GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPARATION OF B.Tech. THESIS

GITAM UNIVERSITY

THESIS SPECIFICATIONS

Thesis Size

1. A thesis should be preferably not exceeding 150 pages (not considering the prefacing materials of the thesis that are paginated in small Roman numerals; see the section on Page Numbering).

2. A4 is the recommended paper size.

Paper

3. Use A4 (210mm x 297mm) un-ruled paper for all thesis copies submitted.

4. The thesis should be printed on one side only.

5. Oversized figures and tables, if any, should be reduced to fit with the size of the thesis but the reduction should not be so drastic as to impair the clarity of their contents.

Binding

6. The spine of the thesis should be provided with title of the thesis, the year of submission and the name of the candidate.

FORMAT FOR THE THESIS

Font

7. The font type should be Times New Roman for text throughout the thesis.

8. The font size for the regular text in the thesis should be 12 point and normal print.

9. The font size for chapter headings should be 15 point and bold print and all capitals.

10. The font size for section headings should be 12 point and bold print and all capitals.

11. The font size for subsection headings should be 12 point and bold print and title case.

12. The font size for References should be 11 point and normal print. Bold print is to be used for the volume of the journal, page nos. and year of publication; the latter to be kept within brackets. Journal/book name and title can be in italics…………….(please look into the suggestions on sample page 10)

Line Spacing

13. Use 1.5 spacing between the lines.

14. Use two spaces between consecutive paragraphs.

15. All paragraphs in the thesis must be left justified completely (including the first line).

16. Provide three spaces between Chapter title and first sentence of a Chapter, and Last line of a section / sub-section and the title of the next section / sub-section.

17. Use 1.5 spacing between the title of the section / sub-section and the text

18. Use two spaces between the Last line of a section / sub-section and the figure

19. Use two spaces between the Last line of a section / sub-section and title of the table.

20. Use single space between the caption of the table and the table.

21. Use two spaces between the table / caption of the figure and the next paragraph.

22. Use single space for footnotes and endnotes for text and explanatory notes for tables and figures.

23. Use one and half space in references and double space between references. See sample page 10.

Margins

24. A margin of 3.75 cm (1½ inch) is to be given on the binding edge while on the other sides it is to be 2.5 cm (1 inch). The text of the thesis, including headings, figures, tables, and notes, but excluding page numbers, must be accommodated within the page area.

Tables, Figures and Equations

25. All tables (tabulated data) and figures (charts, graphs, maps, images, diagrams, etc.) should be prepared, wherever possible, on the same paper used to type the text and conform to the specifications outlined earlier. They should be inserted as close to the textual reference as possible. See sample pages 8 & 9. If borrowed from others, it should be acknowledged below the table, map, chart, figure, diagram etc.

26. Tables, figures and equations should be numbered sequentially either throughout the thesis or Chapter-wise using Arabic numerals. They are referred to in the body of the text capitalizing the first letter of the word and number, as for instance, Table 17, Figure 24, Equation (33), or Table 5.3, Figure 3.11, Equation (4.16).

27. If tables and figures are of only half a page or less, they may appear on the same page as text but separated above and below by triple line spacing. Font size for title text should be the same as for the general text.

28. Good quality Line Drawings/figures must be drawn using standard software that provides vector rather than bit-map graphics. Figures must be scalable. Images, Photographs, etc. must be scanned in resolution exceeding 200dpi with 256 grayscales for the monochrome images and 24 bit per pixel for the color images.

Page Numbering

29. Page numbers for the preface/acknowledgements materials of the thesis shall be in small Roman numerals and should be centered at the bottom of the pages.

30. Page numbers for the body of the thesis should be in Arabic numerals and should be centered at the bottom of the pages. The pagination should start with the first page of Chapter 1 and should continue throughout the text (including tables, figures, and appendices)

PREPARATORY MATERIAL

Acknowledgements/Preface

31. Acknowledgements and Preface should be limited to a maximum of one page each or two pages if combined.

Body of the Thesis

32. The thesis should be written in either British or American English, not in a mixed mode. However, because of increasing acceptance of both styles and blurring of the distinction between the two, what is important is that consistency should be maintained throughout the text. However, use of standard dictionaries like Oxford chambers dictionary / Oxford learners dictionary is suggested for spellings, symbols, quotations, punctuation etc.,

33. Each chapter should be numbered in Roman numerals and should be written as Chapter I, Chapter II, etc., and should be followed by its title (e.g., Introduction, etc.). The chapter title shall be printed bold and in 14-point font. (see sample page 7).

