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Publication date: 25 November 2020

Ning Li, Parthasarathy R. and Harshila H. Padwal

Smart mobility is a major guideline in the development of Smart Cities’ transport systems and management. The issue of transition into green, secure and sustainable transport…

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Purpose

Smart mobility is a major guideline in the development of Smart Cities’ transport systems and management. The issue of transition into green, secure and sustainable transport modes, such as using bicycles, should be implemented in this case, along with the subjectivism of management.

Design/methodology/approach

The proposed technology reflects the Smart Bicycle vehicle model, which tracks cyclists and weather conditions and turns to electric motors in critical circumstances.

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This reduces the physical load and battery consumption of cyclists which affects the Smart Cities’ ecology positively.

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In Smart Vehicle Bicycle Communication Transport, the vehicle movement optimization technique is used for traffic scenarios to analyze traffic signaling systems that give better results in variable and dense traffic conditions.

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The Electronic Library , vol. 38 no. 5/6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0264-0473

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Publication date: 26 January 2012

R. Parthasarathy and Soumini Raja

Among the most fragile, complex, and productive ecosystems to benefit humans are coastal ecosystems, and they offer many services. These ecosystem services range from provisioning…

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Among the most fragile, complex, and productive ecosystems to benefit humans are coastal ecosystems, and they offer many services. These ecosystem services range from provisioning services to protection services, cultural services, and supporting services. The coastal zone is defined as a transition between the land and the sea, making it clear that there would be dynamic activities both complementing and sometimes conflicting with each other. Coastal resources constitute an important component of natural resources, particularly in a country such as India.

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Environment Disaster Linkages
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ISBN: 978-0-85724-866-4

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Publication date: 23 January 2023

Siva Ganapathy Subramanian Manoharan, Rajalakshmi Subramaniam and Sanjay Mohapatra

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Enabling Strategic Decision-Making in Organizations Through Dataplex
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ISBN: 978-1-80455-051-9

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Publication date: 24 September 2020

Kannan Chandrasekaran, Nalin Kant Mohanty and Selvarasu Ranganathan

Multilevel inverter (MLI) is a prevailing sensible alternative to two-level inverters that offer a high-quality output voltage waveform, wherein the multiple input direct current…

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Multilevel inverter (MLI) is a prevailing sensible alternative to two-level inverters that offer a high-quality output voltage waveform, wherein the multiple input direct current (DC) levels are established by using isolated DC sources, batteries and renewable energy sources. The purpose of this paper is to develop MLI to offer lower total harmonic distortion (THD), higher output voltage levels and reduced switching components for high power applications.

Design/methodology/approach

In this paper, a new tapped sources stack succored modified HX bridge MLI (TSSSMHXBMLI) topology is proposed which includes two modules, such as tapped sources stack (TSS) and modified HX bridge inverter, which perform their function in a single stage. Also, this paper outlines the formulaic implementation of the multicarrier/sub-harmonic pulse width modulation (MCPWM/SHPWM) in a Xilinx Spartan3E-500 field programmable gate array (FPGA) is suitable for the developed MLI.

Findings

The feasibility of the suggested topology is well proved by both simulation and experiment results.

Practical implications

This paper examines a new topology of TSSSMHXBMLI with a view to minimize total count of switching components against basic MLI topologies. The operating sequence of the suggested TSSSMHXBMLI topology is verified with the simulation study followed by an experimental investigation.

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The simulation and experimental results of suggested MLI topology reveals to obtain lower THD, higher output voltage levels and reduced switching components for high power applications.

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Circuit World, vol. 47 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0305-6120

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Publication date: 17 October 2024

R. Surya Prakash and N. Parthasarathi

The purpose of this study is to perform a numerical analysis of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) retrofitting in reinforced concrete (RC) joints at high temperatures and predict…

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The purpose of this study is to perform a numerical analysis of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) retrofitting in reinforced concrete (RC) joints at high temperatures and predict models using artificial neural networks (ANN). The aim was to gain insights into their structural behavior across a range of loading conditions from room temperature to 800°C. Additionally, the research assessed the efficiency of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP), glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) and aramid fiber reinforced polymer (AFRP) strengthening in enhancing the structural performance of the critical sections.

Design/methodology/approach

The linear numerical simulations were conducted to evaluate the performance of RC beam-column joints using finite element modelling (FEM) analysis. The ANN model demonstrated exceptional effectiveness in predicting the stiffness of frames with openings, establishing itself as the premier machine learning algorithm for frame stiffness estimation. In the conventional model, 300°C was proven to be an effective temperature approach. Subsequently, maintaining a constant temperature of 300°C, an in-depth analysis of nearly 30 models of three retrofitting techniques was conducted under thermomechanical loading.

