International Journal of Emerging Research in Engineering, Science, and Management
Not a member yet
94 research outputs found
Sort by
Millets for Prosperity: Enhancing Farmer Welfare and Reviving Crop Productivity in Chhattisgarh
Get PDFThis comprehensive study thoroughly examines the current state of millet production in Chhattisgarh, India, with a multifaceted approach. It encompasses an in-depth analysis of various factors influencing millet production in the region, ranging from environmental conditions to agricultural practices and government initiatives. Millets, often called “smart food,” are resilient crops that can thrive in drought-prone areas while demanding significantly less water than other staple grains like wheat and rice. The research underscores millets’ remarkable nutritional value and health benefits, highlighting their significance in addressing the dual challenges of malnutrition and climate change. Millets have the potential to play a pivotal role in ensuring food security and mitigating the impact of climate change, making their resurgence a matter of global importance. This research underscores the growing importance of millets as a resilient and nutritious crop and a potential solution to pressing global challenges. By assessing their production, nutritional benefits, and consumer perceptions, this study provides insights that can drive policy and industry efforts to harness the full potential of millets in promoting food security, mitigating climate change, and advancing healthier dietary choices
Carbon Capture and Storage – Legal and Policy Considerations for Sustainable Energy Solutions
Get PDFCarbon capture and storage (CCS) has become a vital technological advancement in the fight against climate change by lowering greenhouse gas emissions from energy generation and industrial operations. However, the development and application of CCS technologies confront formidable legal and policy obstacles despite their potential to help achieve global carbon reduction goals. This study examines the legislative and policy tools required to support the implementation of CCS as a sustainable energy choice. To solve these issues, it evaluates national, regional, and international legal methods and the regulatory gaps that prevent CCS projects from being widely implemented. The analysis focuses on identifying the factors that hinder and facilitate the deployment of CCS, including environmental regulations, intellectual property rights, liability concerns, and public participation. The research also examines how current international climate agreements, like the Paris Agreement, impact CCS’s regulatory environment. This paper identifies optimal methods for establishing a favorable legal environment by evaluating case studies from nations with advanced CCS efforts. Lastly, suggestions are made for coordinating legislative and regulatory frameworks so that CCS can significantly contribute to realizing sustainable energy transitions
Generative AI: Exploring the Applications of Generative Models in Creative Industries
Get PDFGenerative artificial intelligence, enabled through sophisticated machine learning frameworks, such as Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and Variational Autoencoders (VAEs), is disrupting the creative landscape within many of the creative industries, opening a new set of tools for content creation. Therefore, this article investigates the disruptions generative models present across multiple aspects of creative production, focusing on the influences of art, music, literature, and design. In the visual arts, generative AI produces original artworks that blend aesthetics and styles that extend conventional notions of creativity; in music, AI-composition tools allow musicians to compose original musical works and experiment with entirely new genres. In literature and storytelling, the same generative processes offer AI systems the ability to propose narrative frameworks and other textual elements that may instigate human writers to take these concepts further with a narrative or may stand on their own as original content. In design, generative algorithms support product development all the way down to quickly prototyping new products. The paper includes specific case studies or outlines of the application of generative AI tools to proposed projects, a discussion of effectiveness with the respective generative model, and the potential limitations generative models present for each creative area. The paper will also reflect on the threats generative AI may pose, the potential to redefine human creativity, originality, and ownership, implications for the potential decision-making capabilities of these systems, and if there may be consequences for society. In all these considerations, there are opportunities for and more significant implications of the potential of generative AI to assist and expand human creative possibilities throughout the entire creative process
Impact of Ceramic Insulator Waste as Partial Replacement of Coarse Aggregate in Concrete: An Experimental Study and Evaluation of Mechanical Properties
Get PDFThe construction industry faces pressures to reduce its environmental footprint, prompting the exploration of sustainable materials that maintain or enhance conventional concrete’s performance. This study investigates Alccofine 1203, a high-performance micro-fine material, as a partial replacement for cement at increments of 5%, 10%, and 15%. Multiple concrete cubes were prepared and tested for compressive strength, flexural strength, workability, and durability. Fresh properties were evaluated using slump and flow tests, ensuring adequate workability, while long-term performance was assessed through durability tests, including permeability and chloride ion penetration. The results indicate that a 10% replacement of cement with Alccofine 1203 enhances the compressive strength and durability of concrete without compromising workability. Higher replacement percentages showed varied results, necessitating further investigation to optimize the mix design. This study highlights the potential of Alccofine 1203 as a sustainable alternative to traditional cement, offering significant implications for eco-friendly construction practices. This research contributes to the field by providing empirical data on Alccofine 1203’s effects on concrete, supporting the development of more sustainable building materials. Future work will focus on refining mix proportions and exploring Alccofine’s impact on other concrete properties such as shrinkage and creep
Antimicrobial Activity of Selected Medicinal Plants from Around Ujjain City, India
Get PDFAyurveda, an ancient Indian medical system, emphasizes the use of natural elements to treat diseases and promote a balanced, healthy life. Polyherbalism—the practice of combining multiple herbs—enhances therapeutic efficacy and reduces toxicity. In this study, three medicinal plants, Moringa oleifera, Withania somnifera, and Acorus calamus, were examined for their antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Phytochemical screening of these plants identified active compounds like alkaloids, tannins, saponins, and flavonoids. Solvent extractions using methanol, chloroform, petroleum ether, and water were conducted, and antimicrobial activity was tested against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, B. cereus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa using the disc diffusion method. Additionally, antioxidant properties were measured with the DPPH radical scavenging assay. This research highlights the potential of these plants to combat microbial infections and oxidative stress-related disorders
