bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
On dissipative MHD mixed convection boundary-layer flow of Jeffrey fluid over an inclined stretching sheet with nanoparticles: Buongiorno model
Authors: Mohd Zokri , Arifin Nur , Mohd Kasim , Mohammad Nurul , Salleh Mohd
Published: June 2018

Present paper utilizes a combination of non-Newtonian fluid model (Jeffrey fluid) with Buongiorno model (nanofluid). The Jeffery fluid, which is regarded as a base fluid, together with suspended nanoparticles are examined over an inclined stretching sheet with the amalgamated impacts of mixed convection and viscous dissipation. The mathematical formulation of this model is done by choosing the appropriate similarity variables for the aim to reduce the complexity of governing partial differential equations. The Runge-Kutta-Fehlberg (RKF45) method is then applied to the resulting of non-linear ODE to generate numerical results for highlighting the impact of emerging parameters towards specified distributions. Both the graphical and tabular representations of vital engineering physical quantities are also shown and deliberated. For the increase of Eckert number, thermophoresis diffusion, and Brownian motion parameters, the elevation of temperature profiles is observed. Besides, the thermophoresis diffusion parameter tends to accelerate the nanoparticle concentration profile while Brownian motion parameter displays the opposite behavior.
Energy conservation and heat transfer enhancement for mixed convection on the vertical galvanizing furnace
Authors: Mei Dan , Zhu Yuzheng , Xu Xuemei , Xing Futang
Published: June 2018

The alloying temperature is an important parameter that affects the properties of galvanized products. The objective of this study is to explore the mechanism of conjugate mixed convection in the vertical galvanizing furnace and propose a novel energy conservation method to improve the soaking zone temperature based on the flow pattern and heat transfer characteristics. Herein, the present study applied the k-? two-equation turbulence model to enclose the Navier-Stokes fluid dynamic and energy conservation equations, and the temperature distributions of the steel plate and air-flow field in the furnace were obtained for six Richardson numbers between 1.91 ? 105 and 6.30 ? 105. In the industrial practice, the side baffles were installed at the lateral opening of the cooling tower to alter the height of vertical flow passage, which affected the Richardson number. The results indicate that the Richardson number of 2.4 ? 105 generated the highest heat absorption and maximal temperature in the steel plate due to the balance between natural and forced convection. Furthermore, the results of the on-line experiments validated the simulation research. The method enhanced the steel plate temperature in the soaking zone without increasing the heat power, thereby characterizing it as energy conservation technology.
Determination of blood serum calcium, inorganic phoshorus and magnesium in different productive stages of holstein dairy cows
Authors: Djokovic Radojica , Cincovic Marko , Kurcubic Vladimir , Ilic Zoran , Petrovic Milun , Petrovic Milos , Andjelic Biljana
Published: June 2018

Introduction. The aim of this study was to determine and compare levels of blood serum calcium, inorganic phosphorus and magnesium in the peripartal period and during mid lactation in Holstein dairy cattle. Materials and Methods. Blood samples were collected from 12 cows in late pregnancy, 12 early lactation cows, and 12 mid lactation cows. Results and Conclusions. Serum calcium and inorganic phosphorus in blood of dairy cows in early and mid lactation were significantly lower compared to the values in the blood serum of dairy cows in late pregnancy, probably indicating the increased use of these macro elements by the mammary gland at the early stages of lactation. When the cows were in the lactation period, blood serum magnesium levels were significantly lower compared to the values of dairy cows during late pregnancy, probably indicating the increased use of magnesium by the dairy cows during lactation. The results show that the homeostasis of the macro elements examined in the blood of transition and mid lactation dairy cows was maintained, suggesting their adequate supply from alimentary sources.
Inhibition of SNAT5 Induces Incretin-Responsive State From Incretin-Unresponsive State in Pancreatic β-Cells: Study of β-Cell Spheroid Clusters as a Model
Authors: Hashim Mahira , Yokoi Norihide , Takahashi Harumi , Gheni Ghupurjan , Okechi Oduori S. , Hayami Tomohide , Murao Naoya , Hidaka Shihomi , Minami Kohtaro , Mizoguchi Akira , Seino Susumu
Published: June 2018

β-Cell–β-cell interactions are required for normal regulation of insulin secretion. We previously found that formation of spheroid clusters (called K20-SC) from MIN6-K20 clonal β-cells lacking incretin-induced insulin secretion (IIIS) under monolayer culture (called K20-MC) drastically induced incretin responsiveness. Here we investigated the mechanism by which an incretin-unresponsive state transforms to an incretin-responsive state using K20-SC as a model. Glutamate production by glucose through the malate-aspartate shuttle and cAMP signaling, both of which are critical for IIIS, were enhanced in K20-SC. SC formed from β-cells deficient for aspartate aminotransferase 1, a critical enzyme in the malate-aspartate shuttle, exhibited reduced IIIS. Expression of the sodium-coupled neutral amino acid transporter 5 (SNAT5), which is involved in glutamine transport, was downregulated in K20-SC and pancreatic islets of normal mice but was upregulated in K20-MC and islets of rodent models of obesity and diabetes, both of which exhibit impaired IIIS. Inhibition of SNAT5 significantly increased cellular glutamate content and improved IIIS in islets of these models and in K20-MC. These results suggest that suppression of SNAT5 activity, which results in increased glutamate production, and enhancement of cAMP signaling endows incretin-unresponsive β-cells with incretin responsiveness.
Effect of Thickness on Light Transmission and Vickers Hardness of Five Bulk-fill Resin-based Composites Using Polywave and Single-peak Light-emitting Diode Curing Lights
Authors: Maghaireh GA , Price RB , Abdo N , Taha NA , Alzraikat H
Published: June 2018

Objectives:

This study compared light transmission through different thicknesses of bulk-fill resin-based composites (RBCs) using a polywave and a single-peak light-emitting diode light-curing unit (LCU). The effect on the surface hardness was also evaluated.

