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Streamlined electrochemical harvesting of cobalt and nickel from soft cemented carbide scrap for superior supercapacitors
We propose a complete circular economy and sustainability model from soft cemented carbide scrap to supercapacitor application. An enhanced recovery of cobalt and nickel was observed when deep eutectic solvent was used. A comparative in-situ electrochemical deposition of the recovered metals was done on stainless steel (SS), SS/activated carbon (AC), and SS/AC/polyaniline (PANI). The optimization of electrochemical extraction was carried out by varying voltage, time, and temperature. The surface area and conductive polymer's electronic distribution contributed to different surface morphological deposition of specific metals on them. Unique fluffy particle deposition was observed on the surface as fine grain particles with uniform particle size within 1 m. The fabricated supercapacitors showed the pseudocapacitance behaviour. The presence of metal oxide nanocomposite deposition as the active material is particularly pronounced in the SS/AC/PANI device due to the inclusion of PANI as an active material and its substantial contribution to pseudocapacitance. The higher charge-discharge time of SS/AC/PANI at the same current densities compared to SS/AC may be due to the above-mentioned additional contribution of PANI's quickly reversible redox behavior. Hence, the overall electrochemical extraction from scrap to supercapacitor will undoubtedly lead to achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs) 2024 -
Streamlined Deployment and Monitoring of Cloud-Native Applications on AWS with Kubernetes Prometheus Grafana
As organizations increasingly move their applications to the cloud, it becomes essential to have an efficient and cost-effective method for deploying and managing those applications. Manual deployment can be time-consuming, error-prone, and expensive. Additionally, managing logs and monitoring resources for each deployment can lead to even greater costs. To address these challenges, we propose implementing an automation strategy for deployment in the cloud. With automation, the deployment process can be streamlined and standardized across different cloud providers, reducing the potential for errors and saving time and resources. Furthermore, a central log system can be implemented to manage logs from different deployments in one location. This provides a unified view of all logs and allows for easier troubleshooting and analysis. Automation can also be used to set up monitoring resources, such as alerts and dashboards, across different deployments. Overall, implementing an automation strategy for deployment in the cloud can help organizations save time and resources while improving their ability to manage and monitor their applications. A centralized log management system can further enhance these benefits by providing a unified view of logs from all deployments 2023 IEEE. -
Streaming success: Examining the impact of ott media on content production and consumption of New Malayalam Cinema
Exploring the prosperous union of New Malayalam Cinema and OTT platforms, this chapter scrutinises the circumstances under which the former thrived on OTTs during the COVID-19 pandemic. It delves into Malayalee market trends, the content diversification incited by OTTs, and the expansion of New Malayalam Cinema's market. As it explores changing audience consumption patterns and the prospects of India's OTT landscape, it particularly accentuates Malayalam regional cinema. By providing examples of films that debuted on OTT platforms, such as C U Soon and Joji, the chapter offers an in-depth analysis, highlighting the success of this symbiotic relationship. 2024, IGI Global. -
Stratified Bioconvective Jet Flow of Williamson Nanofluid in Porous Medium in the Presence of Arrhenius Activation Energy
Due to the higher coefficients of heat and mass transfer, the jet flow has become an effective source for the transfer of heat and mass in various industries. Due to these high coefficients, the heat and mass transfer rates will be high in the appliances equipped with the jet flow. Further, the existence of the magnetic field helps in controlling the velocity and the presence of the gyrotactic microorganisms ensure proper mixing of nanoparticles. A dilute nanoparticle suspension is assumed so that it will not affect the movement of motile cells that leads to bioconvection. Hence, this paper aims to analyze the characteristics of heat transfer as well as mass transfer of the jet flow of Williamson nanofluid past a porous stretching sheet in the existence of microorganisms. The mathematical model obtained as a result of these assumptions is transformed into nonlinear ordinary differential equations for which acceptable solutions are obtained using the numerical method. The results thus obtained are presented graphically and based on the outcomes, it is perceived that the magnetic field has control over the velocity profile thus influencing the thermal profile. The increase in the Williamson parameter also reduces the velocity of the fluid flow. Further, an increase was noticed in the thermal and concentration profiles of the nanofluid for higher values of thermophoresis parameter and the increase in the porosity reduced the speed of the flow of nanofluid. 2023 World Scientific Publishing Company. -
