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Studies Of Structural, Microstructural, Dielectric, And Electrical Characterization Of Binaznmoo6 Double Perovskite, Swati Panda, Supriya Barik, Ritu Purna Sahu, Adwit Prasad Sahu, S. Mishra, S. K. Parida

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

This study investigates the structural, microstructural, dielectric, and electrical properties of BiNaZnMoO₆ (BNZM) ceramic synthesized using a conventional solid-state reaction method. Preliminary structural analysis using X-ray diffraction (XRD) suggests orthorhombic crystal symmetry. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) micrographs reveal a uniform distribution of well-grown grains with well-defined grain boundaries, which may contribute to the enhanced dielectric properties. Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) analysis confirms the presence of all constituent elements Bi, Na, Zn, Mo, and O in the studied sample. Dielectric spectra analysis as a function of frequency and temperature indicates the formation of high-quality dielectric materials, evidenced by a high …

Graphitic Carbon Nitride Loaded Bi4o5i2 For Elevated Photocatalytic Tetracycline Degradation, Subhasish Mishra, Barsha Marandi, Kali Sanjay, Rashmi Acharya

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

As a robust photocatalyst, Bi4O5I2 have has attracted significant scientific interest owing to its narrow bandgap energy, escalated electronic properties and high stability. Nonetheless, the unfavourable band structure and higher recombination of excitons have restricted its diversified photocatalytic applications. In this context, binary heterojunction construction using Bi4O5I2 could be considered an effective strategy for spatial charge carrier separation across the hetero-interface, leading to an enhanced activity. In this study, we have prepared Bi4O5I2/g-C3N4 Z-scheme hetero-structures via a wet impregnation strategy that preserves the spherical structure of Bi4O5I2. The phase purity, chemical bonding, morphology and microstructure of the composite were confirmed …

Oxidation Of Sn-1 Wt.% Bi In Air And In Oxygen Deprived Environment, Pakawat Polmanee, Benjie Fernandez, Patama Visuttipitukul, Ittipon Cheowanish, Tachai Luangvaranunt

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

Oxidation of Sn-1wt% Bi in air and in oxygen deprived environment is studied in this research. Electrochemical process with SERA technique was used to determine oxide film thickness and rate of oxidation of tin alloy. The thickness of oxide film at 72 hours of the specimens that is tested in air, in vacuum, in argon environment, and wrapped with plastic film are 16, 10, 18, and 13 Å respectively. XPS was used to determine the type of oxides in the oxide layer. Result after signals deconvolution shows that SnO and SnO2 compounds were formed on the Sn-1wt% Bi surface.

Solar Radiation Assisted Photocatalytic Degradation Of Congo Red Using Ce Doped Lacoo3, Rishabh Kamal, Rasmirekha Pattanaik, Debapriya Pradhan, Suresh Kumar Dash

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

A viable sol-gel synthesis technique was used to synthesize LaCoO3 and Ce doped LaCoO3 for degradation of congo red dye taking a renewable source of light i.e solar radiation. The crystalline structure, morphology, and optical properties of the synthesized catalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis of Ce-doped LaCoO₃ confirmed the presence of La (3d), Ce (3d), Co (2p), C (1s), and O (1s) and their valence states in the perovskite matrix, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and ultraviolet diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-DRS). The XRD analysis with a prominent diffraction peak detected …

Optimization And Characterization Of Carrageenan/Alginate Ratio And Seaweed Waste To Develop Composite Bioplastics From Kappaphycus Alvarezii, Ali Ridlo, Retno Hartati, Agus Sabdono

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

Carrageenan and alginate, derived from seaweed, offer potential as alternatives to traditional plastics. This study aims to assess the properties of biodegradable bioplastics made from a composite of carrageenan, alginate, and waste from K. alvarezii seaweed carrageenan extraction. A mixture of carrageenan and alginate was added with a ratio of 4:6 and K. alvarezii extraction waste 0, 20, 40, 60, and 80 % waste concentration,  in the carrageenan-alginate-waste mixture. The process involves blending carrageenan, alginate, waste, glycerol, and distilled water until uniform at 90o C and 1000 rpm for 45 minutes, followed by molding, immersion in a 4% CaCl2 solution, …

Green-Synthesized Yttrium-Doped Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles: A Promising Optical Material, Sasmita Sarangi, Nibedita Nayak, Binita Nanda, Tapas Sahoo