Methods:

Five bulk-fill RBCs were tested. Specimens (n=5) of 1-, 2-, 4-, or 6-mm thickness were photopolymerized for 10 seconds from the top using a polywave (Bluephase Style) or single–peak (Elipar S10) LCU, while a spectrophotometer monitored in real time the transmitted irradiance and radiant exposure reaching the bottom of the specimen. After 24 hours of storage in distilled water at 37°C, the Vickers microhardness (VH) was measured at top and bottom. Results were analyzed using multiple-way analysis of variance, Tukey post hoc tests, and multivariate analysis (α=0.05).

Results:

The choice of LCU had no significant effect on the total amount of light transmitted through the five bulk-fill RBCs at each thickness. There was a significant decrease in the amount of light transmitted as the thickness increased for all RBCs tested with both LCUs (p<0.001). Effect of LCU on VH was minimal (ηp2=0.010). The 1-, 2-, and 4-mm-thick specimens of SDR, X-tra Fill, and Filtek Bulk Restorative achieved a VHbottom/top ratio of approximately 80% when either LCU was used.

Conclusions:

The total amount of light transmitted through the five bulk-fill RBCs was similar at the different thicknesses using either LCU. The polywave LCU used in this study did not enhance the polymerization of the tested bulk-fill RBCs when compared with the single-peak LCU.
Effect of Mouth Rinse Treatments on Bleached Enamel Properties, Surface Morphology, and Tooth Color
Authors: Vieira-Junior WF , Ferraz LN , Giorgi MCC , Ambrosano GMB , Aguiar FHB , Lima DANL
Published: June 2018

Objective:

To evaluate, in vitro, the effect of mouth rinse exposure on bleached enamel.

Methods:

Enamel/dentin bovine blocks (4×4×2 mm) were bleached with 35% hydrogen peroxide (HP) and were submitted to immersion twice daily for 14 days with different rinses (n=10), including those involving: distilled water (C [control]), 225-ppm NaF (FM, Colgate Plax Classic), essential oil (EM, Listerine Tartar Control), 1.5% hydrogen peroxide (HPM, Colgate Plax Whitening), and 2% hydrogen peroxide, pyrophosphates, and 225-ppm NaF (HPM+P, Colgate® Luminous White). The specimens were stored in a remineralizing solution during all experiments. Analyses of color (ΔE, L*, a*, b*) and roughness (Ra) were performed at the baseline, after HP, and after exposure to the rinse. The cross-sectional microhardness (CSMH) and images by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were assessed at the end. The data were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) (ΔE), repeated measures ANOVA (Ra), and split-plot ANOVA (CSMH), followed by the Tukey test. The L*, a*, and b* values were analyzed by generalized linear models (α=0.05).

Results:

Color changes were not statistically different in the groups. Ra increased in all groups after bleaching; however, it was reestablished in C, FM, and HPM+F and increased in EM after 14 days of the rinse. EM and HPM reduced the CSMH values differing from C and promoted alterations on the enamel surface visualized by SEM.

Conclusion:

The mouth rinses did not affect the whitening efficacy or promote benefits on bleached enamel properties. Moreover, the 1.5% hydrogen peroxide– or essential oil–based mouth rinses affected the bleached enamel properties, promoting an alteration in morphologic surface and mineral loss in depth.
Thermophysical Properties of Thermosoftening Nasotracheal Tubes
Authors: Takasugi Yoshihiro , Futagawa Koichi , Umeda Takashi , Kazuhara Kouhei , Morishita Satoshi
Published: June 2018

Thermosoftening treatment of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) nasotracheal tubes (NTTs) can reduce the incidence and amount of epistaxis during nasotracheal intubation. The optimal thermal setting for thermosoftening treatment of NTTs without burn injury was investigated. Two composite types of PVC NTTs were used. Following withdrawal of the PVC NTTs from a bottle of water at 45 or 60°C, the changes in the surface temperature of the NTTs were measured by infrared thermography. Hardness of the NTTs at 25, 30, 35, and 40°C was measured. The incidence of epistaxis during nasotracheal intubation using thermosoftened NTTs was evaluated retrospectively. The surface temperature of both PVC NTTs dipped in 45 and 60°C water decreased to below body temperature 30 seconds after withdrawing them from the bottles. Although thermosoftening treatment proportionally decreased the hardness of both types of NTTs, the degrees differed according to their composition. When avoiding impingement of the NTT on the posterior wall of the nasopharynx, the incidence of mild and moderate epistaxis was 2.3%. Flexibility of PVC NTTs could be obtained by thermosoftening treatment at 60°C without burn injury. Thermosoftening treatment of PVC NTTs may be useful to avoid epistaxis during nasotracheal intubation.
Tapia's Syndrome
Authors: Mumtaz Shadaab , Henry Alastair , Singh Mark
Published: June 2018