Strategy Formulation and Implementation in Zimbabwe's Food Manufacturing Industry
International Journal of Science and Research, Vol-3 (5), pp. 849-855. ISSN-2319-7064 -
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Strategy formulation and implementation in the zimbabwean food manufacturing sector
This study focused on examining the influence of strategy formulation and implementation on the performance and competitive advantage of the foodmanufacturing companies in Zimbabwe. The study was prompted by the fact that newlinestrategy is essential in every organisation and that competing in the market is like newlinewar, you have injuries and casualties and the best strategy wins . More so, even though the food-manufacturing companies are essential to the Zimbabwean economy, there has been limited research on the area of strategy formulation and implementation. The study applied both quantitative and qualitative approaches because looking at the same problem from several viewpoints is an excellent way to verify data and come up with interpretation and conclusions. It is in view of this fact that the researcher used the triangulation approach, which is a combination of both philosophies, qualitative and quantitative data. The research was a survey because it allowed the research to collect data from a sizeable number of participants in 10 foodmanufacturing companies in Zimbabwe. The researcher used personal judgement in selecting the companies to be part of the study. The data was collected from directors and managerial employees, who are largely involved in the process of strategy formulation and implementation. The researcher used the questionnaires and the indepth interviews as research instruments. SPSS was the quantitative data analysis and qualitative data analysis was using thematic analysis. The study found out that foodmanufacturing companies in Zimbabwe were facing performance related challenges and there were mixed responses on the extent to which they were failing to meet financial, customer, internal business process improvement, and learning and growth targets. The food-manufacturing companies implemented marketing, human resource, financial and operations strategies but were not successful in their endeavours. -
Strategy for low cost airlines in India
Research Revolution Vol. 1, Issue 6, pp.1-3 ISSN No. 2319-300X -
Strategizing Talent Acquisition for Fostering Future Workforce Success: Addressing Millennial Turnover and Hiring Challenges in a Rapidly Evolving Business Landscape
Rapid technical breakthroughs and a competitive labor market characterize today's business prospects, emphasizing the need for successful recruitment and talent acquisition. Preparing for your company's future workforce entails evaluating who, when, why, and how you hireall of which are mirrored in your talent acquisition strategy. If given the option, 49% of Millennial workers would quit their present employment within the next two years (2019 Deloitte Global Millennial Survey). Many businesses consider finding the right people with the proper abilities their most pressing hiring challenge. Companies that employ effective talent acquisition methods lead to a successful workforce. However, lousy hiring can significantly reduce company profitability and efficiency. This research paper aims to analyze the current talent acquisition practices and processes adopted by the company and to understand the various factors affecting talent acquisition practices. A proactive talent acquisition strategy, encompassing strategic workforce planning, employer branding, continuous talent pipelining, technological integration, skill development, collaboration with educational institutions, data-driven decision-making, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, forms a comprehensive model for long-term sustainable success. By adopting and adapting these practices, organizations can build a resilient and adaptable workforce capable of navigating the challenges of an ever-evolving business landscape. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024. -
Strategies to manage power outages and optimize energy cost for developing countries through supply and demand side management
