Browsing by Author "USMAN ALI"

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    A BLOCKCHAIN-BASED FRAMEWORK FOR DISTRIBUTED DEVOPS
    (UMT, Lahore, 2023) USMAN ALI
    Distributed DevOps is a software development methodology that aims to integrate the work of development and operations teams without being bound by geographical constraints. This methodology excels in enhancing collaboration and the speed of software development. However, it does suffer from a lack of security, transparency, and traceability, which can result in project delays, a lack of trust between stakeholders, and even project failure. This paper addresses these issues of Distributed DevOps by implementing blockchain technology. In this paper, we propose a framework that utilizes the benefits of blockchain technology to eliminate the shortcomings of Distributed DevOps. We present performance results that show the effectiveness of our framework in a real-world scenario, highlighting its ability to improve transparency, traceability, and the security of the DevOps pipeline. In conclusion, our research contributes to the growing literature on the intersection of blockchain and DevOps. It provides a practical framework for organizations looking to leverage blockchain technology to improve their development processes.
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    Evaluation and quantification of genomic DNA from fresh and old blood samples
    (UMT Lahore, 2025-09-02) USMAN ALI
    The success of molecular biology experiments is also most significantly via the recovery of good-quality and adequate-quantity genomic DNA from biological samples. Compared to all the traditional sources, blood is most frequently more normal in preference because it is easily accessible and is found with nucleated cells of high density. Storage conditions, sample age, and extraction procedure lead to DNA damage. This research is to determine the quality and yield of genomic DNA recovered from 52 mammalian blood samples, fresh and old, based on modified salting-out and PCI protocols. DNA quality was confirmed by employing mainly agarose gel electrophoresis, for which clear, visible DNA bands were recorded for 14 samples, demonstrating the success of extraction by both modified protocols. Other than the purity and concentration test, the DNA samples were even passed through the NanoDrop 1000 spectrophotometer. Good purity and good concentration in good ranges for further use in some samples were recorded in new samples as well as in old samples. Protein or impurities of some other kinds were found in some extracts as well, primarily in old samples, which could be because of storage issues or degradation. Salting-out technique, however, was more improved, easier, and safer with harmless organic solvents, but with high-quality DNA for molecular research. Compared to that, the PCI method, although earlier thought to be highly efficient, was more accurate, along with the toxic nature, and hence not as perfect for bulk or repeated use. Finally, among the outcomes of the study are that both procedures can produce usable genomic DNA, albeit more so with the salting-out procedure, which is more convenient and even easier, especially for laboratory applications under high-throughput conditions. The study also determines the effect of sample aging on the quality of DNA and concludes on the necessity of the use of proper protocols of extraction in the estimation of efficiency, safety, and reproducibility of molecular genetic studies.
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    Gsm monitoring and tap changing of atransformer
    (UMT.Lahore, 2015) RASHID BASHIR; USMAN ALI; SHAHZAD KHURAM
    In our country Pakistan we are facing Electricity and Power Problems. Often there is Fluctuation of main supply that can damage our home appliances and other electricalEquipments. Also the overloading of transformers is normal problem and due to theImproper monitoring they can get damaged. This result in loss of supply of electricity and also loss of money spent on these transformers Our aim is to cover both of these problems and somehow we have presented aSolution. Our project entitled “GSM monitoring and Tap changing of a Transformer” canMonitor remote transformers including their Voltage Current and Power. It can alsoAct as a stabilizer for the load and changes taps of transformer according to mainSupply and load demand. Monitoring of transformer is done through GSM and is displayed on LCD. And wehave used TRIAC for switching of Taps of transformer.Our thesis further elaborates this solution step by step. This implementation has ahigh start up cost but the maintenance cost is very moderate and acceptable.Our project also solves the problem of stealing of transformer which is a major issueNowadays. We have installed an alarm to indicate the operator about the stealing ofTransformer.Although this project can bring revolution in power transmission and generationSystem of Pakistan but still there is a room of improvement like installment ofinfrared sensor with transformers for security cooling and heating of transformersbetter monitoring transformers with a technology better than GSM as sometimesGSM signals can cause problem in hilly areas Monitoring of each individual loadand much more We have just presented a concept and taken a step towards improvement of monitoring of transformers and fulfilling load requirements. And afterwards we have practically implemented this concept to present a model. There can be much improvement in this as improvement is nature.