Phygital Transformation of Nilon’s: The Brand Building in Ready-to-eat Segment
Get PDFFast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) is the fastest-growing sector globally. It is expanding at a healthy rate because of rising disposable income, youth population, and awareness about its products. Nilon’s is one of the leading FMCG players with deals in the ready-to-eat segment. It has recently completed 60 years of operations. Nilon’s products are available at six lakh stores throughout India. Significant in 20 countries including Japan, France, the USA, South Africa, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, and Canada etc. It provides channel sales, including general trade, modern trade, direct-to-customer (D2C), defence, hotels, restaurants, and Catering. Nilon’s embarked on a phygital transformation journey to redefine its brand identity and strengthen its market position in the FMCG ready-to-eat segment. Secondary data was used as a framework for this research. This case study is based on Nailon’s transformational efforts to develop into a more prominent player in the ready-to-eat segment
Design and Implementation of an Autonomous Wheelchair with Medical Kit Access Using Raspberry Pi
Get PDFThis paper presents an autonomous wheelchair system designed to enhance the mobility of elderly individuals and people with disabilities through advanced automation and artificial intelligence. Recognizing the importance of independent movement for promoting physical and psychological well-being, this system addresses the challenges faced by those with limited mobility. The wheelchair leverages various sensors to minimize the need for human intervention, thereby fostering autonomy and reducing reliance on caregivers. The system includes an Android interface connected via Bluetooth, allowing for intuitive user interaction and control. Utilizing Raspberry Pi technology, the research aims to create a reliable framework that can adapt to user needs through data processing and analysis. Additionally, the system enables effective communication through head-mounted support, allowing users to record and relay information. Ultimately, this autonomous wheelchair aims to improve mobility and confidence for individuals with disabilities while enhancing their overall independence and quality of life
An Examination of the Implications of Transformative Leadership on the Perceptions Towards the Workplace
Get PDFThe purpose of this research is to assess the role of transformative leadership on perceptions of faculty members towards the workplace. Workplace perceptions refer to how individuals feel, believe, and behave in various aspects of their work, environment, and colleagues. This study seeks to differentiate the perceptions of faculty members working in private and government institutions/colleges in the Ghaziabad District, Uttar Pradesh. Satisfaction at the workplace and commitment towards the workplace are the two variables considered for the study. This study is based on survey data from 160 faculty members using the Likert Scale. A chi-square test was used to test the effect of transformational leadership on workplace perceptions. The correlation coefficient is used to explore the association between perceptions of faculty members. Responses were collected through subjective sampling and analysis. In line with prior research, transformative leadership is found to have a significant impact on satisfaction and commitment toward the workplace. It is revealed in this study, that transformative leadership (TL) has a significant effect on the perception of the workplace of faculty members working in both Private and Government Institutes. The study also examined the correlation between the faculty members of private and government institutes and presented an adverse association between the two. The results cannot be generalized to other parts of the state/country and elsewhere as they are limited to a specific region only due to different policies and mindsets of the employees that differ from place to place
An Image Processing-Driven System for Fake Currency Detection
Get PDFFake currency is a critical factor affecting economies worldwide, including India. In this paper, a novel and structurally efficient approach for detecting and identifying duplication in currency notes is presented using Discrete Wavelet Transform (DWT). The system employs image processing algorithms to extract essential features such as security thread, intaglio printing (RBI logo), and identification mark, which serve as security measures for Indian currency. To identify fake portions in the currency notes and make informed decisions about their authenticity, the matching scores from all fake detection modules are fused together. A crucial aspect of the work lies in comparing the extracted features from various currency notes, enabling us to differentiate between fake and genuine notes effectively. To assess the performance, mean square error is employed as a metric for comparison between two images. A database is build containing authentic Indian notes of different denominations, extract their features, convert them into binary equivalents, and then calculate their mean square error. The proposed Fake Note Detection System takes a test currency note image, performs preprocessing operations to eliminate noise and negative artifacts, and then proceeds with the detection process. The system offers a promising solution to combat counterfeit currency issues and safeguard the integrity of the Indian economy
Crosstalk Peak Overshoot Analysis of VLSI Interconnects
Get PDFAs technology extended from deep sub-micron technology to nanometer regimes, the conventional copper (Cu) wire will not be able to continue. Now a substitute approaches such as Carbon Nano Tube (CNT) interconnects have been suggested to ignore the problems associated with global interconnects. Hence in this work, crosstalk analysis of Complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) buffer-driven of different interconnects have been analyzed for peak overshoot and overshoot width of Cu and CNTs for 16nm technology. For analyzing peak overshoot, the interconnect lengths are varied from 100um to 500um in 16 technology node for Cu, single walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) and multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT). The values of the peak overshoot and overshoot width changes, as the interconnect length increases, the peak overshoot and width is going to be increases. As Compared to Cu, SWCNT and MWCNT, the peak overshoot and width for SWCNT is lesser than copper and MWCNT. The MWCNT interconnect is less than that of conventional Copper interconnects