More than 100,000 general anesthetic procedures are conducted in United Kingdom every year for dental interventions, according to large survey of the National Health Services.1 The risk of mortality has reduced considerably in the past few decades because of the use of safe and effective techniques. However, adverse effects still exist and are dependent on patient, environmental, and operator factors. We present an uncommon complication of intubation that merits due awareness.
Google Forms en la evaluación diagnóstica como apoyo en las actividades docentes. Caso con estudiantes de la Licenciatura en Turismo / Google Forms in the diagnostic evaluation as support in the teaching activities. Case Students Bachelor of Tourism
Authors: Leyva López Hermelinda Patricia , Pérez Vera Monserrat Gabriela , Pérez Vera Sandra Mercedes
Published: June 2018

Como herramienta digital de apoyo a las actividades docentes, se exploró el uso de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC) en la creación y uso de formularios elaborados con Google Forms. Para ello se realizó un estudio cualitativo de diseño no experimental de tipo exploratorio-descriptivo. Y se diseñó un instrumento para identificar los conocimientos previos con que ingresaron los estudiantes de la unidad de aprendizaje de Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación de la Licenciatura en Turismo en la Escuela Superior de Turismo (EST) del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN). Los resultados obtenidos en la sección sociodemográfica, proporcionaron  información sobre la conformación de los grupos en cuanto al predominio del sexo, edad y situación civil, entre otros datos; en los usos académicos de la red,  información sobre éstos y el tiempo invertido por día, las habilidades personales de los alumnos con respecto al uso de las TIC (y sus saberes previos), por último, en el área de rendimiento académico y situación económica con que ingresaron los estudiant4es, datos que identificaron la pertinencia de canalizarlos al área respectiva con el fin se solicitar apoyos económicos para la continuidad de sus estudios. Finalmente se obtuvo información relevante para adecuar el modelo de evaluación y el plan didáctico de la asignatura, enfocado en el desarrollo de competencias, siendo algunos usos de la red para asuntos académicos y otros para la adquisición de habilidades personales.
Robust H2 Output Feedback Controller Design for Damping Power System Oscillations
Authors: Kwee Kho Hie , . Hardiansyah
Published: June 2018

This paper addresses the design problem of robust H2 output feedback controller design for damping power system oscillations. Sufficient conditions for the existence of output feedback controllers with norm-bounded parameter uncertainties are given in terms of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs). Furthermore, a convex optimization problem with LMI constraints is formulated to design the output feedback controller which minimizes an upper bound on the worst-case H2 norm for a range of admissible plant perturbations. The technique is illustrated with applications to the design of stabilizer for a single-machine infinite-bus (SMIB) power system. The LMI based control ensures adequate damping for widely varying system operating.
An Analysis of the Impact of Demonetization on Stock Prices and Quarterly Performance of BSE 50 Companies
Authors: Gupta Vandana , Asher Utsav , Jain Hunny
Published: June 2018

The objective of this study is to analyze the impact of demonetization by the Indian government on the stock prices of top 50 BSE companies (based on market capitalization). The authors use event study methodology to calculate abnormal stock returns up to 20 days post-demonetization. It is observed that 54 percent of the companies showed positive impact to demonetization in their stock prices up to the 20th day post demonetization. The quarterly performance of these top 50 companies is analyzed by segregating these 50 companies across 6 sectors and paired sample t-test methodology is applied to assess the quarterly performance pre and post demonetization. Although there have been several viewpoints expressed on demonetization as theoretical and conceptual articles, to the best knowledge of the authors this is the first paper that does an empirical analysis on the top 50 companies by market capitalization for the effect of demonetization.
Experimental Evaluation of Turbo-Matching Appropriateness of B60J67, B60J68, A58N70 and A58N72 Turbo-Chargers for a Commercial Vehicle Engine
Authors: Roy Badal Dev , Saravanan R.
Published: June 2018

The Turbocharger is a charge booster for internal combustion engines to ensure best engine performance at all speeds and road conditions especially at the higher load.  Random selection of turbocharger may lead to negative effects like surge and choke in the breathing of the engine. Appropriate selection or match of the turbocharger (Turbomatching) is a tedious task and expensive. But perfect match gives many distinguished advantages and it is a one time task per the engine kind. This study focuses to match the turbocharger to desired engine by simulation and on road test. The objective of work is to find the appropriateness of matching of turbochargers with trim 67 (B60J67), trim 68 (B60J68),  trim 70 (A58N70) and trim 72 (A58N72) for the TATA 497 TCIC -BS III engine. In the road-test (data-logger method) the road routes like highway and slope up were considered for evaluation. The operating conditions with respect various speeds, routes and simulated outputs were compared with the help of compressor map.
A Comparative Study of Effectiveness of Statutory Employee Welfare Measures - With Special Reference to Canteen Facility in Sugar Mills in Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh
Authors: Rao M Srinivasa , Vidyanath G.
Published: June 2018

