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605 articles for “Performance measurement”
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Effect of Sol-Gel Coating on Fire Performance and Optical Properties of Wood Panels
Abstract: Investigates the impact of sol-gel coating on the fire performance and optical properties of wood panels.SEM, EDX, and infrared spectroscopy with the Fourier transform were used to characterize the sol-gel coating, which was put on to the wood panels using a dip-coating technique. The fire performance of the coated and uncoated wood panels was evaluated by measuring the ignition time, flame spread rate, and total heat release rate. The optical …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Bioremediation Potential: Discovering Naphthalene-Degrading Microbes in Iraqi Contaminated Soil
Abstract: A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, napthalene is an environmental contaminant with a slow rate of disintegration. Biological treatment by microbes present in contaminated places is the most important of the several approaches applied to remove it from the environment. At depths of 5 to 10 cm, soil samples were collected from areas polluted by oil near the Al-Dora and Sheikh Omar refineries. Nutrient agar was cultured with 0.1 ml of each …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 32–41 Read article
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A Systematic Review on Blockchain Technology for Maintaining Data Security in Cloud Systems
Abstract: Cloud is one of the fastest growing technologies that is widely adopted in different types of application systems such as healthcare, smart network, supply chain management, internet of things (IoT), and many others. However, it is more prone to the security threats due to the inclusion of different technologies. Blockchain technology is currently being used to safeguard cloud data security, which provides the features of decentralization, resilience to failure, and …
Published in Journal of Advanced Database Management & Systems · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 31–39 Read article
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Optimizing Chromatographic Techniques for Comprehensive Paraben Analysis to Enhance Safety in Consumer Products
Abstract: Parabens (PBs), such as methylparaben (MePB), ethylparaben (EtPB), propylparaben (PrPB), and butylparaben (BuPB), are widely used as preservatives in pharmaceuticals, food, and personal care products due to their antibacterial properties. However, there are growing worries about their potential to disrupt hormonal functions, which has led to stricter regulations. This study focuses on creating a robust high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for quickly measuring all four parabens in consumer goods. We …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 228–243 Read article
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A Hybrid Cascaded Multilevel Inverter using Space Vector Pulse Width Modulation
Abstract: This paper proposes a topology of hybrid cascaded multilevel inverter consisting of two inverters namely main inverter and auxillary inverter. Main inverter consists of three-leg inverter with single DC source and auxillary inverter consists of three H-bridge two-leg inverter with separate DC sources for each H-bridge. Switches used in our proposed method are IGBT (insulated-gate bipolar transistor). The proposed model consists of 18 switches. The switches are controlled by space …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Critical Evaluation of “Urban Open Spaces in Development Plan”: A Case Study
Abstract: After independence, town planning experienced tremendous changes in its approach. Town and country planning laws were enacted by various states and accordingly preparing a development plan of town or cities became obligatory for municipal councils. Maharashtra state is said to be progressive in this regard and enactment of Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1996, made it possible to prepare a development plan for all towns having municipal corporations, councils, …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 19–36 Read article
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Design and Development of Duct System for Classroom Ventilation
Abstract: This paper presents the design, development, and performance evaluation of a duct-based ventilation system for efficient air circulation in enclosed spaces. The system delivers a steady airflow of 550 CFM using a circular inline fan integrated with galvanized sheet metal ducts to minimize pressure losses and ensure uniform distribution. Performance tests conducted under real environmental conditions measured ambient temperature, duct inlet and outlet temperature, and airflow rate. Results confirmed that …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Enhanced Room-Temperature Gas Sensing Performance of 2% Mn-Doped Sri Lankan Natural Graphite Thin-Film Sensors for Ammonia, Acetone, and Ethanol vapors Detection
Abstract: The development of room-temperature gas sensors with high sensitivity, fast response, and low-cost remains a critical challenge for environmental monitoring and safety applications. In this work, we report the fabrication and characterization of a 2% Mn-doped Sri Lankan natural graphite thin-film sensor for the detection of ammonia (NH3), ethanol (C2H5OH), and acetone (C3H6O) vapors under ambient conditions. The sensor was prepared using the doctor-blade coating method on Indium Tin Oxide …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 39–49 Read article
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Olfactory Intelligence in Bio-Hybrid UAVs: Integrating Living Lepidoptera Sensors for High-Precision Environmental Monitoring
Abstract: Autonomous aerial systems still face major challenges when attempting to locate airborne volatile organic compounds because many conventional gas sensors react slowly and cannot reliably follow turbulent chemical plumes. To address this limitation, a bio-hybrid sensing approach was explored using the antenna of the silkworm moth, Bombyx mori, as a natural chemical detector. The antenna was connected to an Electroantennogram (EAG) system that converts biological nerve signals into digital signals …
Published in International Journal of Electrical and Communication Engineering Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Load Balancing Approach for Proposed Hybrid Scheduling Algorithm in Heterogeneous Networks
Abstract: AbstractRecent developments in multiple technologies evolving nowadays provide users with broadband services of high quality and seamless mobility. Wireless networks comprising of third generation (3G) and fourth generation (4G) are on the verge to provide wide coverage and good mobility capabilities. All these high quality wireless networks have been deployed within one region overlapping each other, hence generating a heterogeneous network for wireless access which can be represented as 4G …
