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Joint Estimation of CSI and IQ Imbalance, and Compensation of IQ Imbalance in Spatialy Multiplexed MIMO-OFDM Receivers
Abstract: This study presents a novel method for estimating Channel State Information (CSI) and IQ imbalance and compensating IQ imbalance in a spatially multiplexed MIMO OFDM receiver. Our approach integrates estimation of IQ imbalance with CSI estimation using an OFDM training frame, thus eliminating the need for additional pilot symbols for IQ imbalance estimation. This technique streamlines the process and avoids extra overhead. We conducted simulations on a 2×2 spatially multiplexed …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Innovative Approaches in Excipient Co-Processing: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Co-processing of existing excipients is an innovative strategy in pharmaceutical formulation that offers a cost-effective, efficient alternative to the development of entirely new excipients. This process involves combining two or more well-established excipients to create new material with enhanced properties, thereby improving the functionality, performance, and manufacturability of pharmaceutical products. By leveraging the unique characteristics of each excipient, co-processing can significantly enhance attributes, such as flowability, compressibility, solubility, stability, and …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 34–51 Read article
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Advanced Micromachining with Abrasive Jet Machining: Experimental Observations and Model Comparisons
Abstract: Abrasive Jet Machining (AJM), also known as Micro Blast Machining, is a non-traditional machining process that removes material through the erosive action of a high-velocity gas jet carrying fine abrasive particles. This process is particularly effective for machining intricate shapes in hard and brittle materials that are heat-sensitive and prone to chipping. Similar to sandblasting, AJM is widely utilized for tasks such as deburring, rough finishing, and micromachining, especially in …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 Read article
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Rodents and Zoonotic Diseases: Environmental Drivers and Prevention Measures
Abstract: Among the most ubiquitous animal species, rats spread several human diseases. Found in cities, rural areas, and everywhere in between, rats have adapted remarkably well to living alongside people. Unfortunately, this close contact makes it easier for them to carry and pass on harmful germs. Their biology, fast breeding, and ability to host various bacteria, viruses, and parasites often without getting sick themselves make them especially effective at spreading disease.This …
Published in International Journal of Virus Studies · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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Psychometric Analysis of an Induced Cooling Tower in a Humid Condition
Abstract: An Induced Cooling Tower (ICT) is an energy transformation device that facilitates heat and mass transfer by leveraging ambient conditions. ICTs are particularly effective in applications requiring a large heat transfer surface area, utilizing evaporative cooling of ambient air to cool hot steam. The performance of an ICT is significantly influenced by ambient humidity and temperature, making these environmental factors critical in its design and operation. As such, ICTs are …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 22–29 Read article
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Fabrication and Testing of Physical Behavior of Coconut Shell Micro Particulate and Walnut Shell Micro Particulate Reinforced Epoxy Composites
Abstract: Enhancing the physical characteristics of high-performance materials is largely dependent on the reinforcement of polymers by microparticles. The physical behavior of polyester composites containing coconut and walnut shell microparticles was thus investigated in order to create an engineering material for industrial use. Most researchers investigated the flammability test of fiber bio-composites only. There is a possibility that two particular polymers embedded in a thermoset polymer matrix could provide the lowest …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 592–603 Read article
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Assessment of Clayey Soils and Bentonite to Use as Compacted Clay Liner for the Disposal of Municipal Solid Wastes at Lucknow City, India
Abstract: Dumping of municipal solid wastes in a pit without liner causes groundwater contamination. Use of locally available clayey soils will be a cost-effective landfill technique. Mixing of locally available soils with bentonite reduces the permeability. To develop the liner for the disposal of municipal solid wastes generated from Lucknow city, India, the soil samples were collected from three different locations as nearby the Sagar Institute, Barabanki district; near railway crossing, …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 62–71 Read article
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Fracture Analysis of FRP Composites under Thermo-Mechanical Loads for Different Geometry Cutouts
Abstract: Fiber-reinforced composites (FRPs) are used extensively in structural and non-structural components of the aerospace and automotive industries. To utilize these materials for structural applications, it is necessary to understand the fracture behavior of the material. In the present investigation of carbon fiber laminates, studies were carried out to understand the fracture toughness characteristics of the carbon fiber laminates with mechanical, thermal, and thermo-mechanical loadings of modes I, II, and III. …
Published in International Journal of Fracture Mechanics and Damage Science · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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A Study on Automatic Feedback Control by Image Processing for Mixing Solutions in a Microfluidic Device
Abstract: Precise and rapid mixing of chemical and biological reagents is a critical yet challenging aspect of microfluidic systems, often limited by laminar flow conditions and the need for manual or pre- programmed interventions. Existing mixing strategies frequently lack real-time adaptability and closed-loop control, hindering reproducibility and the execution of complex reaction protocols. This work presents an innovative automatic feedback control system utilizing the study on real- time image processing to …
Published in International Journal of Advanced Control and System Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 32–41 Read article
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Mechanical & Tribological Characterization of Al2024-Alumina-Graphite Reinforced Monolithic and Hybrid Composites
Abstract: This work investigates the mechanical characteristics of Al2024-Al2O3-Graphite reinforced monolithic and hybrid composites fabricated by the stir casting method. Exploratory work involved the fabrication of monolithic composites with varying Al2O3 contents (5-8 wt%) and hybrid composites with the ratios of Al2O3 (2-6 wt%) and Graphite (1-3 wt%) in matrix Al2024. For improving their dispersion, preheated reinforcement particles were introduced in matrix alloy at controlled stirring rates. A homogeneous particle distribution …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 823–836 Read article
