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Discrete chorus emissions observed at a low latitude ground station
Discrete chorus emissions observed for the first time at the low latitude ground station Bichpuri, Agra (geomagnetic lat. 17°12′ N, L∼1.1) are reported here. The emissions are of the riser type and occurred in th...
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The oil content and fatty acid composition of various genotypes of cauliflower, turnip and radish
Seeds of thirteen genotypes of cauliflower, four of turnip and seven of radish were analysed for oil content and fatty acid composition. Turnip and radish had higher oil content as compared to cauliflower. Ole...
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Purification and characterization of cathepsin B from goat brain
Cathepsin B was purified to an apparent homogeneity from goat brain utilizing the techniques of homogenization, autolysis at pH 4, 30–70% (NH4)2SO4 fractionation, Sephadex G-100 column chromatography, organomercu...
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Effects of some antituberculous and anti-leprotic drugs on cathepsins B, H and L
The cysteine proteinases like cathepsins B, L and H are main hydrolytic enzymes present in lysosomes and play an important role in intracellular protein degradation. Tuberculosis and leprosy, both are tissue- ...
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Optimization of machining techniques — A retrospective and literature review
In this paper an attempt is made to review the literature on optimizing machining parameters in turning processes. Various conventional techniques employed for machining optimization include geometric programm...
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Optimizing feed force for turned parts through the Taguchi technique
The objective of the paper is to obtain an optimal setting of turning process parameters (cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut) resulting in an optimal value of the feed force when machining EN24 steel wi...
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Processing of Indian Doppler Weather Radar data for mesoscale applications
This paper demonstrates the usefulness of Indian Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) data for nowcasting applications, and assimilation into a mesoscale Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) model. Warning Decision Suppo...
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Optimization of processing parameters in induction hardening using response surface methodology
In this paper, an effective procedure of response surface methodology (RSM) has been utilized for finding the optimal values of process parameters while induction hardening of AISI 1040 under two different con...
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Goat brain enkephalin degrading enzyme: interaction with analgesic and antihypertensive drugs
Dipeptidylpeptidase (DPP) was purified from goat brain (Capra hircus) which acts on Arg-Arg-4mβNA and is functional homologue of mammalian DPP-III. The enzyme was found to hydrolyse enkephalin, angiotensin II and...
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Burr height and hole diameter error minimization in drilling of AL6063/15%/SiC composites using HSS step drills
In drilling process, burr plays an important role on the quality parts. It is necessary to minimize the burr height. This paper presents the effect of CNC drilling process parameters like cutting speed, feed r...
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Hybrid filler composition optimization for tensile strength of jute fibre-reinforced polymer composite
In present research work, pultrusion process is used to develop jute fibre-reinforced polyester (GFRP) composite and experiments have been performed on an indigenously developed pultrusion experimental setup. ...
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Machining optimization in rotary ultrasonic drilling of BK-7 through response surface methodology using desirability approach
In the present work, optical glass BK-7 was drilled by rotary ultrasonic machine. Response surface methodology was amalgamated with desirability approach to frame the experimental matrix and seek pragmatic sol...
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Real-time eye blink and wink detection for object selection in HCI systems
This paper presents an approach for real-time detection of three types of eye blinks: eye blink (blinking both eyes simultaneously), left and right winks. The process of blink detection has been divided into f...
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Densification of Thermally Treated Energy Cane and Napier Grass
Densification of thermally treated energy crops by torrefaction is required to increase the bulk density and to reduce the handling, transport, and storage cost for bioenergy applications. In this study, we in...
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Investigation of hole quality in rotary ultrasonic drilling of borosilicate glass using RSM
The present article emphasizes on reducing the edge chip** and taper during rotary ultrasonic drilling of one of the most demanded ceramic glasses “BK-7.” Statistical tools of design of experiments and backi...
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Rotary Ultrasonic Drilling of Silica Glass BK-7: Microstructural Investigation and Process Optimization Through TOPSIS
Laser and optics industries, are continueosly looking for glasses that posses excellent optical properties. Silica based glass BK7 is emerging as the pragmatic solution to meet these industrial needs that too ...
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Forming force in incremental sheet forming: a comparative analysis of the state of the art
Incremental sheet forming (ISF) significantly exempts use of expensive dies and reduces tooling cost for manufacturing complex parts in the field of sheet metal forming which makes it suitable for manufacturin...
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Photo-electrochemical hydrogen evolution over FTO/Ni0.98Si0.02O2-Ni electrode induced by visible and UV light irradiation
Photo-electrochemical properties of fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO)/nickel oxide-nickel (Ni0.98Si0.02O2-Ni) with isolated Si sites are discussed. The Ni0.98Si0.02O2-Ni photo-electrocatalyst without any noble metal...
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Object acquisition and selection using automatic scanning and eye blinks in an HCI system
This paper presents an object acquisition and selection approach in human computer interaction systems. In this approach, objects placed over computer screen are automatically scanned and the user performs vol...
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Economic and environmental impact assessments of a stand-alone napier grass-fired combined heat and power generation system in the southeastern US
Napier grass, one of the high yield perennial energy crops can be grown on marginal lands with minimal inputs, but with increased soil carbon sequestration in the southeastern US. The sustainable use of Napier...
