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International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology

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Published by: Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering and Sciences Publication Pvt. Ltd.

Published by: Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering and Sciences Publication Pvt. Ltd.

Editor-In-Chief Chair Dr. Shiv Kumar

Ph.D. (CSE), M.Tech. (IT, Honors), B.Tech. (IT), Senior Member of IEEE

Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Lakshmi Narain College of Technology Excellence (LNCTE), Bhopal

(M.P.), India

Associated Editor-In-Chief Chair Dr. Dinesh Varshney

Professor, School of Physics, Devi Ahilya University, Indore (M.P.), India

Associated Editor-In-Chief Members Dr. Hai Shanker Hota

Ph.D. (CSE), MCA, MSc (Mathematics)

Professor & Head, Department of CS, Bilaspur University, Bilaspur (C.G.), India

Dr. Gamal Abd El-Nasser Ahmed Mohamed Said

Ph.D(CSE), MS(CSE), BSc(EE)

Department of Computer and Information Technology , Port Training Institute, Arab Academy for Science ,Technology and Maritime

Transport, Egypt

Dr. Mayank Singh

PDF (Purs), Ph.D(CSE), ME(Software Engineering), BE(CSE), SMACM, MIEEE, LMCSI, SMIACSIT

Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, School of Engineering, Howard College, University of KwaZulu-

Natal, Durban, South Africa.

Scientific Editors Prof. (Dr.) Hamid Saremi

Vice Chancellor of Islamic Azad University of Iran, Quchan Branch, Quchan-Iran

Dr. Moinuddin Sarker

Vice President of Research & Development, Head of Science Team, Natural State Research, Inc., 37 Brown House Road (2nd Floor)

Stamford, USA.

Dr. Shanmugha Priya. Pon

Principal, Department of Commerce and Management, St. Joseph College of Management and Finance, Makambako, Tanzania, East

Africa, Tanzania

Dr. Veronica Mc Gowan

Associate Professor, Department of Computer and Business Information Systems,Delaware Valley College, Doylestown, PA, Allman,

China.

Dr. Fadiya Samson Oluwaseun

Assistant Professor, Girne American University, as a Lecturer & International Admission Officer (African Region) Girne, Northern

Cyprus, Turkey.

Dr. Robert Brian Smith

International Development Assistance Consultant, Department of AEC Consultants Pty Ltd, AEC Consultants Pty Ltd, Macquarie

Centre, North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia

Dr. Durgesh Mishra

Professor & Dean (R&D), Acropolis Institute of Technology, Indore (M.P.), India

Executive Editor Chair Dr. Deepak Garg

Professor & Head, Department Of Computer Science And Engineering, Bennett University, Times Group, Greater Noida (UP), India

Executive Editor Members Dr. Vahid Nourani

Professor, Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Tabriz, Iran.

Dr. Saber Mohamed Abd-Allah

Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Shanghai, China.

Dr. Xiaoguang Yue

Associate Professor, Department of Computer and Information, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming (Yunnan), China.

Dr. Labib Francis Gergis Rofaiel

Associate Professor, Department of Digital Communications and Electronics, Misr Academy for Engineering and Technology,

Mansoura, Egypt.

Dr. Hugo A.F.A. Santos

ICES, Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, The University of Texas, Austin, USA.

Dr. Sunandan Bhunia

Associate Professor & Head, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Haldia Institute of Technology, Haldia

(Bengal), India.

Dr. Awatif Mohammed Ali Elsiddieg

Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science and Humatarian Studies, Elnielain University, Khartoum Sudan,

Saudi Arabia.

Technical Program Committee Chair Dr. Mohd. Nazri Ismail

Associate Professor, Department of System and Networking, University of Kuala (UniKL), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Technical Program Committee Members Dr. Haw Su Cheng

Faculty of Information Technology, Multimedia University (MMU), Jalan Multimedia (Cyberjaya), Malaysia.

Dr. Hasan. A. M Al Dabbas

Chairperson, Vice Dean Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Philadelphia University, Amman, Jordan.

Dr. Gabil Adilov

Professor, Department of Mathematics, Akdeniz University, Konyaaltı/Antalya, Turkey.

Dr. Ch.V. Raghavendran

Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Ideal College of Arts and Sciences Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), India.

Dr. Thanhtrung Dang

Associate Professor & Vice-Dean, Department of Vehicle and Energy Engineeering, HCMC University of Technology and Education,

Hochiminh, Vietnam.

Dr. Wilson Udo Udofia

Associate Professor, Department of Technical Education, State College of Education, Afaha Nsit, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria.

Convener Chair Mr. Jitendra Kumar Sen

Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering & Sciences Publication Pvt. Ltd., Bhopal(M.P.), India

Editorial Chair Dr. Sameh Ghanem Salem Zaghloul

Department of Radar, Military Technical College, Cairo Governorate, Egypt.

Editorial Members Dr. J. Gladson Maria Britto

Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Malla Reddy College of Engineering, Secunderabad (Telangana), India.

Dr. Sunil Tekale

Professor, Dean Academics, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Malla Reddy College of Engineering, Secunderabad

(Telangana), India.

Dr. K. Priya

Professor & Head, Department of Commerce, Vivekanandha College of Arts & Sciences for Women (Autonomous, Elayampalayam,

Namakkal (Tamil Nadu), India.

Dr. Pushpender Sarao

Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Hyderabad Institute of Technology and Management, Hyderabad

(Telangana), India.

Dr. Nitasha Soni

Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad

(Haryana), India.

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Authors: Hussein Salem Ketan, Muhammed Ahmed Mahdi, Aseel Jameel Haleel

Paper Title: Effective Collaborative Documentation System for ISO 9000

Abstract: Companies that work according to ISO 9000 standards have to maintain a set of documents describing the

quality system that include policies, procedures and instructions to assure the final product’s conformance with ISO

9001 requirements, the aim of this research is to develop and design the QMSISO system by referring to clause 4

Quality management system of ISO 9001-2008, ISO TR 10013 -2001, and ISO/TC 176/SC 2/N 525R2 Guidance on the

documentation requirements of ISO 9001-2008 to effectively implement the ISO 9000 in a real environment, the

QMSISO overall effectiveness assessment results found to reach an effectiveness ratio is 76.5 %, The documentation

process improvement achieved through reducing the time required to finding a particular document is 97 %, the

percentage of improvement in procedure document approval time to reach 89 % and the paper consuming improvement

percentage is 100 %.The results showed the feasibility of using QMSISO by companies to get certified to ISO 9001.

Keywords: Quality Management System, ISO 9001, Content Management System, Drupal, Document Management

System.

References: 1. TRICKER, R., "ISO 9001:2008 for Small Businesses", 4th ed., Elsevier Science, 2009. 2. OAKLAND, J. S., "Oakland on Quality Management", Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2004.

3. KHANNA, LAROIYA, S. C. and SHARMA, D. D. "Quality Management in Indian Manufacturing Organizations: Some Observations and

Results from a Pilot Survey", Brazilian Journal of Operations & Production Management, vol. 7, pp. 141-162, 2010. 4. HOYLE, D., "ISO 9000 Quality Systems Handbook", Elsevier, 2009.

