States - of - the - Arts on Energy Conservation in Buildings of India

Prakash Chandra(Prakash Chandra),김원태(Won-Tae Kim) 대한설비공학회 2000 대한설비공학회 학술발표대회논문집 Vol.2000 No.-

Studies of the dielectric and ferroelectric properties of PZT: NZF magnetoelectric composites

Chandra Prakash,J.K. Juneja,K.K. Raina,Chandra Prakash 한양대학교 세라믹연구소 2012 Journal of Ceramic Processing Research Vol.13 No.1

Piezoelectric-magnetostrictive (magnetoelectric) composites using piezoelectric lead zirconate titanate (PZT) ceramic and magnetostrictive Ni-Zn ferrite (NZF) with compositional formulae (1-x) PbZr0.65Ti0.35O3-x Ni0.8Zn0.2Fe2O4 with x = 0 to 0.15 in steps of 0.05, were prepared by a conventional solid state route. The presence of individual phases was confirmed using X-ray diffraction. Dielectric properties were studied as a function of temperature and frequency presuming that the interactions between the piezoelectric and magnetostrictive phases may result in various anomalies in the dielectric properties of these composites. To study the ferroelectric properties, P-E hysteresis loops were recorded.

Innovative Control Strategies and their Application to HVAC Process Control

Prakash Chandra,조성환,태춘섭 대한설비공학회 2000 대한설비공학회 강연회 및 기타간행물 Vol.- No.-

Catalyst free rutile phase TiO2 nanorods as efficient hydrogen sensor with enhanced sensitivity and selectivity

Prakash Chandra,Dixit Ambesh 한국물리학회 2022 Current Applied Physics Vol.41 No.-

Using a low-cost hydrothermal method, we demonstrated the fabrication of phase pure rutile phase high-density vertically aligned TiO2 nanorods-based catalyst-free hydrogen (H2) gas sensor. The synthesized TiO2 nanorods on FTO are decorated with the aluminum interdigitated electrode pattern for electrical measurements. TiO2 nanorods-based hydrogen sensor showed the optimum response of ~53.18% at 150 ppm H2 concentration relative to air at 100 ◦C. The measured response and recovery time of TiO2 nanorods are 85 and 620 s, respectively. The TiO2 nanorods-based H2 gas sensor showed a relatively better response, good reproducibility, and stability at moderate temperatures, i.e., 50 and 100 ◦C. The electrochemical impedance measurements showed a small variation in the surface characteristics of TiO2 nanorods before and after exposing H2 gas. The carrier lifetime at 50 ◦C and 100 ◦C at 150 ppm are 5 μs and 3 μs, respectively. Interestingly, H2 selectivity is also observed against H2S, CO, and NH3 gases, suggesting that high-density vertically aligned TiO2 nanorods can be a good candidate for efficient hydrogen sensing at relatively low temperatures.

Quantitative Analysis of Growth of Cells on Physicochemically Modified Surfaces

Prakash Chandra,김지혜,Seog Woo Rhee 대한화학회 2013 Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society Vol.34 No.2

In this study, we describe the most expected behavior of cells on the modified surface and the correlation between the modified substrates and the response of cells. The physicochemical characteristics of substrates played an essential role in the adhesion and proliferation of cells. Glass and polymer substrates were modified using air plasma oxidation, and the surfaces were coated with self-assembled monolayer molecules of silanes. The PDMS substrates embedded with parallel micropatterns were used for evaluation of the effect of topologically modified substrate on cellular behaviour. BALB/3T3 fibroblast cells were cultured on different surfaces with distinct wettability and topology, and the growth rates and morphological change of cells were analyzed. Finally, we found the optimum conditions for the adhesion and proliferation of cells on the modified surface. This study will provide insight into the cell-surface interaction and contribute to tissue engineering applications.

Quantitative Analysis of Growth of Cells on Physicochemically Modified Surfaces

Chandra, Prakash,Kim, Jihee,Rhee, Seog Woo Korean Chemical Society 2013 Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society Vol.34 No.2

In this study, we describe the most expected behavior of cells on the modified surface and the correlation between the modified substrates and the response of cells. The physicochemical characteristics of substrates played an essential role in the adhesion and proliferation of cells. Glass and polymer substrates were modified using air plasma oxidation, and the surfaces were coated with self-assembled monolayer molecules of silanes. The PDMS substrates embedded with parallel micropatterns were used for evaluation of the effect of topologically modified substrate on cellular behaviour. BALB/3T3 fibroblast cells were cultured on different surfaces with distinct wettability and topology, and the growth rates and morphological change of cells were analyzed. Finally, we found the optimum conditions for the adhesion and proliferation of cells on the modified surface. This study will provide insight into the cell-surface interaction and contribute to tissue engineering applications.

