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Role of IoT in Lean Agriculture
Abstract: The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a system of networked or interconnected devices that containssensors and embedded systems which can communicate with humans and other objects. While itsapplication in smart homes and smart cities is being widely recognized, its potential application in thefield of agriculture is not very prominent. With shrinking resources, there is a pressure on farmers tobecome leaner in their operations. IoT systems can help farmers in …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Effect of Manure on the Physical, Chemical and Biological Properties of Soil
Abstract: Manure is the rotten form of dead plants and animals. It is organic matter that is used as organicfertilizer in agriculture and donate to the fertility of soil by adding organic matter and nutrients, andit can be classified as animal manure, green manure, and compost manure. To meet the nutrientrequirement of crop using organic manures would be an inevitable practice in the years to come forsustainable agriculture since organic manures …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Green or Green Desserts ?
Abstract: Human started agriculture around 9500 BC. Since then many agricultural techniques were adoptedand abandoned. Today’s agricultural technique is completely different from when it was started orsome hundreds of years ago. Even though agriculture practices are dangerous for environment. Sinceancient time, forests were cut down to cultivate, and now extreme use of land for agriculture made itlose its fertility, and causing land go barren. Here, in this paper, we have discussed …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Recent Advancement of Nanotechnology in Plant Disease Management
Abstract: Nanoparticles are small size particles having potential to work in large surface area. Size of nanoparticles vary from 1-100 nm. The composition of nano-formulation should break down quickly in the soil and sluggishly in plants with remnant levels under the regulatory standards in foodstuffs. The nanoparticle synthesis methods can be categorized into bottom-up or top-down method Physical- Ball milling, nanolithography, pulsed laser, electrochemical; Chemical- Vaccum deposition and vaporization, chemical vapor …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 34–42 Read article
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Innovative Solutions to Water Supply Challenges through Water Sanitation and Hygiene Practices in Nigeria
Abstract: Innovative solutions to water supply and challenges in Nigeria can be achieved through effective and all encompassing Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) implementation strategies. This paper examined innovative solutions to water supply challenges through water sanitation and hygiene practices. Methodology used includes thorough investigation of WASH activities in Nigeria, expert opinions and literature surveys. Findings reveal that some communities in Nigeria are yet to fully utilize WASH services. In order …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 21–31 Read article
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Strategic Plans for Handling Water Quality Issues in Nigeria: A Case Study of Lagos State
Abstract: Availability, affordability and accessibility of quality of water are essential tool for effective management of water resources, achievement of better public health, sustainable development and wealth of all living things in any nation across the globe. Human beings and aquatic life require potable and good quality water for survival. This paper studied the Lagos state experience on water quality related issues. Methodology adopted includes literature survey, collection of data on …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 10–20 Read article
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Rainfall Runoff Analysis for Mithi River to Estimate Flood
Abstract: This paper presents how to calculate and analysis the rainfall and runoff around Mithi River by various models. There are some previous examines that have been used for valuation of rainfall-runoff. In this research, last 10 years data of rainfall is considered for estimation of runoff around Mithi River. In this study rainfall intensity, land coverage pattern, catchment area around Mithi River is also considered for calculation. Various methods such …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Assessment and Prediction of Groundwater for Irrigational Suitability
Abstract: Assessment of ground water suitability for irrigation purposes in Egita community has been investigated. The study gave sodium absorption ratio (SAR) values for different weeks of study. The values obtained ranges between 0.33 to 0.37 for both empirical model and finite element method respectively. The research demonstrates the suitability of using finite element method in predicting and monitoring sodium absorption ratio in groundwater water modelling and investigations. The correlation between …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 32–36 Read article
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Smog Eating Structure
Abstract: Air quality has deteriaoted significantly over the past two decades, today pollution is one of the largest risk factors contributing to the disease’s burden, Air pollution affects individual health of citizens, increases mortality and morbidity rates and contributes in climate changes. So, in this paper we have used titanium-dioxide-infused concrete, which can remove smog from air when exposed to sunlight and ultraviolet lights. This technology is based on particles of …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Analysis and Design of Transmission Tower
Abstract: Transmission Tower carry electrical transmission conductor from ground at safe height. The objective of paper is to find most economical section of tower and it configuration as per Indian Standard Code. In this paper the comparatively study is conducted with axial forces, deflection, sectional properties, loading between two types of bracing system X and K. The transmission tower height of 50m and base width 8.50m. Keywords: Bracing, wind load, Transmission …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 33–39 Read article
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Life Cycle Cost Analysis and Designing
