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Synthesis of a Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane (POSS) containing Phenyl and DOPO (7Ph-T7-DOPO) and its thermal stability

Feng Zheng, Sheng Han, Jin Han
A new type of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) (7Ph-T7-Vinyl) containing phenyl and 9, 10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenanthrene-10-oxide (DOPO) was synthesized from phenyltrimethoxysilane, trichlorovinylsilane, and DOPO in high yield. This product was subjected to addition reaction using an...

Improving Health, Independence, Character of Santri at Islamic Boarding School Through Table Tennis

Abdul Hafidz, Syafiul Anam, Afif Rusdiawan, Muhammad Kharis Fajar, Najlatun Naqiyah
The purpose of this research was to identify and analyze the improvement of the health, independence, and character of students at Mamba'ul Ma'arif Islamic Boarding School through table tennis in realizing students who are characterized, religious, and have achievements. This research uses...
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A Systematic Literature Review on CNN-Based Deep Learning Models for Plant Disease Detection and Classification to Enhance Agricultural Productivity

G. Prathibha Priyadarshini, S. Zahoor-Ul-Huq
Deep Learning is a specialized subset of computer vision and artificial intelligence and is applicable to the domain of automatic learning process. Deep learning deals with the high-dimensional data processing like text, image, and video. More Over CNN or Convolutional neural networks, one of the deep...
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Intelli-Helmet: An IoT, Edge-AI, and TinyML-Based Real-Time Soldier Health and Threat Monitoring System with Novel Panic Tactile Switch Mechanism

Fatima Ashraf, Iftiak Ahmed, M. Akhtaruzzaman, Md Rashid Ul Islam, Tasnim Ullah Shakib, Abdus Sattar
Modern battlefield environments demand intelligent systems for real-time soldier monitoring and rapid casualty response. This paper presents Intelli-Helmet, an integrated IoT and TinyML-based wearable system addressing critical gaps in military safety infrastructure. We introduce three key algorithmic...

The Discussion on Concept of Women Rights in Islamic Sufism

Anbreen Y. Khan, Rachmah Ida, Muhammad Saud
Sufism usually perceived as only talking or dealing with spiritual matters, basically expressing serving to mankind, and therefore, it should be examined with Islam and women rights. This articles applies the concept of Islamic feminism to analyze women’s rights in the Sufi literature. The paper presents...
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A Novel Improved Fractional Rough Fuzzy K-Means (IFRFKM) Algorithm to Solve Data Clustering Problem

K. Srikanth, S. Zahoor Ul Huq, A. P. Siva Kumar
Data instances are organized into clusters through a machine learning technique known as clustering. This method is employed to categorize each data instance within a collection into specific groups. Ideally, data instances in different groups exhibit distinct attributes, while those within the same...
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Preparation and Synergistic flame retardant effects of Iron Doped Lanthanum Stannate in PP/APP/PER System

Yunhong Jiao, Ling Shi, Shuanghong Yu, Jiao Pang, Shuxia Ren, Jianzhong Xu
Iron–doped lanthanum stannate (Fe–La2Sn2O7, simplified as Fe–La) was prepared firstly and used as a synergistic agent of the intumescent flame retardant (IFR, the mixture of ammonium polyphosphate (APP) and pentaerythritol (PER) with mass ratio of 2:1) for polyphosphate (PP). The limiting oxygen...
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Properties of epoxy resin composites containing 9,10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenanthrene-10-oxide

Jitang Zhang, Wanxi Zhang, Jicai Liang, Ongbo Guan
Flame-retardant epoxy resin composites were prepared via in situ polymerization of diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A epoxy monomer and 4,4'-diaminodiphenyl methane, using 9,10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenanthrene-10-oxide as additives. The thermal and flame-retardant properties of cured samples were investigated...
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Analysis of the Influencing Factors on the Load-deformation Skeleton Curves of PDCB

