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Typology of Environmentally Responsive Roofs in Iranian Vernacular Residential Buildings
Abstract: Increasing interest in sustainability in recent years has affected roofing and caused emerging various strategies such as green roof approach. Similar to the new sustainable movements, environment, economy and society issues were considered during roofing of vernacular residential buildings (VRB) in Iran. This paper has reviewed the vernacular roof typologies, and focused on environmental considerations in roofing. The findings have shown that shapes of the roofs, materials and vernacular techniques …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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An Overview of Explosions and Impact of Explosives Materials
Abstract: An explosive is a material, either a pure single substance or a mixture of substances, which is capable of producing an explosion by its own energy. It is not proper to define an explosive as a substance, or a mixture of substances, which is capable of undergoing a sudden transformation with the production of heat and gas. The production of heat alone by the inherent energy of the substance which …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Performance Analysis of Wireless Mobile Ad Hoc Network with Different Antennas Using Rayleigh Fading
Abstract: In the context of ad hoc networks, use of directional antenna can largely reduce the radio interference, thereby improving the utilization of wireless medium and consequently the network throughput. Performance of ad hoc networks is low under omni-directional antenna systems compared to smart antenna system when Rayleigh fading model is used. Directional antennas cover large area and transmit large number of packets because it focuses in desired direction accordance with …
Published in International Journal of Broadband Cellular Communication · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Lab View-Based Wireless Health Monitoring System Using GSM
Abstract: In India, numerous patients are biting the dust in light of heart assaults and purpose for that they are not getting auspicious and appropriate offer assistance. To give them opportune and appropriate enable first we to need to nonstop checking of patient wellbeing. The settled checking framework can be utilized just when the patient is on informal lodging framework are immense and just accessible in the healing facilities in intensive …
Published in International Journal of Broadband Cellular Communication · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Information Booklet Regarding Vaccine Preventable Diseases Among Mothers of Under Five Children, at Vantamuri Primary Health Centre, Vantamuri, Belagavi, Karnataka
Abstract: A study was conducted on a sample of 30 selected under five mother at Vantamuri primary health Centre, Vantamuri, Belagavi Objectives of the study were; To assess the knowledge of mothers of under five children, regarding Vaccine Preventable Diseases by pretest. To develop an Information Booklet on Vaccine Preventable Diseases for Mothers of under five children. To implement Information Booklet for mothers of under five children regarding Vaccine Preventable Diseases. …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 38–42 Read article
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Geriatric Nursing: Person-Centered Care
Abstract: It is not how old you are, it is how you are old,” said Jules Renard. He emphasized on the quality of life during the old age – the how, instead of the number of years that constituted the later period of life. When we bless people, we always say, “Long live!” But, how really blessed is this old age? How good it is to “Long live!” depends purely on …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 33–37 Read article
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Effectiveness of Psycho-Social Intervention Package on Social Anxiety and Professional Adjustment Among the Nursing Students in Selected Nursing Colleges, Chennai-Pilot Study Report
Abstract: Objective: the objective of the study was to determine the effectiveness of psychosocial intervention package on social anxiety and professional adjustment among nursing students. Method: quasi experimental design method was adopted. The study was conducted at selected nursing College, Chennai. 20 samples that fulfilled the inclusive criteria were included in the study, the samples were selected by nonprobability purposive sampling technique. Social interaction anxiety scale and professional adjustment scale was …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 30–32 Read article
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ANALYSIS OF ROUTING PROTOCOL ON DIFFERENT PARAMETER IN MOBILE ADHOC NETWORK
Abstract: The mobile ad-hoc network (MANET) is a wireless connection between the mobile stations, mobile stations are called as intermediate nodes. Transmission from source to destination of the data packet is done by the intermediate nodes in mobile ad-hoc network. This paper present the comparison among the ZRP, RIP STAR topology in MANET by using QUALNET SIMULATOR .Various changes are observed by changing in speed and number of nodes. This paper …
Published in International Journal of Telecommunications & Emerging Technologies · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Image Denoising Based on Wavelet Transform Using Weighted Highpass Filtering Coefficient and Various Filters
Abstract: Abstract— Image denoising (ID) is a material issue found in various image processing (IP) for preservation of image quality and information. There are numerous technique of denoising image. The most necessary property of ID model is that it should completely reduce noise as much as possible and edge preservation. Various algorithm has been developed in past but still it has scope for enhancement. This paper gives a insight view of …
Published in International Journal of Telecommunications & Emerging Technologies · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Speech Hiding Techniques DWT and LSB Algorithm For Better Security
Abstract: Abstract— The proposed paper presents a comparison analysis between Discrete Wavelet Transform(DWT) and Least Significant Bit (LSB) algorithm such that which algorithm gives better security for host audio file.The LSB algorithm uses only small part(LSB) of complete image while in DWT algorithm we use 2 level DWT for audio and 1 level for audio.So the paper describes the comparison of these methods for speech hiding and extraction on the basis …
Published in International Journal of Telecommunications & Emerging Technologies · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Aggrandize of Microstrip Antenna Parameters with Metamaterial and Varactor Diode for Application of Reconfigurable Antenna
