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Genetically Modified Crop Plants: A Review
Abstract: Genetically Modified (GM) crop plants have revolutionized agriculture by offering numerous benefits such as increased crop yields, enhanced resistance to pests and diseases, and improved tolerance to environmental stresses. This review delves into the advancements in biotechnology that have paved the way for the development and adoption of GM crop plants. The utilization of recombinant DNA technology, involving the transfer of desired genes into plant genomes, has enabled the creation …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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Biodegradation of Plastic using Micro-organisms
Abstract: Plastics have become an important of modern life and are used in different sectors of application. In a year about 260 million tons of plastics are produced worldwide. Demand for plastics in India reached about 9.99 million tons in year 2014-2015. Plastics are high molecular weight organic source materials. In the present in view of the increasing use of plastics and its harmful effects, it has become necessary to prepare …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Identifying Number Plates using Feature Extraction
Abstract: A number plate can be recognized completely only when the number plate on the vehicle is neither broken nor deliberately mutilated. This pose a hinderance in recognizing these types of plates. In order to overcome this problem, one has to either compare the characters recognized from the broken plate or directly compare the features of the given plate to the database. This helps in reducing time and space complexity. Various …
Published in International Journal of Image Processing and Pattern Recognition · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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Preparation and Evaluation of Plant-Based Coir Fiber-Reinforced Polypropylene Composites
Abstract: In the present article, unidirectional coir fiber (CF) and alkali-treated CF (ACF) were incorporated in polypropylene (PP) with and without 3-aminopropyl trimethoxy silane (AS) and tetramethoxy orthosilicate (TS) to produce composites by a compression molding technique. The basic properties of PP/CF composites (e.g. tensile strength, tensile modulus, impact strength, and water absorption) have enhanced with increasing CF content. The incorporation of AS and TS after alkali pretreatment for CF composites …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 34–47 Read article
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Analysis of Fixed Offshore Platform Deck using Acceleration - Deflection Resonance Method
Abstract: Steel plate is commonly used as the flooring plate for fixed offshore platform Deck and there are several existing methods for analyzing the steel plate. In this research acceleration-displacement resonance method is developed for analyzing plate. The plate is first analyzed considering arbitrary uniformly distributed and point load with an all-round simply support. The method involves transformation of bi-harmonic equation into acceleration- deflection ratio ( R_xx). From the study, the …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Review On Eco-Brick: A Sustainable Solution for Plastic Waste
Abstract: Abstract - Traditional waste management methods like incineration and landfilling are no longer sustainable solutions because they result in greenhouse gas emissions, toxic gas release, soil degradation, and groundwater contamination. As a result, innovative and environmentally responsible alternatives are desperately needed. The rapid accumulation of non-biodegradable plastic waste has become a critical global environmental issue due to its long-lasting nature, harmful ecological effects, and difficulties associated with its disposal. Plastic …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Cost and Schedule Performance in Construction Projects: Assessing the Usage and Challenges of Planning Techniques in Port Harcourt
Abstract: Abstract Planning is useful for establishing performance metrics during the execution of construction projects and for streamlining cost and schedule outcomes. A well-developed contract plan thus helps to ensure that the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards and quality. Various planning techniques are available for use in enhancing cost and schedule performance on construction projects, each with its applicability, cons, and pros. This study …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 15–27 Read article
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Implications of Asphalt Plant Discharge Water on Agromorphological Parameters and Photosynthetic Processes of Edible Vegetables
Abstract: Untreated industrial waste discharges emitted into the environment have a negative impact on all components of the ecosystem, especially the soil properties. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of heavy metal concentrations present in asphalt plant discharges on the soil properties, photosynthetic activities and agromorphology of the vegetable plants. Soil samples used for the experiment were collected from Federal University of Technology Owerri Botanical Garden. The …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Cost and Schedule Performance in Construction Projects: Assessing the Usage and Challenges of Planning Techniques in Port Harcourt
Abstract: Abstract Planning is useful for establishing performance metrics during the execution of construction projects and for streamlining cost and schedule outcomes. A well-developed contract plan thus helps to ensure that the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards and quality. Various planning techniques are available for use in enhancing cost and schedule performance on construction projects, each with its applicability, cons, and pros. This study …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 15–27 Read article
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Understanding Marine Biodiversity Around Oil Platforms: Implications for Renewable Energy Reuse
Abstract: The interaction between offshore oil platforms and marine biodiversity presents a unique opportunity to explore ecological dynamics and the potential for sustainable energy solutions. This study focuses on the Union Oil Platform EVA off Huntington Beach, California, examining how these man-made structures function as artificial reefs and their impact on surrounding marine ecosystems. Through underwater surveys, we assessed the abundance and diversity of fouling organisms, epibenthic populations, and the distribution …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Tools and Concepts for Building A Collaborative Project Discovery and Development Platform: A Literature Review
