Vol 6 Issue 3 July 2018-September 2018

Abstract: The paper reports a pilot study that explores the different perspectives on research in the context of Indian public universities and suggests some measures to intervene into the research aspirants. The study relies on data collected through semi structured interview from a small group of research scholars serving in various public universities- available here in Kerala. Thematically coded qualitative data were analyzed quantitatively. In addition to reporting the major findings, the paper is drawing a background plan for an intervention into researchers. The finding and suggestions derived from this study may open new avenue for understanding and the phenomenon of research in the local context.

Keywords: perspectives, intervention, research scholars, public universities, research aspirants.

Title: Exploration of Different Perspectives on Research By Research Aspirants: A Pilot Study among Research Aspirants of Social Sciences

Author: Eldhose.N.J, Baby Shari.P.A

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Abstract: The last three decades has seen an alarming global raise in the use of plastics and other synthetic products emanating from new uses for these products, increase in manufacturing rates making them available to more people thus, translating to a rise in plastic pollution and the amount of plastic debris entering the marine environment. The adverse consequences of plastic pollutants on marine species and environment was investigated and reviewed by collating data from published relevant literature. Data was collated from review of related literature. Findings from the desk reviewed literature depicts that, about 8 million metric tons of plastic debris end up in the ocean with projected estimated of increase 8-fold by 2025. Plastic debris effects on marine species include causing changes in their reproductive and behavioural characteristics, entanglement, and maiming by large pieces of debris on nearly all sea turtle species, 45% of all mammals and 21% of all sea bird species. The challenge of plastic debris is manifold, e.g. increased volume of plastic and other synthetic debris that ends up in the marine environment, are pollutants harmful to marine wildlife species, they affect the health of man on land because plastic debris can also be ingested through fish and other species harvested from polluted waters and influences human health through injuries from debris or indirectly by chemicals or toxins in the water. Sustainable and cost-effective measure must be adopted by corporations and individuals to negate these side effects such as adoption of usable and biodegradable packing, increased public awareness to prevent littering, and preventing the generation of single-use products.

Keywords: Plastic debris, Pollution Marine environment, Marine species.

Title: EFFECTS OF PLASTICS DEBRIS ON SPECIES OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT: AN ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM

Author: Joy Eko Atu, Ginini Edward Eko Atu

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Abstract: Short-term passenger flow forecasting is considered as a vital component of transportation systems which can aid in fine-tuning travel behaviors, reducing passenger congestion, supporting transportation system management and in enhancing service quality of transportation systems. For the same reason, passenger flow prediction still remains as an active research area. Many researchers have developed various travel demand prediction models based on different methodologies. Since the passenger flow prediction is complicated and non-linear in nature, the non-parametric technologies such as Neural Network, Support Vector Machine, Kalman filtering, Random Forest have been applied in passenger flow prediction. The deep-structured architecture of deep neural networks (DNN) could extract complex structure and build internal representation from the inputs, which is expected to outperform the traditional travel demand prediction models for passenger flow. This paper presents a deep neural network (DNN) based prediction model for predicting hourly passenger flow in an urban metro rail system. The input features of the model include temporal features like the day of a week, hour of a day and the holidays and spatial features include the respective metro  stations and the passenger flow.  These features are combined and multiple scenarios are modelled. The models are applied and evaluated with the passenger flow data from the metro system. Mean absolute error (MAE) and root mean squared error (RMSE) are used as measures of performance of these models. The experimental results showed that the DNN based prediction models effectively captures the non-linear relationship between the influential input features and the passenger flow. The model has the capability to provide an accurate and universal metro rail passenger flow prediction.

Keywords: Short-term passenger flow, Deep Neural Network (DNN), Metro Rail System, Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE).

Title: Short Term Passenger Flow Prediction Using Deep Neural Network: A Case Study of Urban Metro Rail System

Author: Girish H., Dr. K. Sunil Kumar

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Abstract: In this research articles author proposed a pattern matching approach for grammar checking of Punjabi sentences. In the proposed approach author used the pattern of sentences whose length ranges from 4 to 6. An annotated corpus of around 10,000 sentences is used for generating the patterns. Different patterns are generated for sentences of different lengths.

Keywords: grammar checker, pattern matching approach.

Title: Grammar Checking Using Pattern Matching Approach

Author: Leekha Jindal, Vijay Rana

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Abstract: The need for robotics was recognized several decades ago. Since then a considerable advancement has been made in this field. Unmanned robotic vehicle is a product of such advancements. Such projects will help our soldiers to monitor the border areas especially in extreme weather conditions where it is onerous for the soldiers to survive. It also helps to replace humans from perilous situations like handling explosives and in bomb disabling vehicles where small size is needed or where humans cannot easily go. Such vehicles can also be used to monitor war field to determine the presence of any harmful gases, magnetic fields etc.