Developing Countries like India, face huge amounts of power cuts starting from a few hours to few days. Some of the main reasons are transmission and distribution losses, theft, lack of smart infrastructure, poor newlinemaintenance of the existing systems, lack of smart algorithms etc., Due to this reason consumers have moved to back up systems to feed their loads. Tonnes of diesel has been consumed through generators, due to power cuts, because to this consumers are suffering to pay extra cost for electricity as their energy bills are an addition of grid cost as well as the back up cost.The load dispatch centers will implement load shedding leading to a compete outage in a few areas. As a result the consumers in these areas newlineimmediately turn on their back up sources leading to an increase in energy cost. There are no smart algorithms used either to distribute the power at the utility end or to manage the loads during an outage, especially when the loads are running on back-up supply. This report suggests some smart algorithms to provide partial power to consumers rather than a complete outage, load shifting techniques to the consumers at the time of an outage so that they can optimize their back up cost, last but not the least smart newlineintegration of solar power to the consumers to optimize the over all energy costs. newlineThe partial outage algorithm results, in supplying partial power to consumers rather than a complete outage condition this is achieved by implementing a simple unitary method based on the power consumption of the newlineconsumers. By supplying partial power, the consumers can save a certain amount of expenditure on back up cost especially from diesel generators and also utilize the on grid solar generation if the consumer is having a solar roof top installation. -
Strategies to manage power outages and optimize energy cost for developing countries through supply and demand side management
Developing Countries like India, face huge amounts of power cuts starting from a few hours to few days. Some of the main reasons are transmission and distribution losses, theft, lack of smart infrastructure, poor maintenance of the existing systems, lack of smart algorithms etc., Due to this reason consumers have moved to back up systems to feed their loads. Tonnes of diesel has been consumed through generators, due to power cuts, because to this consumers are suffering to pay extra cost for electricity as their energy bills are an addition of grid cost as well as the back up cost.The load dispatch centers will implement load shedding leading to a compete outage in a few areas. As a result the consumers in these areas immediately turn on their back up sources leading to an increase in energy cost. There are no smart algorithms used either to distribute the power at the utility end or to manage the loads during an outage, especially when the loads are running on back-up supply. This report suggests some smart algorithms to provide partial power to consumers rather than a complete outage, load shifting techniques to the consumers at the time of an outage so that they can optimize their back up cost, last but not the least smart integration of solar power to the consumers to optimize the over all energy costs. -
Strategies to achieve carbon neutrality and foster sustainability in data centers
Data centers and transmission networks are crucial in the digital age, with the market expected to grow from $50 billion in 2021 to $120 billion by 2030. However, their extensive computing infrastructure and continuous operation generate significant heat, necessitating energy-intensive cooling systems. The IEA report revealed that data center power consumption surged by over 60% between 2015 and 2021, with transmission networks experiencing a 60% usage increase. Addressing these growing energy demands poses significant challenges for the industry, with some countries considering restrictions on new data center licenses due to environmental concerns. To mitigate the climate impact, the industry must prioritize the procurement of low-carbon or carbon-free electricity to reduce Scope 2 emissions related to electricity, heating, and cooling. Tech giants like AWS, Google, and Meta/Facebook have already adopted ambitious public targets, either running on carbon-free electricity or investing in global projects for cost-effective and large-scale emissions reduction. 2024, IGI Global. -
Strategies for Sustainable Practices in a Post-Pandemic World
We know from experience that possessions dont better themselves with time. In order to generate income, we must work. So, what do sustainability experts in the global business-school community recommend companies do when calamity begins to subside and some kind of reality is restored? Companies worldwide have suffered greatly from the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of the epidemic, businesses are being forced to develop long-term strategies that are both profitable and sustainable in terms of society, the economy, and the environment. There is little doubt that businesses contribute significantly to the overall gross domestic product (GDP) of any nation. Because of the pandemic, businesses had to work even harder to reduce waste, adapt to changing demands from customers in record speed, and achieve peak performance alone. This has further raised the status of sustainability to one of moderate significance. Businesses must develop novel and cutting-edge approaches to ensure economic, environmental, and social longevity. Scholars have yet to settle on a single definition due to the business model's complexity. A study found that COVID-19 had both positive and negative impacts on educational technology (edtech) companies. As a result of the pandemic, businesses in the edtech sector no longer needed to make the case for the importance of their products in classrooms. Second, there was a rise in the acceptance of online education among educators. Also, edtech companies grew rapidly and benefited greatly from user feedback, and investors showed a lot of interest in the sector. However, due to the obstacles, sales discussions were either put on hold or cancelled. Edtech companies were unable to expand into new areas as a result of travel limitations. The purpose of this research is to investigate the link between the elements of sustainable development that contribute to the occurrence of enterprises and edtech enterprise employment and interest. 2024 selection and editorial matter, Vandana Sharma, Balamurugan Balusamy, Munish Sabharwal, and Mariya Ouaissa. -
