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Online educational videos have emerged as one of the most popular modes of learning in the recent years. Studies have shown that liveliness is highly correlated to engagement in educational videos. While previous work has focused on feature engineering to estimate liveliness and that too using only the acoustic information, in this paper we propose a technique called LIVELINET that combines audio and visual information to predict liveliness. First, a convolutional neural network is used to predict the visual setup, which in turn identifies the modalities (visual and/or audio) to be used for liveliness prediction. Second, we propose a novel method that uses multimodal deep recurrent neural networks to automatically estimate if an educational video is lively or not. On the StyleX dataset of 450 one-minute long educational video snippets, our approach shows an relative improvement of 7.6% and 1.9% compared to a multimodal baseline and a deep network baseline using only the audio information respectively. [For the full proceedings, see ED592609.]

Anaerobic digestion of MSW has received the recognition as a mode of producing energy-rich methane gas, abolishing morbific bacteria and decreasing difficulties related with the discarding of organic waste. The paper waste which thrive far and wide counting the instantaneous atmosphere is a great source material for biogas production. Rather than putting them in fire or letting them littered around, these paper waste (PW) can be used for energy production. This paper states that sustained flammable methane gas can be produced by the PW by blending with animal waste and implementing pre-treatment methods for paper waste. The pre-treatment improves the methane production as papers are biosolids, have very long retention time and has low degradation efficiency due to the presence of lignocellulosic. The accessibility of microorganisms to the fermentable sugars is restricted by their complex structure. These preventive aspects are associated with first stage of anaerobic digestion (AD) that is hydrolysis, this stage is important for the degradation of feedstock. To avoid these limiting factors pre-treatment methods, achieve significant result in degradation of PW. Therefore, by enhancing the selected variables to accelerate biogas production is the agenda of the current study. This reduces the common problems that arise throughout anaerobic digestion. The study also involves the improvement of performance parameters associated with Anaerobic digestion using paper waste and cow dung. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Desiccated coconut industries produce lot of waste water which contain high organic compounds, but it demands high BOD and COD hence it causes adverse effect on environment. Utilization of waste water for energy generation is an efficient and effective technology. In this technology pretreated desiccated waste water can be used for biogas production. Installed Biomethanation plant generates about 350 electrical units per day and 30 kW biogas generator runs for 8-10 hr/day. The generated power is supplied to the coconut processing unit of Indus Bio Products, Puttur for running of water lifting from borewell, drying of desiccated coconut, feeding unit, running of chaff cutter machine, processing machine and captive use. During last 36 months 3240 tons of agro processing waste is treated and total 345600 units of electricity is generated. Apart from the fact that biogas produced is effective in reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

These proceedings contain 17 papers presented at a seminar to identify and evaluate research studies conducted in the past with a view to providing guidance and ready reference for those who wish to conduct research in the future. A summary of recommendations appears first. Issues, researchable questions, and suggestions are made in three areas: identification of profiles, resources, and needs of adult learners; motivation and mobilization techniques in adult education; and linkages of adult education programs with other development programs. These papers are presented: "The Nature and Scope of Research for Adult Education and Development" (V. Eswara Reddy), "Research in Adult Education" (S. C. Bhatia), "Questions in and Reflections on Adult Education Research" (James A. Draper),"Methodological Issues in Adult Education Research in India" (R. Jayagopal), "Profile Development of Target Groups for Adult Education and Action" (B. R. Patil), "Adult Education among the Tribal Communities in India: Problems and Prospects" (G. P. Reddy), "Participation of Rural Workers and Interface with Development Agencies" (Prayag Mehta), "Towards a Typology by Needs of Adult Learners" (Asha Dixit), "Linkages and Participation with Development Agencies" (S. C. Dutta), "Workers' Education in India" (B. R. Virmani), "Training Methodology" (K. S. Pillai), "Linkages with Development Agencies," (C. N. V. Subba Reddy), "Evaluation Search and Research in Adult Education: Some Process Reflections" (T. V. Rao and R. Harihar), "Adult Education in Rural Development: A Study of the Process of Implementation of National Adult Education Programme" (B. C. Muthayya and Hemalatha Prasad), "Modernizing Evaluation in Adult Education" (Bishwa B. Catterjee), "A Comparative Study of the Relative Effectiveness of Four Methods of Teaching Literacy to Adults" (R. Krishna Rao), and "Research in Adult and Continuing Educaton, Non-Formal Education, and Life-Long Education" (D. Subba Rao). Appendixes include abstracts of research in adult education and a bibliography. (YLB)

