Academic Articles & Research Papers

Experimental investigation on phase change behavior of nanocomposite phase change material filled inside the shell and tube heat exchanger

In this paper, melting and solidification characteristics of composite PCM filled inside the shell and tube heat exchanger were investigated experimentally. ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized using the sol–gel method. Myristic acid (M...

Identification and evaluation of the effective criteria for detection of congestion in a smart city

Abstract The delay in transportation of necessary items is due to traffic congestion throughout the world. This is a serious phenomenon which results in waste of time and fuel. The detection of road conditions and dissemination of traffic i...

Lab-scale coin-cell supercapattery assembled with nickel cobaltite/rGO nanocomposite electrodes for hybrid energy storage

Hybrid energy storage devices that bridge the gap between batteries and supercapacitors are critical for next-generation portable and high-power applications. In this work, a lab-scale coin cell asymmetric supercapattery device is fabricate...

Gold nanoparticles synthesized from Bacopa monneri plant extract: Bovine serum albumin protein interactions and antibacterial effectiveness

Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are widely used in various scientific and technological domains, particularly biomedicine due to their superior biocompatibility. This study focuses on the synthesis of biogenic gold nanoparticles (B-Au) and chemo...

Impact of the introduction of interprofessional education to first-year university students of health sciences

Background: There is a lack of coordination among various healthcare workers in a hospital which leads to an increase incidence of medical errors and patient sufferings. The various professionals in a hospital are not able to communicate ef...

Potassium mobilization and plant growth promotion by soil bacteria isolated from different agroclimatic zones of Odisha, India

Potassium is essential for plant metabolism; improves immunity to stress and increase crop productivity. Soil contains insoluble form of potassium, which is unavailable for plant absorption. Potash mobilizing bacteria (KMB) solubilise compl...

Knowledge, attitude, and practice patterns of Indian ophthalmologists regarding medicolegal issues

Purpose: To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice patterns (KAPP) of Indian ophthalmologists regarding medicolegal issues using an initial survey. Methods: An online form was circulated among Indian ophthalmologists of all ages over ...

Exploring fibre addition methods and mechanical properties of fibre-reinforced 3D printed concrete: A review

3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) is a growing field of sustainable technology that offers an avenue for rapid industrialisation of the construction industry. Over the years, many non-structural elements have been fabricated by 3D printing, thus ...

The Prehistoric Indian Ayurvedic Rice Shashtika Is an Extant Early Domesticate With a Distinct Selection History

Fully domesticated rice is considered to have emerged in India at approximately 2000 B.C., although its origin in India remains a contentious issue. The fast-growing 60-days rice strain described in the Vedic literature (1900–500 B.C.) and ...

Hg Isotopes and Enhanced Hg Concentration in the Meishan and Guryul Ravine Successions: Proxies for Volcanism Across the Permian-Triassic Boundary

High-resolution organic carbon isotope (δ13C), Hg concentration and Hg isotopes curves are presented for the Permian-Triassic boundary (PTB) sections at Guryul Ravine (India) and Meishan D (China). The total organic carbon (TOC)-normalized ...

Survival and growth of fish (Lates calcarifer) under integrated mangrove-aquaculture and open-aquaculture systems

The potential use of mangrove swamp for fish farming industry is not clearly known. Therefore, current study was conducted to assess the growth performance of the Asian Seabass, Lates calcarifer cultivated in integrated mangrove-aquaculture...

The avifauna of Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu along the Southeast coast of India: waterbird assessments and conservation implications across key sanctuaries and Ramsar sites

Background Wetlands, globally, face significant threats from human activities, and waterbirds, as key indicators of wetland health, are essential to maintaining ecological balance. Any long-term conservation measures should prioritize coord...

Varieties of Mushrooms and their Nutraceutical Importance: A Systematic Review

Introduction: Around 2000 species of mushrooms exist in nature, of which hardly 25 varieties are accepted as edible in nature. “Nutraceuticals” are food substances that are associated with immense health benefits and also hinder the deve...

Sufis and Women: The Study of Women's Sufis in The Western World

The lack of records about the involvement and contribution of women in Sufism texts cannot be used as an excuse that women have a small role and position in the development and dissemination of Sufism teachings, doctrines and practices. So ...

8th International Congress of Society for Ethnopharmacology India – “Ethnopharmacology and Medicinal Plants – Approach towards product development”

Tribological and flexural characterization of dissimilar AA2024-T3/AA6082-T6 friction stir welded joints

The escalating demand for lightweight, high-strength structures in the aerospace and automotive sectors necessitates robust joining technologies for dissimilar aluminium alloys. This study systematically investigates the effects of friction...

Optimal Selection of Conductors in Distribution System Designs Using Multi-Criteria Decision

The growth in the demand for electrical energy, which is driven by the constant growth of the metropolises and the expansion of the productive capacities of the industrial sector, entails the inevitable development of the electrical system ...

Effects of Vitex trifolia L. leaf extracts and phytoconstituents on cytokine production in human U937 macrophages

Abstract Background Dysregulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) form the basis of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. Vitex trifolia L. is a medicinal plant growing in co...

Dietary diversity among Sundarbans forest-dependent communities: Prevalence, determinants, and livelihood implications.

The resources of the Sundarbans mangrove forest have provided livelihoods for communities in Bangladesh and India that depend on it. However, the role of the Sundarbans in ensuring the household dietary diversity of Sundarbans mangrove fore...

SLOW FOOD AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY OF SLOW FOOD TOURISM IN UTTARAKHAND, INDIA

Slow food has emerged as an unexplored contributor to promotion of local tourism. The objective of the present study is three-fold; to identify the various slow food being served in Uttarakhand, to recognize scope of development of slow foo...