Published in Current Trends in Signal Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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A Study of Flow Analysis Within a Tractor Cabin with the Goal of Determining the Best Vent Location and Glazing
Abstract: This study aims to improve the thermal comfort inside a tractor cabin by determining the position of the air conditioner vent location. This is obtained by maintaining the cold air flow inside the cabin by means of the air conditioning vents and proper HVAC systems. The concept of glazing on windows with different materials was also used to improve the thermal comfort of the tractor cabin by reducing the thermal …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 29–42 Read article
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Triboelectric Charge Density Enhancement in Zinc Oxide Decorated Polymer Nanogenerators for Energy Harvesting Systems
Abstract: The growing need for wearable electronics, wireless sensor networks, and IoT devices has pushed research on triboelectric nanogenerator for long-term energy harvesting. However, traditional polymer-based TENGs' low triboelectric charge density restricts their energy conversion efficiency and practical performance. This research presents a zinc oxide (ZnO)-decorated polymer triboelectric nanogenerator designed to enhance surface charge density and improve electrical output. ZnO nanoparticles were synthesized using a hydrothermal method and uniformly deposited onto …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Research on Adversarial Disturbance Based on Meteorological Time Series Data
Abstract: When the deep learning model is used to predict time series data, it is easy to be adversarially attacked. The time series data is sensitive to the abnormal disturbance and has strict requirements on the disturbance amount. To solve these problems, we propose to generate adversarial time series by adding disturbance terms to the original time series, and design an adversarial attack algorithm based on the importance measure (AAIM in …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–19 Read article
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Optimal Abrasive Jet Machining Parameters for Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics
Abstract: Abrasive jet machining (AJM) is a best choice for processing of glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP). Inherent to the nonlinear behavior of performance characteristics during repeated experiments are inevitable variations, attributed to measurement errors and unknown influencing input variables. This study employs the Taguchi method with an orthogonal array to systematically identify optimal input variables through a limited number of experiments. The paper introduces a direct and reliable Taguchi-based multi-objective …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 8, 2023 · pp. 247–255 Read article
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AN EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF HIGH PERFORMANCE BY USING STEEL AND POLYPROPYLENE FIBRES
Abstract: This study explores the feasibility of partially substituting conventional cement in concrete with steel and polypropylene fibers to improve mechanical performance and introduce alternative composite materials. Concrete cube specimens measuring 150 × 150 × 150 mm were cast with varying mix designs corresponding to M20 and M25 grades. The experimental program was executed in two distinct phases. In Phase I, control mixes of M20 and M25 grade concrete were prepared …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Randomized Latent Vectors for Enhanced Reinforcement Learning Exploration
Abstract: This paper investigates Random Latent Exploration (RLE), a novel reinforcement learning technique that enhances exploration using randomized latent vector conditioning. I evaluate RLE’s performance across various environments, including discrete control tasks (FourRoom), continuous control (IsaacLab), and complex visual domains (Atari games). The core approach augments traditional reward functions with intrinsic rewards, calculated as the dot product between state features and periodically resampled latent vectors. The policy and value networks are …
Published in Current Trends in Signal Processing · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Performance Analysis of Machine Learning Algorithms For Disease Prediction
Abstract: In this 21st century, where Digitization makes humans measure, record, analyze and to manipulate the huge amount of data as per the requirement, prediction of the decease based on Machine Learning models will be representing one of the good applications of the efficient data handling. An Automatic Decease Prediction system based on the symptoms would be the great boon for the medical practitioners. The Supervised Machine Learning models, such as …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 9–18 Read article
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Image Compression via Non-separable Discrete Fractional Fourier Transform
Abstract: The main idea behind image compression is to reduce the bandwidth for transmission and required space for storage. Thus, image compression is of great importance. In this paper we present the image compression technique using Non-Separable Discrete Fractional Fourier Transform (NSDFrFT). Numerical simulation results suggested that image compression method using NSDFrFT as transform technique gives better performance for images when compression ratio is high in comparison to DFrFT and JPEG. …
Published in Research & Reviews: Discrete Mathematical Structures · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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The Influence of Dietary Habits on the Nutritional Status of Athletes
Abstract: The influence of dietary habits on the nutritional status of athletes, a sample of 100 athletes, consisting of 50 vegetarians (25 males and 25 females) and 50 non-vegetarians (25 males and 25 females), aged 17–26 years, was selected from Punjabi University Patiala and NIS Patiala. Information was gathered about the athletes’ overall characteristics, anthropometric measures, food consumption, level of physical activity, and physical performance. The information showed that consumption of …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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Sensitivity of Shape Factor Impacts in Water Works Infrastructure Failure
Abstract: Simple geometry used in water software and hydride sign works was failed here. Comprehensive real data with complex irregular geometries were incorporated provided for wider application and feasible solutions. A realistic and more practical approach was tested, found reliable and compatible with water engineering principles considered for calculation of volumetric water rates by three types of Ogee shapes. Results indicated proximity between numerical and experimental data accurately predicted based on …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 25–34 Read article