The existing research is created an effort to recognize the worker well being actions implemented in Sugar Miles industry. Employee well being indicates anything done for comfortableness and enhancement of the employees over and above the salaries compensated which is not a requirement of the profession. The standard objective of employee well being is to enhance the lifestyle of workers and keep them satisfied. Employees invest at least half their time at your workplace or getting to it, or making it. They know that they play a role to the organization when they are reasonably exempt from fear and they experience that when they are in trouble/ problems, they are due to get something returning from the company. Individuals are qualified for be treated as complete humans with individual needs, desires and stresses.
Role of Women Entrepreneurs in Economic Empowerment of Rural Areas
Authors: Rathee Vijay , Yadav Ritu
Published: June 2018

In this globalized era, economic growth of a country highly depends on the participation of women in thedevelopment of that country. But for a male dominated society like India where majority of population lives in rural areas,it is very difficult for a woman tothink about to establish their own business.  Entrepreneurship amongst women has been a recent concern in rural India.Woman Entrepreneur is a person who accepts challenging role to meet her personal needs and become economically independent.In India around three million women entrepreneurs are working and mainly they are skewed towards smaller sized firms, as almost 98 percent of women-owned businesses are micro-enterprisesThis paper mainly concerned with the women entrepreneurship situation in rural areas of India. This is a conceptual paper and uses secondary data from books, journals, articles, web sites and government reports.This study highlighted the current scenario of women entrepreneurs and their contribution in economic empowerment of rural areas of India. This paper also focuses on the future prospects of women entrepreneurs and government initiatives for making women entrepreneurs more successful. This study suggests some strategies for empowering rural women.
Rainfall-Runoff Estimation Using SCS-CN and GIS Approach in the Kuakhai Watershed of the Mahanadi Basin of Bhubaneswar Odisha
Authors: Singh Mamata , Satapathy D.P
Published: June 2018

Rainfall and runoff are significant constitute the source of water for recharge of ground water in the watershed. Rainfall is a major the primary source of recharge into the ground water. Other, substantial sources of recharge include seepage from tank, canals, streams and functional irrigation. Evaluation of water availability by understanding of rainfall and runoff is essential. Hydrometerological and hydrological data are an important role in the assessment of source water accessibility for planning and design of source water accessibility for planning and design of artificial recharge structures. The surface water resources are available in the watershed from runoff from rivers, streams and in surface water bodies. The total area of study is about 453.5km2, of which fall in kuakhai river basin so considered for runoff model assessment in a watershed is a precondition for the design of artificial recharge structures, reservoir and soil erosion control. Surface water resource planning and management is an important and critical issue in the hard rock regions. Runoff in a watershed affected by geomorphological factors, particularly, land use change affects the runoff volume and runoff rate significantly. In the present case study assumed to estimate the surface runoff from a catchment but one of the Curve Number methods is mostly used. The SCS-CN method is useful for calculation volume of runoff from the land surface meets in the river or streams. The proposed construction of artificial recharge structures can be thought of in the given study area. The output is useful for the watershed development and planning of water resources effectively. Rainfall and runoff are important components contributing significantly to the hydrological cycle, design of hydrological structures and morphology of the drainage system. Estimation of the same is carried out to determine and forecast its effects. Estimation of direct rainfall-runoff is always efficient but is not possible for most of the location in desired time. Use of remote sensing and GIS technology can be useful to overcome the problem in conventional methods for estimating runoff. In this paper, modified Soil Conservation System (SCS) CN method is used for runoff estimation that considers parameter like slope, vegetation cover, area of watershed.
A Study on Radio Labeling of Diameter N-2 and Caterpillar Graphs
Authors: Shakila M. , Rajakumari N.
Published: June 2018

Radio labeling of graphs is a specific type of graph labeling. The basic type of graph labeling is vertex coloring; this is where the vertices of a graph G are assigned different colors so that adjacent vertices are not given the same color. A k-coloring of a graph G is a coloring that uses k colors. The chromatic number of a graph G is the minimum value for k such that a k-coloring exists for G [2].
Enhancement of Physico-Mechanical Characteristics of Graphene Nano Sheets Reinforced Cement
Authors: Mokhtar M. M. , Abo-El-Enein S. A. , Hassaan M. Y. , Morsy M. S. , Khalil M. H.
Published: June 2018

Graphenenanosheets(GNSs) have unique physical properties that make them effective reinforcing materials. The attractive properties of graphene have led to enhance the graphene-polymer nanocomposites. This study investigates the effect of (GNSs) reinforcement on mechanical properties, pore structure and electrical characteristics of the hardened cement composites. GNSwere addedat different percentages of 0, 0.01, 0.02, 0.03, 0.04 and 0.05 wt. % of cement. Compressivestrengthwas determined at 28 days of curing.Thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA)was used to detect the phase decomposition, the pore structurewas studied using nitrogen adsorption at 77.35°K technique,the microstructure wasexamined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and finally, electrical conductivity of graphene-cement composites was also studied. Results revealed that, considerable enhancements in compressive strengths by about 33%have been achieved by incorporating GNSs into cement matrix by about 0.04%.The integration of graphene into cement has significantly reduced the pore size of thepastes and led to a considerable improvement in the microstructure, with a consequent improvement in the electricalconductivity of these composites.
Capacity Building for Library Professionals: A Study
Authors: Ranagattimath Anand , Naik Ramesh R.
Published: June 2018

