Broken Defect Localization of Glass Insulators with Oriented Bounding Box Model See

Glass insulators are essential for ensuring highvoltage transmission lines’ safe and efficient operation, facilitating reliable power transfer over long distances. However, accurately localizing defects in insulators that are rotated poses a challenge. To address this challenge, this paper proposes a novel approach for detecting broken insulator defects, utilizing a single-stage object detector model integrated with the concept of oriented bounding boxes. By converting annotations to the YOLO...

Impact of Drying Methods On Bioactive Compounds, Thermal Properties and Microstructure of Nagpur Mandarin (Citrus Reticulate Blanco) Peel Powder See

The processing of Nagpur mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco) fruit results in a substantia l quantity of peel waste, posing an environmental challenge. However, these peels are rich in bioactive compounds, making them a valuable resource for industrial applications. In this study, Nagpur mandarin peel was subjected to four drying methods (freeze, hot air, microwave, and refracto-window drying) followed by grinding into powder form. The resulting powder was analysed for bioactive compounds (to...

Taro Starch-based Bioplastic Reinforced with Fuller’s Earth See

The annual production of millions of tons of single-use plastics (SUP) is causing alarming levels of environmental degradation. Starch-based bioplastics have gained traction as an alternative to conventional SUP over the recent years. Taro (Colocasia esculenta) is a root vegetable that is widely cultivated in the tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Taro starch cultivars comprise 2.5-35.9% amylose and 70-83% amylopectin, making them a suitable source of starch for the bioplastic indus...

Synthesis, Structural Phase Transition and Weak Itinerant Magnetism in NixNbSe2 See

The article presents the synthesis, structural and magnetic properties of NixNbSe2 (x = 0, 0.05, 0.1, 0.15, 0.2, 0.25). The intercalation limit of Ni in NbSe2 is found to be 25 mole%, above which NiSe appears as a binary impurity phase. Single crystal X-ray diffraction studies show that all the compounds crystallize in the hexagonal P63/mmc space group. However, there is a distinct phase transition beyond x = 0.20 with Ni intercalation in NixNbSe2. The NixNbSe2 compounds crystallized in the p...

Fly Ash-Based Porous Geopolymer – A Prospective Ceramic Adsorbent for Wastewater Treatment See

Industrial wastewater treatment has been a serious global issue in recent decades, and waste management necessitates the invention of new, cost-effective, sustainable technologies. There is a massive demand for potential wastewater purification methods using eco-friendly waste materials. Vast quantities of industrial waste can be utilized using the circular economy principles in wastewater treatment methods. Adsorption is the most affordable, reliable, and quickly operational wastewater treat...

Cold Plasma Treatment on Ceiba Pentandra Fiber to Enhance Mechanical Properties of Their Reinforced Polymer Composites See

Plant fiber and its reinforced composite products have gained enough attention from researchers and industries due to the growing environmental awareness and environmental protection regulations [1]. Kapok fiber (Ceiba Pentandra Fiber) is a natural seed fiber decorated with wax and fatty acids on its surface. Wax and fatty acids on the surface of the fiber make it incompatible at the interface of the fiber and matrix of the composites [2]. So, the structure of the fiber is modified, and the s...

Detailed Electrochemical, Synchrotron and DFT Investigations into the Enhanced Solar Promoted Photocatalytic Mitigation of Chloramphenicol and H2 Evolution by CuNi Alloy Bimetallic Nanoparticle Modified on h-BN Doped g-C3N4 See

A simple one-step deposition-precipitation method was used to synthesize highly active and well-defined CuNi alloy bimetallic nanoparticles supported on h-BN/g-C3N4. The nanocomposite was applied for hydrogen gas evolution via seawater splitting and photocatalytic chloramphenicol (CHP) removal. Through TEM and synchrotron studies, the formation of CuNi alloy and uniform distribution of CuNi bimetallic nanoparticles on the h-BN/g-C3N4 surface was observed. The EXAFS analysis verified the succe...

Comprehensive Study on Development of Sustainable Pavement Quality Concrete for Rural Road Utilizing Coal Bottom Ash See

Pavement quality concrete (PQC) used in concrete pavement needs a large quantity of river sand. The river sand resources are being depleted yearly because of several construction, maintenance and other civil works, including land reclamation in specific areas. Hence, the non-availability of the correct sand quality and its high cost in many locations is a significant concern for construction works involving concrete. This research explores the use of coal bottom ash (CBA) in replacing river s...

The Macromolecular Transition of Kapok Fiber by Cold Plasma Treatment as Investigated by SAXS/WAXD Studies and Their Correlation with Electrical Properties of the Fiber-Reinforced Composites See

The macromolecular structure of untreated and cold plasma-treated cellulosic kapok fiber was investigated by means of small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) and wide-angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD). Subsequently, the macromolecular structural transition of the fiber was correlated with the dielectric properties of their reinforced epoxy polymer composites. WAXD patterns of the fibers resemble the cellulose I𝛽 structure of the cellulose. The X-ray diffractogram of untreated and treated fiber samp...

