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This current research examines the behaviour of dusty Jeffrey fluid across an inclined stretching sheet with CNTs as well as aligned magnetohydrodynamic (MHD). By utilising the proper similarity transformation variables, the governing partial differential equations (PDEs) of the problem are converted to ordinary differential equations (ODEs). Then, the numerical results are produced by using the Runge-Kutta-Fehlberg (RKF45) approach with the aid of the MAPLE software. The findings include the visual illustrations of the impacts on the velocity and temperature profiles for several pertinent parameters. It clearly shows that the decline in velocity profile of fluid phase was caused by the rise in aligned angle, ratio of relaxation to retardation times, magnetic field and fluid particle interaction parameters. Meanwhile, for every parameter that is involved excluding ratio of retardation time in the fluid, the temperature profile rises in both the fluid and dusty phases. The results of this study add a unique perspective to the existing literature by offering fresh insights on the influence of CNTs and dust particles, examining their impact on two-phase flowover an inclined stretching sheet. This understanding can be utilized in the real-time application where rapid and efficient thermal management is critical such as electronics cooling or energy conversion systems. Furthermore, the inclusion of viscous dissipation andNewtonian heating (NH) effects contributes to the novelty of the research, providing a comprehensive understanding of the complex interactions in this unique fluid flow scenario. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The analysis on mathematical model of Williamson fluid on the convective boundary layer flow and heat transfer over a horizontal stretching sheet has been carried out. The model is constructed by introducing the aligned magnetic field on the flow region under the case of convective boundary conditions which is implies the fluid heated from the stretching surface. The numerical method of Runge-Kutta Fehlberg (RKF45) is employed to the ordinary differential equations after being transformed from the governing equations by using suitable similarity transformation. The solutions of several influencing parameters on the velocity and temperature profiles are discussed and displayed in graphical form. The results of this study indicate that the increasing magnetic field parameter decreases the fluid velocity which suppressed the fluid motion.

The flow and heat transfer of magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) Jeffrey nanofluid induced by a moving plate is examined numerically. The formulation is established by using the revised model of passively controlled boundary layer instead of actively, which is more realistic physically. The similarity transformation variables are used to transform the partial differential equations into a set of ordinary differential equations before solving it via numerical approach called as the Runge-Kutta Fehlberg method. Graphical representation of the physical parameters over the temperature profile is deliberated. Temperature profile is slowed down due to the parameters of Deborah number and plate velocity while the reverse trend is observed for thermophoresis diffusion parameter. The Brownian motion has shown an insignificant outcome on the temperature profile. A comparison with the earlier publication has been conducted and a perfect agreement between the data is detected.

Influence of aligned magnetic field on the steady boundary layer flow and heat transfer over a stretching sheet with Newtonian heating boundary condition is considered. The transformed governing nonlinear boundary layer equations in the form of ordinary differential equations are solved numerically by Keller box method. The details on computation have been presented and elaborated. The obtained numerical solutions have been captured graphically in the form of velocity and temperature distributions for different values of aligned angle, magnetic field parameter, Prandtl number and conjugate parameter. It is found that, increases in aligned angle associated with magnetic field delayed the velocity profile of the flow and enhances the temperature profile.

Two-phase flow problem has attracted considerable attention of many researchers due to its potential in investigating the flow characteristics of binary mixture of fluid and solid particles. In line with this, a mathematical model of convective flow of Casson fluid embedded with solid particles (dust) is formulated in order to study the interaction between the fluid phase and dust phase under the influences of non-linear thermal radiation and convective boundary condition (CBC) which is moving over a vertical stretching sheet. Through the use of similarity transformations, governing equations of fluid and dust phases are reduced into ordinary differential equations, which are then solved numerically by employing the Runge-Kutta Fehlberg (RKF45) method. The effects of radiation parameter and temperature ratio on velocity and temperature profiles, together with skin friction coefficient and Nusselt number are presented graphically as well as in tabular form. Findings reveal that, both effects improve the motion and temperature of fluid and dust phases, respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

High productivity of cultivars is still the main goal inbreeding programs of many crops in Indonesia. Efforts to increase maize productivity can be undertaken through systematical management of heterosis and combining ability from heterotic pool for establishing new prosperous hybrid cultivars. Hence, the aims of this research were to construct heterotic groups of maize inbred lines and to elucidate the role of the combining ability in the hybrid performance. Hundred hybrids were developed by crossing inbred lines in a complete diallel fashion. The combining ability of inbred lines was evaluated and analyzed by employing Griffing's method 1, cluster analysis and GGE biplot. The result revealed that the general and specific combining abilities could assign inbred lines into three heterotic groups and had a critical role in the hybrid performance for grain yields. Data recorded from reciprocal crosses tended to show better mean and gave more valuable information for hybrid breeding than direct crosses. The use of the combining ability analysis based on Griffing's and GGE biplot has clearly elucidated all characters observed in both general combining ability and specific combining ability. It would provide comprehensive information for genetic analysis in maize breeding. Three heterotic groups were created. The group 1 consisted of three inbred lines, group 2 had only one inbred line and rest were assigned into group 3. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A theoretical study is conducted to investigate the thermal radiation effect on boundary layer flow of magneto-hydrodynamic (MHD) Jeffrey nanofluid across a moving plate with convective boundary condition. More physically acceptable model of passively controlled wall nanoparticle concentration is executed. Similarity transformation variables are utilised to transform the partial differential equations to non-linear ordinary differential equations. An effective Runge-Kutta Fehlberg Fourth-Fifth order (RKF45) method is employed to solve the obtained equations numerically. Validation of the present results has been made with the existing studies under the limiting cases and the results are found to be in a good agreement. Numerical solutions for several pertinent parameters are provided graphically over specified distributions. The results indicate that the temperature profile intensifies attributable to the increasing thermal radiation parameter. Besides, the increase of Brownian motion parameter pronounces negligible effect on the temperature profile, whereas nanoparticle concentration profile declines. Moreover, increment in the thermophoresis diffusion parameter results in the escalation of the temperature and nanoparticle concentration profiles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Corn is the most productive cereal crop in the world. It is suitable to be planted at the area of high temperature, as ear (cob) maturation is determined by the accumulation of heat gained by the plant. In Indonesia, field corn is the second staple food following rice, though the purple corn has not been found abundantly in this region. This research was carried out during two planting seasons (March to December 2014) at the Brawijaya University, Malang, East Java, Indonesia. Most of the current research discussed about the anthocyanin as favorable antioxidant for health and is reported to have for specific anti-cancerous effect. Efforts were made to determine the trait changes in purple corn plant following pollen mutation with gamma ray irradiation. The observations regarding amylopectin and anthocyanin contents including morphological and agronomic traits were recorded. The pollen of 40 purple corn genotypes have been irradiated with gamma irradiation with the given doses of 0 Gy, 25 Gy, 50 Gy, and 100 Gy per 10 genotypes at National Nuclear Energy Agency (BATAN), Indonesia. After pollination with irradiated pollen, 200 generated seeds in each irradiation level were used for planting material. Gamma irradiation affected on purple corn crops will all given doses except 0 Gyand observed some unique plants of curly glume stalk at 25 Gy, three-pronged ears at 50 Gy, and an extra-ordinary long for ear stalk at 100 Gy. The regression of gamma irradiation dose with amylopectin was y = -0.001x2 + 0.171x + 40.17 (R2 = 0.802), while that with anthocyanin was y = -0.001x2+ 0.026x + 0749 (R2 = 0.617). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]