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Optimizing milk run and use of bin-packing in waste collection problems /
International Journal of Engineering & Technology, Vol.7, Issue 4.10, pp.577-579 -
Option or necessity: Role of environmental education as transformative change agent
There is a consensus around the importance of environmental education in mitigating the ill effects of environmental problems and preserving the natural environment and promoting green behaviours. The present paper studies the role of environmental education based on transformative learning theory. It intends to present and test a model proposal using sequential mediation analysis of several constructs as the Environmental Education Support (EES) and Volunteer Attitude (VA). A quantitative study was carried out by using data obtained through online questionnaires from several Indian and Brazilian Higher Education Institutions. A multivariate statistical method was employed to analyse the data by using partial least squares structural equation modelling. The results demonstrated that environmental education positively influences students environmental concern, willingness to be environmentally friendly, and volunteer attitude. As a novelty, it reports that environmental education beliefs, concern for the environment and willingness to be environmentally friendly sequentially mediate the relationship between environmental education support and volunteering attitude. 2023 Elsevier Ltd -
Opto-electric property relationship in phosphorus embedded nanocarbon
Graphene, due to its zero band gap, has an excellent combination of the important features such as ballistic transport, tensile strength and chemical tuning, which are practically hindered in opto-electric applications. The precursors used in the production of nanocarbon are relatively costlier; however, that their production processes include difficulties is a harder problem. It is possible to control the size, structure and properties of the produced nanocarbon matrix by tuning sp2 domains in the matrix. In this respect, the coal, being a potential candidate for the synthesis of nanocarbon which holds promising applications, has attracted remarkable interest. The nanocarbon structure reported in this paper was synthesized from bituminous coal and then phosphorus atoms were added into the produced structure in order to obtain resultant composite structure, whose structural properties were illustrated here in detail by using the X-ray, IR and UVVisible spectroscopy techniques. A systematical analysis of the optical and electrical properties of the produced composite has revealed that a composite structure to be produced in the ratio 1:2 of nanocarbon + phosphorus has better optical and electrical properties. We report here that the composite produced in this study from nanocarbon by adding phosphorous atoms shows unique photoluminescent property in particular due to the dominance of quantum confinement and oxygen functionalities. The observed increase in the dielectric strength, which results from interfacial polarization and its frequency independent nature, is desirable for the fields such as supercapacitor, sensor, stealth applications etc. 2018 The Authors -
Oral cancer analysis using machine learning techniques
Oral cancer staging is most required task of examining treatment and required medication for the patients. In oral cancer staging is of two types, namely, clinical and pathological. TNM (Tumor, Node, and Metastasis) staging is clinical system of predicting oral cancer stages, on the other hand Histology, p63 and podoplanin expressions are pathological staging system which is obtained after biopsy test. These staging systems are used in machine leaning techniques to analyze the different stages of oral cancer. The main aim of the paper is to classify different stages of oral cancer using machine learning techniques. The experimental work is based on clinical and pathological staging system. The data set used for this research work is based on Oral Leukoplakia. The data transformation is applied to standardize the data and the features were extracted using correlation coefficient. The extracted features were classified using Decision tree and random forest which are compared against other popular classification methods like SVM, KNN, MLP and Logistic Regression. From the experimental work, it is found that the various stage classification of oral cancer can be classified efficiently with help of Random Forest and Decision Tree. So the classification of various oral cancers can be performed with help of random forest and Decision Tree. International Research Publication House. -
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Order Sum Graph of a Group
The concept of the order sum graph associated with a finite group based on the order of the group and order of group elements is introduced. Some of the properties and characteristics such as size, chromatic number, domination number, diameter, circumference, independence number, clique number, vertex connectivity, spectra, and Laplacian spectra of the order sum graph are determined. Characterizations of the order sum graph to be complete, perfect, etc. are also obtained. 2023 University of Baghdad. All rights reserved. -
