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This study is about the characterization of pulp and paper from sago fiber waste. The process has several stages: preparing a solution, sago fiber analysis, pulping process, and printing process. The required solutions are NaOH solution (technical), 10% BaCl2 solution, 0.1 N HCl solution, 60% ethanol solution, phenolphthalein indicator solution, 1% starch indicator solution, sindur methyl indicator solution of NaOH titration, borax solution, Na₂S solution (technical), and THIO solution (1 N; 0.1 N). The pulping process is carried out by inserting sago fiber and solutions into a rotary digester machine for 4 hours (170oC). Then, it is removed after 24 hours and dried by a spinner machine. Characterizations on the sample include: chemical and physical properties, mechanical properties, and optical properties. The result shows that sago fiber waste can be used as raw material for paper. The value of grammage of 62 g/m2, thickness of 0.1294 mm, water absorption capacity of 627.27 g/m2, water content of 9.83%, ash content of 26.26%, pH of 7.9, tensile strength of 14.22 MD and 13.33 CD, brightness of 19.8%, and opacity 22.78. The pore diameter of the paper is 4.608 nm. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This work relates to the development of recycled paper from waste paper with the objective of optimization of the composition. The paper properties are much affected with composition like amount of waste paper, fresh paper, cotton shreds, adhesives and water. Samples were made by taking different composites and tests were performed to evaluate properties i.e. thickness, coefficient of friction, moisture content, scott bond strength, tensile strength. The testing concluded that the samples which were having cotton shreds and adhesives showed very good results closer to the fresh paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Wood is biomass made from lignocellulose, the main raw material for pulp production, both species of hardwood and softwood. Utilization of as much wood as possible, including less-known wood species, is widely open because the availability of good quality wood for industry raw materials is increasingly limited. In general, all wood species can be used for paper pulp. But the selection of types of lignocellulosic material with specific properties, such as physical, anatomical and chemical, play an important role in efficiently using wood as raw materials for pulp and paper. This research was carried out to examine wood properties (specific gravity, fiber quality and cellulose content) of four less-known hardwoods from natural tropical rainforest in South Sulawesi province of Indonesia and assessed their potential use for paper pulp. Those hardwood species comprised of cempedak (Artocarpus integer Merr.), jabon merah (Anthocephalus macrophyllus Hav.), saling-saling (Artocarpus teysmanii Miq.) and simpur (Dillenia serrata Thunb.). The specific gravity determined by the weight of oven dried wood and volume of air dried wood where the wood volume be measured by water immersion method, the fiber dimensions measured through maceration preparations which was made using the Franklin procedure, while TAPPI method used for chemical analysis. In condition to paper pulp raw material, the specific gravity (0.40 – 0.69) is categorized as moderate, the fiber quality is classified as good (class II), and cellulose content (40.12% - 52.47%) is categorized as moderate to high for all those less-known hardwoods. All four less-known hardwoods studied potentially use for paper pulp raw materials. But simpur has the most potential due to long fiber and higher specific gravity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Variation of fly ash and pulp paper composition at 110°C for 6 hours was carried out to discern the effect of fly ash and pulp paper addition in papercrete. sixth variations in paper pulp and fly ash composition were employed to perceive the characteristic that occurs in the sample. The papercrete material composition was weighed, mixed until it became homogeneous and then casted in a mold with a size of 18 x 5 x 2 cm3. Papercrete samples were allowed to stand within the mold at room temperature for 24 hours and released from the mold to stand again for the next 24 hours, after which it heated at 110°C for 6 hours. Characterization using XRF, SEM-EDX as well as Mechanical and physical tests carried out after the samples was cold. Papercrete with sample code K6 has the highest flexural strength and density value of 2.03 MPa and 2.4 gr/cm3 while papercrete with sample code K1 has the lowest flexural strength and porosity value of 0.4 MPa and 17.89%. Characterization shows that the chemical composition of the samples was dominated by the oxide compound CaO and SiO2 in papercrete. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article examines the structure of silk fibers and ways of efficient use of fiber waste. Based on the analysis of the composition and structure of the fibers, it is possible to use them for paper production. The use of short staple fibers in the production of stock paper and the processes of preparing them for incorporation into paper pulp are widely covered. Information is provided on the technological process of cleaning fibers before adding them to paper pulp. The influence of the mass fraction of fibers in paper on its strength, breaking and tearing has been thoroughly analyzed and illustrated by means of graphs. For the production of high-quality paper, for example, valuable paper, for the preparation of paper used in printing, drawing, painting, etc. Fiber semi-finished products must be cut to the required length and separated into individual fibrils before crushing (grinding). The technology of preparation of natural silk waste as raw material for paper production is presented. In addition to silk fiber cotton fiber was also studied in the research work. Theoretically, the effect of fibers in tearing and breaking of paper is shown in the pictures. The use of fibers in the production of anti-counterfeiting paper and the process of adding them to the pulp are given. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We extend the inventory lot-size model in this paper to allow for products to deteriorate at variable rates, and demand is characterized by any log concave function of time that fulfils relatively mild criteria. Partial backlogging is possible with this model. The backlogging rate is a time-dependent, exponentially declining function provided by a parameter. We show that not only does the optimal replacement schedule exist, but that it is also unique. We also show that the inventory system's overall cost is a convex function of the number of replenishments. As a result, identifying a local minimum simplifies the search for the best number of replenishments. Finally, a numerical example is given to demonstrate the findings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Super teak is a fast grown species of teak (Tectona grandis Linn. f) derived from several clones. This has facilitated plantation rotations as short as 5 years. The main target of conventional plantation teak was initially for high value logs. Young teak wood from plantation forest usually has a small diameter. Moreover, the wood from very young stems is unsuitable for direct utilization, but advance wood processing technology can improve the wood properties of small diameter logs. This study aimed to assess the potential utilization of young super teak for high quality products namely furniture, flooring, and veneer, and assess the possibility of the use of manufacture waste for pulp paper and wood pellets as side products. The evaluation were carried out according to the National Indonesian Standard and other international standard requirements. 