Engineering and technology
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Image Steganography Using Discrete Cosine Transform and LSB Substitution
Arnav Joshipura Independent Researcher India Abstract Image steganography is the art and science of concealing information within digital images so that the very existence of the message remains hidden. Among the many techniques proposed prior to…
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Application of IoT and Microcontrollers for Smart Home Lighting Systems
Arnav Deshpande Independent Researcher India ABSTRACT Smart home lighting systems have evolved significantly through the integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) and microcontroller technologies. This manuscript presents an overview of design principles, hardware and software…
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Implementation of DSTATCOM for Harmonic Mitigation in Distribution Systems
Ananya Kher Independent Researcher India ABSTRACT The proliferation of non‐linear loads in modern electric power distribution networks gives rise to voltage and current harmonics that degrade power quality, increase losses, accelerate equipment aging, and violate regulatory…
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Energy Auditing Techniques in Medium Scale Manufacturing Plants
Ananya Dyuthi Independent Researcher India Abstract This manuscript presents a comprehensive investigation of energy auditing techniques applied to medium-scale manufacturing plants, focusing on methodologies and tools available up to 2018. An energy audit framework is developed,…
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Effect of Crankshaft Geometry on Engine Vibration Characteristics
Srinivas Rao Gaddam Independent Researcher India ABSTRACT This study investigates how variations in crankshaft geometry—specifically journal diameter, web shape, and crankpin offset—affect engine vibration characteristics in a single-cylinder diesel test engine. Emphasis is placed on geometries…
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Structural Analysis of Composite Leaf Spring using ANSYS
Shwetha Patil Independent Researcher India Abstract This manuscript presents a comprehensive structural analysis of a composite leaf spring using ANSYS Workbench, aligned with engineering practices and technologies available up to 2016. Composite leaf springs, made of…
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Leveraging OpenStack for Scalable Cloud Infrastructure
Rahul Pillai Independent Researcher India Abstract This manuscript explores leveraging OpenStack as a foundation for building scalable cloud infrastructure aligned with engineering practices circa 2015. We examine OpenStack’s modular architecture, deployment strategies, and resource orchestration capabilities…
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Performance Comparison of IPv4 vs IPv6 in Enterprise Networks
Ravi Reddy Independent Researcher India Abstract This manuscript investigates the performance differentials between Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) and version 6 (IPv6) within enterprise network environments, constrained to technologies and standards available up to 2016. It…
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Feature Extraction Techniques in Handwritten Character Recognition
Janani Iyer Independent Researcher India Abstract Handwritten character recognition (HCR) systems critically depend on robust feature extraction techniques to accurately distinguish among diverse character shapes and styles. This manuscript reviews the evolution and comparative performance of…
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Energy-Efficient Scheduling in Wireless Sensor Networks
Aarav Patel Independent Researcher India Abstract Energy efficiency is paramount in wireless sensor networks (WSNs) due to the severe limitations of battery-powered sensor nodes. This manuscript reviews and evaluates scheduling techniques developed up to 2016, examining…