Modern Day Research Articles

IoT Based Smart Energy Meter

In Modern day smart grid technology relies heavily on communication networks for two way communication between load, generation, transmission, and control centre. As a part of the smart grid, smart meters use advanced metering infrastructures (AMI) that are widely distributed and interconnected to the communication network. In modern Technology the smart grid plays very important role for two way communication between Supplier and consumer. Smart meter is main component of smart grid. Currently we are paying electricity bill like one person came to home to read the electricity board and handover the bills to the owner of that house. The drawback of this it requires more man power, time, and many times it has error in bill amount. To eliminate this error smart energy meter is introduced. This system also helps in detecting and control over power theft. this smart energy meter helps us in home automation using IoT and enabling wireless communication which is a great step towards Digital India .Efficient energy utilization plays a very vital role for the development of smart grid in power system By providing real-time monitoring and control of energy consumption, it can help users to reduce their energy usage, save money, and promote sustainable energy consumption. As a first step towards such cyber-attack related researches and searching for possible mitigation techniques, it is necessary that a smart meter be developed that has the feature of network integration. The present contribution reports the design, fabrication, and operation of an Internet of Things (IoT) based smart meter using Arduino to serve as an integral part of a smart grid system.

Management of Calcified Coronary Lesions

With an aging population, coronary calcification is increasingly encountered in modern day interventional practice. Unfortunately, it is associated with lower procedural success and higher rates of periprocedural complications, such as failure to deliver stents, perforations, dissections, and other major adverse cardiac events. Furthermore, suboptimal stent deployment in the setting of severe calcification is associated with both short- and long-term major adverse cardiac events, including stent thrombosis, MI, in-stent restenosis, and target lesion revascularization. A variety of treatment options for these lesions exist, including specialized balloons, atherectomy, and intravascular lithotripsy. While there is currently no universally accepted algorithm for choosing between these treatment strategies, several different algorithms exist, and the optimization of these treatment regimens will continue to evolve in the coming years. This review aims to provide insights on the different therapeutic modalities and an understanding of the current body of evidence.

Vine copula structure representations using graphs and matrices

A widespread methodology for modeling modern day information, which consists of high-dimensional digital measurements, is to use vine copulas; they can flexibly encode the underlying dependence structure of the data. Here we introduce a new algorithm to encode complete and truncated vines in a matrix, and as such, storing the information content of vines in a virtual environment. The conditional independence structure encoded by a vine can be represented in graph terms. We summarize these representations, and show equivalence between them. We show a new result, namely that when a perfect elimination ordering of a vine structure is given, then it can be uniquely represented with a matrix. Nápoles has shown a way to represent vines in a matrix, and we algorithmify this previous approach, while also showing a new method for constructing such a matrix, through cherry tree sequences, which can also store truncated vines. Moreover, this new algorithm can directly build truncated vines by storing each level separately - without building up the entire vine, which would be necessary in Nápoles' algorithm. We calculate the runtime of these algorithms. Lastly, we prove that these two matrix-building algorithms are equivalent if the same perfect elimination ordering is being used.

A Review of the Effectiveness of Educational Digital Game-Based Learning on Students in Tertiary Institutions

The higher institution’s evolution to a more digital era is increasingly making the long-standing learning approaches redundant and ineffective in maintaining student engagement. The digitalization of the educational system sometimes results in a misalignment of the learning approaches with contemporary students’ skill sets and experiences. Many studies have attributed the increase in students’ dropout and poor academic performance to this misalignment in the teaching approaches. Hence, introducing improved teaching methods is essential in uplifting students' learning experiences and academic engagement, contributing to successful student pass rates. Adopting the desktop literary review, the study utilizes relevant literature and theoretical frameworks including The Connectivism Learning Theory by George Siemens and Stephan Downes, The Cognitive Load Theory by John Sweller as well as, a range of theories surrounding the cognitive function in its interrogation of digital game-based learning, and to better understand their effectiveness among our students. This research study aims at advancing traditional conversations in the field of teaching and learning to the role of technology in modern day education, and will benefit educators as, valuable insights on digital game-based learning can be used to promote positive changes in the learning environment, transitioning from conventional approaches such as lengthy lectures in which, according to research studies, was said to be less effective in holding student engagement. The study concludes with a deep engagement and discussion on the positive influence of digital game-based learning on students’ ability to focus and pay attention in learning environments in addition to, processing, comprehending and retaining valuable information, maintaining engagement and increasing memory capacity as well as, improving strategic and critical thinking and problem solving abilities within and beyond the academic institution.