Ming Li, Haiyang Zhang, Yuanqing Wang, Wei Tao, Bin Wang, Renliang Shan
In the frame-shear wall structure FSWS of reinforced concrete, the coupling beam of shear wall (CB) and frame beam (FB) up the corresponding part of which has a stage of working cooperatively under horizontal load. However, the research on the whole working mechanism of the CB and FB under that stage...
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Synthesis of a Self-intumescent Flame Retardant of Branched Polyphosphoramide and Its Performance for Epoxy Resins

Yi Zhang, Jiping Liu, Shulei Li, Wei Zhao
A novel self-intumescent flame retardant of branched polyphosphoramide (BPCDC), was synthesized by the solution polymerization. The chemical structure of BPCDC has been demonstrated by fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and the flame-retardant properties of EP/BPCDC composites was investigated...
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Synthesis of Novel Polyphosphonate Flame Retardants for Epoxy Resins

Shulei Li, Yinjie Wang, Jiping Liu, Wei Zhao
A novel halogen-free flame retardant of polyphosphonate (PDDP), has been synthesized by the melt polymerization. The structure of PDDP has been characterized by fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance spectra. Results of vertical burning (UL-94), limiting oxygen index (LOI),...
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Flame retardancy and thermal degradation mechanism of epoxy resins composites based on a PEPA-substituted polyphosphoramide

Wei Zhao, Jiping Liu
A series of flame retardant epoxy resin composites with different content of PEPA-substituted polyphosphoramide (PSA) were prepared. The flame retardancy of EP/PSA composites was evaluated by UL-94 vertical burning test and the pyrolysis combustion flow calorimetry (PCFC). With the incorporation of 20...

Immunity and Nutrigenomic Studies in Livestock

Ercan Mevliyaoğulları, Serap Göncü, Mustafa Güçlü Sucak
Nutrigenomics has emerged as a field of science that highlights the potential of dietary components to modulate gene expression and thereby shape immune responses, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the immune system. Studies have demonstrated that vitamins (A, D, E), trace minerals (zinc,...
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Thermal properties of polycarbonate containing potassium perfluorobutane sulfonate

Guifen Li, Ming Gao
Potassium perfluorobutane sulfonate (PPFBS) was used to impart flame retardancy to polycarbonate (PC). The thermal properties of of the PC/PPFBS composites were studied by limiting oxygen index (LOI), vertical burning test (UL-94), TG, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results showed that PC/1wt.%...
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Factors Influencing the Labor Productivity in Smallholder Dairy Farms (Case Study in Kediri Regency, East Java, Indonesia)

Eko Nugroho, Zia ul Rahman Fithron, Novi Haryati, Khusnul Fajriyah
The majority of small-scale dairy industries in Southeast Asia depend on farmers who use their family labor in operating their dairy activities. As dairy farming is a highly labor-intensive production activity, its success is substantially challenged by smallholder farmers’ labor productivity. The present...
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A Novel Spirocyclic Halogen-Free Flame Retardant: Synthesis and Flammability Characteristics in Epoxy Resin Composites

Hongcheng Li, Jiping Liu, Jiayi Zhao
A novel spirocyclic halogen-free ame retardant ISCP was successfully synthesized, and its structure was confirmed by FTIR, 1H NMR, and 31P NMR. Results of LOI, UL-94, and CONE tests demonstrated that the ISCP effectively enhanced flame retardancy of EP composites, which could improve the LOI value from...
Proceedings Article

Design Optimization of a Rotor for Flywheel Energy Storage System

Kainat Riaz, Syeda Fatima Imam, Zia ul Rehman Tahir, Tariq Ali, Ahmad Hassan, Imran Amin, Nida Ilyas, Muhammad Taimoor Adil, Sajeer Ahmad, Muhammad Abdullah, Najum ud Din, Muhammad Saad
The aim of this study is to design and shape optimization of flywheel rotor with different combinations of diameter and height with constant rotational speed, energy storage capacity and material properties. Shape optimization was performed for three different shapes to find the most suitable shape for...
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Predicting Time to Achieving Viral Load Less Than 50 Copies/ml in HIV Infected Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy: a Cohort Study