Abstract: Within creasing population in rapidly developing smart cities, sewage treatment has become necessary for treating sewage before disposing git off in water body as it can cause harm to human and aquatic life. Different sewage treatment methods are being used and a comparative study is done of Up-flow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket (UASB) process, Activated Sludge Process (ASP), Sequence Batching Reactor (SBR), Membrane Bioreactor (MBR). Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) is …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 29–35 Read article
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Utilization of Advance Geopolymer in Concrete: A Review
Abstract: Climate change has several adverse impacts like changes in weather, untimely rains, depleting water, droughts, flash floods, acute and early summer and chilling winter. Equally, another bigger challenge to the society is foul smell whether it is river, pond, drain, public toilets or garbage dump yards. It is due to emission of hydrogen sulphide, methane and other toxic gases. Methane in pure form does not create any foul smell, however …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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The Financial Implication of Weather Condition as a Determinant of On-Site Productivity and Contract Duration
Abstract: The effects of weather conditions on construction projects is an identifiable one as inclement weather can cause a lot of upset in works being executed, particularly in substructure and the wet trades such as concrete works. A cold dry weather harsh weather as in the case of the harmattan period causes drying out before concrete sets. Wet weather such as those experienced during the rainy seasons, which in the Niger …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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Nanosuspension-novel Technique for Solubility Enhancement
Abstract: In the treatment of many diseases, getting medicinal compounds to the desired location is a serious issue. Poor biodistribution, limited effectiveness, unfavorable side effects, and a lack of selectivity define traditional medication use. Different types of nanostructures are produced using various size reduction processes and technologies, each with its own set of physicochemical and biological features. These technologies make nanostructures a good material for biomedical applications, and they've gained a …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Trichoderma Based Synthesis of Silver Oxide Nanoparticles, Their Characterization and Assessment of Antifungal Activity
Abstract: The fungal spore suspension of Trichoderma harzianum was used for the preparation of AgO nanoparticles. T. harzianum spore suspension acts as reducing and stabilizing agent for the fabrication of nanoparticles. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffractometry (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-analysis (EDAX) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The AgO nanoparticles were circular in shape with average diameter 10-20 nm. The AgO nanoparticles showed promising antifungal …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Correlating the Fatigue Life of Asphalt Concrete with Permanent Deformation
Abstract: Modelling the deformation-fatigue life of asphalt concrete can furnish an easy access for prediction of the pavement behavior under various service circumstances. An attempt has been made in this investigation to correlate the fatigue life of asphalt concrete with the permanent deformation after considering the test variables such as binder content, testing temperature, practicing moisture damage, and practicing ageing. It can be observed that at high microstrain level of 750, …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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Progressive Collapse of G+4, G+7, G+11 Building Subjected to Blast Load
Abstract: This project work presents the progressive collapse analysis of low rise mid rise and High rise RCC building for blast load. In structure due to the spread of local damage form one part to another part or proportionately big part of the structure gets collapsed in progressive collapse. Progressive collapse analysis is performed on low rise for G+4, medium rise for G+17 and high rise for G+22 building and its …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 26–34 Read article
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Preparation of Layout and Estimation of Sports Complex using Autodesk AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel Software: Review
Abstract: Sports, recreational activities are now widely accepted as fundamental elements of a good life. As sports being an important aspect of social life of human being, it brings in health and fitness followed by entertainment and social gatherings. In the process of development of infrastructure required for the betterment of sports in the society, the availability of sports complexes and sports ground becomes essential. A well designed infrastructure of a …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Comparitive Study of Conventional Slab and Flat Slab using ETABS
Abstract: In today’s construction activity the employment of flat block is kind of common which boosts the load reduction, speed up construction, and economical. Similarly from the beginning conventional slab has go it place in providing options like a lot of stiffness, higher load carrying capability, safe and economical additionally. because the advancement era began follow of flat slab becomes quite common. In the present dissertation work a G+7 residential multi-storeyed …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 10–18 Read article
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Scrap Steel Fiber Reinforce Concrete
Abstract: The research mentioned on this paper turned into finished to look at the feasibility of the usage of metal scrap received from lathe system in fiber bolstered concrete via way of means of checking the compressive strength, and flexural strength of M20 concrete and consequently optimizing the fiber proportions. In this look at, a contrast has been made among undeniable cement concrete and metal scrap fiber bolstered concrete (SSFRC). The …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 30–38 Read article