ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF GREEN BUILDINGS CERTIFICATION SYSTEMS IN EMERGING ECONOMIES
The construction sector has embraced approaches toward sustainability by incorporating green certification frameworks such as IGBC, BREEAM, and LEED. However, the understanding of these systems poses a problem in terms of developing economies along with their economic feasibility within a cost-benefit analysis and ROI perspective over time. This st...
By Sherjon Sherjonov, Ozodbek Nematov, Gulchekhra Razzokova, Gaybullaev Otabek, Maftunaxon Yakubjonova, Dilafruz Karshiboyeva, Kamala Kodirova, Dilfuza Abdullayeva
GA-PSO-MIN: A HYBRID HEURISTIC ALGORITHM FOR MULTI-OBJECTIVE JOB SCHEDULING IN CLOUD COMPUTING
Due to the variable resource availability and diverse user needs, efficient task scheduling in cloud computing has become increasingly important. This study introduces GA-PSO-Min, a novel approach that synergistically combines genetic algorithms (GA), particle swarm optimization (PSO), and Min-Min strategy to improve scheduling efficiency in cloud ...
By Vahid Mokhtari, Nasser Mikaeilvand, Abbas Mirzaei, Babak Nouri-moghaddam, Sajjad Jahanbakhsh Gudakahriz
HOMOGENEITY URBAN CELLULAR AUTOMATA MODEL – FROM REGENERATIVE TO SUSTAINABLE CITIES
Careful control of the structural makeup of urban places is necessary to maintain their distinctive character while advancing sustainability. A successful approach to this problem is striking a balance between homogeneity and variability in order to provide an urban landscape that is both coherent and dynamic. In the past, homogeneity—which i...
By Israa Al-Janabi, Sarmad Jawad, Zahraa Ahmed Al-Mammori, Fatin. H ALaaraji, Doaa Hazim Aziz, Ghadeer H Abbas
HIGH-SPEED HARDWARE EDGE DETECTION IMPLEMENTATION ON FPGA USING PIPELINED SOBEL AND CANNY ALGORITHMS
Edge detection is a critical image processing operation and is a core aspect of feature extraction as well as object identification. In this paper, we introduce an uncomplicated pipelined hardware architecture for Sobel edge detection and Canny edge detection on an FPGA for comparing their edge detection performance, on-chip power, and resource usa...
By Ancy Joy, Jisha Jacob, Basil Roy
EFFECT OF WALL GEOMETRY AND RUBBER INCLUSION ON THE BLAST PERFORMANCE OF STRUCTURAL CONCRETE BARRIERS
This study presents an advanced nonlinear numerical analysis using ABAQUS to assess the blast resistance of curved rubber-reinforced concrete (RRC) barrier walls. Four types of concrete, normal concrete (NC), and rubberized concretes with 10%, 30%, and 50% rubber particle volume fractions (RC10, RC30, RC50) were modeled and evaluated under blast lo...
By Islam Ali Mahmoud, Ashraf A. A. Beshr, Ahmed E. Sedawy
ANALYZING AND PRIORITIZING HEALTHCARE SERVICE PERFORMANCE IN HOSPITALS USING SERQUAL MODEL
Health care is essential for both public welfare and national growth. Nevertheless, the number of hospitals has increased; patients still face many problems highlighting the need for better healthcare services. The Present study aims to analyze the quality of healthcare services in view of patients’ fulfillment and identify their requirements...
By Abdul Z. Hameed, R. Balamurugan, Ali Rizwan, Muhammad Atif Shahzad
GEOCHEMICAL AND GEOLOGICAL STUDIES OF OIL SHALES IN AB KASEH SECTION, KOUHRANG COUNTY, CHAHARMAHAL AND BAKHTIARI PROVINCE, IRAN
This study investigates the geochemistry of oil shales from the Ab Kaseh section in western Kohrang, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Iran. Ten shale samples were collected for geochemical analyses, including Rock-Eval pyrolysis and XRF/ICP analyses. Ten thin sections were also prepared for petrographic analysis. A stratigraphic column and depos...
By Milad Tahmasebi, Farhad Ehya, Ghodratollah Rostami Paydar
ULUGH BEG MADRASAH AS A PILLAR OF ASTRONOMICAL ADVANCEMENT IN CENTRAL ASIA
The Ulugh Beg Madrasah in Samarkand is a prominent scientific and educational institution of Central Asia. The construction of the madrasah was initiated in the 15th century by Ulugh Beg, the Timurid ruler and astronomer. The madrasah played a great role in the development of astronomy, mathematics, and Islamic studies. This article discusses the h...
By Mavzuna Mukhiddinova, Valisher Sapayev, Manzura Yakubova, Maqsad Maytakubov, Dildora Agzamova, Pardaxol Haydarova, Zukhrobiddin Olimov
ANTI-DIABETIC AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF GRONA TRIFLORA MEDICINAL PLANT
This research analyses the bioactive Components of Grona Triflora, a medicinal plant that has potential health benefits, and its application in textile finishing to enhance fabric functionality and property. Grona Triflora was purified, dried, and ground into a powdered material for extraction using methanol, ethanol, and distilled water. The extra...
By A. Saniya, R. Divya, M. Sharmila, C. Prakash
A NOVEL FRAMEWORK FOR ENHANCING DATA COLLECTION MACRO- STRATEGIES IN HETEROGENEOUS IOT NETWORKS USING ADVANCED MATHEMATICAL MODELING
The explosive growth of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has generated considerable data in diverse networks. This poses serious challenges in collecting timely information and managing frequency resources optimally. In particular, unauthorized access, measurement constraints, and variable channel conditions cause interference, performance degradat...
By Abdolrashid Rezvani, Abbas Mirzaei, Nasser Mikaeilvand, Babak Nouri-moghaddam, Sajjad Jahanbakhsh Gudakahriz