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Investing the Impact of interior design on employee wellbeing and costumer comfort in banks
Abstract: User comfort in office spaces has been an increasing concern in recent times . The following research investigates the impact of interior design on the comfort of employees and users within banks in Maharashtra. The primary aim is to understand how the arrangement and design of interiors influence the well-being of both personnel and visitors. Through a comprehensive review of ten pertinent research papers and firsthand observations in various banks, …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 23–33 Read article
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Comparison of Payback Period and Return on Investments for Industrial Scale Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation Plant Considering Net Metering and Gross Metering
Abstract: Photovoltaic power generation plants have become highly popular in recent years, especially in the last decades with the various financial benefits and government incentives provided to domestic, commercial, agricultural, and industrial applications. Net metering and gross metering are the two methods normally employed by distribution companies to register the energy generated by photovoltaic power plant installers. This paper explores both the ideas of metering, for an industrial scale 100-kW rooftop …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 Read article
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Ecological Investigation onDiversity of Standing and Seed Bank Vegetation along the bank of Kali River in its Meerut segment
Abstract: Soil seed banks serve as reservoirs of seeds for subsequent regeneration of plants. Soil seed banks were investigated along the Kali river bank (KRB) in Meerut region of Uttar Pradesh. The study aimed at examining species richness and diversity, determining seed densities, assessing the spatial distribution of seeds in the soil and comparing the similarity in species composition between the standing vegetation and soil seed bank. A total of 33 …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Investigating the Impact of Silicate Modification on Polypropylene-Layered Silicate Nanocomposite
Abstract: In this research, a co-rotating twin-screw extruder was used to create polypropylene/organo-layered silicate nanocomposites based on organo-muscovite. In the nanocomposite system, compatibilizers such as polypropylene grafted maleic anhydride and potassium succinate modified polypropylene grafted maleic anhydride were employed. The morphological, mechanical, thermal, and rheological characteristics of polypropylene/polypropylene graftedmaleicanhydride/organo-muscovite & polypropylene/potassium succinate modified polypropylene grafted maleic anhydride/organo-muscovite nanocomposites were investigated in relation to the effects of layered silicate modification and compatibilizers. …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 47–54 Read article
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Investigating the Impact of Music Therapy on Depression Among Older Adults in a Geriatric Facility in Kolar District
Abstract: Background: Depression in older adults is a major health issue, especially in settings like nursing homes for the elderly. With the increasing interest in non-pharmacological interventions for managing depressive symptoms, music therapy has emerged as a promising approach. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of music therapy in reducing depressive symptoms among elderly residents of a selected geriatric home in Kolar district. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 29–62 Read article
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An Investigative Analysis on Emotional Challenges and Adaptation Techniques among Elderly Residents of Selected Old Age Homes in Punjab
Abstract: In accordance with Indian traditions, families have traditionally been the cornerstone of support for the elderly, ensuring their social and emotional security. However, the shift towards nuclear family models has heightened the challenges faced by the elderly, including psychological distress such as anxiety, depression, and loneliness, as well as financial and physical vulnerabilities. The primary objective of this research is to evaluate the awareness regarding emotional difficulties and the coping …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Readjustment of the old: New Reuses for Historical building (investigating the best role for an architectural heritage)
Abstract: This paper aims to study and discuss the best way to adapt an architectural heritage within a changeable architecture metaphor of the urban fabric. the first section of the study investigate the differentiation between what considered as an architectural heritage and try to classify them then moving to find out the best way to recycle such a legacy according to both the building and city needs. The research methodology is …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of the Ethno-medicinal Plant Leaf Polygonum chinense Linn
Abstract: Ethno-medicinal plants are a great source of herbal drugs. These plants have no side effect and are very effective. Therefore there is a tremendous increase in the interest of domestic manufacturers of herbal based medicines. Spectroscopic techniques can be employed for qualitative and quantitative analysis of plants leaf extract. Polygonum chinense Linn, also locally known as Modhu Huleng in Assam belongs to the family Polygonaceae. It is used as food …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 18–21 Read article
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Investigation of 2, 4-D Hepatotoxicity and Lepidium sativum Antitoxicity on Rat Tissue using FT-IR Spectroscopy
Abstract: Pesticides have been proven to induce various toxicities in animals, plants and humans. The current study aimed to apply FTIR spectroscopy for the investigation of the antitoxic effect of the medicinal plant Lepidium sativum (LS) against the pesticide 2, 4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2, 4-D) hepatotoxicity. Twelve male albino Wister rats were divided into four groups (control, protective, curative and LS only) and were treated for 4 weeks. Results indicated that the …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 17–29 Read article
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Investigation into SITO Split-Range Control System as Alternative Techniques over Ratio Control Strategy on Hydrocyclone
Abstract: The production of Crude Oil from the reservoir and the subsequent processing of the reservoir fluid come with litany of environmental impact issues. This work focuses on the control of the differential pressure ratio of the Hydrocyclone using an alternative scheme. The control of the Hydrocyclone Differential Pressure Ratio is a major determinant of the efficiency of separation. Traditionally, among the various PID Control Strategies, the Ratio Control Method is …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 5–19 Read article