Rahayu Lubis, Awang M Bulgiba
Effective HAART reduces blood viral load. This study aims to determine factors which could predict the time to achieve viral load (VL) less than 50 copies/ml in HIV-infected patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART). A bidirectional cohort study was conducted in 2007, with records of patients investigated...
Proceedings Article

Effect of Inquiry Learning Strategies on Student Discrete Mathematics Learning

Lu’Lu Ul Chusna S Nuke, Zulfiati Syahrial, Nurdin Ibrahim, Muhammad Ridha Albaar
Learning will be effective, if learning activities can achieve goals, that is, students can absorb the learning material and practice it so that they obtain the best competencies and skills. Mathematics is one of the sciences that is able to hone skills and teach students to think critically. Mathematics...
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A Comparative Study of Milk and Yoghurt Ratios in Probiotic Ice Cream Production

Lilik Eka Radiati, Ahmad Khoirul Umam, Zia ul Rahman Fithron, Andika Arifsyah, Johan Wirawan, Dedi Fardiaz, Laprianika Rheta Hapitasari, Nora Shahida
This study aimed to investigate the impact of different milk-yogurt ratios on the physicochemical properties of probiotic ice cream. Probiotic ice cream samples were prepared using Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus as starter cultures. The treatments included various ratios of milk...
Proceedings Article

Unveiling Cyber Threats: A Comprehensive Analysis of Wireshark as a Vital Cybersecurity Tool

K. Bala Chowdappa, S. Zahoor Ul Huq, S. Shabana Begum, K. Kedharnath Reddy
Information technology is developing very quickly, which is good for an organization’s chances of success in a variety of commercial domains. This paper provides an example of how to use Wireshark as a network sniffing tool. An experimental setup that illustrates the productiveness of dangerous packet...
Proceedings Article

An innovative Rehabilitation based Gloves for curtailing pain in Arthritis Patients

Nazia Ejaz, Mehwish Faiz, Ansharah Hasib, Inam Ul Ahad, Sohrab Khan, Jalal Shah, Wazir Muhammad
Hand arthritis is a condition that affects the cartilage at the ends of the joints. The consequences of this condition include severe pain, stiffness, and often deformity of the hand. As the condition progresses, stiffness and deformity increase, impeding the ability to perform daily tasks. To address...

Failure Mechanism of Cold-Formed Steel Beams Single C-Profile with Intermediate Stiffener

Desy Setyowulan, Lilya Susanti, Indra Waluyohadi, Nuril Charisma, Dhiya Ul Haq Al Hanif Muhsin, Alif Habibi Nur Ilmiawan, Saker M. I. Mohamed
Cold-formed steel is a structural material that enhances building resilience and supports sustainable construction methods. In Indonesia, earthquake-resistant buildings are crucial, and research on its use as the main structure of buildings is essential. This study modeled a beam structure with intermediate...
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Bayesian Asymmetric Quantized Neural Networks Students Behaviour Prediction with feedback generation for Enhancing Classroom Engagement and Teaching Effectiveness with Snow Geese Algorithm

S. Zahoor Ul Huq, S. Shabana Begum, K. Bala Chowdappa, K. Ishthaq Ahamed, K. V. Rameswara Reddy
Data-driven models are used in Students’ Behavior Prediction with Feedback Generation to predict learning demands and student behaviors. It offers individualized feedback to boost classroom involvement and teaching effectiveness by assessing engagement patterns and performance. The goal is to improve...
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An Optimized Extreme Gradient Boosting Regressor Approach Based Lung Cancer Detection

Sasikala Dhamodaran, Shafqat Ul Ahsaan, Naheeda Zaib, Shraddha Jaiswal
Presently, the pitiful part of this sphere is that the greatest of them, i.e. comprising a few children, youths on top of the ladies, are habituated to smoking. These vigorous smokers instigate nicotine pollution, thereby escalating the percentage of causing cancer to smokers and non-smokers in society....
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A Review of Machine Learning Methods for Process Parameter Optimization in Laser Powder Bed Fusion