Assessment of insect diversity along an altitudinal gradient in Pinderi forests of Western Himalaya, India

Prakash Chandra Joshi,KISHORE KUMAR,Manoj Arya 한국응용곤충학회 2008 Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology Vol.11 No.1

Insect diversity, richness and abundance were evaluated at different altitudes in three forest habitats in the Western Himalayas. The habitats studied were all situated between 2100 and 3500 m and included a site with no disturbances, a site with a moderate level of disturbance and a site with a very high level of disturbance. The species composition and diversity of insects varied at all the three study sites, which demonstrates the effect of altitude and disturbances, as well as the effects of other ecological and climatic parameters on insect populations. The site at lowest altitude, which contained a moderate level of disturbance, supported the highest number of species (108), whereas the site at the highest altitude, which contained the maximum level of disturbance, supported the lowest number of species (77). When all of the sites were considered, 122 species of insects belonging to 43 families and 8 orders were recorded. Lepidopterawas the most dominant insect order recorded, with 46 species being observed. This was followed by Hymenoptera (20), Coleoptera (18), Orthoptera (12), Hemiptera (10), Odonata (9), Diptera (5) and Dermeptera (2). The most abundant species were Vanessa cashmirensis Fru. (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae), Pieris canidia indica Sparr. (Lepidoptera: Pieridae), Apis laboriosa Smith (Hymenoptera: Apidae), Anomala dimidiata Hope (Coleoptera: Scarabidae), Chorthipus sp. (Orthoptera: Acrididae), Crocothemis servilia servilia (Drury) (Odonata: Libellulidae) and Syrphus fulvifacies Brunetti (Diptera: Syrphidae). The site at the lowest altitude and the sites with the longest rainy seasons had the highest Shannon–Wiener Diversity. Insect diversity, richness and abundance were evaluated at different altitudes in three forest habitats in the Western Himalayas. The habitats studied were all situated between 2100 and 3500 m and included a site with no disturbances, a site with a moderate level of disturbance and a site with a very high level of disturbance. The species composition and diversity of insects varied at all the three study sites, which demonstrates the effect of altitude and disturbances, as well as the effects of other ecological and climatic parameters on insect populations. The site at lowest altitude, which contained a moderate level of disturbance, supported the highest number of species (108), whereas the site at the highest altitude, which contained the maximum level of disturbance, supported the lowest number of species (77). When all of the sites were considered, 122 species of insects belonging to 43 families and 8 orders were recorded. Lepidopterawas the most dominant insect order recorded, with 46 species being observed. This was followed by Hymenoptera (20), Coleoptera (18), Orthoptera (12), Hemiptera (10), Odonata (9), Diptera (5) and Dermeptera (2). The most abundant species were Vanessa cashmirensis Fru. (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae), Pieris canidia indica Sparr. (Lepidoptera: Pieridae), Apis laboriosa Smith (Hymenoptera: Apidae), Anomala dimidiata Hope (Coleoptera: Scarabidae), Chorthipus sp. (Orthoptera: Acrididae), Crocothemis servilia servilia (Drury) (Odonata: Libellulidae) and Syrphus fulvifacies Brunetti (Diptera: Syrphidae). The site at the lowest altitude and the sites with the longest rainy seasons had the highest Shannon–Wiener Diversity.

Landslide susceptibility maps comparing frequency ratio and artificial neural networks: a case study from the Nepal Himalaya

Poudyal, Chandra Prakash,Chang, Chandong,Oh, Hyun-Joo,Lee, Saro Springer-Verlag 2010 Environmental Earth Sciences Vol.61 No.5

Landslide susceptibility mapping using frequency ratio and logistic regression, Panchthar, Nepal

Poudyal Chandra Prakash,Chang Chandong 대한지질학회 2009 대한지질학회 학술대회 Vol.2009 No.

Prevalence of Sleep Disturbances During COVID-19 Pandemic in a Nepalese Population: A Cross-Sectional Study

Avinash Chandra,Pooja Prakash,Nabina Sharma,Ayush Chandra 대한수면연구학회 2021 Journal of sleep medicine Vol.18 No.3

Objectives: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and news of daily increasing cases inside Nepal and worldwide is adding to the fear that leads to anger, anxiety, frustration, and stress, emotions that directly affect sleep quality. This study aimed to assess sleep disturbances during the COVID-19 pandemic in a Nepalese population.Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 206 Nepali residents who completed anonymous self-administered questionnaires. The Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) questionnaire was used to measure sleep disturbances before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The gathered data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics using SPSS version 20 statistical software.Results: There was a significant variation in sleep disturbances among Nepalese residents before versus after the COVID-19 pandemic (p<0.001). The prevalence of clinical moderate insomnia has increased tremendously in Nepalese individuals. Before the pandemic’s onset, only 3.9% of the participants had moderate to severe levels of clinical insomnia; after its onset, this value increased to 17.5%. The mean ISI scores were 6.35±4.65 and 8.01±6.01 before and after the pandemic’s onset, respectively.Conclusions: Our study findings suggest that people are suffering tremendously with sleep disturbances and calls for further research and active measures to help increase sleep quality during the COVID-19 pandemic.