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A sustainable concrete solution was developed by partially replacing aggregates and cement with lightweight plastic aggregates (LWPA) and bagasse ash, respectively. Three types of mixes were studied: (i) concrete with 10-30% cement replaced by bagasse ash (BA), (ii) Bagasse ash concrete mix with scrap steel fiber, and (iii) Bagasse ash concrete with scrap fiber and 10-50% lightweight aggregate. The addition of bagasse ash positively influenced the fresh properties of concrete. However, workability decreased by 56% with the incorporation of scrap fibers and lightweight aggregate compared to the control mix. Slump values reduced in concrete mixes containing plastic aggregate (PA) due to mortar accumulation in voids within the hollow aggregate, significantly diminishing workability. The density of concrete decreased with bagasse ash and lightweight aggregate inclusion, aiding in reducing structural dead weight. However, the strength decreased notably with 30% replacement using hollow lightweight plastic aggregate. Voids in concrete specimens increased with LWPA percentage. Observations from fresh and hardened concrete tests suggest that plastic aggregate, bagasse ash, and scrap fiber can effectively replace up to 20% of gravel aggregate.

Water shortage and management are crucial worldwide concerns affecting both wealthy and developing countries. Sustainable water management seeks to enhance water use while guaranteeing the enduring sustainability of water supplies. Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) has developed into a complete framework for tackling the complexity of water management by including environmental, social, and economic dimensions in a holistic manner. This study article evaluates the efficacy of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in attaining sustainable water management. This study assesses the advantages and drawbacks of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) solutions using case studies from water-scarce areas and empirical research, emphasizing water governance, stakeholder engagement, policy integration, and ecosystem vitality. The findings underscore the crucial role of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in reconciling conflicting water needs, mitigating disputes over water resources, and fostering sustainable behaviors, while also revealing problems in its execution. These results provide insights for enhancing Integrated Water Resources Management frameworks to more effectively tackle future water concerns.

This study frames the plan and gives an enlightening exhibit of the proposed photovoltaic autonomous system in view of daylight under fluctuating natural circumstances. The special PV-tree structure in view of daylight, the most outrageous power point following (MPPT) procedure, and the DC converter make up the recommended system. The sun based controlled PV tree creates low voltage thus. To propel the expected estimation of voltage level, a DC help converter is used. In this paper, different MPPT parts, like irritation and notice (P&O), consistent conductance (INC), and a twisting reason capacity association (RBFN)- based cerebrum association (NN), are utilized to get the legitimate commitment cycle for isolating the ideal power from the sun-situated PV tree. Through ceaseless application and MATLAB/SIMULINK programming, the expected sun oriented controlled photovoltaic tree-based energy assortment system is acknowledged. The similar examination of the three recently depicted strategies’ entertainment eventual outcomes exhibits the appropriateness of the proposed system comparable to RBFN. Contrasted with the P&O strategy and the INK approach, the RBFN-MPPT gives a critical improvement in following capability of 6.0% and 5.72% at 1000 W/m2 irradiance condition. It very well may be concluded from the propagation and steady outcomes that, in contrast with the other two calculations, the RBFN-based NN gives predominant following capability and less faltering.

In the production of concrete, the exploitation of (SCMs) supplementary cementitious materials like fly ash and copper slag has gained a substantial amount of attention due to the fact that these materials have the ability to improve the characteristics of concrete while simultaneously addressing certain environmental concerns. The main purpose of this research is to evaluate the influence that integrating fly ash and copper slag does on the performance of concrete in a variety of different areas. A series of experimental investigations were Conducted in order to analyze the qualities of both fresh and hardened concrete. While copper slag can be used in varying percentages (10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50%), M- Sand is used to completely replace natural fine aggregate. Fly ash is used as a substitute material for cement at a constant rate of 30%. In order to determine the extent to which it is possible to incorporate fly ash and copper slag into concrete mixes without disrupting the workability of the concrete, the qualities of fresh concrete, such as its workability and its setting time, were evaluated. In order to gain a better understanding of the effects that these SCMs have on the strength of concrete, the properties of hardened concrete, including compressive strength, tensile strength, and flexural strength, were investigated in detail. The results of this Research paper offer significant contributions to the environment and the possible advantages and obstacles related to the integration of 30% fly ash and 30% copper slag in concrete.

