K. R. Chairma Lakshmi^*, Geetha Ramadas

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.8, pp. 2133-2153, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.019649

Abstract A solar PV panel works with maximum efficiency only when it is operated around its optimum operating point or maximum power point. Unfortunately, the performance of the solar cell is affected by several factors like sun direction, solar irradiance, dust accumulation, module temperature, as well as the load on the system. Dust deposition is one of the most prominent factors that influence the performance of solar panels. Because the solar panel is exposed to the atmosphere, dust will accumulate on its surface, reducing the quantity of sunlight reaching the solar cell and diminishing output. In the proposed work, a detailed… More >

Ajinkya S. Umbarkar^1,*, Deoram V. Nandanwar¹, Omprakash P. Chimankar²

Sound & Vibration, Vol.56, No.2, pp. 193-203, 2022, DOI:10.32604/sv.2022.015322

Abstract Here we report first ever study on acoustical evaluation of Kanheri Caves located in Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai (Maharashtra, India). These caves are dated to a period between 2^nd century BCE to 7^th century CE. In this study we used an ambisonic recorder to capture Impulse Response, which carries acoustic signature of the place. Out of total 109 caves 41 were surveyed in available time. Out of those reverberant environment was noted in 12 caves. Measurements were made only in 3 caves (Cave Nos. 1, 3, 11) which are important. In the beginning we carried out an FFT analysis.… More >

V. P. Harshini Raji^*, P. Uma Maheswari

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.24, No.2, pp. 189-205, 2022, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2022.011865

Abstract India imposed the largest lockdown in the world in response to fight the spread of the Novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from 19 March till 31 May 2020. The onset of the pandemic left the general public feeling psychosocially distressed, helpless, and anxious. The researcher developed a Messenger supported Chatbot, based on the broaden and build model, to cater to the healthy general public to promote positivity and mental well-being. 31 participants between 22 and 45 years old consensually took a pre-test, Chatbot intervention, and post-test. The Chatbot provided guided activities out of which positive affirmations, meditation, and exercises were mostly… More >

Dipeshkumar R. Sonaviya^1,2,*, Bhaven N. Tandel²

Sound & Vibration, Vol.56, No.1, pp. 77-88, 2022, DOI:10.32604/sv.2022.014334

Abstract Urban road traffic noise pollution has always been identified as a severe problem that affects urban populants. In developing nation, road traffic noise pollution depends on the composition of heterogeneous traffic composition. These traffic compositions contain vehicles, which have different sizes, speeds variations, a different dimension of vehicles. Environmental noise measurements have been carried out during day-time and night-time in different locations of tier-II city of India. The noise levels have been continuously measured over 24 h periods using kimo DB 300 class-2 noise level meter. The data contained in this research paper represent 768 measurement hours. All the information… More >

Vibhushit Gupta¹, Shubham K. Verma², Sanjeev Anand², Navin Gupta³, Yatheshth Anand^1,*

Energy Engineering, Vol.118, No.5, pp. 1317-1331, 2021, DOI:10.32604/EE.2021.016732

Abstract The utilization of energy in building sectors comprises 30–40% of the entire global energy consumption. Most of the energy is being utilized for cooling & heating the buildings. These cooling and heating depend on the nature of climate for different places. In this, the detailed analysis of the building envelope across five areas (viz. Srinagar, Jaisalmer, New Delhi, Thiruvananthapuram and Bangalore) representing different climatic zones had been carried out. Simulations are performed for these locations using eQUEST and ANSYS software. Three of the result output from the eQUEST simulation are used to assess the different cases. These outputs are: total… More >

RUCHI SHAH^1,*, SONALI VERMA¹, AMRITA BHAT¹, GH RASOOL BHAT¹, VARUN SHARMA¹, INDU SHARMA¹, HEMENDER SINGH¹, SANDEEP KAUL², EKTA RAI¹, SWARKAR SHARMA^1,*