34. Units should be in International System of Units (SI) format.

References (See page 10)

35. Author-year style of referencing is preferred for a B.Tech thesis of the University. See sample page 10. Foot note must be given at the bottom of the page. It should not be combined with reference. All references cited in a chapter may be given at the end of each chapter/at the end of the all chapters.

36. References (see page 10) – All research sources including those not mentioned in the body of the thesis have to be given.

Appendices/Annexures

37. Each appendix/annexure should be labeled (e.g., Appendix A, Appendix B, etc.).

38. It should also have a title.

39. Appendices/Annexures should be listed in the Contents.

Sample Page 1 (COVER PAGE)

THE TITLE OF THE THESIS

SHALL LOOK EXACTLY LIKE THIS TITLE(‘Times New Roman’ – 16-point size –Bold – centered)

Thesis submitted to the GITAM University in Partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of

(Font: Times New Roman – 12)

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY

In

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING(Font: Times New Roman – 14 , Bold)

By(4 lines gap) - ‘Times New Roman’ – 14-point size – Bold - centered

Student Name / Names - 22101000101

Under the esteemed guidance ofDr. XXXXXXX

Designation

(3 lines gap) – Square Logo of GITAM University – 1 inch side

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING GITAM SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY

GITAM UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

APRIL 2014

(1 line gap) - ‘Times New Roman’ – 14-point size – Bold – centered

Sample Page 2 (1ST PAGE OF THESIS)

Same as Cover Page

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DECLARATION

I declare that the Project work contained in this report is original and it has been done by me under the guidance of my supervisor. The work has not been submitted to any other University for the award of any degree or diploma.

Date: Signature of the Students:

1. Name:

Roll No:

2. Name:

Roll No:

3. Name:

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4. Name:

Roll No:

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The fourth page should contain a certificate signed by the Supervisor in the following format.

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the Project Work entitled__________________________________

__________________________________________________ that is being submitted by

Sri / Smt. / Ms._____________________________________ in partial fulfillment for the

award of Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering to the GITAM University,

Hyderabad is a record of bonafide work carried out by him / her under our guidance and

supervision.

The results embodied in this thesis have not been submitted to any other University or

Institute for the award of any degree or diploma.

Signature of Head of the Department Signature of the Supervisor Name & Designation Name & Designation

Sample Page 5CONTENTS

a. Title page (mandatory) … without page numberb. Declaration page (mandatory) …without page number

(lower case roman numeral no.i)c. Certificate (mandatory) …without page number

(lower case roman numeral no.i)d. Acknowledgements (optional) …with page number

(lower case roman numeral no.ii)e. Table of contents (mandatory) …with page number

(… numbering to continue)f. List of tables, list of figures (mandatory) …with page number

(… numbering to continue)g. List of appendices (mandatory) …with page number

(… numbering to continue)h. List of abbreviations, acronyms, symbols (optional) …with page numbers

(… numbering to continue)

Chapter I: Introduction 1

1.1 Section

1.2 Section

1.3 Section

Chapter II: Literature Review (This chapter may be merged with Chapter.1, if necessary)

2.1 Section

2.2 Section

Chapter III

Chapter Result analysis on present investigation

Chapter

………

Chapter Summary Conclusions or Summary Conclusions and PolicyImplications

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References

Appendix A: Title of Appendix A

Appendix B: Title of Appendix B

Appendix C: Title of Appendix C

List of Research Papers based on the thesis.

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CHAPTER VI

SYSTEM DYNAMICS MODELLING

6.1 INTRODUCTION

Variables influencing the business growth of the SME, such as delivery delay and quality

delivered are influenced by process and product technology, available staff and their level

of training, and have strong bearing on the ultimate business potential of the firm. In

addition to these, technology competence, capacity addition, and cash flow are important

considerations for the survival and growth of the SMEs. Specifically, the financial

position of the SME is a key factor (Beck, 2004). Dynamic interaction between these

variables can be effectively captured with the use of system dynamic modeling.