Nanocomposite membranes are being considered as potential options for sustainable water desalination. These membranes offer advantages such as enhanced water permeability, improved salt rejection efficiency, and increased resistance to fouling. This study explores the utilization of environmentally friendly materials in the production of nanocomposite membranes, with the aim of improving both sustainability and performance. The synthesis of key findings is achieved through a systematic literature review and data analysis. Nanocomposite membranes, which include green materials such as biopolymers and natural nanoparticles, exhibit improved water permeability. This is evidenced by water permeability values ranging from 90 to 110 L/m^2·h·bar. Moreover, membranes that utilize environmentally friendly materials have shown a remarkable enhancement in salt rejection efficiency, achieving rates as high as 96% to 100%. The resistance to fouling is also improved, as the membranes exhibit resistance values ranging from 6 to 10 kPa. The advancements can be credited to the favorable characteristics of green materials, such as their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and minimal impact on the environment. The results highlight the promise of green nanocomposite membranes in the field of sustainable water desalination, in line with the increasing focus on environmental accountability in technological advancements. Further research should prioritize the improvement of membrane compositions, fabrication methods, and performance metrics to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of nanocomposite membranes for water desalination applications. This will help address global water challenges in a responsible and environmentally friendly manner.

In this article, five high gain topologies are derived by reconfiguring the conventional quadratic boost converter. This restructuring is carried out by integrating high gain cells and modifying the topology. The voltage conversion ratio of the topologies is derived using steady-state analysis. Each topology is compared with alike converters in the literature with respect to voltage gain, stresses across the devices and total component count. With this comparative study, the superiority of the suggested topologies is highlighted. Finally, the simulation results of the five topologies are obtained from PSIM software and the results are presented to validate the theoretical results.

The innovative elevated step-up gain DC-DC converter with switched capacitor and regenerative Boost configuration is a pivotal advancement in solar photovoltaic (PV) energy conversion. With a focus on enhancing solar PV applications, this converter efficiently elevates the low-voltage DC output of solar panels, addressing the challenge of low-voltage outputs inherent in solar panels. This breakthrough technology facilitates energy storage, off-grid power supply, and grid integration, contributing to a sustainable solution for optimizing solar power consumption. The converter's regenerative qualities promise to revolutionize solar PV applications, increasing sustainability and efficiency. Its main feature, a significant increase in step-up gain, ensures the effective conversion of low-voltage DC output from solar panels to higher levels, crucial for diverse applications in solar PV systems. This transformative technology plays a vital role in creating a more environmentally and energy-resilient world.

In the sustainability of ceramic forming this paper will provide a comprehensive review of the way that ceramics have changed over time towards sustainability due to Industry 4.0’s current manufacturing technologies which are improving day by day. Particularly this study focuses on reducing the depletion of resources, energy utilization, and natural pollution by examining how conventional strategies for forming ceramics can be replaced by new ones that emphasize sustainability and form a solution. Basically, this paper highlights a few crucial properties in ceramics including its capacity to resist high temperatures, flexibility, and chemical inactivity, and their significance in several areas like biomedical designing, hardware, aviation, the machinery industry, and many more applications. When the drawbacks of traditional ceramic forming methods were analyzed such as high cost and lengthy processing periods, the study clarifies that there is a need for sustainable alternatives. This study also examines new possibilities such as additive manufacturing (3D printing) and hydroforming, which permit for more accuracy in product shape while utilizing a low amount of materials and energy. Going forward, this research also looks into eco-friendly ceramic materials that make the most of secondary sources or are based on biomass-based added substances and binders. Using examples from real circumstances and information from industry, it demonstrates where sustainable ceramics can be utilized in different divisions like design, space travel, electronics, wellbeing care, or renewable energy sources. By doing so, this paper emphasizes how sustainable ceramic making seems to trigger environmental enhancements as well as keep up resource efficiency and shift towards a circular economy.

All living things require water in order to survive. Water that is drinkable for people should be safe and avoid of dangerous microorganisms. Therefore, water that has been purified should be made available to the general public before it can be utilized for human consumption. To ensure that the parameters are within allowable bounds, specific standards in the water must be investigated. Prior to use, the ground water must be evaluated and cleaned. The statistical method known as multiple linear regression makes use of two or more independent variables to forecast the value of a dependent variable. With the use of this method, we can ascertain the model’s variation as well as the proportionate contributions of each independent variable to the overall variance. The assessment of water quality can be done by conducting the pH, turbidity, conductivity, acidity, alkalinity, chloride, iron, total solids, dissolved oxygen tests. Multiple samples are collected from various locations for accuracy of the test results. The aim of the study is to assess the water quality parameters through laboratory experiments and to relate the water parameters to water quality index using the multilinear regression.