5. ISO/TC-176, "ISO 9001:2008(E) Quality management systems –Requirements", International Organization for standardization

6. JURAN, J. M.and GRYNA, F. M., "Juran Quality Control Handbook," 5th ed., New York,McGraw Hill Company, 1998. 7. DŽAMBAS, I., PAVLETIĆ, and PERINIĆ, M. "MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS IN QUALITY MANAGEMENT

SYSTEM ON TF RIJEKA", Eingineering Review, vol. 30, n. 1, pp. 117 - 123, 2010. 8. SCHLICKMAN, J., "ISO 9001: 2000 Quality Management System Design.", Boston,Artech House, 2003. M. Young, The Techincal Writers

Handbook. Mill Valley, CA: University Science, 1989.

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Authors: M. Selim

Paper Title: Change Detection Analysis using New Nano Satellite Imagery

Abstract: Mapping Land use /Land cover (LULC), changes studies have become interesting over the past decades

through using remote sensing. It is essential for a wide range of applications, including landslide, erosion, urban growth,

agricultural expansion, land planning, global warming etc. In this study, LULC changes in a new Capital, North-East

Cairo are investigated by using remote sensing images acquired by (Nano satellite / Planet Labs). For this purpose,

firstly supervised classification technique is applied to Planet Labs images acquired in 21December, 2016 and 14 July,

2017. Image classification of four reflective bands of the two images is carried out by using maximum likelihood

method with the aid of ground truth data obtained from topographic maps cover the studying area (25x21km). The

second part concern is detecting land use land cover changes by using change detection comparison (Image

Differencing Method). In the third part of the study, land cover changes are analyzed according to the different features

by using ERDAS functions. The results indicate that land cover changes have occurred in the urban area were increased

approximately by 1,847,790 sq. m and roads area by 245,385 sq. m while a decrease in bare soil areas by -2,093,175 sq.

m. This occurred due to the rapid construction operation. It can be seen that the LULC changes were occurred by the

rate of 1,395,450 sq. m. per year in the development area East side of the new Capital.

Keywords: Remote Sensing, Land Use / Land Cover (LULC), Change Detection, Supervised Classification.

References: 1. https://www.planet.com/products/satellite-imagery/files/Planet_Imagery_Product

2. Change Detection Process and Techniques, Jwan Al-doski*, Shattri B. Mansor and Helmi Zulhaidi Mohd Shafri, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia(2013)

3. Change Detection Analysis Using Remote Sensing Techniques, Change in Urban area from 1992 to 2001 in COIMBATORE, INDIA. -

Shoumith Jeyakumar 4. Analyzing Land Use/Land Cover Changes Using Remote Sensing and GIS in Rize, North-East Turkey [Selçuk Reis *(2008)] Aksaray

University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Geodesy and Photogrammetry,

5. Comparison of Supervised Classification Methods On Remote Sensed Satellite Data: An Application In Chennai, South India Madhura M1, Suganthi Venkatachalam2(2015)

6. Evaluating supervised and unsupervised techniques for land cover mapping using remote sensing data Mohd Hasmadi I1, Pakhriazad HZ1,

Shahrin MF1(2105)

7. Author: Pavel Ukrainski Junior researcher at Regional federal centre of aerospace and ground monitoring of objects and natural resources at

National Research University BelGU.

8. www.utsa.edu/lrsg/teaching/ees5083/l9-classaccuracy.pdf 9. http://www.springer.com/978-1-4471-4254-6 ( Tow- dimension change detection methods Remote Sensing Application )

10. New Change Detection Techniques to monitor land cover dynamics in mine environment. Suparn Pathak, Scientist/Engineer “SF” .Regional

Remote Sensing Centre–West (RRSC-W) .National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) .ISRO/Department of space, Govt. of India

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Authors: N. Nynar Kumar, T. Deepti Prasanna, K. Kotaiah Chowdhary

Paper Title: Power Management Stategies of A Grid Connected Hybrid System in UPC and FFC Modes

Abstract: This paper proposes a method to operate a grid connected hybrid system which comprises photo voltaic (PV)

array and proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC). To deliver highest power to load continuously PV array uses 11-18

maximum power point tracking (MPPT) technique when there are variations in irradiation and temperature, and makes

it as an uncontrollable source. The output power of hybrid system becomes controllable with the coordination of

PEMFC. The coordination of the two operating modes unit-power control (UPC) mode and the feeder-flow control

(FFC) mode are applied to the hybrid system and determination of reference parameters are presented. The proposed

operating strategy operates the PV array at maximum output power and the PEMFC with high efficiency performance

band to enhance the performance of the system operation, system stability and decreasing the number of operating

mode changes.

Keywords: Photovoltaic, fuel cell, hybrid system, distributed generation, micro-grid, and power management.

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2007, pp.2392-2396

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Authors: Rakesh Prajapati, Jigar Patel, Ronak Soni, Saurabh Modi

Paper Title: Hydro Carbon and Carbon Monoxide Reduction from Exhaust of Vehicles

Abstract: In Present Scenario, Wet scrubbing, a relatively new technology, is used on absorption of pollutants such as

carbon dioxide (CO2), unburned hydrocarbons (UHC), oxides of nitrogen (NOX) and lead and other particulate

emissions from the engines. Fabrication and falls into the category of automobiles. The total cost of the experimental

modal price is 6225 INR. In today’s developing world, filtering and cleaning of exhaust gases from automobiles are

essential before launching them into the atmosphere. Systems like catalytic converter and scrubber system plays

essential role. When the catalytic converter fails to deliver its desired work, Hydrocarbon, Carbon monoxide and NOx

directly goes into the atmosphere which is directly impacts on human health and pollutes the environment. To identify

the problem, which we have implement to “Advanced Scrubber System”. This works on the principle of simple reaction

between exhaust gases and scrubbing liquid. It is filtration process which removes the HC and CO from exhaust gases

by passing through three different modules.

Keywords: catalytic converter, Scrubber System, Scrubbing Liquid, Filtration, Exhaust Gases.

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3. John S. Eckert & Ralph F. Strigle Jr. “Performance of Wet Scrubbers on Liquid and Solid Particulate Matter”, 2012.

4. Jesper Kjølholt, Stian Aakre, Carsten Jorgensen, Jørn Lauridsen. “Valuation of possible impacts of scrubber water discharges on the marine

environment”,

5. Daniel Mussatti, Paula Hemmer, “Wet Scrubbers for Particulate Matter”, 2002. 6. J. I. Accortt, A. L Plumley and J. R. Martin , “Fine Particulate Removal and S02 Absorption with a Two Stage Wet Scrubber”.

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Authors: M. Divya Sri, M. Veera Kumari

Paper Title: Transmission Expansion Planning using Multi-Criteria Decision Making Methods

Abstract: This paper introduces a new heuristic model for transmission expansion planning (TEP) which uses a multi-

criteria decision making (MCDM) framework. In order to do this, at first, new candidates are recommended for TEP.