18 logs from wet (Bogor) and dry (Magetan) sites representing large, medium, and small diameter classes were collected. According to SNI 01-0608-1989 Timber for Furniture, 5-year-old super teak was suitable for furniture production. Furthermore, according to SNI 7732.1: 2011: Teak Veneer, the super teak was classified as Grade C because of the presence of sapwood, pinholes, tight and lose knots. According to Australian Timber Flooring Association, 5-year-old super teak was classifiesd as soft flooring group, the same group as mature teak & radiata pine. The young super teak was classified as Class Quality/Group II with very low active alkali consumption and low Kappa Number according to Indonesian wood fibre criteria for pulp and paper materials and Association of Pulp and Paper in Brazil. Finally, based on SNI 802: 2014 Wood Pellet, the super teak was recommended as by-products for utilising the wood waste. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Paper-making raw materials are a mixture of pure wood pulp and recycled pulp. Recycled pulp is obtained from used paper imported from abroad, in addition to the development of paperless culture also has an impact on the reduced availability of raw materials. Empty bunch fiber of palm oil is one of the natural materials that have the potential to be used as an alternative to a pulp for the manufacture of cardboard paper because it has a high holocellulose content. This study has successfully developed cardboard paper developed from oil palm empty fruit bunch pulp with 6 variations of treatment, steam, no steam, NaOH 2.5%, NaOH 5% and mill duration (20 minutes and 30 minutes). The developed cardboard paper is then tested for its water absorbency. Water Absorbency value testing is done by the Cobb method (60). Based on the test results obtained the water absorption values is in the range of 500 - 600 g/m2. Cartons that received treatment, no steam, added NaOH 2.5%, and milled for 30 minutes, has the lowest water absorption value compared to others. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study aims to produce concrete using various percentages of hypo-sludge ash (HAS) in place of cement. The waste paper sludge ash is composed of magnesium oxide and calcium oxide. Therefore, it can be tested as an innovative cement replacement, providing a solution for traditional concrete. For this study, the various proportions of ash used are 5%, 10%, and 15% by weight of cement. The mixed design carried out was as per the Indian standard code. The ingredients used for concrete making are cement, aggregates, hypo sludge ash (HSA), superplasticizer, and water. A test mix was carried out to check the behaviour of a concrete mix, and its physical and hardening properties were checked. Cube samples were cured for 3, 7, 14, and 28 days to check hardening properties. Experimental analysis shows that by replacing 5% cement with HSA, the strength results obtained are close to the reference concrete. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the event of a power transformer failure, the utility could experience an interruption in its power supply. Many factors, including winding deformations, insulation deterioration, transient and overloaded conditions, etc., can lead to this kind of failure. This research explores the relationship between polarisation and depolarization current (PDC) measured from the oil impregnated paper insulation of a high voltage (HV) power transformer to reveal data about the state of the insulation used in these devices. Paper insulation in a power transformer has been documented to age in a non-uniform fashion. Popular models that can model non-uniform ageing include the conventional Debye model (CDM). In the current study, we employed CDM to foresee the performance of oil-impregnated paper insulation. Further, dielectric loss tan and overall insulation conditions have been explored, with the largest magnitude of Z evaluated from the transfer function (TF) of the CDM model impacting most to the insulation condition and projected moisture present in the insulation paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The widely use of petroleum-derived mineral oils for the production of offset printing inks has resulted in several environmental impacts. The suitable approach to develop alternative resources is palm oil fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) as a substitute for petroleum-based solvent. This study aimed to investigate the surface properties of palm oil-based offset ink on gloss-coated paper surfaces in terms of printability. The "green" varnishes were prepared with palm oil FAME as solvent, rosin-modified phenolic resin, and different vegetable oils linseed oil (FAME-LO) and soybean oil (FAME-SO) have been used as drying oils. The FAME-based Cyan offset printing inks have been prepared their properties compared with standard conventional inks. Printing tests were carried out using the IGT-A2 printability tester. Contact angles of water, methanol, and hexane on the surface of printed ink were measured using Contact Angle Analyzer. The surface free energy (SFE) and its components were calculated using Girifalco-Good-Fowkes-Young, Owens-Wendt, and van Oss-Chaudhury-Good methods. The results showed that as the liquid contact angle increased, the surface energy decreased. The surface energy of FAME-SO ink printed samples 36.36 mJ/m2 was higher than the unprinted paper 35.84 mJ/m2. Since high surface energy will affect the bond strength of the ink to the substrate, this will be an advantage for multicolor prints requiring good ink adhesion, which will enlarge the acceptance of other colors to be printed on the previous color. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper is about paper or journal review of two-phase flow boiling pressure drop in propane (R290) refrigeration system and summarized several researches that will useful in terms of HVAC-R equipment especially in heat exchanger i.e., evaporator design. Early researcher has been conducted research with respect to the channel dimension (diameter and aspect ratio) as in Coleman (2000). Recent research of flow boiling with combined parameters such as heat transfer coefficient (HTC) and pressure drop shown that some parameters affected pressure drop inside unconventional channel (mini and microchannel) such as superficial vapor velocity, mass quality, mass flux, heat flux, saturation temperature (and pressure), and Reynolds number where flow regime of the pressure drop are mostly annular flow, intermittent flow, slug and churn flow but less or few of them found a relation of channel dimension i.e. diameter and aspect ratio towards two-phase flow pressure drop (as in Coleman (2000)). It is recommended that for further study and research, study of two-phase flow boiling pressure drop must conduct in the unconventional channel such as minichannel or microchannel i.e., capillary tube and incorporate Reynolds number of the flow (both vapor and liquid), channel dimension (diameter and aspect ratio), surface tension, and shear stress influence from two-phase flow fluid and then plot the data to the recent and or existed flow pattern map of any flow regimes especially to the refrigerants ones. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to identify the performances of cationic starch (CS) and sodium carboxymethyl celluloses (CMC-Na) as dry strength additives (DSA). The CS and CMC-Na were incorporated with to pulp slurry in different dosages (0.5%-2.0%) during stock preparation. The basic weight of 80 g/m2 was made for each treatment. The results showed that the utilization of CMC-Na had better mechanical properties compared to the CS for all treatments. In general, apparent density and mechanical properties were significantly affected by the addition of DSA. However, through the observation of the experiment, the enhancing effect of CMC-Na on mechanical properties of wastepaper was much higher than using CS except for tear strength. The FESEM imaging results can also help prove the best DSA used in wastepaper production. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Paper Correlation is the study of creating an automated machine to assess the relationship between two or more papers. This study continues to develop in the natural language processing field. In this paper, we begin to enter into this study by conducting research to find the relationship between two citation sentences. The citation sentences contained in the paper can be used as a basis for assessing the relationship between two papers. In this research, the semantic similarity between citation sentences is included in.8 semantic classes. We use the Recurrent Neural Networks method and its variations and use SMOTE to deal with imbalanced data. The data representation that we use is word2vec to convert the sentence into a vector. We develop this research by adding data to see the algorithm's capabilities from previous research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Lead is a heavy metal that can have a negative effect on human health. Lead enters the human body through the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and skin. Food can be contaminated with lead if the packaging is not proper, for example, salabulek wrapped in typed paper can enter the body. This study aims to prove the presence of lead content in salabulek sold at Pasar Kota Pariaman due to the use of typed paper as wrapping. This research method is descriptive and was conducted at the Water Laboratory, Faculty of Environmental Engineering, Andalas University. The number of samples was 24 samples consisting of 12 samples of salalauak wrapped in typed paper and 12 samples not wrapped in typed paper using total sampling technique. Sample examination using ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma). The results showed that all salabulek sold by traders at Pasar Kota Pariaman were positive for lead, both wrapped in typed paper and unwrapped. The average lead content in packaged salalauak was 0.172 ppm and unwrapped salabulek was 0.167 ppm. Conclusion. All samples of salabulek contained lead metal and there was an increase in lead levels due to packaging. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Used food paper in strips shape were mixed in a different weight percentage 1,2,3,4 respectively with epoxy resin. Discs of 10 cm diameter and 0.8 cm thickness were prepared in a hard shape. The thermal conductivity were tested for each combination showing that the maximum value of 0.989 w/m.°c signed at the combination (Epoxy 6 – Paper 4) Wt.%. And the mechanical properties representative by the hardness reflect the same behavior and recorded the maximum value of 80.21, meanwhile the surface roughness follow the other values in same manor with maximum value 0.50 µm. The increasing in used paper content showing that this increasing will lead clearly to improve the thermal and some mechanical properties of epoxy resin. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The construction of a new road has many environmental consequences, as it consumes a significant amount of materials and energy. Additionally, the price of crude oil, which is the primary source of the bituminous binder has climbed dramatically in recent years. These factors have caused a rise in the overall cost of asphalt pavement. An effective way to increase the asphalt mixture industry's long-term viability while also decreasing costs is to develop new materials and technologies that use recycled and environmentally friendly resources in the manufacturing process. The primary goal of employing waste materials as modifiers such as Shredded Paper Fibers "SPF" is to improve performance, save resources, protect the environment from pollution and study the influence of content and sizes on the properties of pure bitumen. The "SPF" was individually mixed with pure bitumen binder at a proportion of (0.25, 0.5, and 0.75) % from the weight of bitumen using two different sizes (14×6×1) mm and (7×3×1) mm. Several tests were conducted to assess the properties of the developed binder such as penetration, ductility, softening point, penetration index, and viscosity. The results showed that the modified asphalt binder has fewer values of penetration and ductility by 50 % and 51% respectively compared with pure bitumen for the smallest size of "SPF". The use of these modifiers leads to an increase in the penetration index to 0.47 and viscosity to 2.5 times when used smallest size and percent of 0.75%. The use of these modifiers leads to an increase in the penetration index to 0.47 and viscosity to 1.8 times when used smallest size and percent of 0.75%. The knowledge gap in this study suggests an alternative for cellulose fibber from waste recourse, however, the shredded paper is suggested as a stabilizer to asphalt used for Semi-Flexible Pavement "SFP", and where drain down is recognized obviously with neat asphalt. The results also demonstrated that enhanced asphalt binders might significantly alter the characteristics and performance of asphalt mixtures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Research on the manufacture of nylon-dithizon membranes for the early detection of lead heavy metal using the vacuum impregnation method. The purpose of this study was to determine the manufacture of nylon dithizon membranes and test strips as dithizonate complexes as an early detection of lead heavy metal. Making nylon-dithizon membrane by dissolving 50 mg of dithizon with 100 mL of chloroform and the addition of 50 mg of SrCl2 then stirred using a magnetic stirrer at 100 rpm as the working solution. After that, the solution was impregnated into a 0.20 m nylon membrane using a Buchner vacuum, after which it was carried out for 12 hours in a fume hood. The dithizon strip test was carried out using the colorimetric method, namely observing color changes that occur with the naked eye (qualitative test) with variations in concentration and pH. In this study, the optimum pH in the formation of the dithizone-Pb complex was obtained, namely pH 8 with a dark orange color. The minimum concentration on the indicator strip made was 0.05 with a visible color of faded orange, while the time reached for complex formation at a concentration value of 0.05 ppm was 520 seconds (Faded Orange). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Tele care medicine information system (TMIS) enable patients to gain admission to healthcare services over long distances. Patients and physicians seek medical information over an unsecured public channel. On the one hand, storing medical information in servers facilitate medical diagnosis, thereby, optimizing the use of digital health assets while on the other hand data is susceptible to various attacks. Thus, it is necessary to ensure data privacy, integrity, and confidentiality in TMIS system. Multiple approaches have been suggested for this purpose to authenticate the medical data, but there is still a systemic gap that has to be filled. In this paper, we will show the future scope of tele-medical healthcare and that is metaverse. Metaverse is a combination of digital technologies like virtual reality, augmented and physical reality. It has a role in healthcare as metaverse technology will provide more accurate data within the virtual world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The potential of Waste paper sludge (WPS) and cockle shell (CS) as an alternative composite absorbent has been investigated to obtain the optimum mixing ratio in removing two working parameters such as ammonia nitrogen (NH3-N) and COD. Both WPS and CS were mixed together in different ratio. The absorption batch study includes the preparation of 5g composite adsorbent, 200 mL of raw leachate sample at pH 8.64, with a shaking speed of 200 rpm for 300 minutes at room temperature. The result shows, the optimum ratio obtained for composite mixture absorbent is (1:7) and the concentration capacity achieved for the ratio was 502 mg/L and 540 mg/L for NH3-N and COD. The percentage optimum removal is 50.20% NH3-N and 81.25% COD respectively. The optimum pH and absorbent dosage expressed the result at pH 7 and 50 g with the percentage optimum removal value is 50.10% NH3-N and 88.89% COD; and 503 mg/L NH3-N and 320 mg/L