Keywords: DTMF, RFID identification, PIR sensors, ultrasonic rangefinder, UGV, UMRV, reed switch, MQ5.

Title: Border Patrolling Using Unmanned Robotic Vehicle

Author: Swathi K

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Abstract: The nutritional scenario in the urban slums of Kolkata is not satisfactory. The situation of malnutrition is more severe in other districts of W. B. compared to Kolkata city. Malnutrition is widely prevalent among the socio-economically backward communities. It is more profound in rural and tribal areas than the urban areas. Reviewing a large number of malnutrition studies in different parts of West Bengal clearly indicate that malnutrition is not confined to a specific age-group, rather it is well-spread among individuals from different age-groups. Undernutrition sets in the very early age of life, starting from infancy, and continues throughout the childhood, adolescent period and adulthood. However, the extent and type of malnutrition vary from one age to another. The dietary inadequacy of the poor people results in a deficiency of both macronutrients and micronutrients which causes undernutrition among all age groups. The tribal populations are suffering from severe nutritional stress. The alarming situation of malnutrition in West Bengal needs an urgent attention of the government and non-government organizations working in this field. To overcome the problem of widespread malnutrition various low-cost nutritious foods are to be popularized in the rural and tribal areas and the awareness regarding health and nutrition of the poor people should be improved. Improvement of the literacy level of the common people is essential.

Keywords: Malnutrition, underweight, stunting, wasting, thinness, Kolkata, West Bengal.

Title: Malnutrition Scenario of West Bengal

Author: Dr. Sagarika Chakraborty, Prof. Santa Datta (De)

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Abstract: This paper considers the Type II generalized half-logistic distribution (GHLD) with known shape parameter in developing double acceptance sampling based on truncating the inspection time. The proposed double sampling plan yields the best minimum inspection time and provides minimum error in terms of accepting a bad lot. We have constructed two tables using the Type II GHLD, one is obtained by considering one sample size and the other one is obtained using the two sample sizes method. An illustration was given to show the strength of double sampling over the single sampling plan in terms of decision mechanism. Finally, a study on these tables was made to make illustrations more visible using the proposed sampling plan developed here.

Keywords: Type II generalized half-logistic distribution, double sampling plans, truncated life test, probability of acceptance, inspection time.

Title: A Study on Double Acceptance Sampling Plans based on Type II Generalized Half-Logistic Distribution

Author: A.B. Zoramawa, Sd. Jilani, A. VasudevaRao, S.BhanuPrakash

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Abstract: Distribution-free control charts can play a useful role in this research, as a parametric model assumption often cannot be adequately verified. For benchmarking reasons, the non-parametric EWMA-chart is included in the comparisons. However, results provide evidence in favour of using distribution-free charts in practice. In this research article we construct the non- parametric exponentially weighted moving average (EWMA) control limits for based on Kruskal-Wallis test with process capability for the data on balance with the presently available control limits.

Keywords: Control chart, Kruskal-Wallis test and Process capability.

Title: CONSTRUCTION OF EWMA NON-PARAMETRIC CONTROL CHART USING KRUSKAL – WALLIS TEST

Author: C. Abiramy, C.Nanthakumar

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Abstract: In this paper, the authors have presented a detailed literature review and the expected outcome from their research work.  More than 100 relevant literary works have been consulted and reviewed for this study.  The reviews shows that scientometric analysis is creating more visibility for the researches being carried out across the institutions.  Scientometric tools are increasingly being used for assessments of qualitative and quantitative scientific research outcomes. This analytical study focuses on scientific and research productivity of the scientists and technologists working in engineering colleges of Karnataka. The Authors believe that the outcome of study will be useful in measuring research productivity, trends, collaborations and recognitions. Assessment of research performance by using scientometric method is a valuable technique for the identification of new scientific and technological knowledge. *The growth of literary works have  become a main concern for scientists, researchers and library professionals as they have to keep themselves abreast* with the new developments  in their subjects. It was seen from the available literary works that little study has been done in this field.

Keywords: ScientometricAnalyss, Scientometric Study, Scientific Productivity, Scientometric Tools, Research Performance Analysis, Engineering Colleges.

Title: Scientific Productivity of Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: A Scientometric Study

Author: Madegowda K.R., Dinesh K. S.