An analytical analysis of vibrational energy harvesting using piezoelectric energy harvester in a fixed wing unmanned aerial vehicle

Fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the modern day have widespread applications in various reconnaissance, agriculture, military, and civilian operations. Their wide domain of application has placed the development of drone technology at the forefront. The energy harvesting in UAVs seems promising since it not only has the ability to lengthen flying time but also guarantees that no appreciable weight is added. The current article explores the concept of placing piezoelectric material patches on the UAV wing in order to extract energy from the vibration of the wing. This study uses a UAV's fixed NACA 2412 wing to harvest vibration energy by finding the location and placing a piezoelectric patch where it will produce the most voltage. The mode shapes generated are used to get the appropriate location to place the piezoelectric patch. The fixed-wing of a UAV with a piezo patch placed is subjected to a harmonically varying pressure load of 213.934 Pa and the behavior of the wing and its frequency response is analyzed in terms of displacement and voltage as output. The maximum voltage produced by the single piezoelectric patch is found about 0.11 V at the first mode shape of the wing. Embedding and increasing the patch at a location of high displacements help to harvest more energy and can be utilized for other purposes.

BrJAC 2023 – Growing and Building Bridges

BrJAC 2023 – Growing and Building Bridges

Functional Evolution: The Transformation of Educational Identity in New Era Museology

A substantial amount of instructional work is done for museum visitors by modern museums. If a museum also serves as a representative of the culture of its community, the situation could become more problematic. An excellent illustration of this would be the Guizhou Provincial Museum, which was opened to the public for the very first time in the Guanshanhu District of Guiyang City in the year 2014. This paper investigates, from a more pragmatic approach, how the museum, in its responsibility as a venue to disseminate culture, engages with the general public and takes on the function and responsibilities of a social classroom in the modern day. The study focuses on how the museum engages with the general public in order to fulfil its obligation as a venue to disseminate culture. In particular, this subject is investigated from the viewpoint of the museum as an institution that serves as a venue for the dissemination of culture.

The Efficiency of the Role of Marketing Mix in Smartphone Business

Technology is evolving swiftly in the modern day, especially in communication. One instrument that is used on a global scale is the smartphone. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the marketing mix’s effectiveness at the X smartphone store. This study uses a descriptive qualitative design to investigate the current state of a class of current occurrences, an object, a condition, or a human group. In this study, inductive was utilized by the researchers to examine, evaluate, and derive conclusions from field phenomena. The productivity of the business will demonstrate how well the marketing mix was implemented. When it comes to luring clients or consumers to the store for all their smartphone needs and accessories, the deployment of a marketing mix marketing approach is seen to be highly successful. Additionally, the X smartphone store’s advertising team consistently develops fresh, inventive ways to market smartphone products in an effort to draw in more customers and help the business succeed in the long run.
 Keywords: marketing mix, smartphone, business

MYTHS IN WOLE SOYINKA’S THE BACCHAE OF EURIPIDES AND TOM OMARA’S THE EXODUS

This paper explores the role of myths in both Yoruba and Acholi cultures, and their repercussions in contemporary Nigerian and Ugandan societies. Data drive from The Bacchae of Euripides and The Exodus, and fall in the Psychoanalytic Literary Criticism, New Historicism framework and Post-colonial approach. Soyinka reflects on the impact of the colonial process and on the role of modern day dictatorship in many Third-World countries. His play takes the effects of intertextuality to the extreme, not only by taking the Greek tragedy as hypotext, but by relating Euripides’ subversive criticism of Greek imperialism to his own denunciation of colonization and tyranny. Tom Omara portrays the struggles and conflicts of the Acholi people in their quest for unity and self-determination, as well as the challenges they face in dealing with the colonial powers that seek to control and exploit their land and resources. Specifically, myths in the plays feature themes of migration, conflict, leadership, identity, and resistance to imperialism. Myths are seen as important elements that explain the significance of human existence.