Indian municipalities expanding rapidly in terms of population and economic growth. Bengaluru generates close to 4000 metric tons per day of Solid Waste (SW), most of the municipal waste is generated in residential and market areas. In order to comply with MSW rules Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) mandates Bulk Generators like apartment complexes with more than 50 units and Commercial bulk generators viz hotel/restaurant, clubs, factory, country, mall, shopping complex, marriage halls, convention hall, place of worship, institution, office establishment, railway stations, bus stand or any other commercial or public entity waste to be segregated into different categories and manage their waste either in-situ. Disposing of organic waste via landfill is an unsustainable option. Organic waste is high in moisture content and contributes significantly to the generation of methane and leachate from landfills. This paper entitled of Biodegradable Waste management techniques by using new technologies for Apartments complexes like bio aerobic composting, vermi-composting, anaerobic digestion/biomethanation; to assess the key issues and challenges. Diverting organic wastes from landfills is critical to reduce both landfill emissions and the contribution to global warming and climate change. Therefore alternative treatment needs to be sought. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Topology for direct online starting of Induction Motors (I.M.s) using Thyristor Binary Switched Capacitor (TBSC) compensator operating in closed loop is presented. TBSC is based on a chain of Thyristor Switched Capacitor (TSC) banks arranged in binary sequential manner. A transient free switching of TBSCs is carried out. Proposed topology allows switching in/out of capacitor banks according to the reactive power requirement of induction motors in very fast responding closed loop. Simulation results show that the proposed scheme can achieve reactive power compensation in cycle to cycle basis. Proposed scheme can be used for direct online starting of I.M.s with voltage sag mitigation at starting, which helps improving stability of the system and Power Factor (P.F.) improvement in steady state. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Globalization is changing food accessibility, but food consumption may not be uniform within societies, with differences between socio-economic groups and genders. Objective: Describe food consumption patterns of adolescents in an urbanizing Indian city. Methods: Representative sample of 400 adolescents, ages 13-16 years completed a food frequency questionnaire in developing Bijapur city, India. Weekly food consumption patterns were compared with dietary guidelines and examined using t-tests and multivariate linear regression. Results: Commonly consumed foods (d/week) were tea/coffee (mean 5.5; range: 2.7-7), dairy (mean 5.0; range 2.2-6.8), packaged foods (mean 4.8; range 2.3-7), and non-green leafy vegetables (GLV) (mean 4.7; range 2.4-6.2). Private school students, generally of higher socio-economic status, reported significantly (p<0.05) higher consumption (d/week) of fruits (5.0 vs 2.7), fruit juice (1.3 vs .8), dairy (5.7 vs 4.7), homemade sweets (1.1 vs. 0.4), and more frequently added fat to food (3.8 vs. 2.0) than public-school students that reported significantly higher consumption of eggs (2.0 vs. 1.0), street food (1.3 vs. 0.8) and snack foods (1.5 vs. 0.8). Girls reported significantly higher consumption of packaged foods (5.1 vs. 4.5), non-GLV (5 vs. 