The process of changing a soil’s physical characteristics to provide it long-term, permanent improvements in strength is known as soil stabilisation. Increasing a soil’s overall bearing capacity and shear strength is how stabilisation is achieved. After stabilisation, a solid monolith forms, reducing permeability and hence the possibility for shrinkage and swelling as well as the damaging impacts of freeze-thaw cycles. The goal of this study is to improve the physical characteristics of soils for better building results by investigating the potential of cement and rice husk ash (RHA) as soil stabilizing materials. Using RHA, a byproduct of milling rice, this study investigates alternate, environmentally friendly stabilization techniques with respect to the limits of traditional cement-based stabilization. The study assesses the impacts of different RHA and cement mixtures on soil’s Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index using a thorough experimental approach. The factorial experiment provides important insights into changes in soil plasticity over a 3x3 matrix under nine distinct settings. The results show that while larger RHA percentages considerably lower the Plasticity Index, indicating improved soil stability, increasing cement concentration generally rises the Liquid and Plastic Limits. The satisfactory combination, determined to be 15% RHA and 8% cement, presents a possible path closer to producing soil that is less plastic and more durable. This obseravtion helps to broaden sustainable, low-cost techniques of stabilizing soil at the same time as also shedding light on the synergistic impacts of cement and RHA on soil parameters.

Engineered soil qualities can be modified mechanically, chemically, or biologically to achieve soil stabilisation. Soil stabilisation is a method used in civil engineering to enhance and enhance a soil’s structural qualities. Mechanical strength, permeation, compressibility, resilience, and plasticity are some of these attributes. The systematic investigation of soil stabilization with fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) as binders is presented in this work. The goal of using geopolymer technology is to enhance the mechanical qualities of clay soils for the building of road pavement by substituting conventional cementitious materials. The ideal ratio of Fly Ash to GGBS is found using a Taguchi experimental design technique, more precisely a L9 Orthogonal Array, with the goal of improving soil liquid limit, plastic limit, and plasticity index. The effectiveness of various Fly Ash and GGBS ratios is assessed, as well as their influence on soil behavior. In order to develop models for predicting soil parameters, regression analysis is used. Diagnostic plots show a reasonable fit but also highlight small amounts of unexplained variability. These discoveries have important ramifications for sustainable construction methods and are essential for improving soil stabilizing procedures, especially when it comes to road pavement engineering.

The Web of Things (IoT) has numerous openings to unravel issues in standard of living. accidents are demonstrating lethal and will proceed to extend. The security of prepare travelers is considered the foremost vital thing. Programmed crisis discovery has different sensors that actuate the microcontroller when an crisis is identified. When an crisis is identified, the framework employments the Bluetooth module to send an crisis notice to the prepare driver's versatile phone and naturally sends the Worldwide Situating Framework (GPS) area of the driver's mobile phone by means of Brief Message Benefit (SMS). crisis contacts. The created alarms are too overhauled within the framework recipient module utilizing the real-time cloud-based database and open alarms. The crisis direct on the passenger's crisis side is utilized to report crises to crisis responders, which may incorporate police, fire and therapeutic work force. The thought is to utilize IoT to decrease the reaction time of crisis groups.

Every year, millions of tons of trash find their way into the rivers and streams around our country, contaminating the water and endangering the all those whose lives depend on it. A significant portion of the rubbish is floating, insoluble material, which is more hazardous since it creates a barrier between air and water. The design of an ocean cleaner is suggested in order to remove garbage from the sea or to create a cleaner atmosphere. This floating rubbish can be taken out of the water's surface by this system. The system uses a conveyor belt-style arrangement that is powered by an electric motor. The conveyor belt continuously goes upward, collecting trash along the way thanks to spike arrangements. After that, a trash collection tank is supplied, where the same are momentarily stored. An advantage of this type of device is that it may be made to float, allowing it to move on the water's surface and continuously gather floating rubbish. On the roof, we can also employ solar power cells to supply electricity. The river cleaning system may eventually include a rubbish level indicator assembly.

