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Botanicals Insecticides – A Source of Weapons against Pests and Insects of Plants
Abstract: In agricultural crop production, the synthetic pesticides and insecticides are used which has got occasionally carcinogenic and residual toxic effects. The disproportionate use of it also causes severe health risks to human life, livestocks, fishes, birds, wild life and animals. Therefore, there is an immediate requirement for unconventional nontoxic pesticides. The tropical plants are natural rich source of phytochemicals having antimicrobial and biological properties. Green plants are natural biochemical factories. …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Endosulfan: A Noxious Agrochemical for the Health of Human Beings
Abstract: Endosulfan, an organochlorine pesticide, is a broad spectrum contact insecticide widely used in pest control. It is used in a wide range of crops including cereals, coffee, cotton, fruit, oil seeds, potato, tea and vegetables. There is a global concern over the acute toxicity of endosulfan. This article will make us understand the accurate meaning of Endosulfan (insecticide) and also why it is harmful for the health of human beings. …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 6–9 Read article
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Nanotechnology in Pesticide Management: A Revolutionary Approach in Plant Protection
Abstract: Large extents of Pesticides are lost in huge quantities owing to photo degradation, rain wash out and by other means after application over the target. This will not only result in loss of pesticides form the applied target as well as environmental pollution apart from loss / reduction in effectiveness. If they are formulated using carriers, their efficacy can be sustained for longer period of time.The potential applications of “Nanotechnology” …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Design and Simulation of Dual Band Planar Inverted F Antenna (PIFA) For Mobile Handset Applications
Abstract: In this paper, dual band Planar Inverted F Antenna (PIFA) is presented for mobile handset applications at dual frequencies. PIFA is a flat structure, simple and easy to fabricate. The idea of U-shaped slot technique is introduced into the basic rectangular patch antenna for higher GSM frequency. The impedance bandwidth covers GSM 900 and GSM 1900 bands. The PIFA covers a bandwidth of 31.9MHz (0.88-0.911GHz) or about 3.5% with respect …
Published in International Journal of Broadband Cellular Communication · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 37–45 Read article
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Runway Orientation Problems – A Case Study of Middle Euphrates International Airport MEIA
Abstract: It has been planned to design and construct a major international airport at the middle Euphrates region of Iraq to support the commercial development plan and serve the pilgrim’s occasional visit to the holly shrine at Holy Karbala and Najaf provinces. The airport site is 30 km west of Karbala at the edge of the great western desert. The design includes construction of two parallel runways of 4500 m length, …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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A S-BAND “SQUQRE SHAPE” METAMATERIAL STRUCTURE TO ENHANCE THE PERFORMANCE OF RECTANGULAR MICROSTRIP PATCH ANTENNA
Abstract: A communication system always involves a spectrum or band of frequencies and as such the question of bandwidth is an important parameter in RMPA. But miserable efficiency, narrow bandwidth and high return loss are the major drawbacks of Micro-strip patch antenna. Even though, to enhance the characteristic parameter of RMPA, metamaterial is founded as a better candidate. The main motive of this design is to improve the distinctive parameter of …
Published in International Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Segmentation Refers to the Process of Partitioning a Digital Image into Multiple Regions
Abstract: Abstract Image segmentation is a very important tool in image processing and might function as Associate in Nursing economical face to classy algorithms and thereby alter subsequent process. A typical drawback in segmentation of a monochrome image happens once a picture contains a background of variable grey level like step by step ever-changing shades, regions or categories assume some broad vary of grey scales. This drawback is inherent since intensity …
Published in International Journal of Distributed Computing and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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Satellite Image Processing Using Erdas Imagine
Abstract: Abstract Pictures are the most effective means of conveying information. A picture is worth a thousand words. Pictures in short convey data regarding positions, sizes and interrelationships between objects. People in general area unit sensible at explanation data from such pictures, thanks to our innate visual and mental skills. Regarding seventy fifth of the knowledge received by human is in pictorial kind. The paper describes the essential technological aspects of …
Published in International Journal of Distributed Computing and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 17–24 Read article
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Stabilization of Red soil by using Boiler Feed Ash
Abstract: Red soil is the one of the irrigation soil. Most of plants are grown in this soil. The red soil has the most iron content when compared to other soils and it has also got various chemical properties. The red soil has less bearing strength and more water permeability. By the addition of fly ash and BFA to the red soil the liquid limit, plastic limit and bearing strength can …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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Case Study: Elderly Primigravida Held up with MTP
Abstract: The chances of conception for a woman decreases, once her age increases beyond 30. If in case she conceives after the age of 30, then the pregnancy could be at risk due to the many obstetrical complications involved during her pregnancy, labour and in postnatal period. Hence fertility experts and obstetricians say that a woman’s age is a vital consideration for conception. Middle age or delayed pregnancy involves the common …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 15–17 Read article
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Effects of Introducing Slots in Rectenna
Abstract: Wireless power is turning out to be a promising technology in near future. This would not only be an alternative to batteries and wired supply, but also protect our environment from the harmful effects of batteries. In this paper analysis of introducing slots in the rectenna is studied. An experimental RF energy harvesting system to transmit wireless powers using microwaves is designed and then effects of slot loading on the …
Published in International Journal of Telecommunications & Emerging Technologies · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 32–38 Read article
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A Star Shape Wideband Antenna for Microwave Energy Harvesting
Abstract: The paper proposes a Wideband star shape Microstrip Antenna, with particularly intended to wide bandwidth, small size for utilizing in microwave energy harvesting system. The antenna simulated with half ground is having a lower VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) of 1.1 at a design frequency of 3.55 GHz, and a 2:1 VSWR bandwidth of 3.267GHz achieved. The structure of antenna is finally decided after analyzing various dimensional effects on bandwidth, …
Published in International Journal of Telecommunications & Emerging Technologies · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 27–31 Read article
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Microwaves-Impact on our living!
