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Impact of Secondary Metabolism on Therapeutic Efficacy of Medicinal Plants
Abstract: Medicinal plants constitute main resource base of almost all the traditional healthcare systems. Most of the herbal drugs produced currently in majority of the developing countries lack proper quality specification and standards. Both the raw drugs and the finished herbal products manufactured contain complex mixtures of organic compounds, such as fatty acids, sterols, alkaloids, flavonoids, polyphenols, glycosides, saponins, tannins, terpenes, etc. The quality of the finished product is based on …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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In-Vitro and In-Vivo Anti-Adipogenecity Activity of Two Plants using Rat Models
Abstract: This study examines how extracts of plant affect the dyslipidaemic state of fatty acid induced rats. Eight days following induction for differentiation with C-DMEM and simultaneously tested with the extracts of plant (day 8), our study found significantly reduced (p < 0.05) intracellular lipid accumulations in white muscle cells in the rats. This compared positively against the smaller reduction in accumulation found in the standard drug streptozotosin (STZ). This suppressing …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 30–36 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on the Properties of Concrete Replacing Waste Plastic as Aggregates for Solving Waste Management Problem
Abstract: Solid waste management is one of the growing problems of every country. As part of this ongoing program to consider the growing waste management, pollution problem, and prevention framework in India, the Ministry of Environment has suggested various approaches and ways through which we can either recycle or use the most polluting materials like plastic. The present study covers one of the ways through which to recycle one of the …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Enhancing Concrete Durability through Partial Replacement of Coarse Aggregate with Recycled Plastic Granules
Abstract: This research study aims to explore and present the practical application of plastic granules as a substitute for coarse aggregate in the production of concrete cubes and cylinders. The concrete specimens, comprising various percentages of plastic granules (0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, and 25%), were manually cast and then subjected to empirical tests to evaluate their split tension and compression strengths. Surprisingly, the study found that the compressive and split …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 38–47 Read article
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Vehicle Number Plate Detection and Recognition System in Nigeria Using Deep Learning
Abstract: With over 200 million citizens, Nigeria is one of Africa’s largest and most populous nations. It is now essential to automate traffic management due to the rising number of vehicles in the nation. With the use of a deep learning technique known as the YOLO method, the study was able to construct an automatic vehicle license plate identification system that will recognize each of the vehicle license plates when many …
Published in International Journal of Image Processing and Pattern Recognition · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 32–45 Read article
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Predicting the Team Based on Player Performance and Formation in Sports Match by Machine Learning Approach
Abstract: In the field of sports evaluation of player performance and predicting the weight of the player for the formation of a well efficient team is very important. The main aim is to pick the best squad from all the available players. This will help to decide which team of players is the best to play against a particular opponent, perform prediction of the performance of the players in future matches …
Published in International Journal of Embedded Systems and Emerging Technologies · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Low temperature plasma treatment of polymeric membranes: a comparative review
Abstract: This paper presents a comparative study of plasma surface modification of various polymeric membranes. Low temperature plasma treatment using pulsed direct current discharge of different gases was employed to enhance hydrophilicity of membranes. Radio frequency discharge of various gases was used to improve surface properties of different polymeric membranes. The enhancement of hydrophilicity of the plasma modified membrane surface was evaluated by measuring the contact angle. The membranes were characterized …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–19 Read article
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Manufacturing of Composite Material Using Sugarcane Bagasse and Waste Plastic for Household Warm Protection
Abstract: On this cutting edge age the composite materials are gotten the essential material for any building creation since composite materials have a few explicit properties, for example, high solidarity to weight proportion, ease, and simplicity of manufacture, elasticity, compressive quality, Impact quality, high protection from warm which doesn't understand in unadulterated material or non-composite material. of its immense application, a Mechanical Engineer should realize how to create and testicle a …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 40–43 Read article
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Effectiveness of Hospital Play Interventions Program in Reducing Anxiety and Negative Emotions among Hospitalized Children in Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Abstract: Hospitalization is a traumatic and frightening experience, which can be emotionally overwhelming tochildren who suddenly have to leave the acquainted place of their home and the persons who areimportant to them. However, there is an imperative need for rigorous pragmatic enquiry of theeffectiveness of hospital play interventions, in using play activities to ease the emotional burden ofhospitalized children in the United Arab Emirates. The purpose of the study was to …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 41–50 Read article
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Town and House Planning in India Before Independence
Abstract: This article examines the progression of urban and residential planning in India before its independence in 1947, emphasizing on the socio-cultural, political, and economic factors that influenced urban growth. India’s pre-independence urban planning shows a long history of creative architecture and flexible design. For example, the Indus Valley Civilization had well-planned towns, while the Mughal and British colonial periods had well-planned cities. The research investigates indigenous planning ideas derived from …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 61–72 Read article
