Healthy Low-Acrylamide Snack Chips — Potato & Ragi
Motivation
Motivation: My project is ‘Healthier Snack Chip Development.’ The primary motivation for this project stems from the growing global scrutiny regarding the nutritional quality and safety of processed snack foods. While snacking is convenient and popular, traditional snack manufacturing—primarily deep-fat frying—is linked to significant health risks. Furthermore, while _”healthy” baked alternatives_ exist, they often suffer from a “health halo” effect, where reduced fat is compensated
Read MoreFundamentals of AI Planning, Probability, and Knowledge Representation
Core Concepts in AI Planning and Probability
Key Definitions in AI Systems
- Plan/Action Sequence: A sequence of actions an agent follows to achieve a goal from the initial state.
- State: A complete description of the environment at a specific time, representing all true conditions.
- Mutex (Mutual Exclusion): A condition where two actions or states cannot occur simultaneously in a planning graph.
- STRIPS Definition: Stanford Research Institute Problem Solver; a formal language for defining actions and effects.
Public Health Fundamentals: Wellness, SDOH, and Policy Impacts
Defining and Achieving Wellness
Wellness is the process by which health is achieved, involving choices that we make to improve or maintain health, or more broadly, improve our existence. Wellness, like health, exists across various dimensions.
Dr. Bill Hettler’s Six Dimensions of Wellness
- Intellectual:
- Expanding knowledge, engaging in creative and stimulating activities.
- Physical:
- Self-care and health-enriching behaviors.
- Spiritual:
- Appreciation for life and natural forces in the universe.
- Emotional:
- Awareness
Forensic DNA Validation: Quality Assurance and Legal Standards
Forensic DNA Validation: Ensuring Scientific Reliability
Validation in forensic DNA laboratories is the process of proving that all analytical methods, procedures, and instruments used in casework are scientifically reliable, reproducible, and suitable for their intended purpose. It ensures that DNA results are accurate and legally defensible. Validation includes quality assurance, quality control, accreditation, SOP development, personnel competency testing, and inter-laboratory comparisons. Together,
Read MorePressure Vessel Types, Jackets, Inspection & Design Pressure
1. Types of heads for pressure vessels
- Hemispherical head
- Torispherical (flanged and dished) head
- Ellipsoidal (2:1 elliptical) head
- Conical head
- Flat head
2. Weld joint efficiency factor (E)
Indicates the quality and reliability of welds in pressure vessels.
Ranges from 0.7 to 1.0 depending on joint type and inspection level.
3. Maximum Working Pressure (MWP) & Design Pressure
MWP: Highest internal pressure during normal operation.
Design pressure: Higher than MWP (typically 5–10% more) to ensure a safety
Read MoreCyber Security Frameworks and IoT Digital Skilling
Cyber Security: Crimes and Legal Frameworks
Cybercrime refers to illegal activity where a computer or network is the target, the means, or both. Understanding the classification, methods, and legal response is crucial for digital safety.
Classification of Cybercrimes
Cybercrimes are broadly classified based on the target of the attack:
- Crimes Against Individuals: Targets a person’s identity, privacy, or safety. Examples include cyberstalking, cyberbullying, defamation, identity theft, and phishing.
- Crimes