Findings

The CFRP retrofits yielded 15% less deflection and 30% more stress than the remaining FRPs, and the ANN models predicted the deflection, main stresses, bending moment and shear force. The ANN model results were compared with those of other frequently used models. The R thresholds (R = 0.954, 0.981, 0.986, 0.968, 0.978 and 0.936) for training, testing and validation indicated that the ANN model achieved data variability. The findings indicate that the ANN model is more accurate because of the strong connection between the numerical model and the prediction.

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To identify the pinpoint of critical segments within the rehabilitation section and determine the most effective wrapping method among the three laminates.

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Journal of Structural Fire Engineering, vol. 16 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2040-2317

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Publication date: 7 June 2019

K.R. Pillai, Soundarya Nallavalli and Christina Immaculate

Healthcare is traditionally considered an indispensable service in both personal and social points of views. In this regard, healthcare-seeking behaviour is driven by utilitarian…

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Healthcare is traditionally considered an indispensable service in both personal and social points of views. In this regard, healthcare-seeking behaviour is driven by utilitarian orientation, given its existential value. But this trend is changing, as the propensity to avail (un)necessary healthcare services is burgeoning with changing lifestyle and practices. From the supply point of view, the market appears to be relentless in enforcing propensity to seek healthcare. The service providers, generally, create unnecessary needs and aspirations, taking undue advantage of the prospects’ over-conscious health concerns and overzealous longing for wellness. This study aims to find whether utilitarianism or hedonism is the prominent paradigm of healthcare-seeking behaviour in the onset of changing preferences and lifestyles and supply-driven market forces.

Design/methodology/approach

The study followed an empirical approach to accomplish the aim of research. Subjects for the study constitute sample respondents in the age of 18-60 years, who were identified on inspection. A structured questionnaire, drawn upon literature, was used to elicit information.

Findings

The study offered new insight into the basic psychological motive for healthcare-seeking. The results have empirically validated the pre-eminence of a hedonic attribute of consumer behaviour in healthcare-seeking.

Practical implications

The outcome of the study has implications for healthcare providers to tailor-make their future products and services and for governing bodies to design suitable policy guidelines.

Originality/value

The study explores the emerging trends in health-seeking behaviour.

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International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing, vol. 13 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1750-6123

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Access to Destinations
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ISBN: 978-0-08-044678-3

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Publication date: 27 May 2020

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Teaching and Learning Strategies for Sustainable Development
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ISBN: 978-1-78973-639-7

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Publication date: 27 May 2020

Margaret Jollands

There is a growing demand in industry for engineering graduates who can think “sustainably.” However, there are many barriers to developing assessment that fosters sustainability…

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There is a growing demand in industry for engineering graduates who can think “sustainably.” However, there are many barriers to developing assessment that fosters sustainability learning in engineering classrooms. There is no consensus on the definition of sustainability and its key competencies and teaching resources are limited.

Staff are unclear about what to teach, how to teach, and how to assess learning. Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning and should be planned from the earliest stages, but this is rarely done. Engineering relies heavily on traditional assessments such as tests and examinations, but these are known to encourage surface learning. Sustainability is complex, multidisciplinary, and needs context, which requires higher-order thinking characteristic of deep learning.

Current assessment types for sustainability include examinations, case study, concept maps, and project-based learning. However, more research is needed to develop best practice assessments. Recommendations for teaching approach are to use a rigorous approach to instructional design, use a systems approach, and use a teaching model that promotes deep learning, incorporates context, and promotes alignment of learning objectives and assessment. Community-oriented assessments are recommended that feature the interdisciplinarity and complexity of sustainability and promote higher-order thinking.

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Publication date: 29 September 2016

Premalatha Karupiah

This chapter explores how traditional femininity as a form of emphasized femininity influences single mothers’ decisions to be involved in romantic relationships. It explores how…

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Purpose

This chapter explores how traditional femininity as a form of emphasized femininity influences single mothers’ decisions to be involved in romantic relationships. It explores how women negotiate the boundaries of emphasized femininity in making their choices related to involvement in romantic relationships.

Methodology/approach

The data for this study were collected by conducting in-depth interviews with 30 Malaysian Tamil women. They were selected using a purposive sampling method. The main criterion of selection was that participants were Malaysian Indian single mothers identifying Tamil as their mother tongue. Latent and manifest content analyses were used to scrutinize the interviews.

Findings

Single mothers identified their responsibilities qua mothers as the most important part of their life. Many have remained single because they were concerned about the well-being of their children. Other than that, many single mothers chose not to be involved in a romantic relationship because it may be stigmatized by their family or community. Involvement in a romantic relationship is seen as a transgression from the notion of traditional femininity, which is a form of emphasized femininity in Tamil society. Motherhood and karpu (chastity) are seen as central to the traditional notion of femininity in Tamil society.

Originality/value

This study contributes to the understanding of how emphasized femininity in a minority group in Malaysia influences single mothers’ decisions about romantic relationships. Furthermore, there are very few studies in Malaysia focusing on the experiences of single mothers from minority ethnic communities.

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Divorce, Separation, and Remarriage: The Transformation of Family
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-1-78635-229-3

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