-functional High-rise Structures for Enhanced Fire Protection
Abstract: The complex nature of multiple-use high-rise buildings poses significant challenges for ensuring fire protection, given their functional diversity, intricate design, and substantial economic value. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the physical fire protection systems installed in fourteen randomly chosen commercial high-rise buildings located in Indore. The primary focus is on optimizing these systems within the framework of industrial safety engineering principles. Various methods were employed, including physical …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 25–34 Read article
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Optimal Placement and Location of Phasor Measurement Unit Considering Bus Voltage Using Genetic Algorithm
Abstract: This paper presents a procedure by which new PMU locations can be symmetrically determined in order to render an observable system. Monitoring and supervision of power systems are provided by the control centre, whose role is the design, coordination and network management. In this paper, an attempt has been made to control technique based on the implantation of measurement units at the network buses. A proposed methodology makes the system …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 74–84 Read article
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Efficiency Measurement of Solar PV Panels
Abstract: With increasing awareness and technology developments, we strive to achieve a greener approach to energy production. Solar panels that use PV cells are popular for converting solar power into electricity. One of the problems in using PV cells to extract energy from sunlight is the temperature effect on PV cells. As the solar panel is heated, the conversion efficiency of light to electrical energy is diminished. Because solar panels can …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 13–30 Read article
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Measurement of Defects in Car Bearings and Its Effect on Ultrasonic Waves
Abstract: As one of the defects of roller bearings due to intermittent coupling forces and external impact loads,surface cracks due to corrosion or wear may have many defects for rotating machines. Surfacecracking on the bearing or its ball is one of the important factors in the efficiency of the bearing andits opening. It is useful to study these cracks and identify the type and size of these cracks for bearingsused in …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 44–49 Read article
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Knowledge and Self-reported Practices of Adolescents towards Road Safety Measures
Abstract: Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death among young people aged 15–19 yearsand second leading cause among 5–14 years old. The decade of 2011-2020 has been declaredas the "Decade of Action for Road Safety” by UN General Assembly, which seeks to halt theincreasing trends in road traffic deaths and injuries worldwide. The starting point for anyinterventions aimed at achieving the UN declaration especially with regard to young peoplewould …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 30–32 Read article
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A Survey Predicting the Influence of Age, Gender and Anthropometric Measures on Blood Pressure in Bengalee Subjects in West Bengal, India
Abstract: The World Health Organization (WHO) rates hypertension as one of the most important causes of premature death worldwide. It is estimated that by 2020, cardiovascular diseases will be the largest cause of mortality and morbidity in India. Recent studies identified waist circumference (WC), body mass index (BMI), waist hip ratio (WHR), and waist height ratio (WHtR) as the risk factors associated with hypertension. This study intended to verify the influence …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Quantifying Strength and Endurance Measures of Lip and Tongue in Children with Cerebral palsy
Abstract: Children with cerebral palsy are often reported to have oromotor deficits. Hence, the present study aimed to investigate the strength and endurance of lip and tongue in cerebral palsy using the IOPI (Iowa Oral Performance Instrument) device. Ten children with cerebral palsy and 20 typically developing children in the age range of 6–8 years were selected for the study. The results indicated that the cerebral palsy group had poor strength …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Mucormycosis: Review on the basis of Diagnosis Treatment, Preventive Measures, and Recent Research Approach
Abstract: Mucormycosis is a fungal infection called an angio-invasive disease due to invasion of fungi of the order Mucorales and zygomatic species which causes tissue infarction and necrosis. The main aim and purpose of this review are related to the overview of Etiopathogenesis of Mucormycosis, mortality due to various types of Mucormycosis, recent advances in diagnostic and treatment methods, and their diagnostic preventive measures. It shows serious and worrying mortality and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 51–62 Read article
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Rectal Polyp may turn out to be Rectal Adenocarcinoma—Case Report Emphasize Histopathology as a Routine Measure
Abstract: AbstractAdenocarcinoma is a commonest type of colorectal cancer. For the primary care physicians, a review of the pathophysiology and clinical presentation are important in its diagnosis. In India the annual incidence rate of rectal cancer in men is 4.1 per 100000 populations. Colon cancer in women is 3.9 per 100000 populations. Causes of colorectal cancer include genetic and environmental factors or lifestyle-related factors. Some previous studies confirm colonoscopy as a …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Measurement of Indoor Radon Concentration in a Residential House of Surrey (BC) Canada using LR-115 type II Plastic Detector
Abstract: Indoor radon concentration activity measurement has been considered as a useful parameter in evaluation of health hazards due to radon. The major health hazard is lung cancer attributable to radon in Canada which causes 16% of total lung cancer deaths. The purpose of this study is to determine indoor radon concentration (Bq/m3) and effective annual dose (mSv/yr) in a residential building. Plastic detector LR-115 Type II has been used for …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Wudu (Ablution): An Effective Preventive Measure against Many Infectious Diseases
