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Block-wise data hiding using an improved flipping algorithm for image steganography

Image steganography algorithms hide the secret data in the cover image and give the stego image in the output. The visual quality is degraded due to data hiding. In the literature, the flipping algorithm is the most preferred data hiding algorithm to reduce the variability. In this algorithm, the secret data is flipped if the variability between the cover and stego image is greater than 50%. In our work, we have enhanced this algorithm and designed an improved flipping algorithm. In the proposed algorithm, the cover image is processed in blocks and each block variability is determined. If the variability of the block is higher than the threshold value then secret data is flipped and hide in the cover image. Thus, in the proposed algorithm, in some blocks, secret data is hidden in the original form and some blocks in flipped form. In the last, we have performed the experimental results on the standard dataset images and various parameters calculated. The result shows that the proposed algorithm enhances the visual quality of the cover image as compared to the existing algorithms. However, in the proposed algorithm need to communicate information with the receiver, the data is hidden in the original or flipped form.

Published by: Vishav Batra, Sarabjeet Kaur

Author: Vishav Batra

Paper ID: V7I2-1441

Paper Status: published

Published: April 22, 2021

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Static structural analysis of simply supported beam with distributed load

This paper studies the maximum & minimum deformation and stress analysis of a Simply Supported Beam with an evenly distributed load which comes under Static Structure analysis. The theoretical calculations are done by using the general formulae. The computative analysis is done on ANSYS 2021 R1 (Student Version) software. Comparing the theoretical results with analytical results to those obtained from the software are approximately the same.

Published by: Bhargav R. Moundekar

Author: Bhargav R. Moundekar

Paper ID: V7I2-1459

Paper Status: published

Published: April 22, 2021

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Rebar CAD/CAM system

Improper way of using steel reinforcement in concrete incurs undue wastage of money in the construction projects. Wastage of rebar can be realized even at the design stage and can propagate through every stage of the construction process. The study respondents were contractor’s and consultant’s managers, designers, bar benders, supervisors, and quantity surveyors. Central value analysis, correlation, and regression analysis were conducted on the data collected, using Rebar Cad/Cam software to confirm the factors influencing the wastage of steel. The cost estimated in the bill of quantity and the final costs after the provision of the steel with any alterations were compared and the reasons for cost overrun were analyzed.

Published by: Rutvij Kanubhai Patel

Author: Rutvij Kanubhai Patel

Paper ID: V7I2-1448

Paper Status: published

Published: April 22, 2021

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Structural analysis of index finger assembly of the robot

An index finger of a robot fits in a palm whose function is to perform a certain task or to touch any object for sensing it. The finger is mostly made up of ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) is a low-cost engineering thermoplastic that is easily machined. The assembly consists of the Front piece, Middle piece, Lower piece, Servo Motor, and Motor handle. The main aim of the paper is to evaluate the structural analysis of Index Finger Assembly. Input will be the Index Finger Assembly SOLIDWORKS model and the outputs will be Total deformation, Stress, and Strain plots. The model and analysis are performed using SOLIDWORKS and ANSYS Workbench. Structural analysis is performed on Index Finger Assembly with ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) and Structural Steel material to validate Equivalent stress, Equivalent elastic strain, and Total Deformation.

Published by: Tanmay Deshpande, Ashutosh Rajput

Author: Tanmay Deshpande

Paper ID: V7I2-1421

Paper Status: published

Published: April 22, 2021

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Effect of applied rotational velocity in finite element analysis

A highly important research issue in this modern world is stress on the connecting shaft when a rotational velocity is applied to one of the gears connected to the shaft. This project aims on finding the variation in stress, deformation, and fatigue when two different rotational velocities are acted on the gear. The finite element analysis method takes at one place a single complicated shape with an approximately equivalent network of simple elements. The overall pattern of elements is referred to as a finite element mesh. For the solution to be uniquely defined the boundary conditions are to be specified. In the given project an end of the shaft is fixed to get the deformation of the assembly after rotational velocity is applied. The components were modeled and assembled in FUSION 360 and the analysis was done in ANSYS software workbench interface.

Published by: Supriya N. Kadam, Vikrant D. Chaure

Author: Supriya N. Kadam

Paper ID: V7I2-1457

Paper Status: published

Published: April 21, 2021

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A legislative analysis of mental health with shortcomings persisting in present Indian legislation

As it is essential to accurately assess an offender’s mental status so assessing the first research question that we have at hand is whether individuals with mental disorders are more prone to the committing of violent crimes when compared to mentally healthy people and as violent behavior may directly result from psychotic symptoms such as paranoid delusions which draws an inclination towards creating a continuing source of controversy over this issue. But there is also a contribution of personal violence and psychosis to this aspect. It is proved that individuals discharged from mental hospitals with no history of substance abuse had the same risk of violence as those without a history of either mental disorders or substance abuse and the point of conflict arises here which will be explained further. Moreover, when it comes to the discussion of stigma attached to mental disorders there are many people with serious mental illness who are challenged doubly. On one hand, they struggle with the symptoms and disabilities that result from the disease. On the other, they are challenged by the stereotypes and prejudice that result from misconceptions about mental illness. As a result of both, people with mental illness are robbed of the opportunities that define a quality life: good jobs, safe housing, satisfactory health care, and affiliation with a diverse group of people. Public stigma is the reaction that the general population has to people with mental illness. Self-stigma is the prejudice which people with mental illness turn against themselves. Both public and self-stigma may be understood in terms of three components: stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. Stereotypes are considered "social" because they represent collectively agreed-upon notions of groups of persons.

Published by: Yashi Singh

Author: Yashi Singh

Paper ID: V7I2-1455

Paper Status: published

Published: April 21, 2021

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