Operations research and marketing management have benefited greatly from the important science of queuing optimisation. We take into account a multiserver single input G/G/k queue for study. This type of queue formation occurs in factories, production facilities, logistics centres, airports, and hospitals where the inter-arrival and service times are frequently not exponentially distributed. Knowing the precise number of service providers needed to avoid congestion at the lowest possible cost would therefore be the main concern. When there are more jobs than servers in a G/G/k queue, the cost incurred by the number of jobs per unit time becomes complex, making it challenging to determine the average cost. As a result, this paper obtains the bound for the ideal number of servers that would reduce the overall cost. Interpolation technique is used to determine the precise number of servers. When there are more servers (k) than job arrivals, the G/G/k queue’s optimal cost per unit time during an execution cycle is obtained. The proposed system is made up of a G/G/k queue that begins operating as soon as the first job enters the system. Due to the general distribution of job arrivals, the time interval between subsequent job arrivals is not always the same. Therefore, the study of an arrival that causes a state transition in the system is taken into account. When there are fewer servers available than job arrivals, an expression is derived to determine the optimal server count. When the number of available servers exceeds the number of jobs in the system, the optimal number of jobs that minimises the average processing cost per unit time for one job is also determined. The simulation results are obtained by simulating this system with MATLAB’s SimEvents toolbox.

The purpose of this research is to examine how data-driven dynamic urban communication affects the effectiveness and optimization of vital municipal services in a variety of contexts. Interestingly, waste management IoT sensors have an efficiency score of 9, which is remarkable and indicates the promise of data-driven approaches in this industry. An impressive 4.3 user satisfaction rating highlights how well these technologies are received. Additionally, data-driven communication techniques provide affordable options, as seen by their $2.5 service request cost, which highlights the possibility of more efficient resource allocation. This study offers strong proof that data-driven communication benefits both municipal service providers and people by increasing service consumption and lowering response times to around 5.2 minutes.

This paper provides a thorough analysis of the development of artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of Industry 4.0 and the soon-to-be Industry 5.0. Important conclusions come from the data, such as the startling 900% increase in AI applications between 2010 and 2018, which corresponds to a 60% rise in the proportion of industrial enterprises using AI at that time. Moreover, our analysis shows that Industry 4.0's AI integration has resulted in a notable 200% cost reduction and a cumulative 400% boost in production efficiency. Our study delves into the rapid deployment of critical technologies like 5G connectivity and quantum computing within the framework of Industry 5.0. The usage of 5G connectivity has increased by 200% in only two years, while quantum computing has seen a staggering 1000% growth in acceptance over the course of eight years. These findings demonstrate the fast technological transition occurring in Industry 5.0. Furthermore, by 2033, the research predicts a startling 400% increase in human-machine cooperation and an anticipated 133% decrease in mistake rates. The research highlights how Industry 4.0's deep consequences of AI development and Industry 5.0's revolutionary possibilities will impact manufacturing in the future.

This paper explores the field of data analytics for dynamic urban operations and provides a systematic analysis of the importance and possible implications of this field. Our investigation indicates significant data volumes in an urban setting that is data-rich: 500 GB are generated by traffic sensors, 300 GB by environmental monitors, 150 GB by mobile apps, and 75 GB by emergency calls. A variety of analytics techniques, each with a different processing time, are built upon these data sources. These techniques include descriptive, predictive, prescriptive, and diagnostic analytics. The outcomes, which include 90% accuracy, an average processing time of 40 minutes, 80% resource utilization, and 4.2 user satisfaction ratings, highlight the benefits of data analytics. According to the comparison study, diagnostic analytics has a score of 7.8, indicating room for development, while prescriptive analytics leads with an efficiency score of 8.4. As urban stakeholders and academics work to improve urban systems and solve urban issues, the results give a thorough understanding of the effectiveness and application of data analytics in the context of dynamic urban operations.

