Improvement Stability of Black Cotton Soil by using Marble Dust and Burnt Brick Powder
Black cotton soil is an expansive soil widely found in India, known for its high clay content and significant swelling and shrinkage behavior, making it unsuitable for construction without stabilization. This study focuses on improving its stability and strength using marble dust and burnt brick powder, which are industrial waste materials. Marble dust (rich in calcium carbonate) and burnt brick powder (containing silica and alumina) help form cementitious compounds that enhance soil cohesion, reduce plasticity, and minimize swelling. Laboratory tests such as Atterberg limits, compaction, UCS, and CBR were conducted. Results show significant improvement in strength, density, and load-bearing capacity, providing an economical and eco-friendly solution for construction works.
Published by: Awaiz Masjid Shaikh, Afeef Ismail Kazi, Ritash Kalyani Harkude, Hrishikesh Sandeep Kamble, Sanskruti Dharmale
Author: Awaiz Masjid Shaikh
Paper ID: V12I2-1161
Paper Status: published
Published: March 25, 2026
Engineering Analysis and Restoration of Go-kart
This study presents the design, analysis, and fabrication of a lightweight go-kart prototype aimed at achieving optimal performance, safety, and cost effectiveness. The project focuses on key engineering aspects such as chassis design, steering geometry, braking system, and power transmission. A systematic approach was adopted to select suitable materials and components, ensuring structural integrity while minimizing weight. The fabrication process involved precision manufacturing and assembly techniques to meet design specifications. Performance evaluation of the go-kart was conducted based on parameters such as speed, stability, maneuverability, and braking efficiency. The results demonstrate that the developed go-kart meets the desired functional requirements and provides a practical understanding of automotive design principles. This project serves as an effective platform for applying theoretical knowledge to real-world mechanical engineering applications.
Published by: Niel Omkar Deshpande, Umar Aslam Aga, Ryan Robert Dolare, Rakshit Ramesh Lagad
Author: Niel Omkar Deshpande
Paper ID: V12I2-1188
Paper Status: published
Published: March 23, 2026
Are Entrepreneurship Subsidies Effective in Reducing Urban Youth Unemployment?
The effectiveness of entrepreneurial subsidies in lowering youth unemployment in metropolitan areas is investigated in this study. Due to growing urbanization, a rise in young people looking for work, and a lack of formal sector job development, urban youth unemployment is still a significant socio-economic issue in many nations. To encourage young people to launch their own firms and become job creators rather than job seekers, governments have implemented a number of entrepreneurship subsidy programs, such as startup grants, low-interest loans, tax incentives, training programs, and mentorship efforts. The study uses secondary data from academic research, government publications, and policy reviews to examine the connection between young employment outcomes and entrepreneurial subsidies. It also looks at the benefits, drawbacks, and variables affecting these programs' efficacy. The study emphasizes that by promoting self-employment and the establishment of small businesses, entrepreneurship subsidies can contribute to a short-term decrease in unemployment. However, a supportive policy framework, market access, mentorship, and commercial acumen are all necessary for their long-term success. The results imply that although entrepreneurship subsidies can support economic growth and job creation, they are unable to address urban young unemployment on their own. Financial mismanagement, inexperience, and market competitiveness are some of the difficulties faced by many subsidized firms. In order to attain sustainable employment results for urban youth, the study suggests that entrepreneurship subsidies should be combined with more comprehensive employment initiatives like skill development, education reform, and improved labor market policies.
Published by: Aarohi Banerjie
Author: Aarohi Banerjie
Paper ID: V12I2-1187
Paper Status: published
Published: March 23, 2026
A Comparative Study of Decentralized Storage Systems: IPFS vs Traditional Cloud Storage
Rapidly expanding amounts of digital data are causing corporations and businesses alike to rely heavily upon cloud storage systems for managing and distributing this increasing amount of data. Traditional cloud storage solutions like Amazon S3 or Google Cloud Storage offer high levels of availability, scalability, and performance via their centralized systems. However, there are concerns about the lack of privacy for data stored in the cloud, too much reliance on one vendor (vendor lock-in), and having only one point of failure. In the last few years, decentralized systems have been developed to address these concerns, taking advantage of a peer-to-peer (P2P) architecture to provide better resiliency and resistance to censorship. This paper presents a comparative analysis of the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) and traditional cloud storage systems. It evaluates how both systems are architected, compares their performance characteristics and compares the costs of using each type of system. The results of an experimental setup measuring upload and download speed for several different file sizes illustrate key trade-offs between centralized versus decentralized storage systems. While cloud storage provides for a higher level of reliability and performance than that provided by IPFS, the authors conclude that IPFS has certain advantages over cloud storage in terms of decentralization and cost-effectiveness. Therefore, hybrid storage models may be the most practical solution for meeting the needs of new modern distributed applications.
Published by: Kyrylo Sotnykov
Author: Kyrylo Sotnykov
Paper ID: V12I2-1186
Paper Status: published
Published: March 23, 2026
The Science behind Prosthetics and Advancements in the Field
With advances in technology and design and the changing user expectations, lower limb prosthetics have experienced significant changes since the initial introduction of these devices. This paper examines how lower limb prosthetics have changed from simple mechanical devices to modern systems. These changes have been made through research, science, and user-centred design approaches. The paper looks at major areas surrounding the development of prosthetics for lower limbs, which include changes and improvements of materials over the years, design modifications to accommodate movement and comfort, and the ever-increasing impact of digital technology on prosthetic development. Issues related to the affordability, accessibility, and sustainability of lower limb prosthetics are also considered in the context of who benefits from modern-day lower limb prosthetics. Placing the design of lower limb prosthetics in the context of both the technical and social aspects helps to create a clear framework to identify the factors that comprise modern-day lower limb prosthetics and also assists in determining how future innovations in prosthetic technology will further enhance a person's ability to be mobile and independent.
Published by: Nyra Jain
Author: Nyra Jain
Paper ID: V12I2-1148
Paper Status: published
Published: March 20, 2026
Evolution of Artificial Organs
Artificial organs have been at the frontier of modern excitement in medicine for several reasons: the increasing prevalence of organ failure, limitations to transplantation, and advances in biomedical engineering. In this regard, the following is a concerning overview of artificial organs, including the development materials and technologies, investigations into individual artificial organs, and their wider clinical and technological contexts. Such discussions state that, insofar as artificial organs have many advantages and their limitations and challenges, there is a strong need for these kinds of emerging technologies to meet the enormous healthcare demands that have outpaced supply from donors. The present paper reviews cutting-edge developments and possible futures within the artificial organ research field, particularly focusing on the development of bioartificial and hybrid systems combining synthetic components with living biological systems. This review provides an objective overview of where the field stands regarding the development of artificial organs within regenerative and reparative medicine and, more importantly, where it could head in the next couple of decades.
Published by: Meher Gupta
Author: Meher Gupta
Paper ID: V12I2-1173
Paper Status: published
Published: March 19, 2026