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Abstract: Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger (STHX) is widely used in process industries to withstand higher pressures. Modeling the STHX system is a one of the important task in process control industries and the FOPDT model for the same is obtained by First principles. The development of the model is necessary to study the behavior of the system and to design the suitable controller. The First principles model is developed using the Energy Balance equation of the STHX system and the data collected from the model is used to identify the process.  In this work, the cold water flow rate is taken as manipulated variable whereas the hot water outlet temperature is considered as the controlled variable. The aim of this paper is to identify the model of the system based on the observed input-output data. The Nonlinear ARX model, Box-Jenkins model and Output-Error model are obtained from the collected data. Box-Jenkins and Output-Error model originates from linear model identification techniques and Nonlinear ARX model is from nonlinear model identification techniques. The above said models are validated and compared on the basis of Percentage of  Fitness, Final Prediction Error (FPE) and Cost Function.

Keywords: STHX, FOPDT, Nonlinear ARX, Box-Jenkins, Output-Error, Percentage of Fitness, FPE, Cost Function.

Title: MODELING OF SHELL AND TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER USING SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION TECHNIQUES

Author: S.Abirami, S.Sivagamasundari

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Abstract: Providing optimum health service coverage to the population is possible only when the highest standards are attained by the country in the availability, accessibility, acceptability and quality of health systems implemented. Availability of health workers with equitable distribution for covering the entire population is equally important. The population of any country can avail qualitative health services only when the health workers possess required competency. It is essential that the health workers are continuously motivated, supported and empowered at all level levels to deliver qualitative care as per the socio-cultural expectations of the population. A strengthened health system can be built by any country with proper planning in health care education which is the root for future availability of human resources for health. However developing countries face the difficulty at varying levels for building an efficient health system right from education, deployment, retention, and performance of the health workforce. This paper focuses on human resource challenges in India in health care and the concept of capacity building as an intervention in health care education to overcome health workforce shortages.

Keywords:  Health Care Sector, Capacity building, Health work force, Human resource Management.

Title: CAPACITY BUILDING AS AN INTERVENTION FOR HUMAN RESOURCE CHALLENGES IN HEALTH CARE SECTOR

Author: Dr.Shaji .K. Joseph, Prasuna.Kuragayala

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Abstract: Purpose of this study is to measure the impact of tourism economics towards psychometric aspects such as; well-being, personal benefits, and life satisfaction of the community in order to predict the public's intention to participate in the development of tourist destinations. Designed by quantitative research using a scale of measurement was previously existed. The results of this study indicate there is no significant effect between economic benefits on the satisfaction of community life. Economic benefits will have an impact on the life satisfaction on local people and then be able to move the public's intention to participate in the development of new tourist destinations, if the communities feel the prosperity as well as theythink themselves are coming in useful in the tourist destinations development program. The implications shows that the size of the economy is not enough to be used to predict the satisfaction of life and further the public's intentions in the tourist destinations development, but necessary aspects in psychometric categories such as; well-being, personal benefit, and life satisfaction. Originality of this study is to filling the gap of study to involve psychometric aspects such as; well-being, personal benefits, and life satisfaction to predict people's intentions in the context of developing the new tourist destinations.

Keywords: marketing, well being, economic, personal benefit, life satisfaction, intentions, Bali, tourism, psychometric, Tri Hita Karana.

Title: THE EFFECT OF TOURISM ECONOMICS TOWARDS LIFE SATISFACTION AND ITS IMPACT ON PUBLIC’S INTENTIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW TOURIST DESTINATIONS

Author: I Ketut Darmayasa, Gusti Agung Teja Kusuma, I Ketut Setia Sapta, Anak Agung Putu Agung

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Abstract: The purpose of this study is to identify the function of VLE frog application in developing students' interest and attitudes towards the learning of dioramas in primary schools. This study is a quantitative approach using survey method through questionnaire to identify students' interest and attitude toward diorama learning in primary schools through the use of Frog VLE application. Data from questionnaires were analyzed descriptively. This study was conducted at one of the primary schools in Pasir Gudang district, Malaysia. For this study, sampling techniques were selected. A total of 67 students from two selected classes were selected. Interest and attitude items modified from the questionnaire used by the test form based on the Diorama Video titled Aquarium. Item-Pilot research conducted by 10 pupils from other pupils in the same school that has filled the questionnaire with complete questionnaire, the overall value of Alpha Cronbach is the construct of student attitudes toward learning Diorama subjects in Visual Art Education with the use of Site The Frog VLE is 0.86, the fourth level student's interest in the diorama subject is 0.78 and the student's interest in Visual Art Education subject learning with the Site Frog VLE is 0.81. After the questionnaire was quoted, the researcher would make an analysis of the data on the raw data obtained. The raw data will be analyzed using Statistical Package For Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0. Frequency analysis shows that the level of student attitudes towards learning Diorama subjects in Visual Art Education with the use of Frog VLE site is high, the level of fourth year student interest in diorama subjects is high and the level of student interest in learning visual art education subjects with the use of site frog VLE is high. Mobile technology can be a tool of delivering service instructions as a medium for collaboration. pupils can learn their own way, work hand in hand with others and offer advice on one another through various applications.

