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Authors: Melody Krystel Limboy, Jesson H. Cinto

Abstract: This study utilized cotton textile waste strips and broken glass as partial replacement for fine aggregates and coarse aggregates for development of eco-concretes. Through mixing, casting, and curing, three mixtures of eco-concretes and commercially produced concretes were produced. Areal density, bulk density, density, and compressive strength were tested for the three mixtures and the control group. Based on the findings, all mixtures showed successful results in compressive strength test with Mixture 3 achieving the highest average compressive strength (2.1 MPa). Among the mixtures, F- test of Independent Means showed no significant difference in the mean compressive strength among concrete mixes containing varying proportions of cotton waste textile strips and broken glass, and commercially produced concrete. This implied that the concrete with cotton textile waste strips and broken bottles can be a good substitute for commercial concrete and can also enhance more strength to the concrete made. To help improve compressive strength, use different drying days of curing days for concrete production

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18801235

 

Published by: vikaspatanker

Completing a project is a big achievement whether it’s for B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, MSc, architecture, or any professional course. But instead of keeping your project limited to submission files, why not convert it into a journal paper?

Publishing your project in a reputed journal gives your work academic visibility and long-term value. A well-written journal paper transforms your project into a documented contribution that others can read, cite, and build upon.

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Why Publish Your Project as a Journal Paper?

Publishing your project offers more than just a certificate as;

• It strengthens your academic and professional profile
• It adds value to your resume or CV
• It supports higher studies like M.Tech or PhD admission
• It improves chances during job interviews
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Many students convert their final-year projects into research papers and submit to recognized publishers, indexed journals depending on the subject area. However, publication should not be rushed. Quality matters more than speed.

Steps to Convert Your Project into a Journal Paper

A project report and a journal paper are not the same. A journal paper must be more structured and concise.
Shorten and Refine – Focus on objectives, methodology, results, and conclusion. Remove unnecessary descriptive content.
Add Literature Review – Compare your work with previous research studies.
Highlight Innovation – Clearly explain what is new or unique in your project.
Follow Journal Format – Every journal has specific guidelines for formatting, referencing, and word limits.
Choose a journal related to your domain (engineering, architecture, science, etc.).

Be Careful About Publication Fees

Journal publication fees vary. Some journals charge nothing, while open-access journals may charge moderate Article Processing Charges. Be cautious if a journal promises guaranteed publication within a few days or asks for very high fees without proper indexing.

Before paying:

• Check the official website carefully
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Also check for publication time duration, certificate, DOI, and ISSN. Although it depends on your paper content quality and standard.

Your project is the result of months of effort. Publishing it in the right journal ensures your hard work does not remain limited to a classroom shelf. With proper formatting, careful journal selection, and patience, your project can become a recognized academic contribution.

Published by: Neeraj Mishra