The present study aims to find out need for capacity building which includes requirement of skills, support of electronic infrastructure (hardware/software related content) and relevant training programmes in the university setup. The study also concentrates on the attitudes of library professionals towards ICT applications and capacity building. The outcome of the study shows that capacity building programme is very much needed in the university libraries as the existing skills of the library professionals is deprived. The libraries have got minimum basic infrastructure, majority of the training programmes are undergone by the professionals or after the completion of the education and got the jobbut having positive attitude towards ICT applications.
Shakespeare-The Brand
Authors: .V Praveen .S
Published: June 2018

William Shakespeare is known to the world as one of the greatest dramatist in the history of English Literature. It is unusual to attribute either Shakespeare or his works in the world of marketing, yet it is the fact that, even after 450 years, Shakespeare is still a recognizable and powerful brand in the world of today. Shakespearean festival was still being celebrated all over the world. Royal Society of Shakespeare still performs Shakespearean dramas every year, in more than twenty languages. It shows the brand image of Shakespeare, having in the world today. Aristotle, a Greek Philosopher, in his attempt to understand poetry and drama, expressed his view in his famous work Poetics that, both drama and poetry appeals to the emotions of a reader and spectators. The success of a drama, depends on the extent to which, a dramatist can able to capture the emotions of the audience. It is necessary for writers to have a unique brand personality to market their art. Every writer has their own set of target audience and follows various strategies to satisfy them. This paper deals with, how Shakespeare employed different strategies to create his own brand image, that helped him positioning his art among his target audience, thus ending up creating one of the greatest and powerful brand image in the History.
Production of Novel Bioactive Compounds by the Bacteria Associated with Some Marine Sponges of Gulf of Mannar and Palk Bay, Southeast Coast of India
Authors: Ramadas V. , Chandralega G.
Published: June 2018

Sponges, exclusively are aquatic and mostly marine, are found from the deepest oceans to the edge of the sea. There are approximately 15,000 species of sponges in the world, of which, 150 occur in freshwater, but only about 17 are of commercial value. A total of 486 species of sponges have been identified in India. In the Gulf of Mannar and Palk Bay a maximum of 319 species of sponges have been recorded. It has been proved that marine organisms are excellent source of bioactive secondary metabolites and number of compounds of originated from marine organisms had been reported to possess in-vitro and in-vivo immuno stimulatory activity. Extracts from 20 sponge species were tested for bacterial symbionts and bioactive compounds were isolated from such associated bacterial species in the present study.
Upper Arm Exoskeleton Using Robotic Arm for Physiotherapy
Authors: .V Ramya , .V Prasanalakshmi , .P Ranjani .M , .G Revathi , .P Rajeswari
Published: June 2018

Stroke is a major cause of disability in worldwide and also one of the causes of death after coronary heart disease. Many devices had been designed for hand motor function rehabilitation that a stroke survivor can use for bilateral movement practice. This paper deals with the rehabilitation of upper arm by an Arm exoskeleton. This can be used for physical therapy and to assist the user with routine activities. Ultimately, the user should feel as if they are in control of their arm without too much effort while providing smooth movements depending on the direction that is desired.
India Goes Digital..Smartphone is the New Shopping Destination
Authors: Chaudhary Shankar
Published: June 2018

Despite being in nascent stage m-commerce is gaining momentum in India. The explosive growth of smart-phone users has made India much loved business destination for whole world. Indian internet user is becoming the second largest in the world next to China surpassing US, which throws open plenty of e-commerce opportunities, not only for Indian players, offshore players as well. Mobile commerce is likely to overtake e-commerce in the next few years, spurred by the continued uptrend in online shopping and increasing use of mobile apps.The optimism comes from the fact that people accessing the Internet through their mobiles had jumped 33 per cent in 2014 to 173 million and is expected to grow 21 per cent year-on-year till 2019 to touch 457 million. e-Commerce brands are eyeing on the mobile app segment by developing user-friendly and secure mobile apps offering a risk-free and easy shopping experience to its users. Budget 4G smart phones coupled with affordable plans, can very well drive 4G growth in India.
A Study of Internet of Things: Architectural Perspective
Authors: Sharma Prasant , Agrawal Alka
Published: June 2018

Be it industry or academia, Internet of the Things (IoT) has become buzzword today. Everyone is expecting a system of gadgets controlled by web without human intervention. The concept has opened many possibilities and a fear of failure too. All over the world the research is going on and few organizations have already started implementing the concept at a small level. But the available research is still immature and undirectional. The area is very young, the research too. Hence there is a need to develop an IoT architecture which is universally acceptable by various IoT objects as well as server.  To facilitate with the need, the paper presents a novel IOT architecture. In addition, the interaction of IoTobjects with each other has been discussed alongwith connection of a server’s infrastructure with another server’s infrastructure through API gateway.
The Impact of Hospital Accreditation on the Patient Satisfaction of In-Patient Department Services
Authors: Shaikh Zuber Mujeeb
Published: June 2018