4.3), ready-to-eat foods (1.5 vs. .8), and more frequently added fat (3.0 vs. 2.1) than boys, who reported significantly higher consumption of eggs (2 vs. 1.5) and street foods (1.5 vs 0.9). Conclusions: Compared with recommended 43 guidelines, adolescents have higher packaged foods and lower fruits and GLV intake. Frequent processed and packaged foods consumption mirrors urban Indian adolescents' food consumption patterns and is alarming given emerging childhood obesity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Topology for reactive power compensation suitablefor dynamic loads in closed loop is presented. The scheme consists of Thyristor Binary Switched Capacitor (TBSC) banks. TBSC is based on a chain of Thyristor Switched Capacitor (TSC) banks arranged in binary sequential manner. A transient free switching of TBSCs is carried out. Proposed topology allows stepless reactive power compensation for dynamic loads in very fast responding closed loop. Simulation results show that the proposed scheme can achieve reactive power compensation cycle to cycle basis and the harmonics contents of source are maintained at insignificant levels due to filtering action of TBSC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Incineration of municipal solid waste (MSW) is an effective methodology to greatly reduce the volume of waste placed in landfills, greatly extending the service life of these facilities. However, the incineration of MSW generates a hazardous byproduct, fly ash which contains relatively high concentration of toxic contaminants such as heavy metals. The current study examines chemical and mechanical behaviors resulting from gradual incorporation of incinerator fly ash (IFA) into alkaline activated coal fly ash (CFA) matrix, such that: 1) the incinerator ash is chemically stabilized; and, b) the resulting mixture provide fresh and hardened properties adequate for the production of commercially viable pre-cast components. The paper presents the results of an extensive chemical characterization of IFA and CFA via particle size distribution, X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and Inductive coupled plasma (ICP) methods. Geopolymer concretes and grouts, made from IFA, CFA and four IFA-CFA blends, were subjected to leatchability tests as per EPA's TCLP, as well as extensive mechanical and rheological characterization including compressive strength, flexural strength, elastic modulus, Poisson's ratio and setting time. Preliminary results are encouraging, suggesting that toxicity levels of the leachate can be reduced by up to two orders of magnitude, allowing the resulting geopolymer concrete to be classified as a non-hazardous. Furthermore, the resulting mixture is both workable and yield mechanical strength in excess of 6000 psi. The utilization of incinerator fly ash in beneficiation applications is expected result in significant cost reduction to operators of municipal waste incinerators by eliminating costly transportation and landfill expenditures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses a study on a systematic approach for the investigation of asphaltene problems in reservoirs during primary production, pressure depletion and improved oil recovery (IOR) processes under carbon dioxide gas injection project. Initial laboratory results are presented regarding the characterization and phase behavior of typical crude oil samples from reservoirs in Kuwait. It was shown that the asphaltene process is reversible based on the repressurization experiments conducted.