Analytical solution to fractional differential equation arising in thermodynamics

The analysis of nonlinear events related to physical phenomena is a popular issue in the modern day. The essential purpose of this work is to discover a novel approximate solution to the fractional nonlinear Benjamin Bona Mahony Peregrine Burgers equation (BBMPB) utilizing the natural decomposition method (NDM) of fractional order. The suggested approach provides analytical solutions that are extremely near to the exact solution obviating the complexities associated with many other approaches. The expected issue’s uniqueness theorem and convergence analysis are explored using Banach’s fixed-point theory. The reliability and accuracy of the recommended method were tested using numerical simulations. The graphs and tables reflect the results. The comparison of the suggested scheme’s solution with the exact solutions demonstrates that the scheme is efficient, methodical, and extremely exact in tackling nonlinear complicated phenomena.

Clinical Approach of Charaka Samhita W.S.R. to OPD Level Formulations

Ayurveda – Originating from the necessity to comprehend and treat illnesses and preserve human health, life science. Charaka Samhita is a knowledge of encyclopedia comprehensive and provides an approach to Ayurveda. The time period of Charaka Samhita is considered to in between 1500 BC to 2nd century AD. The context of the treatise was first thought by Atreya and then subsequently codified by Agnivesha revised by Charaka later reconstructed by Drudhabala. As per the evidence, 12,000 verses are documented but presently 9295 verses are available in Charaka Samhita. To sum up, the Ayurvedic notion of the three Sutras—Hetu (reason), Linga (symptoms), and Aushadha (medicine)—is stated as follows: two of the Sutras are intended for illness diagnosis, while the third is intended for therapy. Making an accurate diagnosis of any illness is crucial to its effective treatment. Aim and objectives: To investigate the ideas of eight Sthana of the Charaka Samhita's therapeutic applicability in the modern day. Material and Methods: The majority of the Samhita that is now accessible is Charaka Samhita, with annotations in Hindi and Sanskrit. Discussion: This Samhita consists of eight Sthana covering a plethora of topics that a clinician should be familiar with before beginning practice. Clinical application with respect to Sthana is addressed. Conclusion: Acharya Charaka's eight Sthana include a progressive, scientific approach to illness management that is currently being used in modern therapeutic settings.

Geo-spatial Dynamics and Alternative Reality: Exploring the Convergence of Real and Virtual Worlds in A Song of Ice and Fire and The Chronicles of Narnia

George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire and C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia have carved a niche in the realm of fantasy fiction. Enduring popular success over the decades, they have become a part of modern day popular culture alongside Rowling’s Harry Potter and Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. With the creation of alternative geo-spatial domains in the form of Westeros, Essos, and Narnia, Martin and Lewis succeeded in creating an alternative reality for their works. Readers are immediately thrust into the political intrigues affecting the continents of Westeros and Essos in A Song of Ice and Fire; on the other hand, they are treated to elements of fantasy, magic, and supernatural creatures in Narnia. Fictional geography is a discipline unto itself, a fantastic hybrid of real geography and literary fiction. Martin and Lewis have imagined vast worlds that bear some resemblance to the real world in which we live, but frequently colored with imaginary features found only in our dreams. With the inclusion of complex geographical features, fantastic birds and animals (including dragons), the worlds of Westeros and Narnia come across as strange, but not wholly alien; they bear striking similarities to the cities and geography known to us. A case to point is the Free City of Braavos which is the mirror image of Venice. Thus, the writings of George R.R. Martin and C.S. Lewis strike a balance between the fantastic and the familiar, while handling geo-spatial dynamics, succeeding in the creation of an alternative reality.

