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IoT Antenna Design for Emerging Technologies: A Study
Abstract: The relentless expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) is fundamentally transforming industries and daily life, interlinking billions of diverse devices. At the heart of this revolution lies the antenna – the critical interface that enables wireless connectivity, yet often presents the most significant design challenge. This paper explores the intricate landscape of IoT antenna design, addressing the multi-faceted demands driven by device miniaturization, pervasive connectivity, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. …
Published in International Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 39–55 Read article
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Study of Recyclable Thermoset Polymers Using Dynamic Covalent Bonds
Abstract: Thermoset polymers are widely used in advanced engineering applications due to their excellent mechanical strength, thermal resistance, and chemical stability. However, their permanent three-dimensional cross-linked networks make them traditionally non-recyclable, contributing significantly to polymer waste and environmental challenges. In recent years, dynamic covalent chemistry (DCC) has emerged as a transformative approach for designing recyclable thermoset materials by incorporating reversible and exchangeable bonds within their structure. This project focuses on the …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Developing Multidisciplinary and Multi-Sectoral Heat-Early Warning System to Augment Urban Resilience to Humid Heat
Abstract: Heat waves (HWs) or extreme heat events (EHEs), aggravated by the global temperature rise, present unprecedented challenges to both human health and urban infrastructure. Recently, regions in India have been suffering from unbearable conditions due to humid heat events. Coastal states like Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gangetic West Bengal have faced extreme heat, coupled with high humidity levels. Current strategies for managing extreme heat mainly focus on resilience to …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 38–44 Read article
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Optimizing Internal Combustion Engine Performance and Fleet Fuel Economy through Machine Learning and AI using Big Data Analytics
Abstract: This paper presents a software-defined operational intelligence approach for optimizing internal combustion engine performance and fleet fuel economy using Big Data Analytics combined with Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. Real-world vehicle data is transformed into engineered features and virtual sensing outputs to estimate fuel consumption, driver behaviour, and component health without additional hardware. The proposed system integrates fuel optimization, predictive maintenance, driver assistance, and sustainability assessment into a unified one-stop …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 35–51 Read article
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An assessment of Behavioural Pattern for a Housing Society keeping view of the Public Perception and Psychology of Urban Open Space
Abstract: In our ancient architectural texts, the dwelling for the public is perceived as a solution to the issues arising from culture. Social structures are integrated into the system by specifying prototypes for different sections of society. The connection between housing and social structure has been borrowed from Durkheim’s who discusses social space, social life and social groups to address inclusiveness and the well-being housing ecosystem. Space is created for human …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Emission Reduction Strategies in Diesel and Gasoline Engines: Progress and Future Directions
Abstract: Abstract The global transportation sector remains a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, necessitating continuous advancements in emission reduction strategies for internal combustion (IC) engines. Diesel and gasoline engines, despite their efficiency and widespread use, produce harmful pollutants, such as nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM), and carbon monoxide (CO). These emissions contribute to serious environmental and health issues, including global warming, respiratory diseases, and ecosystem degradation. …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Design and Innovations in Transportation Systems for ‘Make in India’
Abstract: Increasing demand for passenger and freight transport in urban areas is a challenge for governments and transport authorities in India. Energy use, space use, road safety, air quality and noise pollution are a few of the road transport–related issues that Indian cities have to cope with. Every day, our mayors and councillors are concerned about finding solutions to urban transport problems that do not slow down the local economy but …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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The new method of the desalination of the sea water
Abstract: The paper presents the developed multipurpose method of the desalination of sea water and the specially designed industrial desalinator that permit to desalt the large volumes of sea water, to obtain the valuable products: gas chlorine, oxygen, hydrogen, NaOH are simple with the large economic effectiveness. Because the developed industrial desalinator is the apparatus for continuous action, the use of parallel and series circuits of desalinators permits to control by …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 13–22 Read article
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Energy assessment of residential building using passive strategies
Abstract: Energy efficiency in building requires specific type of building materials in the design and construction, improving building insulation and sealing performance and enhancing efficiency of heating systems to reduce energy consumption. The main aim of the project is to reduce the energy consumption, carbon emission, life cycle cost, annual operation cost of the building and residential envelope transmittance value. In this project, Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, IES VE & ECO-NIWAS …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 7–16 Read article
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For Analyzing Fraud in Credit Cards, Fuzzy Particle Swarm Optimization (FPSO) with Enhanced Support Vector Machine (ESVM) Classifier
Abstract: Credit cards are extremely significant in today’s economy. However, as the number of Credit Card clients grew, so did the number of Credit Card fraud instances. To fight the upward thrust in credit score card fraud, a number of techniques were recommended. In previous study, a unique fraud detection system was presented that uses similar cardholders’ behavioural patterns to construct a recent behavioural profile of a cardholder in order to …
