This study presents a year-long vibration-based structural health monitoring (SHM) of the Swarnamukhi River Bridge and Bhakta Kannappa Sethu Bridge using a MEMS accelerometer integrated with a low-cost microcontroller system. The monthly dynamic response parameters of acceleration, displacement, frequency, and velocity were monitored from June 2024...

By K. Asha Latha, K. Narasimhulu

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

This paper derives a novel direct model predictive based power controller (DMPPC) for renewable energy systems (RES) to address voltage fluctuations caused by varying power demands and renewable source outputs. This method utilizes the bi-directional DC-DC converter in the Battery Energy Storage (BES) System to level the renewable energy output, al...

By P. Sai Sampath Kumar, P. Suresh, D. Lenine

In the current era of data-intensive applications, including OTT services, IoT, and autonomous systems, efficient image compression is indispensable in order to minimize bandwidth consumption while preserving visual quality. Conventional compression techniques frequently fail to satisfactorily balance compression ratios and the preservation of crit...

By K. Subba Reddy, R. Arshiya

Diabetes is a common chronic condition that significantly impacts patients' daily lives. Although it cannot be cured, if left unmanaged, diabetes can progressively damage vital organs. Without early and appropriate care, it may lead to multiple adverse effects. To ensure proper care, diabetic individuals typically require regular visits to healthca...

By B. Saratha, M S Radhika, V. Shenbaga Priya

This study explores the growing phenomenon of cybercrime targeting older adult individuals in Malaysia, a demographic increasingly susceptible due to factors such as limited digital literacy, social isolation, and perceived financial stability. Drawing upon Routine Activity Theory and Social Engineering Theory, the research investigates the situati...

By Kian-Lam Tan, Jayaeswari Sangaralingam, Lau Pei Mey, Premalatha Karupiah, Chen-Kim Lim

Measuring small flow rates often requires expensive equipment and is associated with inherent limitations. In practice, various measuring structures, such as weirs, are commonly constructed at specific locations to facilitate flow measurements. This paper proposes an innovative and low-cost measurement structure made from sewer pipes, incorporating...

By Petar Praštalo, Anica Milanović

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

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

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