Abstract: Electromagnetic Field (EMF) radiation is the flow of photons through space. Each photon contains a certain amount of energy, and the different types of radiations are defined by the amount of energy found in the photons. The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of EM radiation. X-rays used in hospitals or the radio waves from a radio station are all part of this spectrum. Even when a building …
Published in International Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 20–22 Read article
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A Comparative Analysis of a Single Feed Circularly Polarized Micro-strip Patch Antenna with U-Slot & L-Slot
Abstract: This paper compares the different parameters for a single feed circularly polarized Micro-strip patch antenna with U-slot and L-slot. The proposed antenna 1 contains a U-Slot and designed with DGS technique to reduce the size of antenna and proposed antenna 2 contains a L-slot and designed with DGS technique to reduce the size of antenna. The antenna with L-slot is designed on a high dielectric constant (εr = 10.2) substrate …
Published in International Journal of Broadband Cellular Communication · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Study of Shape from Focus Algorithm
Abstract: Computer vision incorporates various three dimensional (3D) vision techniques which mainly aims at reconstructing a scene from a set of two dimensional (2D) images. Passive 3D vision techniques such as stereo vision require disparity between the images of the same scene taken from multiple views. Shape from focus (SFF) is a technique which recovers 3D geometry of the scene based on focus which is an accommodation cue. Multiple images of …
Published in International Journal of Computer Aided Manufacturing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Output regulation of hybrid renewable energy system through hysteresis control
Abstract: This paper proposes a hybrid energy conversion system combining photovoltaic and wind turbine as a small-scale alternative source of electrical energy where conventional generation is not practical. The hybrid system consists of photovoltaic panels, wind turbines and storage batteries. A new system configuration of the front-end rectifier stage for a hybrid wind/photovoltaic energy system is presented in the paper. It allows configuration allows the two sources to supply the load …
Published in International Journal of Embedded Systems and Emerging Technologies · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 9–20 Read article
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Text Data Hiding and Extraction of Image using Discrete Wavelet Transform
Abstract: Now a day with the wide use of multimedia is increasing to a large extent, the visual information that contains the high quality and low complexity digital images plays a very vital role in daily life applications such as satellite television, magnetic resonance imaging, computer tomography, geographical information systems and astronomy and many other areas. Main purpose of this paper is to investigate or develop new concepts to design digital …
Published in International Journal of Digital Communication and Analog Signals · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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A Genetic Algorithm for Optimization of MSE & Ripples in Linear Phase Low Pass FIR Filter & Also Compare with Cosine Window Techniques
Abstract: Cosine Window Techniques such as Hamming, Hanning etc. are used to simply design the Finite Impulse Response (FIR) digital Filters. Window function is a scientific function which works on Mathematics by calculating the impulse response of best digital filters. Windowing function is mainly conciliation between the reduction of ripples and Mean Square Error (MSE). But in the proposed research work; Genetic Algorithm (GA) reduces more MSE as well as ripples …
Published in International Journal of Digital Communication and Analog Signals · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Analysis of a Microstrip Triangular Patch Antenna using DGS as a Strain Sensor
Abstract: Microstrip patch antenna is a plane shape, light weight and low cost antenna that used to receive and transmit electromagnetic wave. This paper describes the design and simulation of a triangular microstrip patch antenna using DGS for strain measurement. The microstrip antenna was designed and simulated using Computer Simulation Technology (CST) Microwave Studio. When the antenna is under strain/crack, its resonance frequency varies accordingly. By using DGS in microstrip antenna …
Published in International Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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Application of Rectangular Patch Antenna for a Moisture Content Sensor
Abstract: Micro-strip patch antenna is a low cost, easy to fabricate, light weight which is used for transmit and receive electromagnetic wave. This paper tells about the micro-strip rectangular patch antenna moisture sensor for different types of rice which are basmati rice and ambemohar rice both are easily available in Indian market and it has been measured by using two different substrate RT-duroid 5880 and FR4 lossy. A relationship is to …
Published in International Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 5–9 Read article