BIOCELL, Vol.45, No.3, pp. 665-670, 2021, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2021.09629

Abstract Esophageal cancer is the second most common type of cancer after lung carcinoma in the state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). The understanding of genetics in Esophageal cancer development is poor in the state. Genome wide association studies (GWAS) has proved to be unsurpassed tool in identification of new loci associated with different cancers. GWAS in Chinese population has identified SNP rs2294693 present in UNC5CL (UNC-5 Family C-Terminal like) to be associated with non-cardia gastric cancer. We performed a case control association study and genotyped the SNP rs2294693 using Taqman allele discrimination assay in 566 individuals (166 esophageal cancer patients… More >

R. Mangayarkarasi¹, C. Vanmathi^1,*, Mohammad Zubair Khan², Abdulfattah Noorwali³, Rachit Jain⁴, Priyansh Agarwal⁴

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.67, No.3, pp. 3363-3380, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2021.014991

Abstract Urbanization affects the quality of the air, which has drastically degraded in the past decades. Air quality level is determined by measures of several air pollutant concentrations. To create awareness among people, an automation system that forecasts the quality is needed. The COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions it has imposed on anthropogenic activities have resulted in a drop in air pollution in various cities in India. The overall air quality index (AQI) at any particular time is given as the maximum band for any pollutant. PM2.5 is a fine particulate matter of a size less than 2.5 micrometers, the inhalation… More >

POOJA BHADRECHA¹, MADHU BALA^2,3, VIKAS KAUSHIK⁴, NASEEM A. GAUR⁵, SIMRANJEET SINGH⁴, JOGINDER SINGH^4,*, MANOJ KUMAR^6,*

BIOCELL, Vol.45, No.2, pp. 387-394, 2021, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2021.013824

Abstract Hippophae rhamnoides L. is a plant of immense ethnopharmacological importance and is a known source for various valuable biochemicals and nutraceuticals. The production of folate, a vitamin involved in several vital functions, in this plant is rather poorly understood. Herein, we investigate the hypothesis that rhizobial bacteria serve the plant in this essential vitamin’s biosynthesis. Bacterial strains of Bacillus, Azorhizobium, Frankia, Paenibacillus, Brevibacillus and Pseudomonas, were isolated from the rhizosphere of the plant. HPLC and LCMS were used to trace the production of intra and extra-cellular folate by representative rhizospheric bacterial strains in vitro. From the seventeen functionally characterized bacterial… More >

Dipeshkumar R. Sonaviya^*, Bhaven N. Tandel

Sound & Vibration, Vol.55, No.1, pp. 57-68, 2021, DOI:10.32604/sv.2021.010715

Abstract Road traffic noise pollution has been recognized as a serious issue which affects human health as well as affects urban regions. Noise maps are very beneficial to identify the impact of noise pollution. A noise mapping study performed to study the propagation of noise in tier-II city along with field measurements. The noise maps are developed using a computer simulation model (SoundPLAN essential 4.0 software). The noise prediction models like U.K’s CoRTN, Germany’s RLS-90, and their modified versions, which can be used for homogenous road traffic conditions, cannot be successfully applied in heterogeneous road traffic conditions of India. In developing… More >

Meenu Gupta¹, Rachna Jain², Simrann Arora², Akash Gupta², Mazhar Javed Awan³, Gopal Chaudhary^2,*, Haitham Nobanee^4,5,6

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.67, No.1, pp. 933-950, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2021.014221

Abstract The COVID-19 disease has already spread to more than 213 countries and territories with infected (confirmed) cases of more than 27 million people throughout the world so far, while the numbers keep increasing. In India, this deadly disease was first detected on January 30, 2020, in a student of Kerala who returned from Wuhan. Because of India’s high population density, different cultures, and diversity, it is a good idea to have a separate analysis of each state. Hence, this paper focuses on the comprehensive analysis of the effect of COVID-19 on Indian states and Union Territories and the development of… More >