Danish Inam, Intizar Ali, Ali Akbar Shah Syed, Inam Ul Ahad
Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) is an additive manufacturing technique that has gained significant attention due to its ability to produce complex geometries with high precision. However, the optimization of process parameters to achieve desired part quality remains a challenge. This paper presents a...
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Heat Treatment and Thermal Characterization of Ni-Rich Niti Manufactured via Laser Powder Bed Fusion

Lehar Asip Khan, Sumaiya Malik, Muhammad Mubashar Saeed, Hasan Ayub, Ahmar Murtaza, Inam Ul Ahad, Dermot Brabazon
Nitinol (NiTi) alloy consists of nickel (Ni) and titanium (Ti) shows the shape retention and psuedoelasticity while going through phase transformation. NiTi is a strong candidate for engineering applications due to these properties. In this work, NiTi tubes were manufactured via LPBF starting from NiTi...
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Toward The Circular Economy Through Integrated Chicken and Catfish Farming in East Java, Indonesia

Eko Nugroho, Zia ul Rahman Fithron, Rahma Dwiyanti
The circular economy is widely recognized as a promising approach to environmental sustainability. In such a system, resources are reused, recycled, and conserved to minimize environmental impact while maximizing productivity. This study investigates the use of wastewater derived from integrated layer...
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Analysing the Impact of the Building Materials on the Energy Consumption of the Building

Ali Akbar Shah, Reihaneh Aghamolaei, Irina Tal, Syed Muhammad, Kashif Shah, Inam Ul Ahad
Most of the old buildings, over their service lives absorbs carbon through processes such as carbonation in concrete and absorption in timber. In comparison with the newer buildings, the older buildings have less insulation which may make them less energy efficient. This study focuses on the analysis...
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Enhancing Accuracy in Building Dimension Measurement through Photogrammetry of Google Earth Building Images

Ali Akbar Shah, Reihaneh Aghamolaei, Irina Tal, Danish Inam, Inam Ul Ahad
Considering the older buildings, the absence of architectural designs poses a significant obstacle, particularly during retrofitting endeavours. Project managers face the daunting task of acquiring missing information, which not only proves challenging but also consumes considerable time in the process....
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Development of a Compact Wireless Sensor for Analysing Building Energy Consumption: A Cost-Effective Approach

Ali Akbar Shah, Irina Tal, Reihaneh Aghamolaei, Danish Inam, Muhammad Kashif Shah, Inam Ul Ahad
Construction significantly contributes to Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHGe), accounting for 40% of the total. These emissions are either due to the embodied carbon in construction materials or due to their operational carbon (energy consumption during the service life of the building). Considering the...
Research Article

Use of Biosimilar Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor for Mobilization in Autologous and Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Dwight D. Eplin, Anna D. Jackson, Austin M. Smith, Brent Salvig, Wichai Chinratanalab, Bipin N. Savani
Pages: 229 - 233
The biologic medication filgrastim is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to mobilize hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) for collection by leukapheresis for autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT). The FDA-approved biologic tbo-filgrastim is currently used off-label for...

Mapping Social Media Misinformation in Bangladesh: Evidence from the FactWatch Dataset

Talukder Hasnat Zadid, Md. Shahriar Imtiaz, Md. Tahmid Hasan, Md. Jayed Hasan, Samiul Alam Rafi, Md. Mazid-Ul-Haque
The most critical ethical and social challenges to solve during the 21st century arise from misinformation that spreads through digital media. The development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies brings new methods for identifying and preventing misinformation while transforming content creation,...