Investment cost and total cost are calculated for new candidates that are considered for the existing test system. Finally,

using an analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and Simple additive weighing (SAW), the ranking is allotted according to

the best optimal cost which is selected among candidates. IEEE 24-Bus system is used to confirm the proposed

algorithm’s performance.

Keywords: Transmission Expansion Planning, Multi-Criteria Decision Making Methods, Analytic Heirarchy Process,

Simple Additive Weighting.

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6.

Authors: Madeeha Altaf

Paper Title: Renewable Energy; Identifying Potential and Development of Solar Energy to Contribute to Sustainable

Energy Delivery in Pakistan

Abstract: Pakistan, a developing country of South Asia, is an energy deficient country. The power sector of the country

is suffering due to inadequate capacity and insufficient fuel supply to its power plants, resulting in load shedding.

Pakistan despite being greatly blessed with Renewable Energy resources depends on fossil fuels for electricity

generation. The reliance on fossil fuels is not only effecting foreign currency reserves of the country but also increasing

Green House Gas emission. According to estimates, share of renewable energy in total energy mix is around 1%. This

paper highlights the potential of renewable energy development in Pakistan with particular focus on the potential and

development of solar energy in the country. The estimated potential of solar energy is 2.9 Million MW in Pakistan. The

exploitation of solar energy resource can contribute to sustainable development and also offers socioeconomic benefits.

This paper also illustrates the potential applications and benefits of solar energy, and the sustainability of this

technology. In addition, the barriers to solar energy development despite its enormous potential have also been

discussed.

Keywords: Energy Crisis, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Sustainable Energy Delivery.

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44. R. Schenck, "Bangladesh Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Strategy and Action Plan", 2011.

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Authors: Yasser M. Mogahed

Paper Title: New Scenario for GPS Cycle Slips Detection and Fixation Using Single Frequency Data

Abstract: GPS high accuracy applications are based on the phase measurements. Such phase measurements are

frequently subjected to cycle slips. So, special attention should be paid to the detection and fixation of cycle slips.

Previous works concerned with this issue dealt with single frequency data was faced with the low sensitivity of these

models as most of them are based on differencing the change in both code and phase differences between consecutive

epochs. Although the resulted test quantity is free of most GPS biases, it is contaminated by twice the ionospheric error

due to its opposite sign in both code and phase equations. In this paper, a new test quantity is proposed. This test

quantity, which was denoted as CPR, is defined as the ratio between the code and phase differences between

consecutive epochs. CPR values exhibited very smooth manner between consecutive epochs. Different simulated cycle

slips are introduced to different data sets. CPR graphs yielded detection sensitivity of one cycle for sampling rates up to

15 seconds and two cycles for higher sampling rates (up to 30 seconds). Concerning the fixation process, two scenarios

are introduced in this paper which are backward and forward scenarios. In backward scenario, the 1st corrupted CPR

value is estimated. This estimated CPR is used backwardly to get the number of the slipped cycles by estimating the

phase difference between the epoch of cycle slip and its preceding epoch. The same scenario was followed forwardly by

estimating the 2nd corrupted CPR and going by it in a forward model. Both scenarios yielded slightly different float

solutiosn and the same fixed solutions. Finally, estimating the corrupted CPR values was tried using weighted mean of

uncorrupted CPR values. Weighting of CPR is taken inversely proportional to the time gap between the estimated and

the used values. Results proved that weighting of the most recent seven CPR values yielded the best float solution in

both backward and forward scenarios.

Keywords: Cycle slips, Single frequency data, Code/Phase Ratio (CPR), Detection sensitivity, Fixation reliability.

References: 1. A . El-Rabbany (2002). "Introduction to the Global Positioning System (GPS)". Artech House Mobile Communication Series, Boston, London.

2. H. Guoping and M. Lingjuan. " Cycle-slip Detection of GPS Carrier Phase with Methodology of SA4 Multi-wavelet Transform ". Chinese Journal of Aeronautics 25 (2012), pp. 227-235.

3. F. Zangeneh-Nejad, A. R. Amiri-Simkooei, M. A. Sharifi and J. Asgari. " Cycle slip detection and repair of undifferenced single-frequency

GPS carrier phase observations ". GPS Solutions (2017) 21, pp:1593–1603. 4. M. El-Tokhey, T. Fath-Allah, A. Ragheb and M. Moursy, "GPS cycle slips detection and repair through various signal combinations".

International Journal of Modern Engineering Research (IJMER), Vol. 4, Iss.11, No. 2, Nov. 2014.

5. S. Banville and R. Langley, "Cycle-Slip Correction for Single-Frequency PPP". 25th International Technical Meeting of the Satellite Division of the Institute Of Navigation (ION), Nashville TN, September 17-21, 2012.

6. B. Hofmann-Wellenhof, H. Lichtenegger and J. Collins (2001). "Global positioning system - Theory and practice". 5th Revised Ed., Springer,

Wien, New York. 7. M. Moursy, "Different Techniques for Detecting and Repairing GPS Cycle Slips". M.Sc. Thesis, Public Works Department, Faculty of

Engineering, Ain Shams University, Egypt, 2015.

8. Y. Liu, L. Fu, J. Wang and C. Zhang. "Study of GNSS Loss of Lock Characteristics under Ionosphere Scintillation with GNSS Data at Weipa (Australia) During Solar Maximum Phase". Sensors 2017, 17, 2205; doi:10.3390/s17102205

9. T. F. Fath-Allah . "A New Approach for Cycle Slips Repairing Using GPS Single Frequency Data". World Applied Science Journal (WASJ), Volume 8, No. 3, IDOSI Publications 2010, pp 315-325 .

10. S. Fujita, S. Saito and T. Yoshihara "Cycle Slip Detection and Correction Methods with Time-Differenced Model". Special Issue on the 43rd

ISCIE International Symposium on Stochastic Systems Theory and Its Applications III, Vol. 26, No. 1, pp. 8–15, 2013. 11. M. Supej and I. Cuk. "Comparison of Global Navigation Satellite System Devices on Speed Tracking in Road (Tran) SPORT Applications".

Sensors 2014, 14, 23490-23508; doi:10.3390/s141223490.

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Authors: Obasi Chijioke Chukwuemeka, Ogbikaya Stephen, Balogun Aizebeoje Vincent, Chukwu Nnaemeka

Paul

Paper Title: Investigating the effect of Sun Tracking on PV Voltage in Solar Installation using Microcontroller

Prototype Model

Abstract: Weather monitoring is a global phenomenon and its impact world-wide cannot be over emphasized. The

monitored parameters are always factored into result-based performance and efficiency. This efficiency can also be

determined by the solar irradiance. Solar energy installations are some of the alternative energy generation strategy

adopted globally, hence it is important to determine the location, size and position of the panel to ensure maximum

solar irradiance. This work is aimed to study the effect of sun tracking solar installation on charging voltage using

microcontroller. AT89S52 microcontroller was adopted to implement a model prototype for sun tracking solar

installation during cloudy morning and sunny weather conditions. Readings from the prototype were used to

characterize the cloudy and non-cloudy weather conditions. From the characteristic curves plotted, it was established

that the optimum performance could be obtained during the cloudy morning and sunny afternoon. This further

elucidates the impact of sun tracking in solar installations which could be beneficial to solar installation managers and

scientists.