Navigating COVID-19: AI-Enhanced Chatbots for Instant Health Insights

Abstract: Covid-19 has produced an ongoing epidemic, with over 15.7 million illnesses and over 640,000 deaths as of July 26, 2020. Covid -19 is a highly dynamic and fast shifting scenario, making precise, on- demand information about the disease difficult to come by. In online communities, forums, and social media, you can pose a question and receive an answer from other people in this community. Additionally, you can search through these resources for relevant questions and answers. However, due to the construction of such websites, there is never an endless number of important queries and responses to choose from, and questions that are put up are seldom addressed immediately. For example, recent advances in NLP, predominantly concerning Language Models, have allowed for developing automated bots able to engage in conversation with customers. However, these types of models find little use in modern day health care and their efficacy is not assessed to supply precise, current health care information.

A Comparative Study of India’s Foreign Trade in Pre and Post Reform Period

Foreign trade has been playing a vital role in the economic progress and prosperity of every country. In modern days foreign trade has assumed an immense prominence and substance for economic development of a country because of interdependence of economies, increasing specialization and joining regional cooperation. In 1991, the major program of economic reform were introduced which emphasize on external sector wherein the protective tariffs were decreased, changes into foreign investment and the restrictive import licensing system was relaxed and simplified. After the New economic reforms, India’s foreign trade has undergone substantial changes, volume of trade rose up and composition of trade was also frequently changed. The main objective of the paper is to study the trends of India’s foreign trade pre and post new economic reforms in India. The entire data for the present study is collected from the secondary sources. The collected data has been analyzed by using Paired t-test from SPSS software package and graphs. The findings of this paper said that there is positive relationship between economic reforms and India’s foreign trade. A push has been given to the exports but analyzes says that the increasing rate of imports is higher in comparison to the increasing rate of exports.

The Role of Youth Activism in Facilitating Social Change: A Catalyst for Transformation in the Contemporary Era

The article explores the critical part that youth activism plays in fostering social change within the current modern context. The research investigates how young activists have significantly influenced the process of altering social norms, political discourse, and cultural paradigms. This study thoroughly investigates the numerous facets and significance of youth activism in the modern day based on a thorough analysis of academic literature, empirical research, and practical examples. The study begins by looking at the development of young activism across time, placing it in relation to earlier social movements and highlighting its potential to change with the times. This remark emphasizes how social media platforms, in particular, have facilitated the capacity of young activists to connect, organize, and increase the reach of their messages on a global scale. The article also discusses the broad range of issues that young activists support, including gender parity, racial justice, and climate change, as well as the underlying causes that motivate them. The report also underlines how crucial it is for these devoted young to act as change agents by promoting policy adjustments, raising public awareness, and posing difficult questions about deeply rooted cultural norms and traditions. Lastly, it covers the challenges and obstacles young activists encounter, such as political pushback and personal exhaustion.

IGBO CULTURE AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN MANAGEMENT THEORY

The impression that Africans had no roots or contributions to modern-day management practices has persisted for a while. However, the Igbo people in Nigeria had their own management practice and leadership styles that were peculiar to them before the emergence of the management theories, which was why the Igbos were able to survive the indirect rule and brutal economic exploitation during the colonial era, and immediately after the civil war. This study, therefore, examined the role Igbo culture played in the development of management theories. The study specifically identified some specific Igbo cultural practice and their managerial implications and aligned some Igbo cultural practices to existing modern-day leadership theories. The literature of the study looked at the Igbo race as a people, examined culture, explained some management theories, the Igbo cultural practice and leadership theories, Igbo cultural practices and their managerial implications and Igbo cultural practices and modern day leadership theories. The study used the matching methods as the research design. The idea involved was to basically find commonalities between chosen management theories and the leadership styles of the Igbo people in southeast Nigeria. Mostly secondary sources of data were deployed for this purpose. The study also employed a qualitative methodology and a narrative analysis technique. It was revealed from the findings that before the introduction of modern-day management theory, Igbo culture had been practising the relevant leadership style that was propounded by great thinkers of management such as management by objective (Izuora), Management by exception (Izundiichie), Motivation (ituni muo/ Ikwanye ugwu), Transformational leadership (Ibezimako), Contingencies Leadership (Igbo enweze) and Transactional leadership (Echichi/ochanja/imapu na iwu).
 Keywords: Igbo, Culture, Southeast, Nigeria, Development and Management Theory.