Development of Educational Game “语法戏[Yǔfǎ Xì] as an Optimization of Grammar Learning

M. Lukluk Ul, Aiga Ventivani, Octi Rjeky Mardasari, Putery Ekireginata
Mastering grammar is crucial to support language skills, including learning Chinese. Lack of mastery of Chinese grammar can hinder learning four language skills at once. One of the media that can help learn grammar is educational game media. The purpose of this research is to develop an educational game...
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Fermentation and Determination of Anti-Cholesterol Monakolin K from Different Monascus purpureus Isolates

Anna Yuliana, Khusnul, Syifa Ul Zannah, Ira Rahmiyani, Saeful Amin
Objectives: Monascus purpureus (M. purpureus) is the predominant mold of the red yeast rice. Red yeast rice is the product of rice fermentation by M. purpureus through solid fermentation system. The red yeast rice has long been consumed as flavoring, food coloring and traditional medicines for various...
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Effect of Carbon Nanotubes Combined with Hexaphenoxycyclotriphosphazene on the Flame Retardancy of Epoxy Resin

Jitang Zhang, Wanxi Zhang, Jicai Liang, Dongbo Guan
Epoxy resin composites were prepared via in situ polymerization of diglycidyl ether of bisphenol a epoxy monomer and 4,4'-diaminodiphenyl methane, using multiwalled carbon nanotubes and hexaphenoxycyclotriphosphazene as additives. The morphologies of the specimens were investigated using scanning electron...
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Performance Assessment of 50 MWe Concentrated Solar Power Linear Fresnel Reflector Power Plant in Pakistan

Zia ul Rehman Tahir, Muhammad Ahmad Nisar, Tariq Ali, Muhammad Fahad Mukhtar, Ahmad Hassan, Talal Ahmed Awan, Muhammad Afnan Mohsin, Fazeel Asghar, Hafiz Shahzad Siddiqi, Muhammad Azhar, Waheed ul Hassan Rasheed, Talha Akhtar, Muhammad Asim
Global energy trends have led to development of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology in which Linear Fresnel Reflector (LFR) has served as the best alternative for conventional energy production. Solar radiations are concentrated through flat or slightly curved reflectors on to receiver tubes through...
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A Novel Approach to Speckle Reduction to Ultrasound Image

Yanhui Guo, H.D. Cheng, Jiawei Tian, Yingtao Zhang
Speckle noise is inherent in ultrasound images, and it generally tends to reduce the resolution and contrast, thereby,to degrade the diagnostic accuracy of this modality. Speckle reduction is very im-portant and critical for ultrasound imag-ing. In this paper, we propose a novel ap-proach for speckle...
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Parametric Optimization and Performance Assessment of 50 MWe Parabolic Trough Power Plant

Zia ul Rehman Tahir, Tariq Ali, Muhammad Umer, Ahmad Hassan, Usman Ahmad, Muhammad Kashif, Muhammad Atif, Fazeel Asghar, Muhammad Azhar, Shuraim Muzammil, Syed Muhammad Ashar Bukhari, Muhammad Fahad Mukhtar, Muhammad Asim
Performance assessment and optimal sizing of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Parabolic Trough (PT) thermal power plant integrated with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) system is important to reduce Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) and increase the system Annual Energy Generation (AEG). The main objective...
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Advancing STEM Education with Virtual and Augmented Reality through Innovative Content Delivery and Immersive Learning Experiences: A Review

Muhammad Rzi Abbas, Muhammad Abdullah Sheeraz, Muhammad Ahsan Naeem, Sidra Abid Syed, Fahad Azim, Alin Plesa, Inam Ul Ahad
Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are transforming education by revolutionizing content delivery and management across various education disciplines. This systematic review paper enlightens the recent surge in VR/AR adoption, driven by advancements in immersive technology, and its impact...

Merits and Demerits of Central Induction Policy Among Postgraduate Trainees of Punjab - A Mixed Methodology Study

Maliha Nadeem, Hafsa Khalid, Anam Nazir, Hassan Nawaz, Ghulam Abbas, Ain ul Momina, Ahmad Uzair Qureshi
Background: Central induction policy is recently implemented for induction of doctors for post-graduation training based on their performance in MBBS, post-graduation entrance exam, house job, studying in public institute, work in periphery and research. Despite controversies this policy was implemented...