Keywords: Charging voltage, cloudy, Microcontroller, Prototype model, solar installation, sunny, Sun Tracking.

References: 1. Obasi C. C et al, "Design and Implementation of Microcontroller Based Programmable Power Changeover." International Journal of Computer

and Intelligent Systems vol. 6 no 12, pp 51-56, 2015.

2. Rahman S., “Green power: what is it and where can we find it?”, IEEE Power and Energy Magazine, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 30-37, 2003.

3. Osueke, C., et al, "Study and evaluation of solar energy variation in Nigeria." International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering vol. 3 no 6, pp 501-505, 2013.

4. Oloka R. O., “Solar Tracker for Solar Panel”, University of Nairobi, Faculty of Engineering 2015.

5. Kumar M.N., Saini H.S., Anjaneyulu K.S.R., Singh K., “Solar Power Analysis Based on Light Intensity”, The International Journal Of Engineering And Science, pp. 01 – 05, 2014.

6. Usta M. A., Akyazı Ö. & Altaş İ. H., “Design and Performance of Solar Tracking System with Fuzzy Logic Controller”, International Advanced

Technologies Symposium, 2011. 7. Huang Y. J. et al, The Design and Implementation of a Solar Tracking Generating Power System, Engineering Letters, 17:4, EL_17_4_06, 2009.

8. Rohit Agarwal, Concept of Mechanical Solar Tracking System, Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, 2014.

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Authors: C. M. Sheela Rani, K. Dheeraj, P. Sai Vineeth Reddy, K. SatyaSai

Paper Title: Image Segmentation for Pattern Recognition in Surveillance

Abstract: Movement control and vehicle proprietor recognizable proof has turned out to be real issue in each nation.

Now and then it winds up noticeably very hard to recognize vehicle’s proprietor who disregards movement standards

and drives too quick. In this manner, it isn't conceivable to get and rebuff those sorts of individuals in light of the fact

that the activity individual won't not have the capacity to recover number from the vehicle compared with speed of

distinctive vehicle. Hence, we create Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) framework is one of the answers

for the problem. Robotized Number Plate Recognition framework would significantly upgrade the capacity of police to

identify criminal action that includes the utilization of engine vehicles.

Keywords: Automatic number plate recognition, Template matching

References: 1. Weihua Wang, "Reach on Sobel Operator for Vehicle Recognition, "International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence, pp.448-451, 2009

2. Saeid Rahati, Reihaneh Morvejian, Ehsan M. Kazemi and Farhad M. Kazem “Vehicle Recognition Using Contourlet Transform and SVM,” Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Information Technology, 2008

3. M.A. Sotelo , J. Nuevo , L.M. Bergasa and M. Ocana, “Road Vehicle Recognition in Monocular Images,” IEEE Symposium on Industrial

Electronics, 2005 4. Xiaojun Zhai, Faycal Bensaali and Reza Sotudeh, “OCR-Based Neural Network for ANPR” in IEEE, 2012. Pp1

5. Yang Yang, Xuhui Gao, and Guowei Yang, "Study the Method of Vehicle License Locating Based on Color Segmentation," Procedia

Engineering, vol. 15, pp. 1324-1329, 2011. 6. D.H. Ballard, "Generalizing the Hough Transform to Detect Arbitary Shapes," Pattern Recognition, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 111-122, 1981.

7. Prathamesh Kulkarni, Ashish Khatri, Prateek Banga, and Kushal Shah, "Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)," in

RADIOELEKTRONIKA. 19th International Conference, 2009. 8. Zhen-Xue Chen, Cheng-Yun Liu, Fa-Liang Chang, and Guo-You Wang, "Automatic License-Plate Location and Recognition Based on Feature

Saliance," IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 58, no. 7, pp. 3781-3785, 2009.

9. Ch.Jaya Lakshmi, Dr.A.Jhansi Rani, Dr.K.Sri Ramakrishna, and M. KantiKiran, "A Novel Approach for Indian License Recognition System," International Journal of Advanced Engineering Sciences and Technologies, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 10-14, 2011.

10. R. C. Gonzalez, R.E. Woods, Digital Image Processing, Second Edition, Prentice Hall, 2002.

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Authors: K. Swetha, P.S.A. Pavan Kumar Reddy, S. Maneesha Durga, A.V. Gautham

Paper Title: A Secured and Efficient Biometric Cryptographic Authentication in Pervasive Computing

Abstract: In pervasive computing environments, clients can get benefits anytime and anywhere, but the inescapability

and versatility of the circumstances bring present day security challenges. The client did know about the service

provider and vice versa. They have to authenticate each other before starting the service. The cloud has to identify or

authenticate the client or user by his/her identity i.e, fingerprint. Here the two important things that we can consider

were about privacy and security. In this case, the client should not expose any private information to the cloud such as

his physical location, ID and so on when being authenticated. In this paper, we provided a authentication scheme based

on biometric encryption to enclose the data transferring between a client and cloud. In this proposal, client’s

authentication was hidden.

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Keywords: Privacy, Security, Biometric encryption, Pervasive Computing, RSA, RSA cryptography, Biometry and

Cryptography

References: 1. M. Weiser. The computer for the twenty-first century. Scientific American, 265(3): 94-104, 1991. [2] Juan Ye and Simon Dobson. “Pervasive

Computing needs better situation –awareness” , doi:10.2417/3201201.003943 2. Ameera Al-Karkhi1, Adil Al-Yasiri2 and Nigel Linge, “Privacy, Trust and Identity in Pervasive Computing: A Review of Technical

Challengesand Future Research Directions” Department of Computing, Science and Engineering, University of Salford,

3. Steffen, S., Bharat, B., Leszek, L., Arnon, R., Marianne, W., Morris, S., et al., (2004) “The pudding of trust”. IEEE Intelligent Systems, 19(5), 74-88.

4. Saadi, L., Marc, L., & Carsten, R., (2005) “Privacy and trust issues with invisible computers”. Commun. ACM, 48(3), 59-60.

5. Zugenmaier, A., Kreutzer, M., & Muller, G., (2003) “The Freiburg privacy diamond: An attacker model for a mobile computing environment”. 6. Divyajyothi M G, Rachappa and Dr. D H Rao,” Techniques of Lattice Based Cryptography Studied On A Pervasive Computing Environment,”

International Journal on Computational Science & Applications (IJCSA), Vol.5, No.4, August 2015.

7. Divyajyothi M G, Rachappa and Dr. D H Rao, “A Scenario Based Approach for Dealing with Challenges in A Pervasive Computing Environment,” International Journal on Computational Sciences & Applications (IJCSA), Vol.4, No.2, April 2014.

8. Zugenmaier, A., & Hohl, A., (2003) “Anonymity for users of ubiquitous computing”, in the 2nd Workshop on Security in Pervasive Computing.