Strategies for facilitating listening skills among foreign language learners in US Universities
Developing from the thesis that understanding is the key to any and all meaningful conversation/s, this study focuses on the facilitation of listening skills among foreign language learners. It is conducted with the objective to find out the most effective ways in which an instructor can enable the development of listening skills among the learners of a foreign language. This paper reports the findings of an empirical study which followed a cross-sectional research design and employed a survey method to elicit the data. Twenty-seven Foreign Language Instructors/ Associate Instructors teaching around thirteen different foreign languages across sixteen different universities in the United States of America participated and reported to a survey on effective pre-listening, listening, and post-listening tasks, activities, and strategies which they found to be the most powerful in their respective classrooms. Thirteen of the Seventeen strategies and or/ tasks which were provided in the Strategies for Facilitating Listening (SFL) questionnaire were rated to be highly effective in the facilitation of the development of listening skills among the learners. The paper after discussing the efficacies of the strategies and tasks at hand ends by analyzing the pedagogical implications of the findings. 2020 The authors and IJLTER.ORG. All rights reserved. -
Strategically fabricated Ag loaded Fe-g-C3N4 nanosheet for photocatalytic removal of aqueous organic pollutant
The efficiency of the photocatalyst towards the degradation of organic pollutants depends on the harvesting of the visible light and inhibiting the recombination rate of electron-hole pairs to create a large number of charge carriers to drive the redox reaction. Most charge carriers recombine in 2D photocatalyst like g-C3N4 through the bulk process within the stacked layered structure. The recombination through bulk can be suppressed through nanosheet formation, while surface recombination can be inhibited via fast interfacial photogenerated charge transfer. In the present work, Ag-loaded Fe-doped g-C3N4 nanosheet (Ag/Fe-g-C3N4 NS) photocatalyst was synthesized by combining three effective strategies i.e., Fe doping, nanostructuring, and Ag loading. Various analytical techniques have been employed to characterize all the prepared samples. The results indicate that Fe doping influences visible light absorption by modifying the electronic and optical properties. In contrast, nanosheet formation leads to a significant increment in the number of active sites due to the increased surface area. Ag anchoring over Fe-g-C3N4 NS favors charge separation at the interface of Fe-g-C3N4 and Ag due to the presence of the Schottky barrier. Integration of all the three strategies in Ag/Fe-g-C3N4 NS creates a synergistic effect to add beneficial properties and displays a 5-fold improvement in photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, as compared to pure g-C3N4. The present study provides a novel and facile approach for realizing an efficient photocatalyst for environmental remediation. 2022 Elsevier B.V. -
Strategically designed multiwalled carbon nanotube/bismuth ferrite/polyaniline nanocomposites and unlocking their potential for advanced supercapacitors
Bismuth ferrite (BF) serves a potential electrode-active material due to its peculiar characteristics such as wide voltage window and high specific capacitance, excellent stability, facile synthesis routes, etc. to name a few. Herein we report the strategic design and facile synthesis of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT)/BF/polyaniline (PANI) nanocomposites, particularly for application in advanced supercapacitors. The MWCNT/BF/PANI nanocomposite architecture is a strategic design in which the maximum available surface area is utilized for the electrode nanostructure with increased porosity that allows easy movement of electrolyte-ions through it. The uniform arrangement of BF on MWCNTs helps in mitigating the possible agglomeration, further augmenting the surface area for an enhanced charge storage. The strategic layout of PANI on BF-decorated MWCNTs has given a coral-like structure for the nanocomposite electrode which significantly increased the surface area, reduced ion pathways and facilitating better access to electrolytic K+ ions. The MWCNT/BF/PANI nanocomposite electrode exhibits a specific capacitance of 3640 F g?1 at a current density of 5 A g?1. The innovative design as well as the synergy between the individual components of the nanocomposite electrode play a pivotal role in attaining the enhanced electrochemical performance. 2024 Elsevier B.V. -