Abstract: Abstract –In this paper , a new matametrial structure (MTM) implemented in microstrip transmission line configuration is proposed and its parameters like return loss, gain and bandwidth are analyzed. Hence a metamaterial structure of “wired and Interconnected Rings” is designed such that it exhibits negative permittivity and negative permeability at the same frequency as that of inset fed rectangular microstrip patch antenna. Here NRW parameters are used to verify negative …
Published in International Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 41–49 Read article
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COMPARISION OF MICROSTRIP BAND PASS AND BAND REJECT FILTER AT GSM BAND (1850MHz) USING DGS TECHNIQUE
Abstract: ABSTRACT- In microwave communication filters are more essential high frequency component. To improve the insertion loss the DGS technique is used. DGS i.e, (defected ground structure) is a technique where cuts are drawn on ground to impove the results and reduce the size of filters. Band pass and band reject filters are the filters which pass and reject the frequency. A band pass and band reject filter is designed with …
Published in International Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 50–56 Read article
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DOUBLE U-SLOTTED CIRCULARLY POLARIZED MICROSTRIP ANTENNA WITH DEFECTED GROUND STRUCTURE
Abstract: Double U-slot truncated patch antenna is designs and simulates frequency in microstrip patch antenna using Defected ground structures with co-axial feeding. This paper presents a circular polarized (CP) Double U-slot microstrip antenna with single band for wireless communications system application which is suitable for the 2.35 GHz single-band operations. Antenna design in double U-slot truncated patch in Defected ground structure. The proposed antenna designed on FR-4(lossy) with dielectric constant of …
Published in International Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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A Compact Sector-slotted Circular shaped Filtenna with Enhanced bandwidth
Abstract: This paper presents the designing, simulation and fabrication of a compact Sector-slotted circular shaped filtenna. A Filtenna is designed by integrating the two-pole Butterworth Bandpass filter and the sector-slotted circular shaped patch antenna. This combination of filter and antenna results into compactness of the microwave components and also enhancing the overall performance of the system. The Sector-slotted circular shaped patch antenna is substituted on second port and second resonator. A …
Published in International Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Design of Microstrip Rectangular Antenna Array with Low Power RF to DC Generator for Energy Harvesting Application
Abstract: This paper corresponds to the design of 2x2 microstrip patch array with an efficient design of voltage doubler with matching circuit using 1N4148 diode for RF energy harvesting application. This design of Microstrip rectangular antenna array and single stage voltage doubler is used for scavenging of RF energy and convert it to suitable DC voltage. The simulated result shows that the designed antenna array is resonating over multiple frequencies of …
Published in International Journal of Digital Communication and Analog Signals · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Ground Water in Tirupur District
Abstract: Deterioration of ground water resources has been a major concern of human society. The aim is to preserve and to maintain the balanced biological communities and sustainable stream ecosystem health. The hydro chemical study is an important parameter for determining the water quality for the end-users. The study for the same has been carried on the ground water by collecting groundwater samples in Tirupur district. A total number of 25 …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 36–42 Read article
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Methodology of watershed development
Abstract: Watershed has been adopted as an approach for the implementation of area development programs namely DPAP, DDP, IWDP and HARIYALI. A watershed is a natural geo-hydrological area that drains out rain water to a common point. Based on available budget, local people support and intervention with technologies, the watershed area is developed. Such viable watershed unit aims at conservation, development and optimum use of natural resources for increasing productivity and …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Water Management for the Service of Mankind
Abstract: India occupies approximately 2.4% of total geographical area of the world, while it supports 15% of the world population. Unprecedented population growth and increase in demand of scarce land, water and biological resources and increasing degradation of these resources are affecting the stability of ecosystem and environment leading to wasteland. Better management of water resources will also help to ensure sustainable food security. This paper attempts to provide a short …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 43–46 Read article
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Preliminary Studies on Chemical Characteristics Including Fluoride and Iron Concentration in Ground Waters of Telaiya, Koderma District, Jharkhand, India
Abstract: The problem of high concentration' of various chemical constituents in ground water resources has now become one of the most important health-related geo-environment issues in India. Considering above fact, a preliminary study as chemical characteristics of six groundwater and surface water samples were carried out to assess its suitability for drinking water with reference to Indian Standard Institute and World Health Organization standards and also evaluate the geo-chemical and geological …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 47–52 Read article
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Analysis and Comparison of Pedestrian Flow Characteristics Variation on Passageway, Stairway and Escalator in Intercity Railway Stations
Abstract: Pedestrians while commuting through public transport facilities like integrated public transportation system, metro system, railway system, encounter level change facilities to transfer among different platforms. These facilities include passageway, stairway, escalator and ramps. They are confined areas and are the basic means of pedestrian movements inside a terminal to access platforms at different levels. Within limited terminal area, designing and planning of level changing infrastructures is of great challenge. For …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 8–19 Read article