Organic food products: A study on perceptions of indian consumers
Organic food products are popular across Europe and United States of America. Asia is not far behind with India being a prominent player. The concept of organic food products is not new to Indian farmers. However, there is not much of a consumption taking place domestically despite the fact that India is one of the top 10 players in the world when it comes to the number of farmers engaged in organic cultivation. This study was conducted to understand the factors of consumer perception towards organic food products. The study covered both primary investigation and secondary literature review. Data was collected with the help of a structured questionnaire and was analyzed using percentage analysis and factor analysis to identify the factors of consumer perception. -
Organic growth of folk epics : Ownership and contestation of tamil folk epic AnnanmarKathai ( Elder brothers' story) /
International Journal Of Humanities and Social Science Invention, Vol.4, Issue 8, pp.299-308, ISSN No: 2319-7722 (Online) 2319-7714 (Print) -
Organic produce and millennials: Motives, attitudes and purchase intention
In this paper, we focus and discuss the factors, which motivates and influence consumer behavior towards organic produce. We extract findings from the Bengaluru city and target population of the study is the millennials i.epeople who belongs to the age group of 23-38. The shift in the attitude and preference of the modern consumers is greatly influenced by the proliferation of various health problems. This study provides a framework for organic industry to understand consumers demand and preferences and provides a perspective of Indian organic produce industry from consumers perspective which might serve as a basis for the future development of organic produce market. 2019 SERSC. -
Organisational justice, job performance and work engagement: The mediating role of perceived supervisory support
The study establishes a relationship between organisational justice, work engagement, job performance, perceived supervisory support and their sub-dimensions. The major research objectives of the study were to check if perceived supervisory support does mediate between organisational justice, work engagement and job performance of faculty in higher educational institutions. A research model was framed and tested to determine the direct and indirect effect of justice of faculty members on work engagement and job performance in the presence of supervisory support in higher education sector. The present study is based on 912 faculty members of higher educational institutions. Five valid, reliable and standard questionnaires were adopted to collect primary data from the higher educational institutions' faculty members in south India. From the study, it is proved that perceived supervisory support partially mediates organisational justice, work engagement and job performance. 2023 British Educational Research Association. -
Organization is an Incubator to Develop Intrapreneurship
Global Journal of Arts and Management, Vol. 2, No.3, pp 216-218, ISSN No. 2249-2658 -
Organization justice impact on employee work engagement
Research methodology: For the study 200 employees of selected Educational Institutions in North NCR was taken as respondents. Data was collected using standard questionnaire containing standard scaled of distributive, procedural, interactional, trust and employee engagement. The relationships between justice perceptions and work engagement were analyzed using correlations and regression analysis. Findings: The analysis of the study indicates that there is a strong and positive relationship among organization justice and employee engagement. The study also indicates that procedural, interactional and distributive justice are inter related with each other. Further, distributive and interactional justice take precedence over procedural justice in determining job engagement, while distributive justice plays the most important role in determining organization engagement (OE), followed by procedural and interactional justice. Limitations: This paper adds to the very small number of studies that have investigated the role of interactional justice in enhancing job and OEs. It has also established inter-relationships between the three dimensions of organizational justice and their individual roles in determining job and OEs. 2020 SERSC. -
Organizational contributions to emergency preparedness and response in Varanasi: A comprehensive analysis