Patient satisfaction is as important as other clinical health measures and is a chief means of assessing the strength of health care delivery. The current competitive environment has driven health care organisations to concentrate on patient satisfaction as a means to acquire and keep market share. If you don’t recognise what your strengths and weaknesses are, you can’t compete effectively. Objectives: To study the impact of National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) Accreditation, India on the patient satisfaction of In-Patient Department Services. Methods: It is a quantitative, descriptive and inferential research based case study in which sample of a population was studied by structured satisfaction survey questionnaires (before and after the accreditation) in a private tertiary care hospital in Secunderabad, Telangana State, India to determine its characteristics, and it is then inferred that the population has the same or different characteristics. Significance of Research: It was observed initially before the accreditation that there was a lower satisfaction rate in in-patient department services, which was affecting the study hospitals’ business. Hypothesis: Null Hypothesis (H0) and Alternative Hypothesis (H1) were used and tested to compare the before and after impact of accreditation by applying to each question of the questionnaire. Study Design: The closed ended questionnaire was developed considering the in-patient services process by incorporating the six dimensions of quality Safe, Timely, Effective, Efficient, Equitable, and Patient-centred (STEEP) and tested prior to implementing. Questionnaires were given to the patients for completion upon discharge two months before and two months after the accreditation. Study Population: Simple random sampling method was selected, and the researcher had involved conscious patients of all age groups and gender. Data Collections: Primary data were collected from the survey questionnaires. Secondary data were collected from relevant published journals, articles, research papers, academic literature and web portals. Conclusion: It is very evident from this research that at the 5 % level of significance, the chi-square test indicates that there is a significant difference in the satisfaction with respect to the overall experience in the hospital between before the accreditation group and after accreditation group with p-value <0.001.The responses of satisfaction has improved from N=421 (Satisfied=245, Highly satisfied= 176) from N=241 (Satisfied = 124, Highly satisfied= 117).
Job Stress and Productivity: A Conceptual Framework
Authors: T Bharathi , Gupta KS
Published: June 2018

The Indian IT industry has seen an increase of 1.3 million women employees in 2016. The study is about job Stress and employee productivity. From the various review of literature we have identified the factors affecting Job Stress and Productivity. The literature is collected from the year 1974 to 2016 on various areas like the definition of the concepts to various factors influencing the Job Stress and productivity. The various sectors covered on which job stress and productivity factors are studied include construction, banking sector, education institution, financial institution, IT, Call center, and Private hospital. The variables/indicators that can be identified in the existing literature to study job stress are workload, role ambiguity, gender discrimination, interpersonal relationship. The variables/indicators for measuring employee productivity are identified as work schedule/timings, competence of supervisor, compensation, systems and procedures, group dynamics, absenteeism and presenteeism. The paper also throws light on meaning of various indicators mentioned above. In addition, the conceptual framework models the relationship between job stress and productivity.
MHD Free Convective Flow Past a Vertical Porous Plate in a Porous Medium in the Presence of Soret and Dofour Effects
Authors: Krishna Y. Hari , Kamala G , Murthy M.V. Ramana , Bhagyya D
Published: June 2018

A steady MHD free convective heat and mass transfer flow past a semi-infinite vertical porous plate in the presence of Soret and Dofour effects has been studied in this paper. The governing equations are solved numerically by Runge – Kutta fourth order method along with shooting technique. The effect of various governing parameters for velocity, temperature, concentration; skin-friction, Nusselt number and Sherwood number are also obtained. The effects of various parameters have been shown numerically and discussed graphically.
Predicting Consumer Purchase Intention on Fashion Products in Online Retailer: Integration of Self Determination Theory and Theory of Planned Behavior
Authors: Widyarini Lydia Ari , Gunawan Sri
Published: June 2018

Consumer behavior is influenced by intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Besides coming from an individual, it is also influenced by social environment. Understanding consumer behavior motivated by psychological needs from consumer-self is necessitated, because motivation coming from within ‘self’ can instigate consumer’s well being. It can be viewed from consumer intention to perform a certain behavior. Based on Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), this research attempts to understand the role of self-determination and social cognition in consumer behavior when they buy fashion products from online retailers. This research was conducted on 240 internet users in Indonesia. The data were obtained from questionnaires, analyzed using variance-based SEM, and processed using PLS.Research findings show that TPB variables, such as attitude and behavioral control and self determination motivation as SDT variables influence purchase intention. However, subjective norms do not influence purchase intention on fashion products in online retailers.
Development of Face and Signature Fusion Technology for Biometrics Authentication
Authors: Shinde Krishna , Tharewal Sumegh
Published: June 2018

The Biometrics system is getting popularity since last decade As per Information Technology industry demand. This techn-ology are satisfy authentication and authorization process  needs. But the  unimodal biometric system  have own limitations. the limitation of unimodal, we can choosing the  approach of multimodal biometric system. In this research paper choose the physiological model for face recognition and behavioural model for signature recognition. The recognition of face and signature used match score level fusion. In this fusion technology for secured authentication of person
The Analysis of Factors Affecting College Choice by Using Tableau
Authors: Kotha Harika Devi , Gupta V Mnssvkr
Published: June 2018