Abstract: Wudu (Ablution) is an Arabic word which means the specific action of washing certain body parts. In these body parts, hands, mouth, nostrils, face, arms, and feet included. In religion Islam, wudu has great importance. Muslims are required to perform wudu before offering the prayer five times a day. As we all know pathogens can enter in our body through mouth, nose and eyes directly or indirectly from our contaminated …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 28–31 Read article
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A Novel Approach to Reduce Image Retrieval Problem Using Gabor Transform, Wavelet Transform and Euclidean Distance Measure
Abstract: In the processing of image, pattern recognition and computer vision, the image retrieval is a most famous research area. Our paper presents a new method in CBIR through merging the low level feature i.e. texture, color and shape features. At first, we transform the color space from RGB model to HSV model, and then extract color histogram to form color feature vector. CBIR is the process where search of image …
Published in E-Commerce for Future & Trends · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Measuring Factors that Influence the Success of App based Mobile Commerce
Abstract: The usage of smart phone significantly increased from 2007 onwards after Google and Apple has launched their respective Android and iOS Mobile Operating System. With advancement in the network technology, internet connection speed, slash in the mobile phone connection operator tariff, location based service, user friendly multitouch interface, large screen size multi giga bytes of RAM and storage, and much more the usage of smart phone has been reached to …
Published in E-Commerce for Future & Trends · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Event Detection and Analysis of Online Social Image Measurement by Using SNMF
Abstract: Conventional sites were driven by human-altered occasions which lead to immense web search traffic. This paper is an overview led for distinguishing the different occasion recognition strategies which are helpful for occasion mining. We picked picture examine log as the advantage for event mining, as chase logs can genuinely reflect person's inclinations. Late investigations have demonstrated that an observable level of web search traffic is about get-togethers. We picked picture …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Robotics · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Requirement of the Dynamic Metrics to Measure the Behaviour of Component-based Software
Abstract: Software component has been developed lively. Component-based Software Development (CBSD) is becoming more generalized, representing a considerable market for the software industry. However, the measurements of software components have become an integral part of software development and are used during every phase of the software development life cycle. With the help of conventional static metrics we are not able to analyse various facts of software. It is very important to …
Published in Journal of Software Engineering Tools & Technology Trends · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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Software Testing and Assessment Measure for Fuzzy Logic
Abstract: Software testing is an important part of software development which is performed to support and enhance reliability and quality of software. It consists of estimating testing effort, selecting suitable test team, designing test cases, executing the software with those test cases and examining the results produced by these methods. This paper proposes fuzzy based approach for finding out the complexity weight based on requirement. Based on the weight, this paper …
Published in Journal of Software Engineering Tools & Technology Trends · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Evaluation of Short-Term Fatigue Characteristics and Measurements of Modulus Reinforcement of Cement-Polypropylene Composite Material
Abstract: The choice of filler materials along with the derived composition of constituents plays an important role in determining the performance effectiveness of polymeric composite material. This work is an annexure of vivid experimental study succeeding with the evaluation of fatigue characteristics together with the determination of reinforcement and modulus-of-elasticity of cement reinforced polymeric composite material. Inexpensive fly-ash based Portland pozzolana cement is used as filler material with the polypropylene as …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 31–41 Read article
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Design of Automatic Distance Measurement and Braking System Using Ultrasonic Sensor
Abstract: The braking system is arguably the most important system in any automobile. The ultrasonicwave emitter is provided in front portion of the car, producing and emitting ultrasonic wavesin a predetermined distance in front of the car. Ultrasonic wave receiver is also provided infront portion of the car, receiving the reflected ultrasonic wave signal from the obstacle.However, the external damage to the vehicle cannot be prevented and its repair cost may …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Embedded System & Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 25–31 Read article
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A Review on Test Facility for Measuring Pressure Drop in Hydroformed Cryopanel
Abstract: Cryopump is a vacuum pump that pumps the gases and vapors by condensing them on a cold surface, by adsorption on porous surfaces or by trapping mechanism. Helium gas which is very light can only be pumped by Cryoadsorption cryopump. Cryoadsorption cryopump cannot be used when working for continuous operation as it pumps the effluent till the saturation state is achieved. Then the absorbed gases are required to be removed …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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Risk and Precaution Measure on Mobile Phone Usage While Driving
Abstract: Mobile phones are small, compact, easy to use and have become an essential part of life for many people. It enables people to maintain contact with family, friends and business associates. As well as the general communication benefits, access to a mobile phone also provides safety benefits by enabling people to alert breakdown or emergency services when necessary. Talking on the phone and sending text messages while driving are obvious …
Published in Current Trends in Information Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 23–30 Read article