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

This work focuses on the green synthesis, characterization, and optical properties of yttrium-doped cerium dioxide (CeO2) nanoparticles. A green approach was adopted using Acacia concinna fruit extract as surfactant and stabilizing agent. Their structural, morphological, and physical-chemical properties were characterized using different analytical techniques, like XRD, FE-SEM, FTIR, PL, Raman, UV-Visible Spectroscopy. XRD study validated the structure of cubic fluorite-type structure of CeO2 nanoparticles, with the average crystallite size ranging between 7-15 nm. Raman spectroscopy validated this structure with F2g band observed at 463 cm−1. FESEM images showed irregular spherical morphologies with grain sizes in the range of 50-60 nm. …

Pyrolysis And Modification Of Coconut Shell Into Sulfonated Biochar And Its Catalytic Activity On Cellobiose Conversion, Addy Rachmat, Yessi Eka Wahyu, Poedji Loekitowati Hariani, Fahma Riyanti, Fatma Fatma

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

Coconut shell was successfully valorized into sulfonated biochar through carbonization in various temperatures and duration. This work aims to provide suitable solid acid carbonaceous catalyst for cellobiose conversion into valuable product. Sulfonated biochar is characterized to evaluate its crystallinity, sulfonate, and oxygenated functional groups by XRD method and FTIR spectroscopy. The resulting solid acid carbonaceous material was tested toward cellobiose hydrolysis to assess its catalytic activity in various time, temperature, and catalyst weight. FTIR spectra reveals some of the biochar product has sulfonate group as indicated by absorbance band at 1234 cm‒1, 1070 cm‒1 and 1180 cm‒1, which belongs to …

Macro-Encapsulation Of Polyethylene Glycol And Magnetite (Fe3o4) In Concrete As Phase Change Materials For Building Thermal Management, Muhammad Fauzi, Budhy Kurniawan, Anggito Pringgo Tetuko, Timbangen Sembiring, Fanna Nilam, Amdy Fachredzy, Perdamean Sebayang

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

Thermal management technology is a crucial strategy for reducing energy consumption in buildings by utilizing stored solar energy. This study developed a polyethylene glycol (PEG)-based phase-change material (PCM), selected for its superior physicochemical stability, high latent enthalpy, and environmental compatibility. To enhance thermal conductivity, 20 vol% magnetite (Fe₃O₄) was incorporated into the PEG matrix. The composite was synthesized via an ultrasonic-assisted method (37 kHz, 80°C, 1 h). X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed the crystalline structure of PEG and the cubic phase of Fe3O4, while Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) validated the synthesis by identifying Fe–O, C–H, and O–H functional groups. Scanning electron …

The Effect Of Pt And Pd Decoration On Sno2 Slant Nanorods Fabricated Using Dc Magnetron Sputtering With Oad Technique For Co Gas Sensing Applications, Nampueng Pangpaiboon, Thitiporn Kaewyou, Sethavut Duangchan, Kata Jaruwongrungsee, Manatsawee Srirak, Tossaporn Lertvanithphol, Viyapol Patthanasettakul, Tawee Pogfay, Mati Horprathum, Saksorn Limwichean

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

This research investigates the effect of Pt and Pd decoration on the structure of SnO2 slant nanorods (SNRs) films produced using DC magnetron sputtering with Oblique Angle Deposition (OAD), as well as their impact on the films' physical properties and gas sensing applications. Pt and Pd were deposited onto the SnO2 SNRs for the same duration of 20 s each. Following deposition, all the films were heat-treated temperature at 400℃ for 2 h. The characterization of both as-deposited and annealed films involved analyzing the physical morphology using FE-SEM and the crystal structure using GI-XRD. It was observed that the structure …

Microwave Absorption Properties Of Porous Activated Carbon/Nickel Oxide Composites Derived From Coconut Husks, Mohamad Zul Aqiman Shukeri, Nor Zakiah Yahaya, Ezzan Afifah Zainuddin, Nazri Mahmud, Liyana Zahid, Hasliza A. Rahim