Reinforcement of Religious Moderation Values in Ibnu Mannan Athlete’s Islamic Boarding School

Fakhriyatus Shofa Alawiyah, Ahmad Dhiyaa Ul Haqq, Depict Pristine Adi, Rif’an Humaidi
Religious moderation has become a policy in all aspects of education in Indonesia, including in Ibnu Mannan Athlete’s Islamic Boarding School. As the first athlete’s Islamic boarding school in Indonesia, it tries to reinforce the religious moderation values through various activities. This article aims...

Development of Learning Media for Chinese Language Based on Interactive Animation Videos on Directional Complement

Lukluk Ul M., Octi Rjeky M., Aiga Ventivani, Nuruddin Aniq Z. R.A., Trikora Mahardika
An era of very rapid technological development, the Industrial Revolution 4.0 encourages continuous innovations in teaching methods, materials, and media, which will have a significant impact on the educational process. The same applies to the opening of the PSPBM at the State University of Malang (UM)...

Development of Digital Animation Media for Learning Chinese Consonants Pronunciation

Lukluk Ul M., Aiga Ventivani, Octi Rjeky M., Karina Fefi L.S, Trikora Mahardhika
The world of education is currently changing in a massive transformation due to the covid 19 pandemic. This leads to education management which is connected to the internet access. The changes on ITC can be a challenge for educational institutions like the Department of Chinese Education, State University...
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The influence of hunting activity on haematological parameters of local dogs in Tabek Panjang, Baso, West Sumatera, Indonesia

Radhiati Kemala Sari, Triva Murtina Lubis
This study aims to determine whether a physical activity such as hunting wild boars has effects on erythrocyte counts, haemoglobin concentration, and haematocrit values of local dogs (Canis familiaris)in Tabek Panjang, Baso Subdistrict, West Sumatera, Indonesia. The study used ten healthy male local...

Delocalization of Adolescent Prostitution in Digital Era: Indonesia’s Challenge to Bring SDGs into Reality

Rahesli Humsona, Sri Yuliani, Sigit Pranawa
This research aimed to study: 1) inter-actor relation in prostitution industry, particularly between adolescent prostitute and client, and 2) Indonesia’s challenge to bring SDGs concerning reproductive health into reality. Gidden’s structuring theory was used to understand the changing relation through...

Padding Free Bank Conflict Resolution for CUDA-Based Matrix Transpose Algorithm

Ayaz ul Hassan Khan Khan, Mayez Al-Mouhamed, Allam Fatayer, Anas Almousa, Abdulrahman Baqais, Mohammed Assayony
Pages: 124 - 134
The advances of Graphic Processing Units (GPU) technology and the introduction of CUDA programming model facilitates developing new solutions for sparse and dense linear algebra solvers. Matrix Transpose is an important linear algebra procedure that has deep impact in various computational science and...
Proceedings Article

Drag Reduction Through Employing Leading-Edge Tubercle on The Airfoil

Intizar Ali, Tanweer Hussain, Ali Akbar Shah Syed, Danish Inam, Syed Muhammad Kashif Shah, Inam Ul Ahad
Drag reduction over the lifting surfaces has remained a key interest of aerodynamic researchers over the last five decades, due to rising fossil fuel prices, global warming and climate change. The drag over the lifting surfaces is closely related to the required thrust and consumption of fossil fuels...

Bilinearization and soliton solutions of N=1 supersymmetric coupled dispersionless integrable system

Arifa Mirza, Mahmood ul Hassan
Pages: 107 - 115
An N=1 supersymmetric generalization of coupled dispersionless (SUSY-CD) integrable system has been proposed by writing its superfield Lax representation. It has been shown that under a suitable variable transformation, the SUSY-CD integrable system is equivalent to N=1 supersymmetric sine-Gordon equation....
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Nano-newton scale hydrodynamic force measurement through CFD modeling of spinning disc

Intizar Ali, Zarah Walsh Korb, Tanweer Hussain, Abi Waqas, Inam Ul Ahad
Understanding the molecular scale and mesoscale behavior of cell adhesion proteins is highly useful in solving real-world tissue engineering problems. Therefore, the present study attempts to analyze the mesoscale behavior of adhesions through numerical simulation. The computational fluid dynamics CFD...