Strategic teaching in the hybrid classroom: Pedagogical wellness
This book is a comprehensive guide designed to equip educators with the knowledge and strategies needed to explore the evolving landscape of hybrid education. This indispensable resource emphasizes the integration of wellness into educational practices, ensuring that both educators and students thrive in supportive and nurturing environments. Structured into carefully written evidence-based chapters, this book provides a blend of theoretical perspectives as well as practical strategies. This book begins by tracing the evolution and importance of hybrid teaching, emphasizing a flexible, student-centered, and wellness-oriented approach. Educators will find detailed guidance on designing and implementing engaging hybrid learning experiences that leverage technology to enhance interaction and learning. Key topics include fostering collaboration and community within hybrid classrooms, promoting digital literacy among educators, and addressing the critical aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This book also highlights the future trends in hybrid education, such as gamification and learning analytics, and offers strategies for continuous professional development. By addressing both the logistical and human elements of teaching, "Strategic Teaching in the Hybrid Classroom" stands as a vital resource for educators, administrators, and policymakers. It advocates for dynamic, student-focused educational practices aligned with the realities of the 21st century, aiming to create an educational ecosystem where everyone can thrive. 2024 by Nova Science Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved. -
Strategic Power Factor Management for Elevated Lift and Hoist Performance
The paper outlines the design and simulation of active power factor correction for a 100 hp induction motor using MATLAB/Simulink. In this system, the induction motor functions as the primary load, operating with a low power factor. Different load scenarios are simulated to examine the motor's performance. The current drawn from the supply is verified under varying conditions, both with and without the implementation of a variable capacitance bank. The power system network comprises apparatus such as Induction Motors, Power Transformers, and Induction Furnaces, contributing to a low power factor. The resultant low power factor leads to elevated energy consumption. To mitigate this, power factor correction is imperative. Utilizing a variable capacitance proves instrumental in enhancing the power factor. The capacitor compensates for a portion of the reactive power, consequently reducing the total reactive power drawn from the source. This reduction in reactive power contributes to an overall decrease in power consumption. The research focus is on the effective correction of the power factor for a 100 hp induction motor through comprehensive design and simulation using MATLAB/Simulink, providing valuable insights into the impact of variable capacitance on current draw under diverse load conditions. 2024 IEEE. -
Strategic positioning of tourist destinations- analyzing the role of perceived meaningfulness
This study analyzed the cognitive and affective components of destination image in the perception of foreign tourists visiting Indian destinations by exploring conceptual constructs, namely Post-visit Destination Image and Perceived Meaningfulness. The exploratory factor analysis of the responses of foreign tourists (n = 242) on items related to the major constructs significant in tourist behavior such as destination quality, perceived meaningfulness, and post-visit destination image confirmed the existence of multi-dimensional structure. Additionally, the empirical validation of the theoretical framework developed on the tenents of stimulus-organism-response paradigm with the constructs using structural equation modeling established significant relationships helpful to understand many new travel motivations. The study established that perceived meaningfulness has a significant mediating role in predicting tourist referral/revisit intentions from positive perceptions about destination quality and post-visit destination image. The observations from the study helped to identify six types of travel motivations useful in developing niche markets for positioning Indian destinations. The identified travel motivations, namely physical meaningfulness seeking, eternal meaningfulness seeking, social meaningfulness seeking, nature-loving, hospitality appreciating, and uniqueness exploring, offer directions to destination marketers to revamp destination attributes for destination marketing. 2021 The Authors -
Strategic perspective of internal branding: A critical review /
European Journal of Business and Management, Vol.6, Issue 34, pp.98-105, ISSN No: 2222-1905 (Print), 2222-2839 (Online).