In the present study, ultrasound-assisted extraction of crude oil from winter melon seeds was investigated through response surface methodology (RSM). Process variables were power level (25–75%), temperature (45–55 °C) and sonication time (20–40 min). It was found that all process variables have significant (p < 0.05) effects on the resp

Human face and hand detection, recognition and tracking are important research areas for many computer interaction applications. Face and hand are considered as human skin blobs, which fall in a compact region of colour spaces. Limitations arise from the fact that human skin has common properties and can be defined in various colour spaces after ap

This research introduces a survey on the impact of the existing and developed Automatic Sign Language Translator (ASLT) and Speech Translator (ST) systems on the hearing/speech impaired societies. The objective of the study is to examine whether these automatic systems are able to split the communication barriers between hearing/speech impaired peo

An algorithm for undertaking indoor localisation of multi-robot reconnaissance mission through collaboration has been presented in this paper. A set of communication techniques, an algorithm for sharing behavior for positioning of agent robots, and appropriate attitude which is useful for a group of robots to work together, are developed for collab

In general, ingredients involved in pharmaceutical production can be sub-divided as (a) process materials {materials utilized in the production process, in R&D laboratory and manufacturing); (b) pharmaceutical excipients {inactive ingredients component included in the final pharmaceutical formulation); (c) active pharmaceutical ingredients, API

Crosslinked polyester clay nanocomposites were prepared by dispersing originically modified montmorillonite in prepromoted polyester resin and subsequently crosslinked using methyl ethyl ketone peroxide catalyst at different clay concentration. Cure process and the mechanical properties of rubber toughened polyester clay composite have been studied

Current theories on human capital are supposedly global, engaging broad yet diverse religious and cultural perspectives. A perusal of literature however, reveals less attention to the theological, spiritual, moral and cultural values of diverse communities in the study of human capital including the Muslims. This research examines a number of major

This paper sheds light on the position and role of religious learning on the making of contemporary societies, impact on sustainable development. the prospects and impediments affecting their mutual interaction and the quality of their synchrony. Such a research opens up new fields of inquiry in regards to the position of religious learning in curr

The study highlights the issue of penalty clause that is one of the controversial issues in the Islamic finance. Different opinions have been displayed by different scholars and researcher. The study uses the inductive method to collect the opinions on the issue of penalty clause. After analyzing the different views and the evidences, the study end

Despite the efforts made to produce universal models of spiritual intelligence reflecting diverse beliefs, values and cultures, they fall short of appreciating the inner depth of many religious and cultural experiences. The Qur’anic insight into developing spiritual capability shaping human life makes this issue an extremely interesting and vital