The article focuses on a study on the development of contamination resistant ceramic cement for arctic applications. The researchers suggest that chemically bonded phosphate ceramic cement that are prepared on site could be contaminated by leftover Portland cement, which could affect the applicability of ceramic cement in arctic conditions. Freeze temperature depressants, such as salt and alcohol, are used to allow cement hydration and placement.

The aim of this paper is to introduce a new class of fuzzy sets, namely α-*g- closed fuzzy sets for fuzzy topological spaces. This class is obtained by generalizing ĝ - open fuzzy sets via fuzzy α-closure. This new class is properly placed between the class of α -closed fuzzy sets and the class of αg- closed fuzzy sets. Applying α-*g -closed fuzzy sets, we introduce and study some new spaces fuzzy αgT1/2* spaces and fuzzy *αgT1/2 spaces. Further, the concept of fuzzy α-*g-continuous, fuzzy α-*g-irresolute mappings, fuzzy α-*g-closed maps, fuzzy α-*g-open maps and fuzzy α-*g-homeomorphism in fuzzy topological spaces are also introduced, studied and some of there properties are obtained. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Erosion wear is recognized as an engineering problem for slurry handling equipments. It plays an important role in design and operation of slurry transportation systems. The present work reports experimental investigations on dependence of erosion wear of Aluminum in sand - water slurry. The aim of present study is to analyze the parametric dependence of erosion wear of Aluminum in sand water suspension. Aluminum has been chosen for target material as representative of ductile material. The effect of various parameters such as impact angle, particle size, velocity and solid concentration on erosion wear of Aluminum has been analyzed. A pot tester is fabricated and special fixtures have been developed to conduct erosion wear tests at various impact angles ranging of from 15° to 90°, in steps of 15°. Experiments have been conducted in the solid concentration (by weight) range of 20 % to 40 % for three narrow - sized particles of 225 µm, 505 µm, and 855 µm in the velocity range of 3.68 m/s to 9.67 m/s. From the data points a correlation were developed which is agreed with the experimental values in an error band of ± 16% [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Continuous increase in fuel prices and fast depletion of the available petroleum reservoirs has renewed an interest in the field of biodiesel. In this contest an experimental investigation has been conducted on single cylinder diesel engine fuelled with the blends of Karanja and Diesel. Engine performance is also evaluated using pure Karanja fuel without any modification in a present engine. Experimental test have been carried out for performance characterization of water cooled DI diesel engine. 20% biodiesel fuel and 80% diesel fuel is called as a BK20 and 80% biodiesel and 20% diesel fuel is called as a BK80. The effect of these fuel blends is studied experimentally using 3.75 kW DI diesel engine. Experiments where conducted for different blends and its effect on break power, fuel consumption, break thermal efficiency, volumetric efficiency exhaust gas temperature etc with respect to the load on the engine are reported. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In present experimental investigation 3.75 kW diesel engine AV1 Single Cylinder water cooled, Kirloskar Make tested for blends of diesel with ethanol. Tests were conducted for three different compression ratios. Engine test setup was developed with moving cylinder head for variation of compression ratio to perform investigations using these blends. The engine performance studies were conducted with rope break dynamometer setup. Parameters like speed of engine, fuel consumption and torque were measured at different loads for pure diesel and for blends of diesel with ethanol at different compression ratio. Break Power, BSFC, BTE and heat balance were evaluated. Paper represents the test results for blends 5% to 20% and three different compression ratios. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents a study which investigated methane hydrate resource potential associated with East Barrow (EB) gas pool in Alaska. It is stated that free gas and hydrate resources were quantified and hydrate dissociation patterns were examined. A flowchart for engineering studies in support of future development of Barrow Gas Field (BGF).

The article presents a study which examined the Vanishing Interfacial Tension (VIT) to measure minimum miscibility pressure (MMP) for Alaska North Slope (ANS) heavy oil. An increased opportunity for carbon dioxide sequestration resulted from the high viscosity of heavy oils. The recombination parameters for ANS heavy oils including bubble point pressure and reservoir temperature are discussed.

This paper applies citizenship theory to contemporary lesbian practices of reproduction and argues that these practices can be understood as strategies of securing cultural citizenship. Lesbian reproductive practices, changes in 'intimate social life,' both challenge social inequalities in the form of the distribution of benefits and demand recognition and belonging as "normative" members of society. As changes in "intimate social life,' these practices are also refusals to be marginalized. This paper begins with an ethnographic study of lesbian reproduction and its findings that these social actors struggle for recognition through state battles for rights to marry, adopt, and parent, as well as through cultural battles regarding the very constitution of relatedness and belonging. It is our argument that these struggles lie at the heart of citizenship theory and when analyzed through this lens illustrate the emergence of what we term, a new citizen queer, brought forward through cultural strategies of belonging not to those provided entitlements, but to those recognized as citizens. ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

SK-14 solar concentrator is a widely used and popular domestic solar cooker in parabolic dish cooker category. If the bowl of solar concentrator is fabricated then concentrators become bulky and transportability is a problem. If the bowl is not fabricated and only reflector sheets are stitched together with screws and bolts then transportability improves but bowl is weak and gets damaged even with high wind or strike of a ball or a stone. Author1 developed a new geometry of solar concentrators with square or rectangular shape and PRINCE-15 is one such concentrator which matches aperture area of SK-14. This new design permits framed bowl structure with excellent transportability. A comparative testing was done with these two solar concentrators of same aperture area but different geometries. Standard test protocols were used and both the concentrators were tested simultaneously so as to nullify the effect of wind and any error because of radiation measurement. Results show that PRINCE-15 not only has better transportability but also higher efficiency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An abstract of the article regarding the use of cashmere guard hair powder as a potential candidate for phenol removal is presented.