COD; and 51.98% NH3-N and 89.51% COD; and 484 mg/L NH3-N and 302 mg/L COD, respectively during the experiment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Polar code is a class of linear error-correcting codes that may demonstrably achieve the capacity of discrete memoryless channels. In the last decade, they have piqued the interest of industry and academia, such as the 5G (5th generation) wireless communication system standardization process. Although polar codes are proven to achieve the Shannon limit, their performance degrades at finite-code lengths, particularly in low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) environments. So in a regime with finite _length, the performance of polar code may be improved by several techniques, such as Turbo Polar Codes (TPCs). Various Soft_in_Soft_out (SISO) decoder techniques, such as soft_cancellation (SCAN), belief_propagation (BP), and soft_successive_cancellation_list (SSCL) can be utilized in TPC. On the other hand, using a simple scaling factor scheme to minimize the overestimation of extrinsic information and its correlation with intrinsic information can further improve performance. Different termination techniques are proposed in the literature to reduce the required number of iterations, especially at high SNR. Error detection and correction systems are utilised to reduce energy consumption. This paper reviews some of the recent decoding techniques used in TPC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Numerous human activities and a rapidly growing world population are increasing the demand for freshwater. Fresh water production relies heavily on the use of conventional fuels and is associated with environmental pollution, leading to the need to look for other alternatives such as clean energy (solar energy). There are many villages and rural areas in the world without access to clean water. Many desalination systems have been developed to address this shortcoming. This study describes strategies for increasing clean water solar energy productivity that are currently in commercial and experimental development stages. Solar stills are the most prudent method for delivering new water since they just sudden spike in demand for the energy of the sun, which is promptly accessible in nature. The focus is on technologies that can be used independently, especially those that can be integrated into solar thermal systems. The results show that the solar thermal distillation yield is inversely proportional to the basin water depth and is directly related to the wind speed in the absorbing region, the temperature of the glass covers and the incident solar radiation. Add to the technology used inside and outside the system to improve productivity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Over the last few years, the technological progress in the field of wood polymer nanocomposites have played a significant role. It has been successfully overcome many disadvantages of wood product such as poor dimensional stability, poor mechanical strength, susceptibility and poor thermal stability. Due to the modification of softwood, we are able to find the substitution of costliest hardwood. In the addition of vinyl monomer and thermosetting resin with different cross linking reagents, we can easily develop the properties of wood. Due to its low cost and multi functionality softwood have a broad application in different fields of wood polymer nanotechnologies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The immediate methanol energy unit (DMFC) is the substitution of lithium-particle batteries in practically every one of the convenient electronic devices, in which current DMFCs work at double the force thickness of current lithium-particle batteries with moment refuel capability. It's realized that, the DMFC will give higher force densities, just if the center of this power module – the polymer electrolyte layer (PEM) – were more impervious to the fuel (methanol). In this way, the plan and improvement of Nafion® (the most ordinarily utilized PEM in energy components) substitutes that show high proton's conductivity and little methanol porousness (high selectivity) is a functioning space of examination. Polymer mixes are a humble and worthwhile strategy to advance layers that conjoin the ideal vehicle properties. Until now, there is fractional exploration in the space of PEM mixes, and besides, various uncertain inquiries. In this investigation, the properties of mix organization, science, and handling on polymer morphology and thereafter the vehicle properties and selectivity were analyzed. A significant impact in this investigation is correlation arrangement of cast films to warm squeezed layers. The last target is to coordinate with both the layers to furnish immiscible mixes with low selectivity, while likewise with the writing review tempered arrangement cast layers improved miscibility and thusly selectivity. The result with this examination is to discover the DMFC Execution of a strengthened arrangement cast mix layer of Nafion®/poly (vinyl liquor) (PVA) (with just 5 wt% PVA) was 33% higher than Nafion® (the business standard) at a high methanol fuel fixation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In order to increase energy security or to reduce diesel engine exhaust emissions, the use of biodiesel fuel is continuously increased. This effort is carried out by increasing the composition of biodiesel in the biodiesel blends. One of other considerations regarding the use high composition biodiesel blends above 20% (B20) is the concern of fuel filter blockage or shorten the life time. Various efforts have been done to overcome filter blocking problems due to the use of biodiesel, so that mitigation can be carried out. One of the evaluations of the effect of using palm oil biodiesel with a high composition above 20% has been carried out by acceleration testing in a test rig with additional dust contaminants. The test used fuel filter paper with a porosity of 30 micron with variations in the composition of the test fuel, namely pure diesel/B0 (Pertadex), B30, B50 and B70. The test was carried out by flowing the test fuels through filter paper in a DENSO standard test rig in temperature ambient (around 29°C). Filter blocking was recorded by the differential pressure (delta pressure) between before and after of the test filter paper. The results show that for the pure diesel and biodiesel blends without any contaminants, there is no increase in the differential pressure. Otherwise, for the addition of 3 grams of contaminants per 15 liters of test fuels, a higher biodiesel composition will result in a faster increase in the filter differential pressure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The text is a preface to the Proceedings of the International Conference on Mathematics and its Scientific Applications (ICMSA 2022). The conference took place on March 3-4, 2022, at the Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The conference was organized by the Department of Mathematics and was held online via the Zoom platform. The aim of the conference was to provide a platform for mathematicians and engineers to present new models in their respective fields. Around 200 research papers were received and 68 were selected for possible publication in the Scopus Indexed AIP proceedings. The editors of the AIP Conference Proceedings accepted the selected papers for publication. The preface expresses gratitude to the contributors, the conference organizers, and the advisory and technical committee members for their support and guidance. [Extracted from the article]