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Micellization investigations of meristyl alcohol based bis-sulfosuccinate gemini surfactant with anionic and nonionic conventional surfactants
Abstract: Micellization studies have been carried out to investigate the mean aggregation number of aqueous solution of newly synthesized bis-sulfosuccinate gemini surfactant based on meristyl alcohol (BSGSMA1,4) using flexible spacer as methylene chain (CH2)4. The methylene chain was introduced via α,ω-dibromo butane in the reaction. The present study explored the effect of prepared gemini towards the two well recognized conventional surfactants i.e. sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) and Triton X 100 in …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Computational modeling and experimental investigation of using vibration to mixing and separation of a gas bubbles and a liquid in reduced and microgravity conditions
Abstract: The main purpose of the present research is the computational modeling of the gas bubbles behavior in the vibrating fluid under reduced and microgravity conditions. The manuscript presents the results of work of the developed computer model of the gas bubbles behavior in the vibrating fluid under reduced and microgravity conditions, and the experimental investigation of using vibration to mixing and separation of a gas bubbles and a liquid in …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Investigation into the Design of Components of Bag Filtersuse for Cement Production
Abstract: Bag Filters play important role in the economy of modern industries that it is use for not only to control air pollution but to prevent waster and recycle materials back into the process. Because of the importance of Bag houses in industries, considerable effort has been done by scientists till now on the modeling of this unit for better understanding and improved productivity. To model and design a bag house …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 35–51 Read article
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Comparison of Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of Suspened Solids Sedimentation Model in Stagnant Water Environment on Crude Oil Degradation
Abstract: In this investigation the developed model of Ukpaka’s, Stoker’s and Newton’s were compared with the determine values from the experimental data obtained in the suspended solid (TS) in a stagnant water environment. Theoretical and experimental data established in this research demonstrated a good match as well as the evaluated deviation error reveals acceptable range indicating the usefulness of these models in monitoring and predicting the TS sedimentation mechanism in crude …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Numerical investigation of hydrodynamics of batch crystallizer
Abstract: In this work, hydrodynamics in a draft tubebatch crystallizer is analysed computationally using Computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The CFD simulations are performed using multiple reference frame (MRF) with sliding mesh approach in transient condition for flow time of 5s using the standard k-ε turbulence model. The flow-field in batch crystallizer is quantified by calculating time averaged velocity profiles along the horizontal line and by analysing the temporal variation of liquid …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 24–35 Read article
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Investigation into the Kinetics of Biodegradation of Crude Oil Hydrocarbon in Different Soil Types Using Aloe Vera
Abstract: A pilot study was conducted on three different soil type contaminated with crude oil bio-simulated with Aloe vera juice to examine the effect of the stimulant on the rate of degradation of the crude oil by the indigenous microbes. Soil contaminated with crude is deficient of the essential nutrients which are needed to boast the activities of the microbes which feed on the crude. These nutrients are found in Aloe …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 10–21 Read article
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INVESTIGATION ON PORTABILITY OF OTUOKE UNDERGROUND WATER.
Abstract: The study was designed to investigate the portability on groundwater in Otuoke, Bayelsa State. A total of four groundwater samples were acquired and analyzed for their physico-chemical and heavy metal parameters. Heavy metals were all analyzed with the Atomic Absorption Spectrometer and spectrophotometer. The result revealed that for the heavy metals, iron was most predominant, ranging from 0.70 to 0.08 mg/L. Arsenic was below the machine detectable limit and Assessment …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 30–36 Read article
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Investigation of Mass Transfer Coefficient and Gas Hold Up and Bubble Size Distribution in Novel Design of Stirred Tank Reactor
Abstract: Stirred tanks are commonly used in chemical industries for reaction and separation. Large-scale reactors include many impellers to improve mixing performance. Agitator plays an important role during the gas-liquid contact in two phase flow. And it is very necessary to know for the understanding of any gas-liquid system. So, in this study my motto is to study which parameters affects in the mixing of gas inside the liquid. The parameters …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 5–12 Read article
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EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION ON GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE
Abstract: The project report entitled “Experimental investigation on alkali activated concrete” describes the detailed experimental work carried out on Alkali Activated Alumina-silicate concrete [Provis and Deventer, 2009]. The fly ash- Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS) based Alkali Activated Alumina-silicate concrete cured at ambient temperature was prepared by using different molarities of Alkali Activated solution namely 8M, 12M and 16M. The properties of concrete such as workability, compressive strength, Pull-out test/bond …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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Experimental Investigation On Partial Replacement Of Fine Aggregate By Wood Ash On Concrete
Abstract: This paper intends to investigate the possibility of producing low costs enhanced performance concrete by wood ash. By taking the enormous amount of sand in river beds, it affects the environment badly and demand for fine aggregate is increase day by day. So by partially replacing Prosopis juliflora ash with fine aggregate in construction field, It can serve both the purposes of meeting the demands of construction industry and at …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 10–16 Read article