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Effective Site Planning For Sustainable Development
Abstract: Site Planning involves the organization of built mass with the outdoor spaces to meet human needs and desires while protecting, conserving or enhancing natural environment and processes. However, the creation of spaces that meet social, environmental, cultural, aesthetic and practical requirements of the people in the best possible way define the Effective Site Planning. The analysis of site helps in the assessment of potential and constraints of the site. Site …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Review on Modified TiO2 Nanostructured Materials in DSSC
Abstract: Dye sensitized solar cells DSSCs emerged as a new class of low cost energy conversion devices with simple manufacturing procedures and environmentally friendly character.TiO2 controls the light harvesting and confinement properties of the cell, in addition to preventing charge recombination and promoting charge transport toward the anode. These last two parameters are major factors in determining the charge collection efficiency. The particle size and shape, crystallinity, surface morphology and chemistry …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 10–21 Read article
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Basic Fundamentals of Different Solar Cells, Solar Energy Materials and Photovoltaic Performances
Abstract: Solar cell is one of the thrust areas of modern technology in the field of renewable energy. Crystalline semiconductor wafer based solar cells (SCs) (thicknesses almost 200–300 μm) mainly crystalline-Si or GaAs based solar cells are playing the legend role in last few decades. With technological revolution, thin film SCs (thickness range 1–2 μm), dye-sensitized or Graetzel, organic/polymer and plasmonic solar cell respectively are known as 2nd,3rd, 4th and 5th …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Assessment of Pedestrian Walking Characteristics at Erbil CBD
Abstract: To enable and encourage walking, understanding of the characteristics of pedestrian movements is vital. The restrictions on vehicular movement, and scarcity of parking lots had changed the whole traffic movement to the unserviceable condition. Therefore, walking is considered as the most efficient mode of transportation at Erbil CBD area. In developing countries like Iraq, however, the recognition of the importance of pedestrian walking studies is still infancy; the published data …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Partnership between Government and Civil Society -The Road Ahead
Abstract: In recent years, there has been increased recognition of the role that civil social group organizations can play as better half with governments and inter-governmental organizations in various types of constructive works. Even this potential has been recognized in various UN reports published and declarations made by Security Council. This paper concentrates on understanding partnerships as autonomous entities and its dependence in wider societal structures
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 14–17 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge among Postnatal Mothers regarding New Born care in Maternity Ward of Guru Nanak Dev Hospital, Amritsar
Abstract: Basic care should be provided to the new born by the mother at home. This includes caring, feeding, basic hygiene and identification of danger signs and seeking help from health personnel whenever required. Therefore, all newborn get home based newborn care as per the perception and socio-cultural behavior of the society. However, various studies showed that the newborn care in the communities include knowledge and the practices of the simple …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 32–39 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) among Adolescent in Selected Pre-University at Amritsar (Punjab)
Abstract: Adolescence is a period having the sense of individuality and the sense of familiarity. It is the shift from childhood to adulthood and so it is not a smooth one. In addition to this intellectual and affectional upheaval, rapid body growth causes them anxiousness and cultural pressures of today’s world add further strain to their quality. 10 to 20% of the world population comprises adolescents and their problems have not …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Factors Affecting Neonatal Jaundice and the Impact of the same on Growth and Development of Children Less than 3 Years.
Abstract: This study sought to assess the factors affecting neonatal jaundice and the impact of the same on the growth and development of children less than 3 years attending the out-patient department in a SNR Hospital, Kolar district, Karnataka. A descriptive design having cross sectional survey approach with purposive sampling technique was used. Structured interview schedule was conducted to obtain data from mothers, assessment for growth and development of children was …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 29–31 Read article
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Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Episiotomy Wound Care Among Third Trimester Primigravida Mothers
Abstract: The study was conducted to assess knowledge and attitude regarding episiotomy wound care among third trimester primigravida mothers in selected hospitals, Amritsar, in a view to develop health education pamphlets The study adopted a descriptive survey approach. The Non-probability convenience sampling technique was used and size was 100 third trimester primigravida mothers. The tool consists of 3 sections, section 1 consists of demographic variables, and section 2 consists of a …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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Investigation on Five Phase Inverter
Abstract: In this paper, Sinusoidal Pulse width modulation (SINE-PWM) and Space Vector Pulse width modulation (SVPWM) techniques are implemented in the five phase inverter. Space vector modulation is realized using min-max method. Both SINE-PWM and SVPWM techniques are tested in simulation and hardware set-up. Results are obtained satisfactorily and it confirms the features of both PWM techniques. Keywords: Five phase inverter, SINE-PWM, SVPWM
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 7–20 Read article
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Performance Analysis of Long Shunt Self Excited Induction Generators