One of the biometrics that is used to analyze and measure the features of any individual for security and authentication purposes is the fingerprint. purposes, and it is one of the most grown biometric types and considered legal proof of guide in a court of law all over the worldwide. The techniques that is used to find the matching between different fingerprint images have been varied Over the past few years, the researcher in this topic use several methods to extract the essential features, and use these features as input to different matching techniques in inked fingerprint recognition system.in this paper we will discuss in details the contents of fingerprint recognition system and how it is work and a several number of techniques and methods used by the researchers in this top and we made a compression between the widely used techniques to reach the best in terms of accuracy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A concept of the smart contract powered by Ethereum has raised the attention of investors in the crypto-currency market in the light of the distributed account book techniques in the Era of Blockchain 2.0. Based on the digitalization of the financial tools, smart contract adopts the smart validation and execution of the computation protocols extending the blockchain to the application level of use to reinforce the security and transparency of transaction deals. This paper aimed to investigate the principle, functions, ground mechanism of the smart contract, and protection approaches and evaluated the security issues existed in the investment process. Lastly, the paper summarized the Smart Contract design and development, loopholes, and protection approaches in the Smart Contract applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Box-Cox (BC) transformation is widely used in data analysis for achieving approximate normality in the trans-formed scale. The transformation is only possible for non-negative data. This positiveness requirement implies a truncation to the distribution on the transformed scale and the distribution in the transformed scale is truncated normal. This fact has consequences for the estimation of the parameters specially if the truncated probability is high. In the seminal paper Box and Cox proposed to estimate parameters using the normal distribution which in practice means to ignore any consequences of the truncation on the estimation process. In this work we present the framework for exact likelihood estimation on the PN distribution to which we call method m1 and how to calculate the parameters estimates using consistent estimators. We also present a pseudo-Likelihood function for the same model not taking into account truncation and allowing to replace parameters μ and σ for their estimates. We call m2 to this estimation method. We conclude that for cases where the truncated probability is low both methods give good estimation results. However for larger values of the truncated probability the m2 method does not present the same efficiency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In order to accommodate the country's growing population, the number of apartment complexes has increased dramatically. Most new apartment complexes include a variety of modern amenities such as a supermarket, a medical centre, EV charging stations, vending machines, and many more. To use these amenities, we normally need to have a credit or debit card, or even cash on hand. Also, there are numerous identity and government cards that a person must carry with them at all times. Keeping track of all these cards can prove to be quite tedious and time-consuming. Furthermore, the majority of these apartments feature the standard lock and key method of unlocking the doors of the residing occupants which adds to the load of carrying about house keys along with all of the other cards. Life would be so much easier if we could replace all of these numerous bank cards with just one. Using a single card to access all services, such as EV charging or purchasing items, and even as your home door key. With the tap and go feature, the user does not have to pay at the same time but can make a payment all at once when the statement arrives at the end of the month, saving both time and keeping track of all transactions with ease. Hence, we propose in this paper a smart card that uses RFID technology to access all of the many amenities in apartment complexes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper describes a smart home control system, which includes lighting, microclimate and security subsystems, as well as control algorithms for various operating scenarios. The process of the system operation is described in detail, the visualization of the system is presented in the form of a 3d model. The article shows the practical significance of the system, describes its functionality. The work is of undoubted relevance, since the introduction of a house management system can improve conditions of life and achieve high energy efficiency rates. The article presents in detail each element of the control system, namely: a control device, a control object, a set of sensors. On the example of the lighting subsystem, the process of creating the entire automated control system is described. An algorithm for automatic lighting operation is obtained and described. To control the system, a human-machine interface was developed in the OpenHab program. A panel with indicators of the light sensor is presented, its functionality is described. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Five fuels were tested in a common rail direct injection (CRDI) diesel engine to see how they affected soot particle distribution and the engine's controlled and unregulated emission characteristics (M15, M25, and M35). The findings demonstrated that regulated emissions of carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), and particulate matter (PM) could be efficiently controlled to a very low level when mahua oil biodiesel (MOB) in diesel was utilized in conjunction with ideal engine working situations. Paper filters were employed to remove diesel dust. Entire particulate matter main particles were < 100 nm in width, with the average diameter for the biodiesel mixes falling among 20 and 26 nm. PM particles had uncontrolled emissions including Pb, Mn, and Ba, while M100 had 56.72% fewer xylene emissions, 22.49% fewer toluene emissions, and 19.45% fewer benzene emissions compared to M0. As a result, MOB is a wonderful option for reducing pollution from diesel engines and other sources, both in the form of controlled and unregulated emissions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Neo vernacular is a modern architectural style inspired by traditional vernacular buildings. The concept of neo vernacular architecture is a continuance of the Klaten people's ancient identity as part of Javanese culture, particularly in Central Java. One technique to construct architectural works founded in the local culture is to look for values rooted in Javanese culture. This paper is the product of a final project whose goal is to develop a sustainable architectural identity in Klaten based on local wisdom, which will be applied to the "nadir" transit hotel. This transit hotel should be able to accomplish the goal and objective of a successful Klaten city with devoted, intelligent, autonomous, and cultural citizens. The location, 53 meters south of Klaten Station, is one type of development of supporting facilities for the commuter line scheme. This is one of the KAI activities at Klaten Station that attempts to make it easier for visitors to obtain long-term support. Folk architecture gives rise to vernacular architecture, which evolves from it. It arose from and was entrenched in the ethnic community's traditions, and skilled craftsmen built it with years of expertise. The gunungan and Klaten limasan house concept is an alternative that is integrated with contemporary design to create a transit hotel with a character that may reflect the city of Klaten's identity as an independent and cultured district. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The advancement of multimedia made Technology for digital Video Watermarking is becoming widely recognized as a crucial tool for copyright enforcement, thus it identifies the video content and discourages unauthorized users from accessing or using it. New watermarking algorithm is presented in this paper the digital video based on landmarks of faces, landmark of a face is localized of certain characteristic points on the face, which made these marks an optimal host. Embedding the secret message in video frames will be used the Least Significant Bit (LSB) technique which slightly changes in the video. confidentiality is improved by encrypting the watermark before embedding it in the video frames with the SALSA20 Stream, which increases the watermark's security and power, The results of the experiments show that the suggested algorithm achieves significant imperceptibility and excellent resistance to different attacks. Peak to Signal Noise Ratio (PSNR) is higher and of higher quality in the attached video. According to experimental findings, the suggested algorithm achieves great resilience to several forms of attacks. Four statistical measures are used to evaluate the proposed algorithm, they are: Uses Peak Signal Noise Ratio (PSNR), Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR),Mean Squared Error (MSE), and Normalized Cross-Correlation (NCC), and the results are satisfied. The suggested algorithm achieves great resilience to several forms of attacks, also an acceptable level of transparency is obtained present in the embedded version. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

After the establishment of the Semantic Web concept by Tim Berners-Lee in 2001, there has been a lot of work and study to understand the goals of the Semantic Web. According to initial perceptions and strategy declarations, the Semantic Web will perform as an addition to the present Web, which is largely understandable by humans. Semantic Web is also called Web 3.0, Which enables World Wide Web information, databases, and other structured resources to be presented in a consistent structure that other applications can use. The review paper begins by examining the nature of the Semantic Web and the difference between the traditional Web and the Semantic Web. Moreover, the paper includes a brief overview of the Semantic Web and its technologies and discusses seven of the domains that the Semantic Web has been used. In addition, the paper describes the position of the Semantic Web nowadays. As a result, a researcher who is not familiar with the Semantic Web should find this paper a beneficial tutorial. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Pavement structures are subjected to high traffic loads, which deteriorates the pavement over time. In recent years, various techniques for improving the performance of asphalt pavements have gained popularity. One of these technologies is polymer-modified-binders (PMB) in asphalt mixtures, which are gaining popularity due to reduction in thermal susceptibility and increase in fatigue and rutting resistance. As a result, this paper provides a relative assessment of the recycled polymers utmost recently addressed as bitumen modifiers to enable their selection and cover the utilization of bitumen. The melting point of the polymer, the mixing environments, and the maximum amount of polymer supplemented are all studied. Their influences on the mechanical performance and constancy of asphalt binders in the pavement with and without additives are also discussed. Polymer modification has a major consequence on the rheological characteristics of asphalt binder, according to the findings. The findings of this paper will be useful to the local road construction industry in determining the properties of locally available asphalts and modified versions. A case study of the performance of 3 polymer forms in asphalt paving mixtures is provided; namely Polystyrene-Polymer, Polyvinyl-chloride (PVC), and Phenol-resin. These modified asphalt mixtures were made with asphalt cement that had been modified previously with 2%, 4%, and 6% with weight of asphalt polymer. The effect of polymer modification on mix performance was investigated utilizing Retained Stability Tests (RST) and Indirect Tensile Strength (ITS). Two separate measuring temperatures (25°C and 45°C) are used to evaluate the behavior of the mixture due to the change in the temperature. According to the findings of a case study, using a small percentage of polystyrene polymer lead to an increase in tensile strength, permitting polystyrene modified asphalt mixtures to be used in cold climates. The test results also revealed that offering phenol resin in modified asphalt mixes can increase deformation resistance and strength, allowing it to be used in hot climates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Information is divided into two types: classical and quantum. Quantum computing, quantum cryptography, and quantum teleportation are just a few of the miracles they can do when working together. Some of the uses range from assisting in the prevention of spies reading private messages to assisting in the prevention of spies reading private communications. Quantum purification and quantum error correction are examples of techniques that will make their implementation easier. Although some of these concepts are still beyond present technological capabilities, quantum cryptography has been established. The possibilities for small-scale quantum computer device prototypes by the end of the millennium are promising. This paper is focusing on addressing the depended approaches which deal with implementation cryptography based on quantumcomputing. Remembering that cryptography is a method of encryption that uses the naturally occurring propertiesof quantum mechanics to secure and transmit data in a way that cannot be hacked. Cryptography is the process ofencrypting and protecting data so that only the person who has the right secret key can decrypt it. For decades now, quantum computing has been hailed as one of the next big revolutions. Quantum computing is not just fasterthan traditional computing methods, but a fundamentally different approach to solve seemingly intractable problems. The mathematical operations that most traditional cryptographic algorithms rely on could be cracked with a sufficiently strong quantum computer. This paper aims to explain how quantum computing affects currentcryptography and expose readers to fundamental post-quantum methods. Quantum computing's influence on IT professionals is becoming increasingly important. As a result, we provide a straightforward introduction to post-quantum cryptography, including quantum-resistant algorithms and quantum key distribution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In today's power scenario, the increasing power demand is a prevailing concern. The electrical power generated by non-renewable energy sources falls short in meeting this escalating demand. Utilizing renewable sources in conjunction with non-renewable energy becomes imperative. Among various renewable energy sources like wind, tidal, biomass, and solar, the latter is especially advantageous due to its widespread availability and environmentally friendly nature. However, the power generated by solar cells is influenced by atmospheric conditions, and its delivery hinges on connected loads. Achieving maximum solar cell power output is challenging due to atmospheric variations, necessitating the use of various Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) methods. This paper introduces the application of the Incremental Conductance (INC) method for MPPT, which, in comparison to the Perturb and Observe (P & O) method, is better suited for tackling oscillations arising from diverse atmospheric conditions. The selection of a DC-DC CUK converter holds significance for maximizing power, offering low ripple levels at both input and output stages. The paper comprehensively covers converter design, simulation outcomes for a battery-connected standalone PV system employing the INC MPPT method [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research proposes a unique approach to human action recognition using mobile sensor data and a computationally efficient 1D Convolutional Neural Network (1D-CNN). In this research, a 