Abstract: Collaborative project platforms have become indispensable in modern project management, especially with the rise of remote work, accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This literature review synthesizes recent studies to explore the dynamics of collaborative project platforms, focusing on tool choices, usage patterns, and challenges. Organizations need to be ready to take on the obstacles that come with implementing projects. This study collects information on the objectives and issues faced by …
Published in International Journal of Digital Communication and Analog Signals · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Role of Social Capital in Place Making—Pre-capitalist Spaces and Spaces in Capitalism
Abstract: The argument in this essay is driven by the sole idea of looking at places not just through their physical attributes but the process of their making vis-a-vis the forces that shape them and through the settings in which they flourish (or not). As such, space and place are read as two different entities whereby a place is a space with an assigned activity, space being the blank that cannot …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 26–29 Read article
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Assimiliting Third Place Architecture in The Indian Context
Abstract: Over the years, the term “third place” has found a mention in the works of multiple urban sociologists and political scientists to refer to our social surroundings separate from the two usual social environments of home and work which are typically categorized as “first place” and “second place” surroundings respectively. Despite the wholesome lifestyle benefits the “third place”surroundings offer, the term “third place” has not found its true essence with …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 17–34 Read article
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Free Vibration Analysis of a Centre-Cracked Plate at Various Orientations through Finite Element Method
Abstract: The free vibration analysis of square centre-cracked plate at various orientations is investigated using the finite element method. In this research, the effect of cracked orientation, variation in cracked length, and variation in thickness of the plate are investigated. Consideration for a variety of edge condition is given through a combination of simply supported, free boundary and clamped boundary condition and determined the mode shapes and natural frequency of a …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 5–18 Read article
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Plastics Compressive Strength Testing
Abstract: Compression test is a mechanical test that determines how much compressive force a material to resist before cracking. A gradually applied load compresses the test item, which is commonly in the shape of a square, pyramid, or cylinder, between the platens of a compression-testing machine. Many ductile metals, such as mild steel, have extremely high compression strength, yet measuring them is challenging. Whenever a load is given to a ductile …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 46–50 Read article
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Plates, Shells and Their Composite Structures
Abstract: Review of the impact of large nonlinear deformations on plate and shell response. The approach ofmodelling discrete reinforcements and the smeared stiffeners technique suited to stringers with tightspacing are both presented in relation to the analysis of stiffened plates and shells. The behaviour andstrength of plates and shells are demonstrated to be affected by apertures and cut-outs, both locallythrough the localization of stress and globally through the effects on stiffness. …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 11–14 Read article
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Evaluating the Efficacy of a Planned Teaching Program on Enhancing Knowledge about the Adverse Effects of Alcoholism among Adolescents (13–19 years) in a Senior Secondary School in Bhiwani: A Quasi-Experimental Research Study
Abstract: Background: Health is a precious gift bestowed upon us by God, and it is our responsibility to safeguard it for a wholesome life. Personal choices and behaviors play a pivotal role in determining one’s health, emphasizing that well-being is often a result of controllable individual actions rather than mere chance. The term ‘alcohol’ carries varied meanings within our society and has been in common use since ancient times. The European …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Use of Waste Plastics in Flexible Pavement
Abstract: Plastic is everywhere in today’s lifestyle and its disposal is a great problem. It is a non-biodegradable product due to which these materials pose environmental pollution and problems like breast cancer, reproductive problems in humans and animals and genital abnormalities. If a ban is put on the use of plastics on emotional grounds, the real cost would be much higher, the inconvenience much more, the chances of damage or contamination …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 27–47 Read article
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“Air Pollution Abatement by Planning in Delhi”
Abstract: Air pollution is leading to chronic diseases in human beings, it is impacting from inside as well as outside environments simultaneously. In Delhi, several action plans failed because of the diverse sources and scales of air pollution. The air pollution problem in Delhi is because of not successful plans, policies, and acts at different levels. The purpose of this paper is to understand different action plans and planning situations in …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Medicinal Plants of Bangladesh
Abstract: The knowledge base of pharmacotherapy is changing. Even five decades ago, rural people used to visit folk healers for traditional medication mostly obtained from the roots and leaves of the remote plants. Bangladesh, a country of a fertile land, has a rich flora of medicinal plants. Around 5000 angiosperm plant species are identified and researchers are continuously working with them. And also, their impeccable contribution toward medicinal science is also …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 19–29 Read article