{"title":"Citation Analysis of Post Graduate Theses Submitted to Department of Renewable Energy Sources in College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Maharashtra","authors":"M. V. Mukhedkar, S. Aware, Prashant Bodake","doi":"10.9734/air/2024/v25i21034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/air/2024/v25i21034","url":null,"abstract":"Citation analysis helps to understand the different ways that users look for material. Citation analysis can be used to calculate the obsolescence rate. Finding the rate of obsolescence of publications in the field of renewable energy sources is the aim of this study. Citation analysis is being done on M.Tech. (Agril.Engg.) PG theses that were submitted to the College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology's department of Renewable Energy Sources. The study uses theses that were submitted between 2017 and 2021. There are 14 theses in total, with 707 citations. Analysis is also conducted to determine the Authorship pattern and Types of Information Sources that the researchers mentioned in their theses.","PeriodicalId":502836,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Research","volume":"12 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139785021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Transforming Milk Tea: Harnessing Nypa fruticans Mesocarp Flour as an Alternative for Tapioca Pearl for Sustainable Product Development and Innovation","authors":"Donsie Emuy Bacolod","doi":"10.9734/air/2024/v25i21032","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/air/2024/v25i21032","url":null,"abstract":"Nypa fruticans, known as nypa, is a fast fruit-bearing mangrove palm with immeasurable potential. This dissertation used the mature fruit mesocarp, a byproduct of the Nypa palm. Thus, the byproduct is underrated for some reason, and mostly, they are neglected due to a lack of public knowledge of its most potential. This research used the Nypa Fruitican Mesocarp fruit from Brgy. Sabang, Surigao City. The quest for sustainable alternatives in exploring mesocarp flour as a potential substitute for traditional tapioca pearls in milk tea beverages. Begins with a comprehensive determination of mesocarp flour's functional properties using the ANNOVA ONE WAY test p>0.05. The result of all the data is 0.098; therefore, Pearl made from Mesocarp flour is a sustainable innovation. The functional properties of pearls made from cassava and mesocarps have no significant difference. Further, practical application forms a core component of this study, involving mesocarp flour formulations to replicate tapioca pearls. The cooking process and consumer acceptance are rigorously analyzed to determine their compatibility and desirability in this popular beverage. Analysis of variants showed that Pearls, once made from Mesocarp of Nypa fruticans incorporated into the milk tea beverage, have 4.3 overall acceptance, and the best organoleptic test with texture, aroma, and color is 4.3 (likes). Additionally, this research contributes a nuanced understanding of mesocarp flour's potential against traditional tapioca pearls, considering cost-effectiveness, scalability, and consumer preferences, thereby fostering innovation in sustainable beverage production.","PeriodicalId":502836,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Research","volume":" 914","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139787153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Transforming Milk Tea: Harnessing Nypa fruticans Mesocarp Flour as an Alternative for Tapioca Pearl for Sustainable Product Development and Innovation","authors":"Donsie Emuy Bacolod","doi":"10.9734/air/2024/v25i21032","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/air/2024/v25i21032","url":null,"abstract":"Nypa fruticans, known as nypa, is a fast fruit-bearing mangrove palm with immeasurable potential. This dissertation used the mature fruit mesocarp, a byproduct of the Nypa palm. Thus, the byproduct is underrated for some reason, and mostly, they are neglected due to a lack of public knowledge of its most potential. This research used the Nypa Fruitican Mesocarp fruit from Brgy. Sabang, Surigao City. The quest for sustainable alternatives in exploring mesocarp flour as a potential substitute for traditional tapioca pearls in milk tea beverages. Begins with a comprehensive determination of mesocarp flour's functional properties using the ANNOVA ONE WAY test p>0.05. The result of all the data is 0.098; therefore, Pearl made from Mesocarp flour is a sustainable innovation. The functional properties of pearls made from cassava and mesocarps have no significant difference. Further, practical application forms a core component of this study, involving mesocarp flour formulations to replicate tapioca pearls. The cooking process and consumer acceptance are rigorously analyzed to determine their compatibility and desirability in this popular beverage. Analysis of variants showed that Pearls, once made from Mesocarp of Nypa fruticans incorporated into the milk tea beverage, have 4.3 overall acceptance, and the best organoleptic test with texture, aroma, and color is 4.3 (likes). Additionally, this research contributes a nuanced understanding of mesocarp flour's potential against traditional tapioca pearls, considering cost-effectiveness, scalability, and consumer preferences, thereby fostering innovation in sustainable beverage production.","PeriodicalId":502836,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Research","volume":"26 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139847150","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Realizing Low-carbon and Climate-resilient Development on Aquaculture","authors":"F. Nazar, Rahman, Muhammad Rifqi","doi":"10.9734/air/2024/v25i21031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/air/2024/v25i21031","url":null,"abstract":"Aquaculture production supports food security, and it is an important commodity for Indonesia's exports. Climate change determines the sustainability of aquaculture production. Low-carbon development is an effort to