Mayank Gupta

Multi-objective decision modelling using interpretive structural modelling for green supply chains

Due to increasing awareness among consumers and government legislations for preserving environment manufacturing firm’s needs to identifies and analyse the various variables involved in their supply chains. While, the identification of key variables for organisations those either implemented or thinking to initiate green activities in supply chains is a challenge. This paper provides an interpretive structural modelling (ISM)-based approach to implement and initiate green activities in supply chains. Variables such as supplier and stakeholder commitment, cost benefits, environmental issue, and customer redundancy, etc., have been identified and categorised under enablers; green and sustainable products, processing time and green productivity and efficiency, etc., under results. The research result interprets the variables possessing higher driving power requires high attention. Finally, proposed a model to present the ISM-based hierarchy in order of preference of variables in GSC. The variables in propose...

Smart neighbourhood: A TISM approach to reduce urban polarization for the sustainable development of smart cities

Purpose This paper aims to identify the key factors to design efficient, healthy and potentially economical neighbourhood places in the surroundings of smart cities to reduce the urban polarization for the sustainable urban development. Design/methodology/approach A two-stage methodology is followed. First, the key factors for neighbourhood are identified from literature studies. The selected factors are validated by sample t-tests. Second, the total interpretive structural modeling is used to interpret the complexity of relationships among various factors. Further, cross-impact matrix multiplication is applied for classification analysis to find the most driving factors for neighbourhood design. Findings The contribution of this research is to show hierarchical relationships among the various factors to design the neighbourhood places as smart from the perspectives of city planners and decision makers. Research limitations/implications The applicability of the research findings is limited to developing countries mainly where population is large and most of cities have high pressure on its infrastructure to fulfil the citizens’ demands. Practical implications This paper will aid policymakers, city planners and government officials to design a sustainable smart city model in which smart neighbourhood would also be the potential solution to decrease pressure on a city’s critical infrastructure especially in developing countries. Social implications A smart city could be considered as the centre point of smart initiatives to develop a place smart, and it should continue beyond the city boundaries to enhance the facilities, services, resources utilization and working environment in neighbourhood places also. Originality/value The study explores the various literature on neighbourhood planning and then link with smart city development as current need of urban development scenario. The authors propose a hierarchical relation framework to develop the neighbourhood places as smart places to meet the future demand of urbanization in developing countries like India.

Competitiveness of Electronics manufacturing industry in India: an ISM–fuzzy MICMAC and AHP approach

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify and built the hierarchy of the factors influencing competitiveness of “Electronics Manufacturing Industry (EMI)”at industry level and applying “Interpretive Structural Modeling fuzzy MICMAC and AHP approach. These factors have been explained with respect to managerial and government policy makers’ standpoint in Indian context. Design/methodology/approach This study presents a hierarchy and weight based model that demonstrates mutual relationships among the significant factors of competitiveness of Indian Electronics Manufacturing Industry. Findings This study covers wide variety of factors that forms the bedrock of the competitiveness of the electronics manufacturing industry. ISM and fuzzy MICMAC are used to cluster the influential factors of competitiveness considering the driving and dependence power. AHP is used to rank the factors on the basis of weights. Results show that the “government role” and “foreign exchange market” have significantly high driv...

Digital Nations – Smart Cities, Innovation, and Sustainability

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) launched “IRCTC Connect” mobile application (app) for different mobile platforms for booking/cancellation tickets, but the app usage rate is very low in comparison to IRCTC website and Passenger Reservation System (PRS). This indicates a gap between implementation and adaption of IRCTC Connect. This paper explores the factors influencing the consumer’s behavioral intention to use IRCTC Connect by adapting Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2) model. Regression analysis is used to analyze total 159 valid responses, collected through survey at MNNIT campus Allahabad, India. The findings of the study illustrate that only three factors Social Influence, Price Value and Habit of UTAUT2 model are significantly influencing the adoption of IRCTC Connect with adjusted R-Square value 0.699. This study will facilitate IRCTC Connect developers to encompass better understanding on consumers’ desires and intention and encourages researchers in this area for longitudinal observation in different backgrounds.