6.1.1 Supply Chain Management Practices

It was well recognized that practicing supply chain management (SCM) is an important

way to enhance the competitive strength of a firm (Macpherson and Wilson, 2003; Sahay

et al., 2003). The potential benefits of SCM include product and process improvements

that lead to cost reductions. Despite these benefits, SMEs are unable or unwilling to make

the necessary investments for transactional system implementation and infrastructure

upgrades. They also encounter a number of obstacles in trying to implement the SCM

practices. Sometimes it is difficult for them to implement the SCM practices, as they must

follow the norms stipulated by the buyers (Sommer, 2003; Arend and Wisner, 2005;

Johnson and Sandberg, 2008).

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5.3 FEEDBACK LOOP ANALYSIS OF CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS

Responses from the customers are essential for the suppliers to estimate or understand the

needs and views of their customer. Many of the suppliers are not analyzing the responses

and complying with the norms of their customers. In this context, feedback mechanism

helps the management in designing better policies so that the customer expectations are

met. Cusins (1994) says that in a business, external feedback makes the system more

effective, while internal feedback makes a system more efficient. According to Peter

Ducker, effectiveness refers to doing the right things while efficiency refers to doing the

things right. Hence, effectiveness is more important to the success of a business

organization. Figure 5.10 shows the external feedback loop on the dynamics of the

customer expectations.

Policies to Meet+

CustomerExpectations Orientation

+Customer

Expectations

Assessment of-

Suggestion andCustomerComplaintsExpectations

+

Figure 5.10: Causal Mechanism of Customer Expectations

Figure 5.10 shows the following

The suppliers should receive feedback from their customers either in the form of

complaints/ suggestions in order to improve their performance.

Compliance of the customer expectations has to be carried out to improve

business effectiveness.

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In some export segments, the contribution of SMEs is significant. The products and

their contribution for total export is given in Table 2.2.

Table 2.2: Products Contribution to Export

Product Contribution (in %)

Sports Goods 100

Readymade Garments 90

Leather 80

Processed Foods 65

Basic Chemical & Pharmaceuticals 55

(Source: Indian Small Scale Industry Database, 2010.Government of India)

2.2.3 Performance of the SMEs

The performance and contribution of the SMEs is indicated generally in terms of their

absolute growth in number of units, employment and production as well as share in

exports (Bala Subrahmanya, 2005). Growth of the SMEs can be evaluated by comparing

the growth rates of number of SMEs, employment generation and production in the

1990s with that of 1980s.

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References

A) Journals/Articles

1. Bala Subrahmanya, M.H., Development of Strategies for Indian SMEs: Promoting Linkages with Global Transnational Corporations, Management Research News, Vol. 30, No. 10, pp. 762-774, (2007).

2. Dangyach, G. S. and Deshmukh, S. G., Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Implementation: Evidence from Indian SMEs, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Vol. 16, No. 5, pp. 483-496, (2005a).

3. Dangyach, G.S. and Deshmukh, S.G., Evidence of Manufacturing Strategies in Indian Industry, International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 83, 279-298, (2005b).

4. Grobler, A., Lopsinger, T., Stotz, M. and Worner, H., Analyzing Price and Product Strategies with A Comprehensive System Dynamics Model: A Case Study of a Capital Goods Industry, Journal of Business Research, Vol. 42, pp 1136-1142, (2008).

B) Thesis

5. Chandramouli, K. V. V., An Exploratory Study of Subcontracting Relationships and theGrowth of Small and Medium Enterprises in India in the Automotive Industry, Ph.D. Thesis,IIT Kharagpur, India, (2011).

C) Books

6. Nunnally, J .C., Psychometric Theory, 2nd Edition McGraw-Hill, New York, (1978).

D) Conference Proceedings

7. Fischmeister, H. F., Development and Present Status of the Science and Technology of Hard Materials, Science of Hard Materials, In Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Technology and Systems, pp. 1-45, (1982).

8. Baek, W. H., Hong, M. H., Lee, S. and Chung, D. T., A Study on the Shear Localization Behavior of Tungsten Heavy Alloy, Tungsten and Refractory Metals, In ASME International Conference on Man and Cybernetics, pp. 463-47, (1995).

E) Patents

9. Oenning, V. and Clark, I. S. R., U. S. Patent No. 4988386 (1991).

F) e-websites / downloads http://www.ea.com/simulation