Business depends on Data. Now a days we are dealing with large amounts of data, like petabytes. IT teams receive continuous requests from the users in the issues related to handling data. so the key objective now is, how we are going to handle data in an efficient manner , and how to represent that data in an understandable format. One of the available solution is using data visualization- an art of presenting the data in a manner that even a non-analyst can understand[1] . The most popular tools for visualizations / data discovery are Qlikview and Tableau. In this paper we are going to focus on One of the fastest evolving Business Intelligence (BI) and data visualization tool is Tableau . In short, Tableau - helps the people see and understand their data. In this paper we are going to introduce about Tableau and represent an organizational data by using this Tableau , Then we will focus on creating views and analysis of data.
A Review on Augmented Reality Technology
Authors: BabuL.Arasu Darshan , AnisBasharuddin Syafiza , ZulailaZulShukor Nur , Wan Zainon Wan Mohd Nazmee
Published: June 2018

Nowadays, there is new technology such as augmented reality and virtual reality that starting to get attention from many parties especially in mobile gaming industry. This technology brings elements of the virtual world into the real world by enhancing what users see, hear and feel. All these elements are augmented by computer generated sensory input such as, sound, video, graphics or GPS data. Augmented and virtual reality also supported in many fields for example, education, design, reconnaissance, maintenance and etc. This paper review the field of Augmented Reality, including a brief definition, the problems, the inventing technologies and their characteristics. Besides, it will also discuss some recent application of as well as the limitations in the use of thesetechnology
Dynamics of Emotional Intelligence and Job Performance
Authors: Narayana M. S. , Narasimham B. V.
Published: June 2018

In recent times many studies have revealed that emotional intelligence influence the job performance of  employees  in  a  big  way. “Emotional  intelligence  is  the  ability  of  an  individual to appropriately and  successfully  respond  to  a  vast  variety of emotional stimuli being elicited from the inner self and immediate environment. Emotional intelligence constitutes three psychological dimensions; emotional sensitivity, emotional maturity and emotional competency, which motivate an individual to recognise truthfully, interpret honestly and handle tactfully the dynamics of human behaviour.” (Singh, 2001) Using this definition of emotional intelligence by Dr.Dalip Singh as the operational definition and the EQ test developed by Dr.Dalip Singh & N.K.Chadha, this study attempts to measure the emotional intelligence of Indian corporate employees and explore the dynamics between their emotional intelligence and job performance. This study was conducted by collecting primary data from corporate employees through questionnaires for measurement of EQ.  To ascertain Job performance of employees, secondary data was collected by obtaining performance ratings from the HR departments. The study covered 216 samples from five organisations from the manufacturing sector located in Mysore and Mandya district in the State of Karnataka.
The Technology Transfer in the Development of the Small and Medium Metal-mechanic Ecuadorian Enterprise
Authors: Quezada Walter D. , Hernández Gilberto D. , S. Erenio González , Mantulak Mario J. , Corrales Wilson
Published: June 2018

The position of Ecuador, according to indicators of innovation and competitiveness on a global scale, expose problems that in general affects the Ecuadorian industry, specifically the metal-mechanical one, that  is considered an important source of employment and revitalization of the country's economy since 2010. The government has prioritized the metal-mechanical industrial sector as one of the strategic sectors for the transformation of the productive matrix of the country. The small and medium enterprises (SMEs), included in this sector, have problems associated with their technological resources, that have been turned into challenges to be faced in order to reverse the situation. This paper shows the results of a situational diagnosis aimed at identifying the problems related to the management of the processes of technology transfer in the sector that includes the analysis of the administrative, technical, technological, and economic factors involved in these processes in a selected group of SMEs, as well as their social, economic and environmental impact. The main results achieved in the design of an alternative and complementary methodological procedure are presented. The procedure is supported by a set of engineering and management tools to execute an important process of technology management, the technology transfer with strategic scope, aimed at increasing competitiveness with social responsibility.
Side Chain Chlorination of 4- Methoxy Toluene by an Electro Chemical Method
Authors: Varma M. Surendra , Ganesan S. Sivaji , Muruganandam G.
Published: June 2018

A simple method for the preparation of 4- Methoxy Benzylchloride from 4- Methoxy Toluene is reported. The electrolysis was carried out at room temperature in a divided electrochemical cell fitted with graphite electrodes. The conversion of 4- Methoxy Toluene varies   from 80 to 85 % and the selectivity observed is above as 99%. The effects of different electrode, solvent, current densities are studied and reported.
Restoran Seçiminde Tüketiciyi Etkileyen Faktörlerin DEMATEL Yöntemiyle Değerlendirilmesi: Bir Uygulama
Authors: BADEM Ekrem , ÖZTEL Ahmet
Published: June 2018