9. Roy Campbell1, Jalal Al-Muhtadi1, Prasad Naldurg1, “Towards Security and Privacy for Pervasive Computing”, Department of Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.

10. Alfred, K., & Jörg, S., (2003) “Privacy through pseudonymity in user-adaptive systems”. ACM Trans. Interet Technol., 3(2), 149-183.

11. Jason, I. H., & James, A. L., (2004) “An architecture for privacy-sensitive ubiquitous computing”, in the 2nd international conference on Mobile

systems, applications, and services, (Boston, MA, USA).

12. Chatfield, C., & Hexel, R., (2005) “User identity and pervasive computing: User selected seudonyms”, in the Workshop on UbiComp Privacy:

Privacy in Context,, (Tokyo, Japan). 13. Langheinrich, M., (2002a) “A privacy awareness system for ubiquitous computing environments”, in the Proceedings of the 4th international

conference on Ubiquitous Computing, (Sweden).

14. Khusvinder Gill, Shuang-Hua Yang, Fang Yao, and Xin Lu,”A ZigBee Based Home Automation System”, IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics, Vol. 55, No. 2, MAY 2009

15. T. Abdelzaher, Y. Anokwa, P. Boda et al., “Mobiscopes for human spaces,” IEEE Pervasive Computing, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 20–29, 2007.

16. D. Chander, B. Jagyasi, U. B. Desai, and S. N. Merchant, “Spatio-temporally adaptive waiting time for cell phone sensor networks,” International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks, vol. 2011, Article ID 962476, 21 pages, 2011.

17. Evgeny Milanov, The RSA Algorithm, 3 June 2009

18. Edward Schaefer, “ An introduction to cryptography and cryptanalysis”, Santa Clara University [21] M Varaprasad Rao1 and Prof N Ch Bharta Chryulu2, “ SECURED SMART SYSTEM DESING IN PERVASIVE COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT USING VCS International Journal of

UbiComp (IJU), Vol.6, No.2, April 2015

19. Yao Lin, Kong Xiangwei, Wu Guowei, Fan Qingna, Lin Chi, “A Privacy Preserving Authentication Scheme Using Biometrics for Pervasive Computing Environments”, Journal of Electronics(China), 2010.

20. Pankaj Bhaskar and Sheikh I Ahamed, “Privacy in Pervasive Computing and Open Issues”, Proceedings of the International Conference on

Availability, Reliability and Security (AReS), IEEE CS Press, Vienna, Austria, April 2007

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Authors: Noor Ullah, M.Idrees, Taimoor Mohsin, M.Usama, Imtiaz Ali Shah

Paper Title: Priority Based Load Management System Using Bluetooth Device

Abstract: Energy crises nowadays is a big issue in the entire world and countries like Pakistan are affected more and

severe short fall occurs in energy sector which affects economic growth and industrial development. In Pakistan fossil

fuels like (furnace oil, natural gas, coal), hydel are the main sources of energy generation along with very limited

renewable energy resources. Government have been planning various strategies to resolve the issue of energy crises

and most of them are long term planning. In this research, a cost effective method of smart metering has been applied to

narrow down the gap between supply and demand where electricity units can be calculated in peak and off peak hours

separately and switch off unnecessary loads in peak hours, so by managing the different loads in peak and off peak

hours we can overcome the energy crises and also a great impact will be seen in utility bills.

Keywords: Smart meter, energy management system, Demand side management, Load Control, energy management

controller, Smart pricing, consumer participation.

References: 1. National electric regulatory authority, “State of Industry Report 2015”.

2. H. M. Zahid Iqbal, M. Waseem and Tahir Mahmood, “Automatic Energy Meter Reading using Smart Energy Meter”, Conference Paper March 2014.

3. Abhinandan Jain, Dilip Kumar and Jypti Kedia, “Design and Development of GSM based Energy Meter”, International Journal of Computer

Applications (0975 – 888) Volume 47– No.12, June 2012 4. R. Dhananjayan and E. Shanth, “Smart Energy Meter with Instant Billing and Payment”, International Journal of Innovative Research

5. in Computer and Communication Engineering”, Vol.2, Special Issue 1, March 2014

6. Mark Adamiak, PE Michael Schiefen , Gary Schauerman and Bernard Cable, “ Design of a Priority-Based Load Shed Scheme And Operation Tests” 978-1-4244-6799-0/10/$26.00 ©2010 IEEE

7. Muhammad Zakria Khan, and Dr. Naeem Arbab, “Load Management of Power System Using Diversified Demands in Pakistan”, Intl' Journal of

Computing, Communications & Instrumentation Engg. (IJCCIE) Volume 1 Issue 1 (2014) ISSN 2349- 1469 EISSN 2349 - 1477 8. Eric Williams and Scott Matthews, Michael Breton and Todd Brady “use of a computer based system to measure and manage energy

consumption in the home” 1-4244-0351-0/06/$20.00, 2006 IEEE, Pages 167-172.

9. Takumi Kato, Hideyuki Takahashi, Kazuto Sasai and Yujin Lim, “Multiagent System forPriority-Based Load Shedding in Microgrid”, 2013 IEEE 37th Annual ComputerSoftware and Applications Conference WorkshopsEnergy Monitoring and Priority Based Auto Load Shedding 41

10. K. Uma Rao, Satyaram Harihara Bhat, Jayaprakash G, Ganeshprasad G G and SelvamaniN Pillappa, “Time Priority Based Optimal Load

Shedding Using Genetic Algorithm”,IET pages 301-308. 11. Craig Wester, Terrence Smith, Jacobus Theron and David Mcginn, “Developments InFast Load Shedding”, 978-1-4799-2066-2/14/$31.00

©2014 IEEE.

12. https://learn.openenergymonitor.org/electricity-monitoring/ctac/how-to-build-anarduino-energy-monitor

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Authors: Gamal M. Mabrouk, Hassan A. Mahdy, Khaled A. Kandil

Paper Title: Utilization of Steel Slag Aggregate in Hot Mix Asphalt in Egypt

Abstract: Steel slag is a byproduct from either the conversion of iron to steel in a basic oxygen furnace, or the melting 61-64

of scrap to make steel in an electric arc furnace. This paper presents the influences of the utilization of steel slag as a

coarse aggregate replacing the traditional limestone aggregate on the properties of a binder and surface course hot mix

asphalt (HMA). Six percentages (0%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, and 100%) of limestone aggregate were replaced by steel

slag aggregate (SSA) for both binder and surface course. The effectiveness of SSA in HMA was measured by preparing

Marshall Specimens and measure their stability, flow, stiffness, indirect tensile stress, and loss of stability. It was

observed that replacing up to 60% of limestone coarse aggregate by SSA improved the mechanical properties of the

mixtures and it was the optimal percentage.

Keywords: Steel Slag Aggregate, Asphalt Mixtures, Marshall, Indirect Tensile Strength.