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

Porous Activated Carbon (AC) is a promising material for microwave absorbing materials, showing potential in communication and modern warfare. The study explores the process of creating porous AC from coconut husks using hydrochloric acid and carbonization at varying temperatures, followed by doping AC with nickel oxide to create an AC/NiO polymer composite with varying thicknesses. These composites are compared to AC composites loaded in a paraffin matrix. The dielectric and microwave (MW) properties of the AC/NiO and AC polymer composites at various thicknesses were analyzed using a Performance (PNA)-X Network Analyzer. The study also examines the carbon content and porosity …

Improvement In Electrical And Energy Storage Properties Of Lead-Free Bnkt-Bt Piezoceramics, Manlika Kamnoy, Supalak Manotham, Pichitchai Butnoi, Sukum Eitssayeam, Piewpan Parjansri

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

The electrical characteristics and energy storage performance of BNKT-BT lead-free piezoceramics were examined. All ceramics were produced via the mixed oxide technique. The findings indicated that the density of this ceramic system varied between 5.61 and 5.83 g/cm3. Conditions with 2.0 mol% (BT=0.02) and 6.0 mol% (BT=0.06) exhibited the largest dielectric constant (er) at both ambient temperature and elevated temperature, with values of 1307 and 4272, respectively. The ceramic sample with BT = 0.06 exhibited the highest values of %strain ~0.13 and a d*33 ~179.65 pm/V. Furthermore, BT-doped ceramics yielded optimal energy storage densities compared to undoped BNKT ceramics. The …

Optimization Of Indigo Dyeing On Modal Fabrics Using Thiourea Dioxide As An Environmentally Friendly Reducing Agent, Monthon Nakpathom, Buppha Somboon, Nootsara Narumol, Rattanaphol Mongkholrattanasit, Pisutsaran Chitichotpanya, Nattaya Vuthiganond

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

This investigation examines the potential of thiourea dioxide as an environmentally reducing agent for dyeing of natural indigo on modal fabrics. Although traditional sodium dithionite is effective, its sulfur by-products generate environmental concerns. Thiourea dioxide, which provides a more environmentally friendly alternative, was studied under various dyeing conditions. In this study, six dyeing parameters, including thiourea dioxide and sodium hydroxide concentrations, reduction temperature, reduction duration, dyeing time, and reduction-oxidation cycles, were optimized to enhance color strength. Results indicated that the most favorable reduction conditions were achieved when 80 g/L of thiourea dioxide and 2 g/L of sodium hydroxide were heated …

Eco-Friendly Synthesis Of Flower-Like Hierarchical Structure Of Cuo Nps For Advancing Photocatalytic Efficiency And Antibacterial Applications, Yodchai Tangjaideborisut, Shanmugam Shanmugam, Supakorn Boonyuen, Govindasamy Siva, Prema Yugala, Joon Ching Juan, Choowin Phanawansombat, Atchariya Pitintharangkul, Seerangaraj Vasantharaj, Pornpan Pungpo, Pariya Na Nakorn

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

In recent decades, environmental pollution caused by organic dyes and pathogenic microorganisms has posed significant challenges to both ecological and public health. Therefore, the development of multifunctional materials capable of simultaneously degrading dyes and exhibiting antibacterial properties is crucial for effective environmental remediation. Combining photocatalytic dye degradation with antibacterial activity offers a promising approach to address these dual concerns in a single process. The present study investigates the copper oxide nanparticles (CuNPs) were prepared by green synthetic method using bamboo extract for degradation of methylene blue and in inactivation of biological pathogens. The green synthesized CuONPs were characterized various spectroscopic …

Enhancing Efficiency And Productivity Of Microbial Fuel Cells For Optimization Of Wastewater Treatment With Bioenergy Production, Diptimayee Pradhan, Krishna Pada Bauri, Debarpita Ghosal, Satchidananda Mishra, Abhijeet Das, Aditya Raj Singh, Akhil Gedela, Kumbhakarna Mallik, Mohammed Hassan Ali Hbag

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

The primary objective is to remove the pollutants from the wastewater streams and reintegrate them into the water cycle, therefore safeguarding the environment and promoting public health. The utilization of membrane fuel cells (MFCs) enables the conversion of organic molecules present in wastewater into electrical energy, while concurrently generating potable water. To optimize the process, it is essential to understand the parameters that affect the performance and the relevant techniques such as electrode materials, microbial collectives, and operating settings to improve the efficiency and performance of MFC. Thus, it aims to present novel ideas that support the real-world deployment of …