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Sensory Play Interiors for Children with Special Needs
Abstract: This dissertation examines the role of sensory play interiors in fostering learning, engagement, and overall well-being among children with diverse sensory processing disorders, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and other developmental disabilities. Sensory play is recognized as a vital component of cognitive, emotional, and physical development, offering children opportunities to explore, self-regulate, and develop essential motor, social, and communication skills. Children with special needs often encounter challenges in interacting with their …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 57–88 Read article
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EXAMINATION AND ANALYSIS OF VARIOUS TYPES OFBIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS AND THEIR PROPERTIES IN INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
Abstract: With growing concerns over the environment and with the need for developing sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics, there has been a focused attention towards biodegradable plastics. As such, this paper presents a detailed study and analysis of different types of biodegradable plastics, their properties, and their applications in various industrial sectors. This paper discusses various biodegradable polymers, including PLA, PHA, starch-based bioplastics, and PBS, in terms of their characteristics, production, …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 22–37 Read article
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Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Nanoparticles: Advancing Green Methods Using Plant Extracts
Abstract: Nanotechnology, focusing on materials sized 1-100 nm, has garnered significant interest for its applications in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and electronic devices. Nanomaterials, due to their unique properties, are pivotal in the development of advanced technologies such as drug delivery systems and nano-devices. Conventional nanoparticle synthesis methods, including sol-gel, chemical precipitation, microwave, and chemical vapor deposition, often involve hazardous chemicals, posing environmental risks. Therefore, there is a crucial demand for environmentally friendly …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 Read article
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Endangered and Critical Endangered Medicinal Plants Species and Their Ethnobotanical Medicinal Values in India
Abstract: Medicinal plants have played an important role in primary health care system among the local people in India. The present paper deals with 30 plants species that are endangered or critical endangered, which were identified with relevant information and documented in this paper with regard to their botanical name, family, common name and utilization by the local people for common ailment. The medicinal practitioners were treating the common diseases like …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 68–74 Read article
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To Study About Use of Plastic Waste in Flexible Road Construction
Abstract: The plastic wastes can be used in road construction and the field tests endured the stress and proved that the plastic wastes used after proper processing as a preservative would enhance the lifespan of the roads and also solve environmental problems. Plastic use in road construction is not new. It is already in use as PVC or HDPE pipe mat passages built by mending composed of PVC (polyvinylchloride) or HDPE …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Utilization of Waste Plastics as a Fiber in Concrete
Abstract: The rapid urbanization and industrialization all over the world has resulted in large deposition of plastic waste. Disposal of plastic waste in an environment is considered to be big hazard due to its very low biodegradability and presence in large quantities. In order to minimize the problem, the proposed concrete which is made by adding plastics in concrete may help to reuse the plastics and to study the properties of …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 56–60 Read article
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Influence of Waste Plastic Dosage on Bituminous Concrete Mix Design Properties
Abstract: Nowadays there is a lot of focus and concern regarding handling waste plastics in order to minimize pollution caused by it to the environment, human life and marine species. Hence to mitigate these problem waste plastics are currently used in the construction of flexible pavements. In the current practices, waste plastics are added to the preheated aggregate which may have a slight improvement in the volumetric property of bituminous mixtures. …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 33–39 Read article
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Recognition of Vehicle Number Plate Using Mathematical Morphology and Neural Networks
Abstract: This paper presents a method for recognition of the vehicle number plate from the image using neural networks and mathematical morphology. The main theme is to use different morphological operations in such a way so that the number plate of the vehicle can be extracted efficiently. The technique makes the extraction of the plate independent of color, location and size of number plate. The proposed approach can be divided into …
Published in International Journal of Embedded Systems and Emerging Technologies · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Advancement in Nanodiagnostic for Plant Pathogen Detection
Abstract: Nanotechnology refers to a nanoscale innovation, which has promising applications in everyday life. The word nanotechnology is generally used when referring to materials with the size of 0.1 to 100 nanometers. Nanotechnology is a multi-displinary science involving knowledge fro biology, chemistry, physics and other disciplines. The nanoparticles have small size, large surface area and high reactivity. These properties of nanoparticles revolutionized the agriculture researches. Rapid disease detection, targeted treatments, enhancing …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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An Efficient and Simple Higher Order of Shear Deformation Theory for Static and Free Vibration of Laminated Composite Plates
Abstract: In the present study, the static and free vibration of laminated composite plates is examined by using a refined shear deformation theory and developed for a bending analysis of orthotropic laminated composite plates. These models take into account the parabolic distribution of transverse shear stresses and satisfy the condition of zero shear stresses on the top and bottom surfaces of the plates. The most interesting feature of this theory is …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 23–42 Read article