Article
Engineering, Chemical
Chandrakant R. Sonawane, Kuldeep Tolia, Anand Pandey, Atul Kulkarni, Hitesh Punchal, Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni, Anil Kumar, Mohammad Khalid
Summary: In this paper, a numerical investigation and evaluation of the thermal characteristics of a closed-loop pulsating heat pipe are performed. The volume of fluid method is used to simulate the two-phase flow inside the heat pipe, and the numerical results are compared and validated with experimental data. The study concludes that a filling ratio of 65% is the optimized charge quality for the current configuration of the pulsating heat pipe.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Asim Ahmad, Om Prakash, Anil Kumar
Summary: In this study, a heat storage-based hybrid greenhouse dryer was developed and analyzed for drying bitter gourd flakes under the climatic condition of Ranchi, India. The drying efficiency, drying kinetics, property analysis, economic analysis, embodied energy, and CO2 mitigation of the hybrid greenhouse dryer were evaluated. The results showed that the proposed system significantly reduced the drying time compared to open sun drying, and it had superior metal content and environmental sustainability.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Anil Kumar, Sangita Choudhary, Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes, Vikas Kumar, Syed Abdul Rehman Khan, Nishikant Mishra
Summary: Many threats such as scarcity of sources and climate change are driving businesses to reexamine their commitment to the environment and society. As a result, companies are integrating long-term sustainable practices into their operations, such as circular supply chain (CSC) and Industry 4.0. This study aims to analyze the critical success factors (CSFs) for the integration of CSC and Industry 4.0 to achieve sustainable supply chain operations. The research findings highlight the importance of "knowledge of CSC and Industry 4.0" and "top management commitment".
PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Upendra Rajak, Abhishek Dasore, Prem Kumar Chaurasiya, Tikendra Nath Verma, Prerana Nashine, Anil Kumar
Summary: In this study, the fuel blend combination of spirulina microalgae biodiesel (SMAB), diesel, ethanol, and methanol was prepared and assessed. It was found that increasing the percentage of SMAB in the blend improves spray characteristics and engine performance, while reducing smoke and NOX emissions.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Management
Guilherme F. Frederico, Vikas Kumar, Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes, Anil Kumar, Rohit Agrawal
Summary: This study investigates the impact of I4.0 technologies and their interoperability on supply chain performance and explores how the integration of such technologies and their interoperability can create pathways for supply chain resilience post-COVID-19. The findings indicate that the integration of I4.0 technologies and their interoperability have a positive impact on supply chain performance and profitability, but do not improve efficiency.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Radhika T. Krishnakumar, Amrita Asok, Zubair U. Mohamed, Uma D. Padma, Dipu T. Sathyapalan, Merlin Moni, Sabarish Balachandran, Anil Kumar, Rajesh Nair, Surendran Sudhindran, Sanjeev K. Singh
JOURNAL OF PHARMACY PRACTICE
(2023)
Correction
Computer Science, Hardware & Architecture
Priyanka Paliwal, Julian L. Webber, Abolfazl Mehbodniya, Mohd Anul Haq, Anil Kumar, Prem Kumar Chaurasiya
JOURNAL OF SUPERCOMPUTING
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Himanshu Singh, Anil Kumar, Lokendra K. Balyan
Summary: This paper introduces an image enhancement method based on fractional differintegral based adaptive filtering, which utilizes the advantages of fractional-order differentiation and fractional-order integration for adaptive textural boosting and contrast enhancement. It also proposes a differintegration based fractional-order multi-scale Retinex framework for effective reflectance channel computation. The paper discusses the compatibility of the proposed method with other image pre-processing methods and presents different variants for overall quality improvement.
MULTIMEDIA TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
B. Sarkar, B. Das, P. K. Sundaram, S. S. Mali, A. P. Anurag, A. Upadhyaya, N. Chandra, B. P. Bhatt, A. Kumar
Summary: This study analyzed the energy input-output and GHG emission in vegetable production in the Chotanagpur plateau region and found that both tomato and okra cultivation were profitable. The study also emphasized the importance of efficient input use in reducing GHG emissions.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Management
Luai Jraisat, Mohannad Jreissat, Arvind Upadhyay, Anil Kumar
Summary: This research explores the integration of Blockchain Technology (BCT) with Reverse Supply Chain Networks (RSCN) and its impact on sustainability performance. A conceptual framework for BCT in RSCN was developed through qualitative research, using primary and secondary data from four case studies in Jordan. The findings highlight the potential of BCT in improving sustainability performance in supply chains.
SUPPLY CHAIN FORUM
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Geetam Richhariya, Anil Kumar, Akash Kumar Shukla, K. N. Shukla, Bhim Charan Meikap
Summary: Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) are a cost-effective, easy-to-fabricate, and eco-friendly option among photovoltaic devices. The choice of counter electrode (CE) materials significantly impacts the performance of DSSCs. By exploring economical and stable alternatives to expensive platinum, the efficiency of DSSCs can be improved. This article focuses on various replacements for platinum-based CEs, offering innovative research opportunities in the field of renewable energy.
JOURNAL OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shimpy, Mahesh Kumar, Anil Kumar
Summary: This article provides an overview of solar drying technologies for small rural agricultural farms, focusing on domestic applications. A significant amount of perishable items are wasted annually at the household level due to various reasons. The article reviews and presents natural and forced convection solar dryers, highlighting their temperature and thermal efficiency. Natural convection solar dryers are suitable for rural areas due to their simple design and lower requirements, while forced convection solar dryers offer better performance and faster drying time for high moisture content products. The designs of indirect and mixed-mode solar dryers in domestic applications are rare. Solar dryers have the potential to reduce drying costs by 50% and improve returns by 30%.
FOOD ENGINEERING REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Business
Yigit Kazancoglu, Melisa Ozbiltekin-Pala, Muruvvet Deniz Sezer, Sunil Luthra, Anil Kumar
Summary: COVID-19 has significantly impacted global food supply chains, leading to the need for new business models and production approaches to enhance resilience. This study examines the advantages and risks of integrating blockchain technology into reverse logistics activities, using a fuzzy synthetic evaluation method to eliminate these risks.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Management
Ashutosh Samadhiya, Rajat Agrawal, Sunil Luthra, Anil Kumar, Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes, Deepak Kumar Srivastava
Summary: This research establishes a conceptual model to understand the impact of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Industry 4.0 (I4.0) on the transition of a Circular Economy (CE). The study finds that I4.0 positively impacts TPM, CE, and sustainability performance (SP) of manufacturing firms. TPM also has a positive impact on CE and SP. The study identifies TPM, I4.0, and CE as dynamic capabilities that contribute to SP in manufacturing firms.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Business
Naveen Virmani, Urmi Ravindra Salve, Anil Kumar, Sunil Luthra
Summary: This article identifies the roadblocks of implementing Industry 4.0 through a literature review and expert opinions. The roadblocks are categorized into five sections and validated through a case study in the automobile industry. The implications for industrialists, practitioners, and academicians are provided.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
(2023)