A Review On Recent Progress In Supported Magnetic Nanoparticles: From Synthetic Methods To Applications, Khushboo Dhiman, Ayashkanta Nanda, Navneet Kaur, Manvinder Kaur, Harvinder Singh Sohal, Himanshi Sharma, Meenakshi Verma

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

Magnetic nanoparticles supported on various materials have recently gained significant attention due to their wide range of applications across multiple fields such as catalysis, biomedicine, environmental remediation, and magnetic separation. The support materials are essential for stabilizing magnetic nano-particles and enhancing their properties, thereby improving their performance and versatility. This review presents a comprehensive summary of recent advancements and key developments in supported magnetic nanoparticles, focusing on various support materials including silica, alumina, cellulose, charcoal, polymeric materials, and carbon nanotubes. We also discussed why we needed a shift from conventional nanoparticles to magnetic nanoparticles and from magnetic nanoparticles to supported …

Comprehensive Study On The Structural And Optical Properties Of Bismuth Manganese Oxide Composite Ceramic For Optoelectronic Applications, P. P. Nayak, B. Swain, R. R. Patro, S. S. Hota, O. P. Das, S. Bhuyan

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

This work assessed the potential of bismuth manganese oxide composite ceramic for optoelectronic applications by methodically examining its structural, vibrational, and optical characteristics. X-ray diffraction (XRD) spectroscopy provided the coexistence of Bi12MnO20 (sillenite-type) and Bi2Mn4O10 (mullite-type) phases, indicating a deviation from the ideal perovskite structure and suggesting a complex crystallographic nature influencing its functional properties. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy confirmed the modes of vibration of Bi–O and Mn–O bonds that were contained, supporting the structural composition. UV-Vis-NIR spectroscopy demonstrated strong optical absorption in the 300 nm to 800 nm range, affirming the suitability of the material for optoelectronic applications. …

Fem Modeling And Comparative Study Of Graphite Lubricants In The Hot Forging Of Aisi 1045 Medium Carbon Steel, Raschanan Poungprasert, Nattarawee Siripath, Naiyanut Jantepa, Surasak Suranuntchai

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

This study investigates the performance of water-based and oil-based graphite lubricants in the hot forging of AISI 1045 medium carbon steel, aiming to enhance product quality while minimizing die wear. Utilizing Finite Element Method (FEM) simulations and experimental analysis, we examined key factors including flow lines, dimensional accuracy, forging load, and die wear. Results indicate that oil-based graphite lubricants significantly outperform water-based options, achieving a lower average error of 0.26% in dimensional accuracy compared to 0.99% for water-based lubricants. Additionally, oil-based lubricants resulted in reduced forming loads, leading to improved energy efficiency and longer die life. Microstructural analysis revealed that …

Effect Of Compaction Pressure On The Structure And Mechanical Properties Of Functionally Graded Aluminium-Glass Microsphere (Fgagm) Foams Produced By Powder Metallurgy Process, Vicheka Moeun, Seksak Asavavisithchai

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

Functionally graded aluminium-glass microsphere (FGAGM) foams were successfully fabricated via powder metallurgy. The influence of compaction pressure on the structural and mechanical properties of the foams was systematically investigated. The study observed that increasing compaction pressure enhanced the green (pre-sintering) density of FGAGM foam, while post-sintering densities exhibited a decreasing trend with higher compaction pressures. The mechanical examination indicated that mechanical properties improved significantly with higher compaction pressures. While higher compaction pressures generally improve mechanical properties, the study identified that excessive pressures could lead to the fracture of GM particles, introducing defects that compromise the foam's structural integrity. Therefore, determining …

Structural Tuning Of Bioi Toward Bi O /Agi Heterostructures Via Room-Temperature Ion Exchange For Improved Photocatalytic Activity, Varunya Atimayulerd, Sorawit Thueanbangyang, Kittiyaporn Singsumphan, Ganyaporn Wongwaen, Cheewita Suwanchawalit, Montri Aiempanakit

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

In this work, a bismuth oxide/silver iodide (Bi2O3/AgI) heterojunction photocatalyst was successfully fabricated via a room-temperature ion exchange process using bismuth oxyiodide (BiOI) as a morphology-directing precursor. Building upon our previous work on solvent-modulated BiOI nanostructures, this study employs a chemical transformation route to develop interfacially connected heterostructures while preserving key morphological features. Structural, morphological, and optical characterizations, including X-ray diffraction, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, and ultraviolet–visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, provided supporting evidence for the successful formation of Bi2O3/AgI heterojunctions with likely close interfacial contact. The optimized Bi2O3/AgI composite with a 50:50 mass ratio …