Keywords: Frog VLE, Visual Art Education, Interest, Attitude.

Title: FROG VLE APPLICATION IN DEVELOPING STUDENTS INTERESTS AND ATTITUDE LEARNING IN PRIMARY SCHOOL

Author: Suzanna Binti Zainudin, Abdul Aziz Bin Zalay @ Zali

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Abstract: Passive ventilation is a function of a driven force of wind and buoyancy; it also works as a passive cooling driven by natural wind with thermally generated pressure. It has an appropriate consistency and can provide cleaner air with low maintenance along with reduced cost and carbon emission. This paper deals to provide appropriate permanent passive ventilation to different functional spaces of the residence through Normalization of loop analysis to size the openings, slits, stack vents, and cut-outs for better ventilation as desired. The normalized equation for Passive Stack ventilation model which is applied for a case of single and double storied residence in Gurgaon, 64 DLF phase 2, Delhi, India. Each space in the residence – Bed rooms, living etc., would demand a different no.of air changes with respect to their occupancy and volume.  It is found that the requisite permanent ventilation required for Living room is 15840 sq.mm Stack cross sectional area and 4070 sq.mm Slit window area, for Dining room is 16000 sq.mm Stack cross sectional area and 11890 sq.mm Slit window area, for Bedroom is 4503 sq.mm Stack cross sectional area and 3490 sq.mm Slit window area, for Toilet is 2060 sq.mm Stack cross sectional area and 1803.8 sq.mm Slit window area, for Kitchen is 16700 sq.mm Stack cross sectional area and 4290 sq.mm Slit window area during hot climate for double floor Stack model. And the requisite permanent ventilation required for Living room is 2220 sq.mm Stack cross sectional area and 9600 sq.mm Slit window area, for Dining room is 11400 sq.mm Stack cross sectional area and 9600 sq.mm Slit window area, for Bedroom is 3800 sq.mm Stack cross sectional area and 3130 sq.mm Slit window area, for Toilet is 5510 sq.mm Stack cross sectional area and 3070 sq.mm Slit window area, for Kitchen is 2340 sq.mm Stack cross sectional area and 2070 sq.mm Slit window area during hot climate for single floor Stack model. Similarly, it is found that the requisite permanent ventilation required for Living room is 9040 mm2Stack cross sectional area and 5820mm2 Slit window area, for Dining room is 16000 mm2Stack cross sectional area and 14300mm2 Slit window area, for Bedroom is 5000 mm2Stack cross sectional area and 4470 sq.mm Slit window area, for Toilet is 2171 mm2 Stack cross sectional area and 2065 m2Slit window area, for Kitchen is 9530 sq.mm Stack cross sectional area and 6131 mm2 sq.mm Slit window area during cold climate for double floor Stack model. Because of the moralization, as per the standards and context, areas have been evolved with respect to the carpet area and volume meant for a maximum of 5 to 7 persons. The proposal may also satisfy the proposed standards of US ventilation standards – Standards of 1964, which apparently the basic guiding yard stick to the standards and norms developed for ventilation requirement thereafter.

Keywords: Permanent ventilation, Thermal buoyancy, pressure gradient, indoor environment, Stack effect, Normalization technique, Solar Chimneys.

Title: Assessment of Permanent Passive Stack Ventilation for Delhi Region, India

Author: Prof. Dr. Srikonda Ramesh, Karthik Chadalavada, Madhava Rao T

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Abstract: This article provides the graphical user interface (GUI) for analysis and design of R.C simple span bridges. The GUI (Graphical User Interface) is developed by using MAT LAB programming. The GUI provides the analysis and design of an R.C solid deck slab and R.C T-beam deck slab bridges. The bridges are analyzed for subjecting loads as a one dimensional structure by using finite element method and design is carried out according to I.S specifications. The analysis is carried out for dead loads, IRC live loads, earth pressure, water pressure and seismic force. The GUI contains specified inputs required for analysis and design of the selected bridge structure. The output contains analysis results such as moments, axial forces, shear forces, deformations and design results such as reinforcement detailing of bridge structure. From the research it can concluded that the analysis can be done for any span of bridge, grade of concrete and grade of rebar. Hence, this article may help the structural engineer to analyze and design R.C simple span bridges. 

Keywords: GUI, Simple Span Bridges, Solid Deck Slab Bridge, T-Beam Deck Slab Bridge, Finite element method.

Title: Analysis of RC Bridge Decks for National and International Standard Loadings Using Graphical user interfaces method

Author: Basanagouda Timmanagudar, Sanjay Raj A, Shijina K

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