Abstract: The Subject of this paper is to analyse the Self Excited Induction Generators operating in long Shunt configuration. A simulink model of long shunt self excited induction generator (SEIG) has been developed using Matrix Laboratory (MATLAB) (R2010a) user friendly toolbox. The results are verified by conducting experiments on the same SEIG. Different results are taken for different loading conditions.The values of Shunt and Series capacitance is also changed for different …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Manufacturing of BWP-Grade Plywood from Resin Adhesive Using Animal Protein (Glue) by Partial Replacement of Phenol
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents the development of plyboard using phenol–glue–formaldehyde (PGF) resin and their basic mechanical properties. Phenoplast and aminoplast-based resins is the important adhesive for the manufacturing of boiling water proof (BWP) grade, shuttering and moisture resistance plywood. Environmental concerns and higher cost of petroleum-based resins have resulted in the development of technologies to replace phenol partially by biomaterials for the manufacturing of resin adhesive. Natural bio-based materials such …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 Read article
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Green Adhesive—Using Glyoxalated Lignin and Hydrogenated Resin as Ecologically Safe Wood Adhesive for Interior Plywood
Abstract: Petroleum-based adhesive such as urea formaldehyde and phenol formaldehyde resin dominates adhesive market which releases formaldehyde and VOC to the environment. The purpose of this study is to develop an adhesive based on isocyanate in combination with compounds from renewable sources like lignin, protein and starch. Adhesive formulation was developed by incorporation of hydrogenated resin, corn starch/PVOH emulsion with glyoxalated lignin (GL) and evaluation properties of the adhesive with plywood …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Environment Friendly, Exterior Grade Resin Adhesive from Phenol-Animal Glue Formaldehyde (PGF)
Abstract: Phenoplast and aminoplast based resins are the important adhesive for the manufacturing of marine grade, shuttering and moisture resistance plywood. Environmental concerns and higher cost of petroleum based resins have resulted in the development of technologies to replace phenol partially by biomaterials for the manufacturing of resin adhesive. Natural bio-based materials such as tannin, CNSL (cardanol), lignin soya etc. are used as partial substitution of phenol. This paper presents the …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Enhancement of Fire Retardancy Properties of Plywood by Incorporating Silicate, Phosphate and Boron Compounds as Additives in PMUF Resin
Abstract: Wood is one of the supreme sustainable, naturally growing materials that consist principally of combustible organic carbon compounds. Since plywood are widely used now a day especially in buildings, furniture and cabinets. Since the demand of plywood with fire retardancy properties has been increasing over last years, the objective of this study is to improve the fire retardancy of Wood Panel Products by adding Tricresyl phosphate, Di-Sodiumocta Borate and Sodium …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Drag Reduction Annular Flow with Poly Acryl Amide Additive
Abstract: Drag reduction studies have been showed in annular flow with polyacrylamide additive. The percentage drag reduction in annular pipe flow ranges between 85–98% as the diameter increased from 0.02 to 0.033 m. The percentage drag decrease of 89 to 98% is detected as the polyacrylamide concentration is varied from 50 to 200 ppm. The correlation for drag reduction and Reynolds number is presented here under DR = 2.06Re-0.037. Keywords: Drag …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Removal of Nitrogenous Compounds Using Trickling Filter with Hexagonal Close Packed Media
Abstract: Nitrogenous compound in the domestic wastewater has the capability of impounding adverse effects on the surface water and for the purpose of this study trickling filter (TF) is utilized for the removal of pollutants, inclusive of ammonia contained in domestic wastewater. This system, which is an attached growth process, adopts the usage of media in the form of hexagonal close-packed (HCP) as a platform for the growth of biofilm with …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Short-Term Load Forecasting By Using ANN
Abstract: Load forecasting play an impartment role in power system planning, operation and control. Short-term load forecasting is an important basis of the secure and economic operation in power systems. Accurate load forecasting is helpful to improve the security and economic effect of power systems and can reduce the cost of generation. Therefore, finding an appropriate load forecasting method to improve accuracy of forecasting has important application value. This paper explains …
Published in International Journal of Microelectronics and Digital integrated circuits · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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Fracture and Failure of Recycled Aggregate Concrete (RAC) – A Review
Abstract: In the world, many countries put into effect the renewal plans and/or the laws and/or the regulations for recent engineering structures which have reached their lifetime, are risk prone and have been built lacking quality engineering, or without considering urban planning. Hence, many structures are demolished and this situation increases the amount of construction and demolition waste (C & DW). Also, resource consumptions are rapidly increased due to excessive constructional …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 31–48 Read article
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A Review on Medical Perspective of Nanobiotechnology
Abstract: Nanobiotechnology is the utilization of nanotechnology in natural fields. Nanotechnology is a multidisciplinary field that right now selects methodology, innovation and office accessible in routine and propelled streets of building, material science, science and science. An exhaustive audit of the writing on the standards, constraints, difficulties, enhancements and uses of nanotechnology in therapeutic science was performed. Nanobiotechnology has large number of possibilities for propelling medicinal science in this manner enhancing …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 19–29 Read article