Hizmet
sektörü içerisinde yer alan restoran işletmeciliği sadece dışarıda yemek yeme
olgusunu karşılamakla kalmayıp, aynı zamanda müşterilerin iyi vakit geçirme,
sosyalleşme, dinlenme gibi ihtiyaçlarının karşılandığı müesseseler haline
gelmiştir. Tüketici alternatiflerinin yoğun olduğu günümüzde restoran
işletmeleri, rakiplerine üstünlük sağlamak için müşterilerin talepleri
doğrultusunda hareket etmek zorundalardır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, bir hizmet
işletmesi olarak restoranların tüketici tercihini etkileyen faktörlerini
belirlemek, faktörler arası ilişki düzeylerini ve önem derecelerini saptayarak
restoran seçimi uygulamasını gerçekleştirmektir. DEMATEL yöntemi faktörler
arasındaki ilişkiyi nicel olarak ifade etmek için uygun bir yöntemdir. Bu
çalışmada, Bartın Üniversitesi'nden uzman akademisyenlerin görüşleri alınmış ve
restoran seçimini belirleyen faktörler DEMATEL yöntemi ile incelenmiştir.
Yapılan analizde restoran seçiminde en yüksek etkiye sahip faktör, “hizmet
kalitesi” olur iken, en düşük etken ise, “fiyat” olarak tespit edilmiştir.
Almanya'da Yaşayan Üçüncü Nesil Türkiye Kökenlilerde Kimlik Algısı
Authors: YURDAKUL Aslıhan
Published: June 2018

Bir
aidiyet sorunu olan kimlik, içinde bulunduğu toplumsal ve kültürel ilişkilerin
ve ayrıca geçmişten günümüze ortaya çıkan tarihsel durum ve süreçlerin
tamamından etkilenerek kendini inşa eder. Bu bağlamda, göç süreçlerinin
kimliğin oluşumunda önemli rol oynadığı yadsınamaz bir gerçektir. Bu çalışmanın
amacı; 1961 yılından itibaren Almanya’ya yönelen Türk işçi göçü sonucu bugün
Almanya’da bulunan Türkiye kökenli üçüncü nesil bireylerin kimlik algısını
araştırmaktır. Kimlik inşasında ön koşul her zaman bir “öteki”ne duyulan
ihtiyaçtır. Dolayısıyla Almanya’da yaşayan Türkiye kökenli bireylerin kendi
kimliklerini inşa etmesinde de “öteki” önemli bir yer taşımıştır. Ancak
günümüzde üçüncü neslin kendileri için “öteki” olan Alman kimliğini,
kendilerinden tamamen farklı bir noktada konumlandırmadığı, kendi kimliklerini
inşa sürecinde Alman kimliğine de yer verdikleri gözlemlenmektedir.
Analysis and Design of a Photovoltaic Tracker System
Authors: Yanev Kamen Milkov , Mahindroo Pran , Tsamaase Kelebaone
Published: June 2018

The movement of the earth leads to constant change in the intensity and the angle of solar irradiation. As a consequence, the cells of photovoltaic (PV) modules are only able to convert a fraction of the light energy from the sun into electric energy. A tracking system constantly adapts the angle of PV modules to face the sun, so that the irradiation angle and the light intensity remain constant and a maximum of electrical energy can be generated. This not only helps to exploit every minute of sunshine but also to make the best use of diffuse light all year round. The aim of this research is to design a robust tracking control system that will point the PV modules to the brightest point in the sky. This objective is achieved by the design of a specialized robust controller and application of the D-partitioning analysis method.
Performance Evaluation of a Standalone Solar PV System for Electricity Generation in an Estate
Authors: Echendu Richard Eberechi , Amadi Hachimenum Nyebuchi
Published: June 2018

This work focuses on the performance evaluation of a Standalone Solar Photovoltaic (PV) system for electricity generation in an estate requiring a daily power consumption of 50KW. This was achieved through a solar tracker software/hardware â€“ embedded programme control system. A programmable microcontroller (PIC16F877A), light detection sensors (CDS NORP 12), motor driver IC (L293D), power relays (NTE-R22-5) and a dc gear motor with linear actuator (HARL-3618) were used. MikroC Pro compiler from Mikro Electroniker was used to programme the PIC16F877A. A fixed PV panel of same size was placed side by side and tested with the solar tracking system. The test results obtained showed that the solar tracking system produced 14.3W at 8:00am, increases to a maximum of 25.83W at 1:00pm and decreased to 16.28W at 6:00pm while the fixed PV panel produced 5W at 8:00am, increased to a maximum of 25.62W at 1:00pm and decreased to 10.6W at 6:00pm. These results gave the solar tracking system an efficiency increase of 33 percent over the fixed system. The designed system installed in residential homes has capacity to guarantee sustainable, durable and improved power supply.
Beyond the City of Modernism: a counter-narrative of industrial culture
Authors: Glorius Birgit , Manz Katja
Published: June 2018

This paper unfolds around an empirical experiment, which aimed to reveal the meaning of industrial culture and place attachment of local inhabitants of Chemnitz. The central argument of the article is that industrial culture is usually understood in a historicizing and aestheticizing way, fuelled by the possibilities to valorise the legacies of the age of industrialization and its persistent artefacts and structures for marketing or musealization purposes. This frequently observable urban strategy neglects the memories, experiences and emotions of local inhabitants, and thus fails to support positive identification processes with connection to the industrial past of a specific place. This paper elaborates a conceptual definition of industrial culture as a complex approach with tangible and intangible dimensions, various temporal layers and multiple, sometimes controversial narratives. It discusses the role of industrial culture for regional and local image building and place related identity formation and demonstrates – reporting from an empirical experiment–, how individual counter-narratives can be detected, visualized and transferred and thus can increase reflexivity of society and support regional identity processes.