References: 1. D.M. Proctor, K.A. Fehling, E.C. Shay, Physical and chemical characteristics of blast furnace, basic oxygen furnace, and electric arc furnace

steel industry slags,Environ.Sci,Tehcnol.34(2000) 1576-1582.

2. H. Motz, J. Geiseler, Products of steel slags an opportunity to save natural resources, Waste Manage. 21(2001) 285-293.

3. J. Emery, Steel slag utilization in asphalt mixes, in: National Slag Association, MF 186-1, 1984. 4. U. Bagamapadde, H.I.A. Wahhab, S.A.Aiban, Optimization of steel slag aggregates for bituminous mixes in Saudi Arabia, Journal of Materials

in Civil Engineering 11 (1999) 30-25

5. Y. Xue, S. Wu, H. Hou, J. Zha, Experimental investigation of basic oxygen furnace slag used as aggregate in asphalt mixture, Journal of Hazardous Materials B138(2006) 261-268.

6. S. Wu, Y. Xue, Q. ye, Y. Chen, Utilization of steel slag aggregates for stone mastic asphalt (SMA) mixtures, Building and Environmental 42

(2007) 2580-2585. 7. M.Etxeberria, C. Pacheco, J.M. Meneses, I. Berridi, Properties of concrete using metallurgical industrial by-products as aggregates,

Construction and Building Materials 24 (2010) 1594-1600.

8. I.M. Asi, H.y. Qasrawi, F.I. Shalabi, Use of steel slag aggregate in asphalt concrete mixes, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering 34(2007) 902-911.

9. P.S. Kandhal, F. Parker, R.B. Mallick, Aggregate tests for hot mix asphalt: state of the practice, NCAT Report 97-06, 1997.

10. I.M. Asi, Evaluating skid resistance of different asphalt concrete mixes, Build.Environ. 42 (2007) 325–329. 11. ASTM D 1559, Resistance to plastic flow of bituminous mixtures using the Marshall apparatus, 1989.

12. S.E. Zoorob, L.B. Suparma, Laboratory design and investigation of the properties of continuously graded Asphaltic concrete containing recycled

plastics aggregate replacement (Plastiphalt), Cement Concrete Comp. 22 (2000) 233–242.

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Authors: Ahmed khaled Mohamed, Hassan A. Mahdy, Khaled A. Kandil

Paper Title: The Use of Waste Plastics in Hot Asphalt Mixes in Egypt

Abstract: Nowadays plastics are used everyday in every aspect of our lives which is a great problem as they are non-

biodegradable. They are disposed either by landfilling or incineration of the waste materials which causes

environmental pollution and health problems. This paper studies the influence of reusing waste plastic (WP) in hot mix

asphalt (HMA). Three different methods were used to add waste plastics to HMA with five different percentages of

waste plastic at each method. To determine the best method of adding WP to HMA and the optimum WP content

Marshall specimens were prepared and tested to measure their stability, flow, stiffness, indirect tensile strength, and loss

of stability. It was concluded that the third method was the best method for adding WP, the optimum WP content differs

for each type of WP, using WP improved the mechanical properties of the HMA, and its durability.

Keywords: Hot mix asphalt, Indirect tensile strength, Loss of stability, Marshall, Waste plastics.

References: 1. Ajim S. Sutar, Sanket D. Awasare, Anuja A. Kukalekar, "EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION ON USE OF LOW DENSITY

POLYETHYLENE (LDPE) IN BITUMINOUS ROAD CONSTRUCTION," JOURNAL OF INFORMATION, KNOWLEDGE AND

RESEARCH IN, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 183-190, 2015. 2. A. S.Bale, "POTENTIAL REUSE OF PLASTIC WASTE IN ROAD," International Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology, vol. 2, no. 3,

pp. 233-236, 2011.

3. Vatsal Patel, Snehal Popli, Drashti Bhatt, "Utilization of Plastic Waste in Construction of Roads," IJSR - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, vol. 3, no. 4, pp. 161-163, 2014.

4. Hamed M. Jassim, Omar T. Mahmood, Sheelan A. Ahmed, "Optimum Use of Plastic Waste to Enhance the Marshall Properties and Moisture

Resistance of Hot Mix Asphalt," International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology (IJETT), vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 18-25, 2014. 5. Yash Menaria, Rupal Sankhla, "Use of Waste Plastic in Flexible," Open Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 299-311, 2015.

6. A. H. Mir, "Use of Plastic Waste in Pavement Construction: An Example of Creative Waste management," IOSR Journal of Engineering

(IOSRJEN), vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 57-67, 2015. 7. Mohamed Sulyman, Maciej Sienkiewicz, Jozef Haponiuk, "Asphalt Pavement Material Improvement," International Journal of Environmental

Science and Development, vol. 5, no. 5, pp. 444-454, 2014.

8. S.Rajasekaran, R. Vasudevan, Samuvel Paulraj, "Reuse of Waste Plastics Coated Aggregates-Bitumen Mix Composite For Road Application – Green Method," American Journal of Engineering Research (AJER), vol. 2, no. 11, pp. 1-13, 2013.

9. Pankaj P.Shedame, Nikhil H.Pitale, "Experimental Study of Bituminous Concrete Containg Plastic Waste Material," IOSR Journal of

Mechanical and Civil Engineering, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 37-45, 2014. 10. S.Sivarasan, V.Prabhu, "Utilization of Waste Plastics & Carbon Rubber in Bitumen," International Journal of Emerging Technologies in

Engineering Research (IJETER), vol. 4, no. 5, pp. 62-65, 2016.

11. Yadav Santosh, Saxena Anil Kumar, Arora T.R., "Performance Evaluation of Waste Plastic and Bitumen Concrete mix in Flexible Pavements," International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, vol. 4, no. 10, pp. 398-406, 2013.

12. S. Rokade, "Use of Waste Plastic and Waste Rubber Tyres in Flexible Highway," in International Conference on Future Environment and

Energy, Singapoore, 2012. 13. AMIT GAWANDE, G. S. ZAMRE, V. C. RENGE, G. R. BHARSAKALE, SAURABH TAYDE, "UTILIZATION OF WASTE PLASTIC IN

ASPHALTING OF ROADS," Scientific reviews & chemical communications, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 147-157, 2012.

14. Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamed Ibrahim, Nanis Abd El Monem Mohamed, "Towards Sustainable Management of Solid Waste in Egypt," Procedia Environmental Sciences, vol. 34, p. 336 – 347, 2016.

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Authors: Ehsan Amini

Paper Title: Strategies to Changing Patterns of Land Use in a Worn Area Located at Central Business District of

City, Case Study: Sabzevar City, Iran

Abstract: The worn and inefficient tissues make up a significant part of Sabzevar city. On the one hand, These tissues 70-76

suffer from a wide range of physical, functional and environmental problems and on the other hand, those are city`s

most important potential for utilizing land for providing services space, create mobility infrastructure and

environmental improvements. Golestan area is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city, which form the initial core

of the city and has an organic form. This neighborhood faces physical problems such as passage ways with low width,

poor road networks, the existence of old habitats, low durability and compressed structure, poor quality of building

materials and lack of facilities and equipment required. In this paper, Preliminary knowledge of the old city texture and

physical aspects of Golestan area will be reviewed.