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Modernizing Pharmacovigilance: Leveraging AI, Automation, and Real-World Data for Drug Safety
Abstract: Pharmacovigilance, or PV, is “the pharmacological science relating to the detection, assessment, understanding, and prevention of adverse effects, mainly long term and short-term adverse effects of medicines.” PV’s specific objectives are to increase patient care and safety when using medications and all medical and paramedical therapies; assist in evaluating the benefits, drawbacks, efficacy, and risks of medications, ensuring their safe, prudent, and more effective use; and promote clinical training, education, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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Advanced Polymer Nanocomposite EEG Electrodes for Enhanced Epileptic Seizure Detection: A Comparative Analysis
Abstract: Electroencephalography (EEG) has been very important in the detection of epileptic seizures so as to enable successful diagnosis, surveillance and therapy of epilepsy. Nevertheless, EEG electrodes based on traditional metals may be limited due to high or high contact impedance, lack of biocompatibility, discomfort to patients and prone to motion artifacts, which interfere with signal quality and diagnostic adequacy. The recent progress in material science has resulted in coming up …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Optimizing Parameters for Dry Sliding Wear Control in Stir-Cast AA7050/SiC Composites
Abstract: Using a pin-on-disc tribometer, this study examined the dry sliding wear behavior of AA7050/SiC composites. The production of this metal matrix composite was achieved through the stir-casting process, which involved an initial step of melting the AA7050 alloy, followed by the careful introduction of silicon carbide (SiC) particles, stirring to achieve uniform dispersion, and finally, casting the molten mixture. Wear rate (WR) was determined by three operational parameters: SiC reinforcement …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1624–1635 Read article
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Analysis of Ageing and Degradation Behavior of Polyamide-12 for Sustainable Additive Manufacturing
Abstract: Additive Manufacturing (AM), particularly High-Speed Sintering (HSS), has emerged as a transformative technology capable of producing complex thermoplastic parts with high efficiency and minimal material waste. The HSS process involves selective deposition of radiation-absorbing ink followed by infrared heating to consolidate polymer powders-most commonly polyamide-12 (PA12). While PA12 is widely used due to its excellent thermal stability and mechanical properties, the sustainability of HSS strongly depends on the reuse of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 136–154 Read article
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Monitoring the Effectiveness of Water-Based Plants for the Inhibition of Metal
Abstract: The temperature performance profile of the plant extracts shows that inhibition efficiency increased with increasing temperature of the system until at about 323K at 9.00hrs immersion time where a decline in inhibition efficiency occurred implying the opposite at higher temperatures and longer immersion time. Corrosion rate parameters changed with rise in temperature and exposure – immersion time. Plots of rates of corrosion against the volume(s) of the test inhibitor(s) in …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 37–47 Read article
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Influence of Antibiotic Promotion Practices on Pharmacovigilance and Resistance Reporting Patterns
Abstract: The global escalation of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as a critical public health crisis, undermining decades of therapeutic advancements. While inappropriate prescribing and misuse of antibiotics are widely acknowledged contributors, the role of pharmaceutical promotion practices remains underexplored in influencing prescribing behaviors and downstream pharmacovigilance systems. This review critically examines how antibiotic promotion strategies – ranging from direct physician engagement to digital marketing – affect adverse drug reaction (ADR) …
Published in International Journal of Antibiotics · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Drug Marketing in Tropical Regions and Its Effect on Pharmacovigilance Awareness and Reporting
Abstract: Drug marketing practices in tropical regions present a complex interplay between pharmaceutical promotion, healthcare infrastructure limitations, and public health outcomes. These regions – characterized by high disease burden, socio-economic disparities, and diverse healthcare delivery systems – often experience unique challenges in ensuring safe and rational drug use. Aggressive and sometimes unregulated marketing strategies by pharmaceutical companies may significantly influence prescribing behavior, patient compliance, and, ultimately, pharmacovigilance systems. Pharmacovigilance, defined as …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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Recent Development to Track Contraband using Muon
Abstract: The muon is one of nature’s fundamental particles discovered in 1937 by Carl Anderson. A muon is an elementary subatomic particle similar to electron, but with a mass approximately 207 times greater and, sometimes it is called as a “heavy electron”. Muons are generated naturally when cosmic rays collide with atoms in earth’s upper atmosphere and, then raining down all the times upon the surface of earth. Muons can be …
Published in International Journal of Universe · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 23–34 Read article
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Wear and Tribological Characteristics of Novel Metal Matrix Composites
Abstract: The development of advanced metal matrix composites (MMCs) with enhanced tribological performance has become increasingly important due to the premature failure of critical engineering components operating under severe wear conditions in automotive, aerospace, marine, defense, and power generation systems. Conventional composites such as Copper–Alumina and Aluminium–Silicon Carbide have demonstrated improved mechanical and wear characteristics; however, their widespread application is often limited by issues including particle agglomeration, non-uniform reinforcement distribution, porosity …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1326–1346 Read article
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Epidemiological Study of The Microbial Causes of Diarrhea in Children in Najaf Governorate, Iraq
Abstract: The current study included a survey of the microbial causes of diarrhoea among children attending Al- Zahra Teaching Hospital for Maternity and Children in Najaf Governorate and Al-Furat Al-Awsat Hospital in Kufa District. 150 samples were collected, ranging in age from one day to seven years, over a three-month period, from 1/10/2024 to 30/12/2024. The direct swab and stool concentration method was used to examine the stool. The results showed …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 9–14 Read article