India's unique geographical diversity and status as the world's most populous nation make it exceptionally susceptible to a wide array of hazards, both natural and human-induced. This vulnerability is further compounded by the intersection of diverse disasters and the dense population, leading to significant human and material losses. In response to these challenges, effective emergency preparedness plans are indispensable, requiring meticulous risk assessments, strategic resource allocation, capacity building initiatives, and active engagement of community-oriented organizations. Continuous monitoring and adaptation are essential for bolstering resilience and safeguarding socio-economic stability. Furthermore, the examination of developmental and disaster-specific organizations' roles in preparedness and response necessitates a systematic shift towards proactive paradigms, fostering an anticipatory culture rather than a reactive one. This study aims to dissect the intricate web of organizational efforts crucial for emergency preparedness in Varanasi, one of the world's oldest cities. By delving into these critical mechanisms, our goal is to enhance collective readiness against potential emergencies, safeguarding the city's rich heritage and its inhabitants. Through a mixed-method approach, this research illuminates the multifaceted involvement of organizations across various sectors, unraveling a complex tapestry of challenges that impede practical disaster preparedness. We scrutinize the coordination among governmental and non-governmental entities, funding dynamics, and grassroots alliances, revealing untapped resources for disaster resilience. Additionally, we analyze the strategies adopted by the national emergency preparedness and response force, highlighting both successes and shortcomings. Moreover, this study underscores the unique competencies of individuals involved in disaster preparedness, while identifying structural and functional gaps within organizational frameworks. Conversely, non-profit organizations face distinct challenges, including fundraising constraints and donor-imposed limitations, hindering their ability to develop comprehensive emergency preparedness and response capacities compared to public and private entities. In summary, this research serves as a comprehensive exploration of organizational dynamics in emergency preparedness within Varanasi, offering valuable insights into the complexities of disaster management efforts. By addressing these challenges, we aim to pave the way for more effective and inclusive disaster preparedness strategies, ultimately enhancing the resilience of Varanasi and similar communities globally. 2024 Elsevier Ltd -
Organizational justice in higher educational institutions /
NHRD Network Journal, Vol.7, Issue 4, pp.254-270, ISSN No: 0974-1739. -
Orhan pamuks the white castle as a text on secular discourse
The impact of religious thought and practice on literature and culture was very evident till the latter part of the nineteenth century. But with the publication of Darwins Origin of Species, voices of dissent were heard from the scientific and literary world. Writers strongly felt that the objective of literature was not to be dogmatic, but to provide the necessary ingredients that would contribute to a healthy and secular society. The emergence of postmodernism saw religion once again taking center stage. This paper seeks to understand what secularism is, and the evolution in meaning this term has undergone over the ages. In this process, the theories and ideas of religious and political thinkers are examined to understand the essence of the term secularism. In an era when religious fundamentalism is on the rise and literature is censured on religious or cultural grounds, the paper analyzes Orhan Pamuks The White Castle and concludes with the contention that the text can definitely be a source of secular discourse (which indeed is the essence of religious texts) that nations can emulate, contrary to the idea of narrow secular nationalism currently being propagated by States. IUP Publications. All rights reserved. -
Origami foldaway support for beginners using image processing
Various origami works are distributed as origami books in which a succession of collapsing operations with basic outlines is portrayed. In any case, the origami book reader often will give up the instruction of the book middle, because it is too difficult to understand a way to fold in accordance with the diagrams. This paper proposes an approach to find the next step how to do the folding operation, especially for origami beginners. First, a method of detecting the folding operation based on camera images is been detected by canny edge detection. Then, in order to get the next operation camera image is been compare with the database images with the help of Bag of a visual word and Speed up robust features(SURF) detector to detect the key points by finding out the nearest neighboring distance ration (NNDR) measures to find out the similarities. 2016 Authors. -
Origin and diversification of Indian Ceropegieae (Apocynaceae) and its possible relation to the Indian monsoon
The Indian subcontinent has experienced a major shift in climatic regime from a wet tropical regime to increased seasonal rainfall, since the late Miocene. This shift has been attributed to the intensification of monsoons, which led to opening up of dry habitats in humid forests and formation of deciduous forests. We explored the role of this climatic shift in the origin and diversification of dry-adapted plant genera Ceropegia and Brachystelma (Ceropegiae, Asclepiadoideae, Apocynaceae). We sampled Ceropegia and Brachystelma from across India and used five markers (two nuclear and three plastid regions) to reconstruct a global phylogeny of this group. Indian members of the tribe Ceropegiae were derived from Africa through at least four independent dispersal events. All dispersal events occurred in late Miocene after establishment of a monsoon climate. One of these early dispersing lineages underwent rapid radiation in peninsular India, giving rise to around 50 species. Thus, both dispersal and diversification events coincided with the intensification of monsoons and concomitant aridification. The role of environment in the evolution of floral characteristics and root type in the Indian radiation is also discussed. This is one of the first reports on a dry-adapted endemic radiation of plants in India. 2020 Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences -
Ortho-Vanillin based multifunctional scaffold for selective detection of Al3+ and Zn2+ employing molecular logic with DFT study and cell imaging with live Grass pea
Ligand (E)-N-(2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene) acetohydrazide (HL) has been designed and synthesized from o-vanillin and acetohydrazide for selective sensing of Al3+ and Zn2+ ions. In the photoluminescence studies, the receptor HL itself shows very poor fluorescence but on incremental addition of Al3+ and Zn2+ ions in solution of the probe HL individually leads to a sharp increase in emission intensities at wavelengths 468 nm (?15 fold) and 504 nm (?8 fold) respectively. Due to excited state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT), HL exhibits weak emission in absence of any analytes but in presence of Al3+ and Zn2+, chelation-enhanced fluorescence (CHEF) with coordination of Al3+ and Zn2+ inhibits ESIPT, which results large increase of fluorescence enhancement. The ligand HL shows high selectivity and sensitivity to detect Al3+ and Zn2+ among various metal ions with LOD (Limit of Detection) 0.836 10?6 M and 1.01 10?6 M respectively. DFT calculation has been performed to study the binding phenomenon of ligand HL with metal ions. A molecular logic gate has been build-up with Al3+ and Zn2+ and EDTA as three chemical input. Simultaneously, cytotoxicity and cell biology for the probe and corresponding Al3+ sensing were observed. 2023 Elsevier B.V. -
OTT Enchantment: Decoding the Secret of Millennials Subscription Intentions
This study explores the factors that affect intention and choices of millennials for subscription of Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms. The study involved a mixed-methods approach, involving exploratory and descriptive design. The outcome of the study showed that there is a profound impact of demographic variables on the subscription intention. Results also indicated that factors like convenient navigation, information seeking, and bingewatching impacted respondents attitudes towards purchasing OTT subscriptions. Moreover, factors like relaxation and voyeurism impacted respondents attitudes towards continuing OTT subscriptions. The research findings will be helpful for OTT companies to implement new distribution strategies with mobile operators to launch novel services like mobile-only packs and sachet pricing and thereby increase their user base. The study contributes significantly in understanding the viewership and subscription patterns of millennials. The study is exclusively an original contribution of the authors. 2024, Econjournals. All rights reserved. -
Overt dependence of health insurance industry on healthcare system
A vast majority of the population in the developing economies remains uninsured. Moreover, the informal sector that employs a larger section of the society is untouched by any of the government scheme. In this study, we use health belief model to examine the factors that induce willingness to buy health insurance among the illness and the non-illness group. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 1,339 participants above 20 years of age of which 351 had contracted illness in the past and 988 had not. Data was collected using questionnaire from four highly populated districts in India. The questionnaire was developed based on the constructs of health belief model. The data was statistically analysed. Kendalls Tau-b correlation technique was used to explore the relationship between perceived vulnerability and product aversion. Logistic regression was used to find out the odds at which each independent variable, categorised based on the health belief model, contributes to willingness to buy. The model was able to predict 15% of the variance for willingness-to-buy among the illness and 27% among the non-illness groups. Findings suggest that the perceived vulnerability reduced product aversion among the illness group. Mere presence of primary and super-specialty hospitals was not sufficient for the illness group to subscribe for health insurance. Income perceptions emerged as a significant predictor among the illness group. Presence of well-established hospital, income perceptions, and subjective norms were significant predictors among the non-illness group. The growth of the health insurance industry largely depends upon the presence of well-established hospitals. In the absence of adequate healthcare facilities, attempts by the insurers to promote insurance covers will become futile. Insurers should also consider alternate segmentation patterns albeit the present socio-demographic pattern, as the health risk experience differs among individuals. Asian Academy of Management and Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2021.