Keywords: Worn Texture, Land Use, Central Business District, Sabzevar City.

References: 1. Sumeeta Srinivasan, land use change as a tool: a framework to link transportation and the environment in New Delhi, India. Division of

Engineering and Applied Sciences Harvard University,

2. Ehsan Amini, Shankar B, 2017, Strategies for Pedestrianizing Central Business District of Sabzevar City, University of Mysore, International

Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology (IJETT) – Volume 46 Number 5 April 2017, 3. Barau Daniel, and Bashayi Obadiah, 2013, The Emerging Central Business District (CBD) in Lafia Town, Nigeria, and its Related Urban

Planning Problems, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology International Journal of Business and Economics

EngineeringVol:7, No:3, 2013, 4. Sabzevar municipality Archives Reports,

5. Hale ÇiracI, Seda Kundak, Changing Urban Pattern of Istanbul; From Monocentric to Polycentric Structure, Istanbul Technical University,

Faculty of Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, Department, Istanbul, Turkey

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Authors: Drissa Traoré, Diouba Sacko, Marie Bernard Sidibé

Paper Title: Review of Reconfigurable Finite State Machine

Abstract: This paper surveys a review of reconfigurable finite state machine. It’s a powerful methodology for

achieving high performance. Minimizing the resource required in the implementation of many applications points out

the difference between run time reconfigurable finite state machine and programmable finite state machine. The

application of the concept of self-reconfigurable finite state machine to achieve VLSI architecture of dynamically

reconfiguration is also discussed.

Keywords: Finite State Machine, VLSI, FPGA, Reconfiguration.

References: 1. Venla Tapatho N. Rayapati and Bozena K Aminska ‘dynamic reconfigurable schemes for megabit BiCMOS SRAMs and performance

evaluation” microelectronic reliab vol 37 No 5pp 2. Yukio MITSUYAMA, Zaldy andales, tAKAO onoye, and IsaoSHIRAKAWA”VLSI 1mplementation of dynamically reconfigurable hardware

–based cryptosystem”2000 symposium on VLSI circuit digest of technical papers.

3. Jurgen Becker, THILO Pionteck, Christian Haberman, Manfred Glesner” design and implementation of a coarse grained dynamically reconfigurable Hardware architecture” 2001 IEEE

4. H.ITO R.Konishi, H.Nakada K.Oguri A.Nagoya “Dynamically reconfigurable Logic LSI- PCA-1”2001 symposium on VLSI Circuits Digest of

technical papers. 5. Sayfe Kiaei, Jaisimha K.Durgam “VLSI design of dynamically reconfigurable ARRAY”1989 IEEE.

6. Lizy Kurian John, Eugence John” a dynamically reconfigurable interconnects for array processors.”IEEE Transaction on VLSI system 1998.

7. T.Fujii et al “ a dynamically reconfigurable logic engine with a multicontex/multi –mode unified cell architecture,” in ISSCC Digest of technical papers, pp364-365, Feb 1999.

8. V.Sklyarov “reconfigurable models of finite state machines and their implementation in FPGAs”journal of systems architectures

47(2002) 1043-1064 9. Markus Koster, Jurgen Teich” selfreconfiguration finite state machine theory and implementation “ proc of the 2002 design, automation and test,

Europe conference and exhibition IEEE.

10. Armaldo Oliveiro Valery Sklyarov” implementation of virtual control circuit in dynamically reconfigurable FPGAs’ IEEE 11. Madhav Desai Ritu Gupta, Abhay Karandikar Kshitiz Saxena andVinayak Samant.“Reconfigurable finite state machine based IP lookup engine

for high speed router”

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Authors: Mahmoud Al-Zyood

Paper Title: Impact of Saudi Payments Network (Span) On Bank Efficiency

Abstract: This paper examined the inspect relationship between Saudi Payments Network and bank efficiency in Saudi

Arabia. The regression analysis method was used to test the hypotheses of study, Alpha Coronachs was calculated for

the instrument of study (0. 953). It is therefore acceptable for the purposes of statistical analysis, and the five-

dimensional Likert scale has been adopted to measure the availability of the variables of the study model.

Demographics of the respondents have proven that 100% male, 35% executive, 65 % non-executive and the Age of

respondents 33.1% (18-25 years old), 35.4% (26-35 years old), 30.4% (36-45 years old) and 1.1% (46-55 years old).

The results of the regression analysis show that the use of Saudi Payments Network (SPAN) has had a direct impact

B=0.682, P≤ 0.05 in banks' effectiveness in Saudi Arabia, it turns out that the coefficient of determination (ADJUSTED

R2 = 0.280) This means that Saudi Payments Network (SPAN may be interpreted (28%) of the variation in the level of

banks' effectiveness, and notes that the statistical test value (F = 19.215) which is statistically significant at the level of

(P≤ 0.05). Banks should pay attention to the development and modernization of the technological infrastructure of the

bank this leads to increase bank productivity; also Attention should be given to current and future needs of the market

and consumers in order to maximize the Bank's market share.

Keywords: Efficiency, Saudi Payments Network, ATMS, POS, Transactions, SPAN Cards.

References: 1. (http://www.sama.gov.sa/). Saudi Payment Network SPAN. (2016). [The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA)] Retrieved from

www.sama.gov.sa/en-US/PaymentSystem/Pages/SPAN.aspx, 2017.

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2. Chai, B. B. H., Tan, P. S., & Goh, T. S. (2016). Banking services that influence the bank performance. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 224, 401-407.

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Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand. International Journal of Social Economics, 44(12), 2302-2312. 4. Bahri, M., Bahri, M., St-Pierre, J., St-Pierre, J., Sakka, O., & Sakka, O. (2017). Performance measurement and management for manufacturing

SMEs: a financial statement-based system. Measuring Business Excellence, 21(1), 17-36.

5. Suhartanto, D. (2017). The role of store coopetition and attractiveness on the performance of tourism destination and its retail stores. International Journal of Tourism Policy, 7(2), 151-165.

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selected commercial banks in Ghana) (Doctoral dissertation). 15. Azar, G., & Ciabuschi, F. (2017). Organizational innovation, technological innovation, and export performance: The effects of innovation

radicalness and extensiveness. International Business Review, 26(2), 324-336.

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selected commercial banks in Ghana) (Doctoral dissertation).

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Authors: Ravindra D. Kale, Sangeeta Barwar, Prerana Kane, Asfiya Contractor

Paper Title: Betel Leaves Mediated Green Synthesis of Nickel Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Characterization

Abstract: Bio-nanotechnology offers biosynthetic, environment friendly pathways for the preparation of nanomaterials.

In this work, nickel nanoparticles (NiNPs) are synthesized by using betel leaves as reducing agent. Reduction to NiNPs

was confirmed by UV-VIS analysis. The effect of independent variables, i.e. temperature and strength of reducing agent

on absorbance of the reaction mixture and process optimization was done using RSM as per central composite design

(CCD). The chemical group present on the deposited nanoparticles was identified using FT-IR. Particle size estimation

was done on TEM and nanoparticle size analyser. The crystallinity of the nanospheres formed was established using

XRD. Nano metal formation was confirmed using EDX.

