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Subramani
Subramani (born 20 June 1943) is a Fijian author, essayist, and literary critic. According to ''The Literary Encyclopedia'', he is "one of Fiji's leading prose fiction writers, essayists, and critics". His essays have dealt with multiculturalism, education, and cinema. Subramani writes fiction and non-fiction in English and Fiji Hindi, and has combined writing with university administration. He has served in all three universities in Fiji and has been a Dean, Pro Vice Chancellor and Acting Vice Chancellor. He has established himself as a novelist, short story writer, essayist and a literary critic. He has written on education, language, the university, cinema and civil society. In his fiction, as a bilingual writer, and working from the intersection of two languages, he been able to depict, in the words of the Samoan novelist, Sia Figiel, the "struggles of Fijian society and present us with a haunting salusalu of melancholy, despair, anguish, madness, terror, loss interlaced with moments of satire and humour that encapsulates the history and experience of men and women and children caught up in the violent shadow of colonialism".Essays of Subramani's such as "A Room to Write" and "The Children of Ramchandramanus Country", reveal that he started writing fiction when he was at high school at a time when there no Fijian writing or authors. The obstacles he met in his writing career made him very sympathetic to aspiring writers, both young and old. He was a leading figure in the literary renaissance that happened in the South Pacific in the 1970's when the small island states were becoming politically independent. He worked with writers like Albert Wendt, Marjorie Crocombe, Konai Thaman, Satendra Nandan, Epeli Hau’ofa and Raymond Pillai, editing the literary journal ''Mana'', organizing workshops for young writers, and teaching and critiquing literary works. Along with his own writing, he continues to mentor new emerging writers. He teaches literature and many of his students have become well-known writers.
In 1978, Subramani's short story "Marigolds" won a South Pacific literary contest that marked the beginning of an outstanding literary career. The first book he published was ''The Indo-Fijian Experience'' (1979)[https://www.amazon.in/Indo-Fijian-Experience-Subramani/dp/070221387X] that has become a classic work. It commemorated the centenary of Indian settlement in Fiji. It explores the interplay of history and the fiction in depicting salient aspects of the experience of indenture, and thus for the first time Fijian historians (Ahmed Ali and Brij Lal) and creative writers (Raymond Pillai, Satendra Nandan, Subramani) are featured together to define the emerging Indo-Fijian identity. Provided by Wikipedia
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Fuzzy-Based Control System for Solar-Powered Bulk Service Queueing Model with Vacation
Published 2025-07-01Get full textThis study proposes a Fuzzy-Based Control System (FBCS) for a Bulk Service Queueing Model with Vacation, designed to optimize service performance by dynamically adjusting system parameters. The queueing model is categorized into three service levels: (A) High Bulk Service, where a large number of ar...
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Effects of thermal spray processes on the development microstructure and thermal properties of NiCrAlY bond coats deposited over superni C-263 aero engine combustor liner alloy
Published 2025-01-01Get full textThermal barrier coatings need extremely durable and suitable bond coats to survive in high temperature environments. Ceramic top coat spallation is a significant problem in TBCs, which occurs mainly due to high temperature corrosion, thermally grown oxide stresses and erosive wear. The bond coat off...
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In Silico Analysis of Golgi Glycosyltransferases: A Case Study on the LARGE-Like Protein Family
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Epi4Ab: a data-driven prediction model of conformational epitopes for specific antibody VH/VL families and CDRs sequences
Published 2025-12-01Get full textAntibodies recognize antigens via complementary and structurally dependent mechanisms. Therefore, inclusion of antibody inputs is crucial for accurate epitope prediction. Given the limited availability of antibody–antigen complex structures, any epitope prediction model will require minimal yet suff...
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Synthesis of biowaste-derived carbon-dot-mediated silver nanoparticles and the evaluation of electrochemical properties for supercapacitor electrodes
Published 2025-06-01Get full textHerein, biowaste- (from Pongammia pinnata leaves) derived carbon dots (CDs) have been utilized as a mediator for the production of silver nanoparticles (PG-CDs-AgNPs) as a superior supercapacitor electrode. The methodology presented here is inexpensive and environmentally friendly as CDs play a role...
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Preoperative Gastric Volume Assessment in Full-Term Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Females: A Prospective Observational Study
Published 2025-07-01Get full textIntroduction: Perioperative pulmonary aspiration (PA) of gastric contents is a serious anesthetic complication that can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Obstetric patients, due to substantial anatomical and physiological changes, face a significantly higher risk of PA compared to non-pre...
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Loss of Cardiomyocyte Janus Kinase 1 (Jak1) Causes Cardiomyopathy
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Tribological Performance Enhancement in FDM and SLA Additive Manufacturing: Materials, Mechanisms, Surface Engineering, and Hybrid Strategies—A Holistic Review
Published 2025-07-01Get full textAdditive Manufacturing (AM) techniques, such as Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA), are increasingly adopted in various high-demand sectors, including the aerospace, biomedical engineering, and automotive industries, due to their design flexibility and material adaptability....
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Carbon Nanotubes – Interactions with Biological Systems
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Drying kinetics and stability of fatty acids in grape pomace seeds under mild thermal conditions
Published 2025-01-01Get full textGrape pomace, a significant by-product of the wine industry, is rich in health-promoting compounds, including polyunsaturated fatty acids, dietary fiber, and polyphenols, and holds strong potential for use in functional foods and nutraceuticals. This study investigates the effects of low-temperature...
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Digital Filtering Techniques to Reduce Image Noise and Improve Dose Resolution in X-Ray CT Based Normoxic Gel Dosimetry
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Trends and Disparities in Liver Transplantation in the United States: A Nationwide Analysis of Demographic, Clinical, and Socioeconomic Factors (2016–2021)
Published 2025-06-01Get full textBackground: Liver transplantation has become the standard of care for patients with end-stage liver disease. Despite advances in surgical techniques, immunosuppression, and perioperative care, disparities in access and outcomes persist across demographic and socioeconomic lines. Objective: To assess...
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Pandemic-related anxiety and screen time: A mediation analysis
Published 2025-07-01Get full textBackground: The COVID-19 pandemic brought worldwide lockdowns and social distancing, causing feelings of pandemic-related anxiety and consequentially poorer mental health and loneliness. While social isolation and poor mental health have both been previously linked to increased screen time, it is un...
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