control the impact of climate change from a mitigation standpoint, while climate-resilience development is an adaptation. In order to realize sustainable aquaculture in a broad and long dimension and in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it is necessary to develop a low-carbon and climate-resilience development strategy. A descriptive analysis was carried out on a review of published literature to develop the concept of low-carbon and climate-resilience development in aquaculture. The keywords used in the literature search are the impact of climate change on aquaculture, low-carbon development, climate-resilience development, and achievement of the SDGs in aquaculture. The research that has been published mostly discusses the potential Green House Gas emissions (GHG) from aquaculture activities, is still very limited and explains efforts to mitigate and adapt aquaculture to climate change. Efficiency and use of alternative energy sources, increased productivity, feed efficiency and effectiveness, effluent management, disease control and water quality management, and superior seeds can be applied in low-carbon emission development. Meanwhile, climate-resilience development that can be implemented includes the implementation of Integrated Multi-Tropical Aquaculture (IMTA) and Regional Integrated Multi-Tropical Aquaculture (RIMTA), closed systems, and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), as well as ponds that integrate mangroves.","PeriodicalId":502836,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Research","volume":"88 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139852493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Realizing Low-carbon and Climate-resilient Development on Aquaculture","authors":"F. Nazar, Rahman, Muhammad Rifqi","doi":"10.9734/air/2024/v25i21031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/air/2024/v25i21031","url":null,"abstract":"Aquaculture production supports food security, and it is an important commodity for Indonesia's exports. Climate change determines the sustainability of aquaculture production. Low-carbon development is an effort to control the impact of climate change from a mitigation standpoint, while climate-resilience development is an adaptation. In order to realize sustainable aquaculture in a broad and long dimension and in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it is necessary to develop a low-carbon and climate-resilience development strategy. A descriptive analysis was carried out on a review of published literature to develop the concept of low-carbon and climate-resilience development in aquaculture. The keywords used in the literature search are the impact of climate change on aquaculture, low-carbon development, climate-resilience development, and achievement of the SDGs in aquaculture. The research that has been published mostly discusses the potential Green House Gas emissions (GHG) from aquaculture activities, is still very limited and explains efforts to mitigate and adapt aquaculture to climate change. Efficiency and use of alternative energy sources, increased productivity, feed efficiency and effectiveness, effluent management, disease control and water quality management, and superior seeds can be applied in low-carbon emission development. Meanwhile, climate-resilience development that can be implemented includes the implementation of Integrated Multi-Tropical Aquaculture (IMTA) and Regional Integrated Multi-Tropical Aquaculture (RIMTA), closed systems, and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), as well as ponds that integrate mangroves.","PeriodicalId":502836,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Research","volume":" 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139792805","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dorcus Kalembe, T. Kaawaase, I. Kayongo, Rogers Matama, Pascal Ngoboka
{"title":"Audit Committee Effectiveness and Earnings Quality: Perception-based Evidence from Uganda","authors":"Dorcus Kalembe, T. Kaawaase, I. Kayongo, Rogers Matama, Pascal Ngoboka","doi":"10.9734/air/2024/v25i11021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/air/2024/v25i11021","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to (1) determine the association between audit committee effectiveness and earnings quality. (2) examine whether all the audit committee effectiveness attributes such as independence, financial expertise, diligence, resources and authority are significantly related to earnings quality. \u0000Methodology: The study used a cross-sectional and correlational research design. Data were collected using a survey research instrument from the Chief Finance Officers and Heads of internal audit departments of 136 regulated firms in Uganda. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Scientists V.26. \u0000Findings: The findings indicate that audit committee effectiveness is positive and significantly associated with earnings quality. The study also reveals that amongst all the dimensions of audit committee effectiveness, only audit committee financial expertise has a positive and significant effect on earnings quality in regulated firms in Uganda. \u0000Research implications/Limitations: This study focused only on regulated firms in Uganda. Future studies could be carried out in unregulated firms in Uganda. \u0000Originality/Value: The study is one of the few studies that examines earnings quality using a perception-based approach. Also, the study reveals that only audit committee financial expertise explains more variations in earnings quality than the other four dimensions do, in regulated firms in Uganda.","PeriodicalId":502836,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Research","volume":"9 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139531145","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Performance Analysis of Dhaba Size Improved Biomass Cook Stove for Commercial Application as Clean and Efficient Cooking Solutions","authors":"Shradhdha Pandya, Jvalant