Keywords: Betel Leave, Central Composite Design, Nickel, Nanoparticles.

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Authors: M. S. S. Bhadri Nadh, R. V. D. Rama Rao

Paper Title: A Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Inverter based on Switched-Capacitor for High Frequency Ac

Applications

Abstract: High frequency ac applications with a reduced component of a cascaded multilevel inverter using switched

capacitor are proposed in this project. Here switched capacitor and H-Bridges are constructed in front end and back

end through the connections of series and parallel conversions. An increasing the voltage level by switched capacitor,

output harmonics can be reduced. High Frequency AC Applications (HFAC) is alternative to DC distribution due to

lower cost. These are most commonly used to apply for small scale and closed electrical network in electric vehicles

due to moderate size and reduction of weight for distribution network. The type of multilevel inverter used in this

project is cascaded H-Bridge and they built by the series connection of H-Bridges. It is similar to dc-dc converters.

The cascaded H-Bridges needs individual input and four power switches for construction in order to increase number

of voltage levels with their staircase output. However control strategy is difficult because of input current will be in

discontinuous; therefore Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) becomes worst. The advantages for this topology at rated

output frequency of about 20 kHz are feasible to operate, increasing reliability and high efficiency. By increasing

number of voltage levels, the total harmonic distortion (THD) content of staircase output can be decreased and further

in such a way that, has a particular meaning to simplifying the filter design. This topology will be analyzed by

symmetrical modulation for 13–level inverter, which is based on switched capacitor of a cascaded multilevel inverter

for HFAC PDS. The entire system is simulated in MATLAB/SIMULINK TOOL.

Keywords: Cascaded H-Bridge, High–Frequency Ac (HFAC), Multilevel inverter, Switched Capacitor (SC),

Symmetrical Phase-Shift Modulation (PSM).

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Authors: Shadrack Mutungi Simon

Paper Title: Factors Influencing Adoption of Resource Planning by Contractors in the Construction Industry of

Kenya

Abstract: The construction industry in Kenya has grown in leaps and bounds over the years. Bon and Crosthwaite

(2000) state that the industry makes a significant contribution to the economy of any country since it not only creates

employment for many people but also supports other sectors of the economy. It is because of this significance that

special consideration should be paid to the execution of construction projects since they are the backbone of the

industry. Better execution of projects will lead to improved growth of the industry. In order for projects to be

delivered effectively, resources ought to be managed in an optimum manner. According to Simon, Gwaya and

Diang’a (2017) the two most critical aspects of resource management could be said to be resource planning and

leveling. While it was established by the same authors that resource planning and leveling are highly practiced in the

Kenyan construction industry though in an unstructured manner, the authors failed to outline the factors which

influence such practices. It is because of such gap that the researcher sought to undertake this study. The purpose of

this study was to establish the factors influencing the adoption of resource planning in the Kenyan construction

industry. A survey research design was adopted and a response rate of 76% was attained. There seemed to be

consensus among the respondents regarding the following factors influencing Resource Planning: Financial status of

the contractor (RII=0.8390); adequacy of labour (RII=0.8308); adequacy of plant and equipment (RII=0.8304);

presence of qualified personnel (RII=0.8152); prompt honouring of payments certificates (RII=0.7901); level of

project documentation (RII=0.7410); compliance with safety procedures (RII=0.7154); type of procurement system

(RII=0.6949); weather (RII=0.6127) and contractor’s ICT Compliance (RII=0.5897). The most significant factor was

financial status while the least important was contractor’s ICT Compliance. Multiple regression analysis revealed

that higher levels of Resource Planning are associated with higher levels of adequacy of labour and equipment, ICT

compliance, high level of project documentation, high financial status, prompt payments, type of procurement,

identifying the number of people required, establishing quantities of equipment, quantification of amount of

materials. The analysis also revealed that higher levels of Resource Planning are associated with lower levels of

Compliance with safety and bad weather.

Keywords: Resource Planning, Construction

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the Kenyan Construction Industry. International Journal of Soft Computing and Engineering (IJSCE), 7(1), 44–52.

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Authors: Gowtham.P, Hari Pradeep.R, Kishoore A. C, Kousik.R, Sowmya Danalakshmi.C

Paper Title: Automatic Pneumatic Pick and Place Robot

Abstract: The main aim of this project is to create automation in manufacturing and assembly field. The usage of

robotic arm for assembly process in industries will have more benefits. The installation of robotic arm in Salzer

Industry in assembly section to quick up process and also to reduce the manual work and time consumption.

Keywords: Project, Robotic, Salzer Industry.

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Authors: Ajitha A.R., Chandrakaran S., Sheela Evangeline Y.

Paper Title: Effect of Chromium on The Engineering Properties of Amended Clay Liner

Abstract: Waste generated by the full extent of human activities range from dumping relatively innocuous

substances such as food and paper waste to toxic substances, dumping of waste in a disposal facility serves to

minimize the effect of waste on the environment. In many region centralized disposal facility has been formed by

landfilling. In order to prevent ground water contamination liners are provided in a landfill. Barrier layer in a liner

system prevents the migration of leachate and from polluting the ground water. In this study amended soil liner was

prepared using the clay mineral Calcium Bentonite, locally available kaolinite soil and fine sand. The liner was

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where as there are noticeable variation on the other geotechnical properties

Keywords: Landfill, Liner, Chromium.

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Authors: Divya Raj S, K Mophin Kani

Paper Title: Water Quality Assessment of Sasthamcotta Lake, Kollam, Kerala

Abstract: Sasthamcotta Lake is the largest natural fresh water lake in Kerala, known as “Queen of Lakes”. This lake

is located in Kollam district between 9º 0′- 9º 5′ N latitude and 76º 35′- 76º 46′ E longitude at an elevation of 33m

above MSL. This lake has an area of 373 ha and volume of 22.4 km3. It is one of the 26 sites in India included in the

Ramsar list of wetlands of international importance. The Sasthamcotta Lake is a drinking water source for about

700000 people lived in Kollam District and is also one of the major tourist attraction places. Inland navigation and

fishing are the major economical based activities takes place in this lake. This lake is facing degradation due to

anthropogenic activities such as directing human waste, soil erosion due to destruction of vegetation, construction

activities etc leading to the deterioration of environmental quality as well as decrease in the surface area and depth.

The present study was carried out to assess the physico chemical and biological quality of water in Sasthamcotta

Lake. In this study 16 water quality parameters were analyzed for water samples collected from 27 sampling points.

The results showed water quality deterioration during the months of November and December 2017 whereas in

January and February 2018 slight improvement in water quality. An observation of present study helps to increase

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the effectiveness of management strategies to bringing back the originality of the lake.

Keywords: Sasthamcotta, Physic Chemical Parameters, Ramsar Lists, Degradation, Water Quality Assessment.

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