The effective management of nutrient resources in agricultural practices is crucial for optimizing crop yields and ensuring sustainable farming. Traditionally, farmers have relied on manual methods or expert knowledge to determine the appropriate amount and type of nutrients required by crops. However, these methods often lack precision and can lead to suboptimal fertilization, resulting in reduced productivity and environmental degradation. In recent years, advancements in sensor technology have paved the way for more accurate and efficient crop management systems. One such innovation is the NPK sensor, which enables real-time monitoring of soil nutrient levels. Our proposed system utilizes NPK sensor data to offer personalized fertilization recommendations to farmers. The system integrates sensor technology, machine learning algorithms, and agronomic expertise to provide precise and tailored nutrient recommendations based on the specific requirements of different crops and soil conditions. The system collects data from NPK sensors deployed in the field that includes soil nutrient levels. Machine learning algorithms analyze this data to identify patterns and correlation between nutrient levels and crop performance. By leveraging historical data and agronomic knowledge, the system can generate accurate and timely recommendations for nutrient application. In conclusion, the crop recommendation system presented here offers a novel approach to crop management by leveraging NPK sensor technology and machine learning. By providing accurate and personalized nutrient recommendations, the system has the potential to revolutionize modern agriculture, enhancing productivity while promoting environmental stewardship. Further research and field trials are needed to validate and refine the system’s performance and usability, but the preliminary results show promising potential for the adoption of such system in real-world agricultural settings.

Geopolymer concrete is one of the new aged concrete that is widely being studied and applied due to its sustainable approach achieved by its low CO2 emission by eliminating the utilization of cement in concrete. Geopolymer is cement less concrete made out of industrial by products like fly ash, GGBS, Rice husk ask , Mine tailing waste etc. or any other waste material that constituent the Si:Al that can be dissolved and polymerise in the alkaline solution. In the present study we have utilized rice husk ash to develop the geopolymer concrete as rice husk ash is one of the major challenge of handling and large emission of CO2. The geopolymer concrete made out of Rice husk ask is tested against all the standard codal provision for the conventional concrete. Compressive strength results align with the special mix design made out for the geopolymer concrete. The Study was conducted at the ambient temperature as well at the 60°C and microscopic studies were performed to analysis the change in the internal structure using SEM images

Vibrations are phenomenon caused due to cyclic motion caused by certain amplitude and frequency. The ground borne vibrations hinder the building stability and durability. In the present study, the impact of vibrations is reduced with fly ash Infilled barrier. Different soils samples are collected and density is determined using standard compaction test. Density and vibration waves are inversely proportional to each other, that is higher the density of soils lower the propagation of vibration waves and vice versa. After the determination of density, the soils are tested by using vibration sensor in two cases. One is without placing fly ash barrier and the other is by placing fly ash barrier. The output is monitored in the Arduino software and amplitude rection factor and frequency reduction ratio are determined to identify the efficiency of fly ash barrier.

Since late April 2020 a syndrome now termed Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) has been seen in children and adolescents in association with COVID-19 infection. The definition of MIS-C involves fever, organ dysfunction and laboratory confirmation of inflammation in the context of laboratory or epidemiological evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in a patient under 21 years of age. Notably cases are now being identified in adults termed Multisystem Inflammatory syndrome in Adults(MIS-A). Few cases have been reported in sub-Saharan Africa. We report a case of a young African male presenting with a maculopapular rash, persistent fever, elevation in inflammatory markers and a sudden, significant deterioration in cardiac function resulting in cardiogenic shock. The patient responded to intravenous steroids , intravenous immunoglobulin and background inotropic support. The recognition of this disease entity proves even more crucial now amidst the ongoing global wave of COVID-19 infection. It is paramount to identify these patients early, leading to prompt treatment avoiding further morbidity and mortality.

Wind energy is the renewable sources of energy and it is used to generate electricity. The wind farms can be constructed on land and offshore where higher wind speeds are prevailing. Most offshore wind farms employ fixed-foundation wind turbines in relatively shallow water. In deep waters floating wind turbines have gained popularity and are recent development. This paper discusses the various types of foundations which are in practice for use in wind turbine towers installed on land and offshore. The applicability of foundations based on depth of seabed and distance of wind farm from the shore are discussed. Also, discussed the improvement methods of weak or soft soils for the foundations of wind turbine towers.

Aggressive angiomyxoma (AA) is a rare locally invasive soft tissue tumor that is known for its local recurrence. It affects women of reproductive age group. Clinically it presents as a pedunculated polyp or a polypoidal mass usually involving the pelvis, vulva, vagina and the urinary bladder. Excision is the treatment of choice. Due to its tendency for local recurrence long term follow up is adviced. We present AA in a 43year old woman involving the vulva.