Optically Stimulated Luminescence Dating Of Earthenware From The Nam Tok Khao Pang Archaeological Site, Kanchanaburi, Thailand, Thananan Phetkongtong, Peerasak Klubket, Santi Pailoplee, Pichet Limsuwan, Voranuch Thongpool

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

The Nam Tok Khao Pang archaeological site, located in Tha Sao subdistrict, Sai Yok district, Kanchanaburi province, Thailand, is a limestone cave where numerous artifacts, including black-burnished earthenware fragments with in-curving rims, out-curving rims, and carinated bodies, have been discovered. Mineralogical and microstructural analyses using X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) identified quartz (SiO₂) as the dominant mineral phase within a partially sintered silicate matrix. The absence of vitrification and the presence of mineral impurities indicate that the earthenware was fired at temperatures between 900°C and 1000°C. To determine the age of these ceramics, …

Facile Bio-Synthesis Of Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles, Characterization And Their Photocatalytic Potential In The Degradation Of Real Tannery Wastewater, Ganeshkumar Govindasamy, A. Babu Ponnusami

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

The sustainable metal oxide photocatalysts using plant extract presents a viable alternative to conventional chemical synthesis techniques. In this study, spherical shaped cerium oxide nanoparticles were synthesized using ammonium ceric nitrate and Peepal Leaves (PL) extracted and used as a photocatalyst to remove hexavalent chromium and chemical oxygen demand from actual tannery wastewater. The characterization of cerium oxide nanoparticles was carried out using UV-Visible spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface area analysis, Field Emission-Scanning Electron Microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, Raman analysis, High Resolution-Transmission Electron Microscopy and Zeta potential analysis. The band gap energy of 3.25 eV was …

Methodologies For Label Free Raman Microspectroscopic Monitoring Of Viral Replication Processes In Vitro, Iqra Chaudary, Judit Barabas, Ultan F. Power, Luke O'Neill, Hugh J. Byrne, Denise Denning

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

This study demonstrates the use of Raman Spectroscopy, integrated with multivariate statistical analysis, to monitor the process of viral infection in cells, in-vitro, using the model example of Sendai Virus (SeV) infection in LLC-MK2 monkey kidney cells. A comprehensive methodology is described for determining a precise multiplicity of infection, 48 h post infection, tailored for analysis of viral-host interactions using Raman Microspectroscopy. SeV infected LLC-MK2 cells were fixed on a gold-coated glass slide for Raman spectroscopic analysis. 30-point spectra of uninfected control and 30-point spectra of SeV-infected cells were acquired, focusing randomly on the individual cells. Mean Raman spectra of …

Dogs Emotion System, Muhammad Anas Baig

ICT

For our capstone project, we built a machine learning model that can look at pictures of dogs and figure out how they’re feeling, like if they’re happy, sad, or just chill. The idea came from how important pets are in people’s lives these days and how cool it would be to actually understand their emotions better using tech. This system will allow users to upload images of dogs, which are then analysed by a trained model to classify the dog's emotional states such as happy, sad, or neutral. We followed the CRISP-DM process to build it, which basically means we …

Optimizing Lstm Neural Network For Multimodal Multivariate Footfall Prediction., Aws Al Adhami

ICT

Accurate forecasting of pedestrian activity is important for smart city planning, retail analytics, and public service management. This study presents a forecasting framework using Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) neural networks that integrates multiple data sources, including weather, calendar variables, and engineered temporal features. The model development follows a structured pipeline from baseline univariate models to a fully optimized multivariate model using feature engineering and hyperparameter tuning techniques such as Hyperband and Bayesian optimization. The final model achieved a Mean Absolute Error of 24.05 and explained 97.10% of the variance in unseen data, effectively capturing both regular patterns and short-term fluctuations …

Comparative Evaluation Of Ai-Generated Synthetic Data And Real-World Data Performance In Predictive Analytics, Corey Louise Hughes