Published in International Journal of Software Computing and Testing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Design and development of Economical Mobile signal jammer
Abstract: With mobile telephony reaching many people's budget, cell phones work for a wider userbase. Mobile technology is a technology type that is used primarily in cellularcommunication and other related aspects. The broad use of cell phones may cause someproblems such as irritating ringing sound or vibration that is not appreciated in some areas.One of many possibilities to disrupt these mobiles are by installing certain devices whichmake mobile phones obsolete. While …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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LOGISTICS CLUSTERING FOR LEVERAGING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS OPERATIONS OF AEROTROPOLIS
Abstract: Logistics and supply-chain management constitute the two cardinal and critical components for conducting aerotropolis-based global businesses. Logistics infrastructure; especially when in clusters becomes a key enabler of global trade. Speed and responsiveness have been recognized as essential elements of competitive strategy in the international businesses. Airports have always been the key nodes in global production systems offering speed, agility, and connectivity to the expected level of services by the industry. …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 40–70 Read article
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A Comparative Study of Seasonal Variability and Photocatalytic Impact on Water Quality of the Ayad River, Rajasthan
Abstract: This study examines seasonal fluctuation in Ayad River water quality, Rajasthan, India and compares the performance of titanium dioxide (TiO2)-mediated photocatalytic treatment under natural sunlight irradiance. Ayad River is a critical source of freshwater for domestic, agricultural and environmental purposes, which is increasingly stressed by urban runoff, industrial effluent and seasonality. As a follow-up to the above, water samples of four important water sources- Thurmadar, Subhas Nagar Bridge (Ayad), Kanpur …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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Planning, Development and Management of Sustainable Cities: A Review
Abstract: Cities are the most affected indicators of human activities on the surface of the earth. These human-dominated things, i.e., cities destroy natural habitats, streamline species composition, upset hydrological systems, and adjust energy flow and nutrient cycling. Today, these significant impacts of human activities, initiated from population increase, rapid urbanization, high private motor vehicle dependency, deregulated industrialization and mass livestock production, are increasing exponentially and causing great deal of environmental, social, …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Roadside Commercial Activities and Environmental Perception Affecting Behaviour: Study from Global South
Abstract: In global south countries such as India, transport nodes wiring neighbourhoods to rest of the city, is found to be flooded with roadside unorganized commercial developments. Transport nodes experience both organized and unorganized commercial developments around them as the commuters want to buy commodities for their daily households, feeding the commercial developments as buyers. This necessity promotes the development of unorganised sellers, especially street vendors, offering low-cost goods to commuters …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 36–57 Read article
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Modern Biotechnology Ventures to Accomplish the Targets of Zero Hunger and Adequate Nutrition
Abstract: Maintaining the integrity of mother Earth is vital for the survival of life, economic prosperity, and other aspects. Global civilization cannot and should not ignore the planet’s deteriorating health as a result. The framework for building a better, more prosperous future for all is provided by the Sustainable development goals. The sustainable development goals (SDGs) were announced by the United Nations (UN) on September 25, 2015, with the aim of …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Transit Corridors Impact on Land Use Pattern of Adjacent Areas
Abstract: Transit corridor has a strong influence on spatial structure at local, regional, and global levels. In the recent times, increase in mobility and higher levels of accessibility lead to significant economic processes. These above conditions are linked to the evolution of Transport networks, in terms of spaces and volume. It signifies the importance of specific dimensions such as nodes, locations,networks, and interactions. The impacts of traffic on spatial structure have …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Rural electrification through micro-grid design case study
Abstract: We introduce the design and experimental demonstration of a scalable DC micro-grid for rural electrification in the developing regions. The distributed control of the grid voltage is one of the main features of the DC micro-grid architecture, which allows both instantaneous power sharing and a metric for available grid power. A droop-voltage power-sharing scheme is utilized wherein the bus voltage decreases in response to low supply/high demand. Besides that, the …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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DEPLOYMENT OF FINANCIAL STRATEGIES TO URBAN WATER SANITATION AND WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA
Abstract: Adequate urban water sanitation and financial strategies can be deployed to wastewater management in Nigeria to engender the health and wealth of the populace. This paper is focused on urban sanitation and how financial planning can be utilized to foster wastewater management in Nigeria. The methodology employed in this paper involves critical observation of the current situation, literature review and several processes which include identification of the challenges of urban …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 12–26 Read article
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Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Photogenic Iron Nanoparticles Against Xanthomonas campestris
Abstract: This study investigates the antimicrobial efficacy of photogenic iron nanoparticles (FeNPs) against Xanthomonas campestris, a notorious plant pathogen causing bacterial spot disease in various crops. The synthesis of FeNPs was achieved through a facile and eco-friendly green synthesis approach, utilizing a plant extract as a reducing and capping agent. The resulting photogenic FeNPs were characterized using various analytical techniques, confirming their size, morphology, and composition. The antimicrobial activity of the …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 37–54 Read article