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A Critical Study of the Autobiographical Elements in the Fictional Works of R. K. Narayan
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An edge-coloration theorem for bipartite graphs with applications
No full textAbstractAn edge-coloration theorem for bipartite graphs, announced in [4], is proved from which some well-known theorems due to König [5] and the author [2, 3] are deduced. The theorem is further applied to prove the “dual” of a theorem due to Lovász [6]
The hired farm labor market: some recent evidence from Oregon
Get PDFT.M. Hammonds, R. Yadav, and C. Vathana.This archived document is maintained by the State Library of Oregon as part of the Oregon Documents Depository Program. It is for informational purposes and may not be suitable for legal purposes.Includes bibliographical references (pages 22-23).Mode of access: Internet from the Oregon Government Publications Collection.Text in English
Development of Nutraceutical beverage from Mango ginger.
No full textThis Dissertation / Report is the outcome of investigation carried out by the creator(s) / author(s) at the department/division of Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore mentioned below in this page
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG as an Effective Probiotic for Murine Giardiasis
Get PDFThe gut microflora is an important constituent in the intestinal mucosal barrier and has been introduced as the concept of probiotic therapy that beneficially affects the host by improving its intestinal microbial balance. Therefore, the main objective of the study was to explore the protective potential of various lactobacilli strains for murine giardiasis. By experimentation, it was found that the probiotic supplementation of either Lactobacillus casei, L. acidophilus, L. plantarum, or L. rhamnosus GG, 7 days prior to inoculation with G. lamblia trophozoites, reduced the rate of cyst excretion compared with Giardia-infected mice. Interestingly, L. GG was found to be the most effective probiotic in reducing the duration of giardia cycle and acts as an effective prophylactic probiotic for murine giardiasis but needs to be clinically correlated due to entirely different human microflora
Stochastic Finite Element Analysis of Root-Reinforcement Effects in Long and Steep Slopes
No full textThis article introduces a novel numerical scheme within the finite element method (FEM) to study soil heterogeneity, specifically focusing on the root–soil matrix in fracture treatments. Material properties, such as Young’s modulus of elasticity, cohesion, and the friction angle, are considered as randomly distributed variables. To address the inherent uncertainty associated with these distributions, a Monte Carlo simulation is employed. By incorporating the uncertainties related to material properties, particularly the root component that contributes to soil heterogeneity, this article provides a reliable estimation of the factor of safety, failure surface, and slope deformation, all of which demonstrate a progressive behavior. The probability distribution curve for the factor of safety (FOS) reveals that an increase in the root area ratio (RAR) results in a narrower range and greater certainty in the population mean, indicating reduced material variation. Moreover, as the slope angle increases, the sample mean falls within a wider range of the probability density curve, indicating an enhanced level of material heterogeneity. This heterogeneity amplifies the level of uncertainty when predicting the factor of safety, highlighting the crucial importance of accurate information regarding heterogeneity to enhancing prediction accuracy
Three-Dimensional Spectral Element Method Implementation for Evaluating Rooted Soil Behavior in Slope Stability Analysis
No full textBioengineering techniques are being increasingly adopted as a sustainable solution to soil slope instability. Despite their recognized benefits, however, the mechanistic contribution of vegetation to slope stability remains inadequately understood due to the intricate nature of soil–root interactions and the complexity of root architectures. Most existing research predominantly offers qualitative assessments of vegetation effectiveness. This study aims to numerically substantiate the role of vegetation as a bioengineering technique for soil slope stabilization. Various plant species used commonly for soil stabilization were identified, and undisturbed soil samples were collected to quantify the shear strength parameters of the soils from both barren and vegetated slopes, along with root tensile strengths. A comprehensive topographic survey was conducted to capture the precise topography of the study area. Utilizing these primary data, in this work we develop 3D models for five representative plants within each species category and employ the Spectral Element Method (SEM), an advanced higher-order formulation of the finite element method (FEM), within the 3D domain to evaluate the factor of safety for the soil slopes. The SEM offers superior accuracy and stability in numerical computations. The results obtained through the SEM were corroborated through the FEM modeling and were found to be consistent with other established methodologies. This innovative approach of 3D SEM aims to quantitatively assess the impact of vegetation on soil slope stability and provide a more rigorous understanding of bioengineering applications in geotechnical engineering
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