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IntroductionA structurally strong subgrade is always desirable in pavement construction so as to provide a resilient and durable foundation for the subsequent pavement layers for adequate performance under the given traffic load/volume and environmental conditions. Emphasizing the increased awareness for effective waste recycling and demand for a sustainable construction approach, re-utilizing industrial wastes in Read More

BackgroundSmart grids have expanded over the last decade, with large-scale smart meter deployments in several regions of the world.ObjectiveThe goal of this perspective is to discuss the social challenges faced by smart grids. While numerous scholarly works have thoroughly examined smart grids from a technical perspective, a noticeable shift has occurred in recent years towards conducting rese Read More

IntroductionSimulation of cadmium telluride (CdTe)-based solar cells (CdTe/C2N/SnO2) using Solar Cell Capacitance Simulator-1D (SCAPS-1D) has been presented in this article.MethodsC2N was introduced as a buffer layer, SnO2 was introduced as a window layer, and CdTe was introduced as an absorber layer.ResultsThe impact of the thickness of the CdTe, SnO2, and C2N layers, the defect density and carrier concentration of Read More

BackgroundRecently, an IRS has been proposed as a low-cost and effective solution for performance improvement in wireless communication. However, the configuration and setup necessary to derive optimal results have not been identified yet.ObjectiveThe paper seeks to build the knowledge by investigating the effects of IRS in the LOS and NLOS environment to verify the achievable gains from each and examine h Read More

BackgroundMedical waste poses various risks to public health, with heightened importance post-COVID-19. The pandemic escalated the ever-growing generation of medical waste, which demands meticulous handling to mitigate potential risks to the healthcare system and the public. Medical waste management relies heavily on logistics, ensuring the safe and proper disposal of medical waste.ObjectiveQuantitative mo Read More