Bioengineered Biohybrid Composite for Controlled Drug Release See

Advances in pharmacokinetics demonstrated the significance of drug release in favoring therapeutic effectiveness. Developing a dynamic cascade drug delivery system facilitates prolonged drug release and personalized treatment. In our present study, Piperineloaded xenogenic pericardium scaffold properties are evaluated for a potential biohybrid-based drug delivery system. Decellularized tissues are utilized as implanted drug delivery devices to extend the supply of medications and genetic mate...

Role of Process Parameters of Rapid Thermally Grown MoTe2 Thin Film for IR Detection See

In the field of electronic and optoelectronic applications, two-dimensional materials are found to be the promising candidates for futuristic devices. For the detection of infrared light, MoTe2 possesses an appropriate bandgap for which p-MoTe2/n-Si heterojunctions are suits well for photodetectors. In this study, rapid thermal technique is used to grow MoTe2 thin films on silicon (Si) substrates. Molybdenum (Mo) thin films were deposited using sputtering system on Si substrate and Tellurium ...

Enhancement of Mobility of Chemically Prepared CuS Thin Film by Post-Deposition Annealing See

In the modern era, transition metal chalcogenides have captivated much attention due to their capability of large-area deposition, and the possibility of deposition on various surfaces with a variety of applications in optoelectronic, photoelectric conversion, solar cell, lithium-ion batteries, biomedical devices, electroconductive coatings, and microwave shielding coatings. In this work, covellite copper sulfide (CuS) thin film has been deposited on the glass substrate by the low-cost chemic...

A Weighted Membership Approach to Fuzzy C-Means for Healthcare Data Imputation See

Missing data is the absence of value from its place in any given dataset. It occurs for various reasons, such as equipment malfunction, erroneous entry, etc. Handling missing data in healthcare datasets is essential for proper analysis and decision-making. Practical healthcare actions is hampered by incomplete records, undermining the validity of ndings. To solve this problem, ensuring data integrity and creating thorough knowledge and robust techniques are necessary. By e ectively handling ...

Comparative Analysis of Feature Representation in DNA Sequence Similarity Using Alignment-Free Approaches See

Numerous methodologies have been proposed for DNA sequence similarity analysis, both Alignment-based and Alignment-free analysis. Though Alignment based methods give accurate results, in the last few decades, AF methods have proven to come close to being as effective as AB methods while overcoming a lot of limitations. Our research revealed which methods provide greater performance independently and which ones with different combination of possible methods. The feature representation has to b...

A Retinex-Inspired Approach for Enhancing Low-Light Images Captured from UAV See

Image enhancement involves enhancing an image’s quality and visibility through different techniques like contrast adjustment, noise reduction, super-resolution, and sharpening. In unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), image enhancement becomes crucial due to image acquisition in challenging conditions such as low-light, haze, and fog. Specifically, while addressing low-light scenarios, the goal is to enhance the visibility and finer details of images captured in dim environments. Traditional metho...

All-atom Simulations of the Phase Behavior of P1 Domain of α-Synuclein See

Biomolecular condensate formation within the cell is regulated via weak multivalent interactions between intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs). Recent evidences suggest the formation of such condensates prior to pathogenic aggregates. The aggregated states of the presynaptic intrinsically disordered protein, α-Synuclein have long been associated with Parkinson’s disease. Although α-Synuclein aggregation is majorly driven by the non-amyloid β- component (NAC) domain, a 7-residue sequence kn...

Bacosine Inhibits Arecoline-Induced Inflammasome by Activating Autophagy Through The NRF2-TFEB Axis in Oral Cancer See

Numerous phytochemicals exhibit potent antioxidant activity, which is crucial in shielding cells from oxidative damage caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS). Amongst phytochemicals from various plants, recent studies have emphasized the antioxidant properties of Bacopa monnieri, a medicinal herb eminent for its cognitive-enhancing properties. The antioxidant properties of Bacopa are primarily accredited to its abundant content of bioactive compounds such as bacosides, flavonoids, and phenol...

PAX9 Reactivation Promotes Autophagy-Mediated Cellular Differentiation by Controlling Stemness Via AKT-GSK3-β Signaling in Oral Cancer Cells See

Paired box 9 (PAX9) is a member of the paired box family involved in cancer cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation. PAX9 downregulation has been established in oral cancer associated with cancer growth and progression. To investigate the role of PAX9 in stemness and differentiation, we initially separated CD44+ and CD44- from oral cancer cells by MACS and confirmed by flow cytometry and western blot analysis. We found that PAX9 decreased expression in CD44+ cells compared to CD44- ce...

Resonant Frequency of a Cylindrical Dielectric Coated Conductor-based Dielectric Resonator Antenna See

Cylindrical Dielectric Coated Conductor-based Dielectric Resonator Antenna (CDCC-DRA) is investigated here theoretically. Mixed magnetic wall model is used here for investigation. Fundamental mode is investigated. A cylindrical coordinate system is used to investigate the problem. The radial wavenumber is computed using mode matching technique, whereas the wavenumber along the height of the antenna is computed by applying a magnetic wall at the surface. Incremental search method is used to fi...