Trivedi","doi":"10.9734/air/2024/v25i11020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/air/2024/v25i11020","url":null,"abstract":"The current study evaluates the behaviour of the Dhaba-size cook stove for commercial applications in rural area. Further, the study focuses on its impact on the biomass saving and the surrounding environment. The Dhaba-sized cook stove system was installed for the experimental investigation in R.S.Gruh Udyog, Borsad, Anand, Gujarat. The results obtained based on pre-and post-installation of the system, the system was assessed the cooking pattern, biomass and time consumption, smoke emission, and socio- economic effect. During the experiment, 10 batches of Rice Papdi were cooked uniformly. The Dhaba-size Improved Biomass Cook Stove (IBCS) is used for only boiling water, and atta iscooked on Traditional type of Cook stove. Initially, the traditional type of cook stove was used for water boiling and the other for cooking of atta. Based on the results for pre-installation and post-installation conditions, it was found that wood consumption per day was reduced with the reduction in time. As per discussion with the beneficiary, he is happy with the design, efficiency, and performance of it.","PeriodicalId":502836,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Research","volume":"5 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139531718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Norm-Attainable Operators in Hilbert Spaces: Properties and Applications","authors":"Mogoi N. Evans, Samuel B. Apima","doi":"10.9734/air/2024/v25i11019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/air/2024/v25i11019","url":null,"abstract":"This research paper explores various properties and implications of norm-attainable operators on Hilbert spaces. We establish lemmas, propositions, and theorems that shed light on the characteristics of these operators and their relationship with the geometry and structure of the underlying Hilbert space. These results have applications in functional analysis, linear algebra, and operator theory.","PeriodicalId":502836,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Research","volume":"43 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139531912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessing the Positioning of Rainwater Harvesting Systems in Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Campuses Using Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Methods","authors":"Fatih Bekiryazici","doi":"10.9734/air/2024/v25i11017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/air/2024/v25i11017","url":null,"abstract":"Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) Methods provide an instrumental tool for the investigation of current decision-making procedures. Such a decision-making problem is the process of determining the most suitable position for rainwater harvesting systems. In this short communication, TOPSIS method is suggested as a sample Multi-Criteria Decision-Making method and the main campus of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University is used as an application of the method for this problem. TOPSIS method results show that the Student Life Center Roof is found as the most suitable location with a similarity coefficient of S_1^*=0.6789 also results show that Multi-Criteria Decision-Making methods can provide a fast and practical technique for determining the position for rainwater harvesting systems in university campuses.","PeriodicalId":502836,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Research","volume":"36 23","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139534099","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Claus V. T., Baumhardt T., De Mello S., Soares F. A.
{"title":"Quality and Image Processing Analysis versus Radiation Dose in Hip Radiographic Examinations","authors":"Claus V. T., Baumhardt T., De Mello S., Soares F. A.","doi":"10.9734/air/2023/v24i61011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/air/2023/v24i61011","url":null,"abstract":"Aims: Evaluate the quality and processing of images in hip radiographic examinations. Study Design: Six combinations of exposure techniques commonly used in clinical practice were used, keeping the voltage (kVp) value constant, varying only the current and time relationship (mA.s). Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Radiodiagnosis Laboratory of the Radiology and Medical Physics graduation courses at the Franciscan University (UFN), as part of the research developed during the Image Processing course in the second semester of 2023. Methodology: Image acquisition and radiation dose measurement were performed using clinical radiographic equipment and a model resembling hip anatomy, along with a dosimetric system to quantify radiation dose at the entrance surface (ESAK). The captured images were digitized through a computerized radiography (CR) system, enabling quantitative analysis using histograms and Regions of Interest (ROI) in anatomical structures relevant for diagnosis. Signal and noise values were evaluated, allowing the determination of the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and radiographic contrast (CR). Results: The results revealed significant differences among the various techniques employed. Some images displayed lower SNR, ranging from 8.14% to 15.60%, yet with higher CR, varying between 5.48% and 22.29%. Remarkably, one technique (70 kVp with 16 mA.s) demonstrated the best cost-benefit relationship, reducing radiation exposure by 48.7% (from 6.32 to 3.24 mGy) with minimal reduction in SNR, less than 10%, and a 5.47% increase in CR. Conclusion: These findings highlight the importance for radiology professionals seeking imaging techniques that guarantee high diagnostic quality with minimal patient exposure. Prioritizing safer and more effective radiological practices is essential for delivering quality healthcare services.","PeriodicalId":502836,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Research","volume":"5 2‐3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139146015","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}