ICT

There are growing restraints when it comes to Real World Data (RWD), these include topics such as privacy regulations, ethical concerns, and the cost of collecting the data, and they have drove an interest in AI-generated synthetic data as a potential alternative in predictive analytics. This project examines the possibilities of synthetic data and if it can act as a reliable substitute for RWD in predictive modelling. This project uses Wasserstein Generative Adversarial Networks with Gradient Penalty (WGAN-GP) to generate synthetic reproductive health data and evaluates its predictive performance against RWD using linear regression and key metrics, including Mean Absolute …

A Comparative Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of Mel Frequency Cepstral Coefficients And Difference Files For Audio Effect Identification Using Convolutional Recurrent Neural Networks., Patrick Sneyd

ICT

The field of Music information retrieval (MIR) is concerned with computational systems which help humans better make sense of the processing, searching, organizing, and accessing of music-related data and takes in disciplines such as music theory, computer science, psychology, neuroscience, library science, electrical engineering and machine learning. MIR processes relating to audio classification have applications in fields such as speech recognition, automatic bandwidth allocation and Audio Database Indexing which is especially of relevance to large audio collections in broadcasting facilities, the movie industry or music content providers.

These indexing aspects of MIR have been applied to classifying audio into musical …

Cancer Registry Newsletter Vol. 06, Cancer Registry

Cancer Registry, AKUH Archives

• Messages
• Cancer Registry Team
• Cancer Committee Members
• Cancer Registry AKUH
• Our Mission
• Cancer Report
• Age-Group Distribution of Top Five Cancers
• Total Count with Gender Breakdown
• Top Ten Males 2025
• Top Ten Females 2025
• Data Release
• Top Ten Malignancies in Children (2025)
• Distribution of Malignancies According to the Geographical Area of Patients
• Poster Presentation
• Ongoing Projects
• Karachi Cancer Registry
• Implementing a Real-Time Cancer Registry Model
• Cancer Registry Website
• Quarterly Reporting of Cancer Registry Data
• National Media Highlights Scoping Review on Cancer Registries in Pakistan
• Achievements
• Activities
• Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Session 2025
• HIMS Appreciation Lunch 2025
• Independence Day Celebration
• Department …

Customer Service Support. Utilizing Machine Learning To Classify, Prioritize And Summarize Issues., Hoai Nhan Nguyen

ICT

This capstone project investigates the application of machine learning and natural language processing (NLP) to enhance customer support operations through automated ticket classification, prioritization, and summarization. Using the multilingual Customer Support Emails dataset from Kaggle, the project follows the CRISP-DM methodology, performing extensive data cleaning, preprocessing, feature engineering, and class balancing. Five machine learning models—Decision Tree, KNN, LinearSVC, Naive Bayes, and Random Forest—were evaluated using hyperparameter tuning, cross-validation, confusion matrix analysis, and learning curves. LinearSVC demonstrated the strongest performance for both queue and priority classification, achieving accuracies of 89.8% and 81.2% respectively, with consistent generalization across folds. For summarization, extractive …

Dogs Emotion System- Poster, Muhammad Anas Baig

ICT

This project is all about a deep learning-based “Dog Emotion System” that can figure out how dogs are feeling just by looking at their faces. We used a balanced set of 4,000 dog images with four different emotion categories and followed the CRISP-DM process to build it. The model was trained from scratch using a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) without any pre-existing models. It is deployed using Steamlit, where people can upload pictures of their dogs and get their emotional state predicted in real time. The goal of this tech is to make it easier for pet owners to understand …

Comparison Of Statistical, Machine Learning, And Deep Learning Models For Time-Series Forecasting Using Weather Data From Dublin, Ireland., Erick Eduardo Rios Treviño

ICT

This study compares three time-series forecasting paradigms—statistical, machine learning, and deep learning—using ten-years of historical weather data from Dublin. The objective is to evaluate the performance of Prophet, XGBoost, and LSTM when forecasting daily solar radiation under multiple preprocessing strategies. An extensive data analysis was conducted, including descriptive statistics, inferential testing, stationarity assessment, outlier detection, feature selection, and exploratory visualisation. These steps revealed strong annual seasonality, nonlinear feature relationships, and variability across meteorological variables, informing the modelling framework and feature-engineering decisions. Four experiments were conducted using cleaned data, differenced data, log-transformed data, and cross-validation. Results show that XGBoost achieved the …