1D-CNN model is constructed to recognize human actions using data from an accelerometer sensor. In order to increase model performance, the study looks into the ideal number of layers and epochs. The proposed method also automates the data annotation to simplify the training process. This research highlights the significance of the chosen model and the size of segments in action recognition. This paper investigates the ideal segmentation size for precisely identifying actions. Experimental analysis confirms the effectiveness of the segmentation length in recognizing human actions by reducing false alarms. This paper demonstrates that increasing the number of fully connected layers does not increase precision or accuracy. The paper concludes by proposing subject-independent methods for action recognition and optimizing power consumption for wearable devices. It highlights the potential of using mobile sensor data and 1D-CNNs for future research in human action recognition. The method and model presented in this paper achieve 95% of recognition accuracy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Containerization has become a very popular go-to technology for many developers in recent times. This is because of the ease of packaging and deploying software applications with the help of containers. It offers a lot of benefits concerning scalability, security, and portability. However, as is the case with any new and upcoming technology, containerization is not immune to security vulnerabilities and malware infections. Trojans are a type of malware that conceals itself as legitimate software. If these Trojans are embedded inside a container image, it can have severe and disastrous consequences since it will be difficult to detect such contaminated images and it is very easy for an attacker to spread this infected image because of the portability that containers provide. This paper suggests an innovative machine-learning technique to detect and identify Trojans embedded within container images without the need for deploying them to check for their runtime behavioral anomalies. This approach focuses on specific types of Trojans such as Remote Access Trojans and Distributed Denial of Service Trojans. The paper centres around the use of machine learning techniques to make it easier for the detection and identification of such Trojans within container images. The model is deployed as a Flask-based application which provides a simple user interface for interaction, hence making it user-friendly. The proposed system helps in automating the process of Trojan detection and helps in fast identification as well. Overall, this paper gives a very practical approach to Trojan detection and identification within container images, emphasizing the role of machine learning techniques in cyber security in general, thus helping to improve the overall security of containerized applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the modern age, a significant number of official documents, including IDs approved by the government and certificates, are predominantly image-based or paper-based. Extracting, entering, and searching for information from these documents manually can be a cumbersome and time-consuming process for organizations. To address this challenge, Automated ID Document Extraction and Classification (AIDEX) is introduced. This model utilizes machine learning algorithms to automatically classify identity documents issued by the government into predetermined categories such as AADHAAR card, Driving License and PAN card. By identifying unique indicators present in these ID proofs, AIDEX effectively detects and displays vital information, eliminating the need for manual intervention and achieving automation. Through appropriate access and permissions, the extracted data can be securely saved and accessed by authenticated users as required. The application of this strategy significantly reduces the time spent on physical labor, leading to resource conservation. Notably, AIDEX stands out by integrating the identification and data extraction from images of Driving Licenses, distinguishing itself as a novel approach. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the objectives set for AIDEX, the various techniques employed during its development, and the technical specifications of the resulting model. The findings highlight the potential of AIDEX to streamline information retrieval processes, enhance operational efficiency, and promote automation in handling government-issued identity documents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Human resource management practices that have unfavorable and negative outcomes in the hotel business, leading to an increase in employee turnover intention, are discussed at length in this study paper. Human resources management plays an effective part in solving the problem of the high rate of planned employee turnover in Malaysian hospitality business. Information included in the study came from secondary data through a wide variety of publications covering topics including human resource management and employee turnover. The literature has revealed how human resource management is related to turnover intention in the hospitality sector. Future researchers can use the insights gained from this study to better understand the unfolding patterns and skill gap analyses in human resource practices necessary to counteract the turnover intention in the industry. This paper discusses the human resource management practices of compensation, performance appraisal, training, recognition, information sharing and competence development and its impact on employee turnover. This study presents the results of previous studies on the topic in order to provide expanded recommendations. Practitioners can use the findings of this study to inform their own efforts to reduce turnover with confidence. Not much research has been done on this possibility in the Malaysian region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Self-Curing, Self-Compacting and Self-Healingconcrete are comparatively new field in construction industry and futuristic concrete. The composition and fresh properties of these concrete are different from the conventional concrete. Researchers are currentlyconcentrating to promote the different types of concrete basedon their analysis considering the sustainability criteria. In this scientometricanalysis,the research evolution of 50 years from 1974 to 2024 is taken into consideration. The contributions of 732 research papers are taken into account, in that nearly 500 papers are related to the proposed topic. The total number of authors contributing in this area isfound as around 2000. The international collaborationof the result outcome is found as 14.34%. For this scientometric analysis, more than 19742 references are taken from Scopus data. The average citation for this analysis is 7.601 and more. This reflects the importance of the scientometric analysis. This type of scientometric study will act as a valuable resource for the new researchers who are interested to undertake the research in thisfield. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper we have used a detailed reaction network, and the reaction experimental data that has been obtained from a thorough literature survey is used as a basis for the comparison and selection of plug flow reactor (PFR) and continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR) for the synthesis of methanol over Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 Catalyst. The experimental data that has been obtained is operating between 210°C and 260°C and at pressure up to 70 bar. A generalized Machine learning-based data-driven methodology principal component analysis (PCA) is used for dimensionality reduction of the parameter presented in experimental data; further linear regression model is presented to compare the accuracy of the model with industrial-scale application. The data obtained was also utilized for the prediction of variable for the model which is proposed in this paper. The performance of the model for two different reactors has been compared using the R-Square value. Based on this comparison it is found that the plug flow reactor (PFR) is more efficient, with 94.48% prediction accuracy (R-Square) as compared to continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR), with 91.98% prediction accuracy. However, more experimental data Is needed, as the used dataset is unable to differentiate for the regression of the adsorption isotherms. Model used is still performing well which suggests that this model can be further used for predictive analysis for experiments outside the training set. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper discusses the development of a 3D educational simulator for teaching power supply system fundamentals. The simulator's creation followed a meticulously planned algorithm, beginning with clear educational objectives. It involved 2D conceptual designs and detailed 3D modeling of components like transformers and voltage regulators using software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Blender. The simulator's interactivity is a significant feature, allowing users to adjust parameters like voltage and observe real-time effects, enhancing understanding. It integrates theory with practical visualization, providing annotations and explanations for each component, creating a comprehensive learning experience. User feedback guided testing and iterative improvements, resulting in a user-friendly, adaptable simulator compatible with various educational platforms. This project highlights the importance of interactive learning tools in technical education, addressing challenges in accurate yet user-friendly educational technology design. It emphasizes the need for continuous improvement to align with evolving technical knowledge. In summary, this paper demonstrates the potential of advanced 3D simulations in STEM education, offering insights into effective tool design and implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper analyzes an educational simulator developed for the "Fundamentals of Electrical Supply" course, focusing on its impact. The simulator enhances student understanding and engagement, known for its reliability, user-friendly design, and adaptability. It has received positive feedback from both educators and students. Quantitative assessments demonstrate improvements in grades and analytical skills. The study discusses its integration with traditional teaching methods as a complementary tool. Challenges in modeling electrical systems were overcome through collaboration and refinement. The paper concludes by emphasizing the broader implications of interactive tools in technical education and the potential for future enhancements like virtual reality to further improve the educational experience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents a comprehensive exploration of the development and implementation of a 3D functional scheme for educational simulators focused on power supply fundamentals. The growing complexity of electrical systems and the demand for interactive and engaging educational tools have led to the creation of this innovative approach. The scheme incorporates various components such as transformers, circuit breakers, power lines, and control systems, all interconnected in a 3D network. This paper discusses the step-by-step process, from requirement analysis to deployment, highlighting the benefits of 3D visualization in enhancing student engagement and comprehension. The results indicate a significant improvement in learning outcomes and user satisfaction. The potential for broader applications in engineering education is also explored, marking a promising avenue for future research and development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents a new method of soft start of high-voltage and high-power asynchronous electric drives of auxiliary units in mining enterprises, pumping stations and thermal power plants. Advantages and disadvantages of the proposed method are substantiated. The possibility of soft starting of asynchronous motors of high power from thyristors of low power has been proved. The disadvantages in the analysis of existing methods have been studied, and suggestions and solutions have been given. In soft starting of low and medium power induction motors, uses the system "Thyristor voltage converter-induction motor". In soft starting of high-voltage and high-power induction motors, a method of starting using combined low-power thyristors was proposed, taking into account the fact that the prices of high-power thyristors are expensive and that they are unreliable. A scheme of operation of parallel and series low power thyristor groups has been developed. The main disadvantage of this method is the need for uniform distribution of current and voltage values. In the paper, technical solutions for uniform distribution of current and voltage values have been developed. It was proposed to develop an improved system "Thyristor voltage converter-asynchronous motor" formed of parallel-sequentially collllected low-power thyristor groups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Essential oils are chemical substances found in plants. Essential oil-producing plants include patchouli, clove, and lemongrass plants. Components of essential oil compounds such as flavonoids, phenolics, saponins, terpenoids, and glycosides are thought to have antibacterial activity. The study was conducted to determine the antibacterial activity of patchouli essential oil, cloves, and lemongrass against pathogenic bacteria Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis. The antibacterial test method is carried out using diffusion of agar on disc paper. The test samples used were patchouli essential oil, cloves, and lemongrass from Batang district as much as 10 μL 100% concentration, positive control using 20% concentration chloramphenicol as much as 10 μL, and negative control using sterile blank disc paper. The results showed that there was a clear zone formed in the two test bacteria. The clear zone formed in the Escherichia coli test bacteria is until 9.5 mm in patchouli essential oil, until 20 mm in clove essential oil, and until 18 mm in lemongrass essential oil, while the clear zone formed in the test bacteria Bacillus subtilis is until 15 mm in patchouli essential oil, until 26 mm in clove essential oil, and until 20 mm in lemongrass essential oil. It can be concluded that patchouli essential oil, clove essential oil, and lemongrass essential oil have antibacterial activity against E. coli and B. subtilis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper exposes the controllability problem of the nonlinear smoking model. Mathematically, the form of smoking model is the first order of nonlinear differential equation system. The model consists of six variables and two controls. The most important thing before controlling a smoker is to determine its controllability. If the smoking model is in nonlinear standard control model, then it has drift. Applying the Lie Bracket method, the controllability matrix can be found. After determining the rank of the controllability matrix, the controllability of the model can be determined. The result can be stated that the smoking model is locally accessible. This means the control design can be made to control the smoker. In addition, if the optimal control approach is used in controlling the smoking model, through its cost functional model, we can make minimization of beginners and smokers. Another result of this paper is the presentation of optimal control analysis using the Pontryagin Principle approach. The analysis results can be stated as follows, first, each solution of the equation in the dynamic system model is a positive function, second, the model of the system of differential equations with the given initial conditions, has a solution, and that solution is a single solution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]