Fortune and glory: motives for modern day treasure hunting in Poland

In 2018, an amendment to the Act on the Protection and Care of Monuments of 2003 was introduced in Poland, aimed at combating the problem of treasure hunting and its impact on national heritage. Despite the consequences, especially a potential penalty of up to eight years in prison, treasure hunting remains an attractive pastime for some. The article aims to find motives of treasure hunters through literature review and studying online forums, including a Facebook groups, to gather information for further action to protect the archaeological heritage. The author identifies seven main motivators of individual treasure hunters, which include: passion for history, adventure seeking, intellectual challenge, collecting, need for fame and recognition, personal satisfaction, and finally financial gain. Each of the above is explained and showed though treasure hunters own public admissions.

Twitterature: A New Digital Literary Genre

In the history of literary experimentation, the writer has evolved into a social medium for literary readings of numerous literary works that were previously only known to those with a keen interest in literature and literary genres. As a result, many well-known literary works have been succinctly summarised in front of everyone in a way that is both helpful and provides details while still remaining concise. In this essay, the researcher wants to show how Twitter has developed into a literary form, competing with other well-known literary works like novels, plays, short stories, and poetry, particularly haiku. Beginning with an introduction to Twitter literature and its definition, the study then focuses on the format in which literary tweets are provided, including the word count and length of the presentation of the literary work. Then, the literary subgenres that appeared on Twitter were criticised. The paper provides instances of literary accounts on Twitter and distinguishes the literary genres on Twitter. The study also discusses Twitter’s literary value in educating readers about a variety of literary works, particularly those who are uninterested in or uninterested in literature. Moreover, the distinction between reading literary works in their authentic forms vs their Twitter-based forms. The researcher contrasts the literary subgenres that are best suited for Twitter distribution. As a complement to the other well-known literary genres and in keeping with the varied, quick, and advanced modern day, the researcher concludes by presenting Twitter as one of the crucial literary genres of the new millennium that must be given significance and relevance. However, this study makes the case that Twitter might be. It is seen as an expression of an experimental platform for postmodern electronic literature that can ensure a revival of the steadily dwindling fantasy reading habit that is appealing to the generation of technology enthusiasts.

Prognostic Value of BRAF Mutation in Glioblastoma.

With advances in molecular genetics, exploring targetable mutations for treating glioblastoma (GBM) patients, has become a centre of interest in modern day neuropathology. BRAF mutation has been extensively reported in several brain tumours. Recent studies report identification of BRAF mutation in GBM patients, especially isocitrate dehydrogenase wildtype glioblastomas (IDH-WT GBM), and its potential role in patient outcomes. Here we discuss the existing literature on the prognostic value of BRAF mutation in GBM.

The testis, eunuchs, and testosterone: a historical review over the ages and around the world.

Testosterone therapy for men with testosterone deficiency is widely used, yet remains controversial. The rich and fascinating history of the testicles, including human castration, provides a valuable perspective on this important topic. This study reviewed the history of testosterone from antiquity to the modern day. Primary sources consisted of books and relevant articles, augmented by a MEDLINE search using the key words "testis," "testicles," "castration," "eunuchs," "testosterone," and "testicular function." An early scientific observation was that castration reduced sexual development and activity, originating with domestication of animals approximately 10 000years ago. Human castration appears in ancient Egyptian mythology more than 4000years ago, in Greek mythology from 8th century BCE, and in the Bible. The history of eunuchs in China spanned 2000years, beginning with the Hsia dynasty (2205-1766BCE). The concept that the testicles produced some factor responsible for male sexual development and behavior was thus known throughout the world since the beginning of recorded history. Testosterone was isolated and synthesized in 1935 and was soon available as a treatment. Multiple benefits of testosterone therapy were apparent by 1940. Recent large, controlled testosterone studies have conclusively demonstrated sexual and general health benefits, with a strong safety profile. Testosterone has been a known substance for <1% of the historical timeline, yet knowledge that the testes were responsible for male sexual development and behavior has been known since the beginning of recorded history. Today, modern evidence has demonstrated the importance of normal levels of testosterone for general health as well as sexual function and desire. Yet, testosterone therapy remains controversial. We believe this historical review provides a helpful perspective on this age-old issue.