A Glimpse of Sustainable Electronics Manufacturing for India: A Study Using PEST-SWOT Analysis

The new business models, new technology, and innovations are the key pillars of organizational sustainability and profitability in any sector. Increasing industrialization and high competition among the firms create challenges to grow potentially and sustain it. The “best of technological solutions” and “enactments of new laws” are the key driving factors for sustainability in high-technology manufacturing industries in any country. The growth of electronics manufacturing industries (EMI) is very crucial for India and the government policies influencing the sector need proper interrogation for economic growth. This study explores the key factors to drive sustainability in EMI sector in India through the Political, Economic, Social and Technological (PEST) and Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threat (SWOT) analysis. The findings suggest some internal and external factors which would be necessary for the growth of electronics manufacturing sector in a sustainable manner and to contribute effectively to Make in India campaign toward the nation building.

Success of IoT in Smart Cities of India: An empirical analysis

Abstract With Rapid progress of wireless technology, the daily life of the citizens has undergone drastic change. They are using sophisticated devices based on latest technology for their daily usage at homes. This lucrative facility is available especially to the citizens of modern cities of the world. India is also not lagging. Government of India has announced for creation of 100 Smart Cities where the citizens are expected to use Information and Communication Technology with the help of internet. More use of internet by the citizens would enhance more internet penetration and here Internet of Things (IoT) plays a crucial role. However, tapping into the IoT is mere a part of the story. It is necessary to combine IoT with Artificial Intelligence (AI) in ‘Smart Machines’ to simulate intelligent behavior to arrive at an accurate and reliable decision without human intervention. Now combining AI and IoT information systems has become an essential precondition for achieving information system success. For information system success, it is essential to identify the factors affecting it. The purpose of this study is to identify those factors affecting successful implementation of information system enabling IoT coupled with Artificial Intelligence in the proposed Smart Cities of India (SCI).

Assessment of Oral Hygiene awareness in Geriatric patients attending OPD at ESIC Dental College, Rohini, New Delhi

Aim: To assess and learn oral health awareness and hygiene practices among geriatric patients and also to identify important barriers in the establishment of oral health services, disease prevention and oral health promotion programmes for the same. Materials and Methods: A total of 500 patients in the age group of 50 years and above were selected using random sampling technique. A self-administered structured questionnaire including 20 multiple choice questions was given to them. The results were analyzed using percentage. Results: The result of this study shows an acute lack of oral hygiene awareness and limited knowledge of oral hygiene practices. In Rohini, few people use tooth brush. Conclusions: Hence, there is an urgent need for comprehensive educational programs to promote good oral health and impart education about correct oral hygiene practices. Research Article Assessment of Oral Hygiene awareness in Geriatric patients attending OPD at ESIC Dental College, Rohini, New Delhi Abhishek Singh1, Aanchal Sahani2, Rohit Kulshrestha3*, Sahil Gupta4, Deepak Passi5 and Mayank Gupta6 1Senior Consultant, Yashoda Hospital, New Delhi, India 2Intern, ESIC Dental College and Hospital, Rohini, New Delhi India 3Consulting Orthodontist, Private Practice, Mumbai, India 4Intern. ESIC Dental College and Hospital, Rohini, New Delhi, India 5Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Surgery, ESIC Dental College and Hospital, Rohini, New Delhi, India 6Senior Resident, GTB Hospital, New Delhi, India *Address for Correspondence: Rohit Kulshrestha, Consulting Orthodontist, Private Practice Mumbai, India, Email: kulrohit@gmail.com Submitted: 20 October 2017 Approved: 01 November 2017 Published: 02 November 2017 Copyright: 2017 Singh A, et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

M block for bite opening

Cross bite and deep bite are very common problems, which we face today. These problems lead to either debonding of the brackets or delay in the treatment. Bite opening has always been a boon to evolve through these situations. This block is easy to fabricate and can be used in an advantage without the delay of the treatment.

Clinical bending of nickel titanium wires

Since the evolution and the involvement of Nickel Titanium wires in the field of Orthodontics. The treatment plan has evolved with the use of low force Nickel Titanium wires. Because of their high springback, low stiffness, they are the key initial wires in leveling and alignment but have poor formability. Since poor formability limits its ability to create variable arch forms thus; limits the form of treatment. We have devised a method to bend the Nickel Titanium wires to help in our inventory but also customized the wire according to the treatment.

Chain's retainer: A removable retainer

Retention is the key for the successful orthodontic treatment result. This new retainer is highly esthetic and easy to fabricate.