The Journal of Science and Engineering (JScE), Volume 12(1), jointly published by Khwopa Engineering College (khec.edu.np) and Khwopa College of Engineering (khwopa.edu.np) at Bhaktapur, Nepal, is now available online. The journal is UGC-recognized (Category C), double-blind peer-reviewed, open access, and indexed in NepJOL. It features original research articles from various Science and Engineering fields, such as structural dynamics, rock slope analysis, AI-based voice cloning, malware detection, medical imaging, and generation and application of plasma.

The editorial team extends sincere appreciation to all authors, advisory committee members and referees for their valuable contributions and unwavering support in bringing this issue to publication.

List of Research Articles in Volume 12(1):

1. Study of Micro-discharges in Dielectric Barrier Discharge: Influence of Electrode Structure and Materials
   Manish Pandey, Manoj Khadka, Bhesh Bahadur Thapa, Raju Bhai Tyata
    
2. Rock Slope Assessment using Kinematic and Finite Element Analysis: An Example from Malekhu-Dhadingbesi Section of NH43, Central Nepal
   Nirmal Kafle, Raju Miyan, Aanand Kumar Mishra
    
3. Dynamic Response of Machine Foundation: A Study of Structural Dynamics on Soil Conditions
   Sunil Karki, Prem Nath Maskey
    
4. A Bi-Modal Deep Learning Technique for Malware Classification
   Samik Bhattarai, Sunil Shrestha, Dinesh Ghemosu
    
5. Sustainability Index for a Manufacturing Industry: A Case Study of Cement Industry in Nepal
   Shree Raj Shakya, Subarna Subedi, Tri Ratna Bajracharya, Shubha Laxmi Shrestha, Janu Kumar Sah, Bibish Chaulagain
    
6. Advancing Voice Cloning for Nepali Language: Leveraging Transfer Learning in Low-Resource Language
   Manjil Karki, Pratik Shakya, Ravi Pandit, Sandesh Acharya, Dinesh Gothe
    
7. Ozone Generation Via DBD Plasma for Water and Curd Treatment
   Janak Singh Dhami, Sunil Jyakhwo, Bhesh Bahadur Thapa, Raju Bhai Tyata
    
8. Brain Tumor Classification Using Hybrid Classical-Quantum Transfer Learning
   Mukesh Kumar Pokharel, Sunil Kumar Shrestha, Naresh Khatri
    

The full issue is accessible at https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/jsce.