Anti-HIV drug; M-Polynomial; NMPolynomial; QSPR; Topological Index
A broad spectrum of advanced medications appears yearly following the accelerated evolution of the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. In this paper, various degree-based and neighborhood degree sum-based topological indices of some anti-HIV drugs are explored applying the M-polynomial and NM-polynomial formulations. Moreover, QSPR analysis is carried out for the topological indices with regard to the physico-chemical properties of the anti-HIV drugs. The activity of nucleoside and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors is implemented as in drug configuration to manifest the significance of topological indices in the medicinal world. The procured outcomes affirm that topological indices being stud- ied reflect effective correlation in accordance to physical and chemical properties of the anti-HIV drugs and consequently can assist in development of advanced and promising pharmaceutical for HIV medication. 2022, RAMANUJAN SOCIETY OF MATHEMATICS AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES. All rights reserved.
South East Asian Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences, Vol-18, No. 3, pp. 283-306.
RAMANUJAN SOCIETY OF MATHEMATICS AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
https://doi.org/10.56827/SEAJMMS.2022.1803.24 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85165266160&doi=10.56827%2fSEAJMMS.2022.1803.24&partnerID=40&md5=106cb83533e4380bd66059ac61628dd1
Sarkar I., Department of Mathematics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Nanjappa M., School of Engineering and Technology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560074, India
Users Perception and Barriers to Using Self-Driven Rental Bikes
alternative source of transport; convenience; perception of users; rationality; safety issues; self-driven rental bikes
The research study has two objectives. The first objective of this paper was to find users' perception towards self-drive rental bikes. The second objective was to identify the factors that act as barriers to users using self-drive rental bikes. The research was a formal and structured conclusive research type and used quantitative data analysis techniques. The study had a representative sample of 350 respondents. The population selected for this study were people of various demographics in Bangalore. We used judgemental sampling to decide on the right sample. In achieving both objectives, factor analysis was used to arrive at a minimum number of factors or dimensions. The major perception factors are: Economical Choice, Environmental Consciousness, Alternative Source of Transport, Rationality, and Convenience. The major barriers to using self-drive rental bikes are Safety Issues, Conservative Nature of Users, the Expensive Nature of Service, and the Difficulty in Using Mobile Applications. 2022, Associated Management Consultants Pvt. Ltd.. All rights reserved.
Indian Journal of Marketing, Vol-52, No. 12, pp. 58-70.
Associated Management Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
https://doi.org/10.17010/ijom/2022/v52/i12/172562 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85143800957&doi=10.17010%2fijom%2f2022%2fv52%2fi12%2f172562&partnerID=40&md5=13fd9ecf8d4a532f37745cdc6915c9c5
Meenakshinathan S., Digital Marketing Executive, Coinswitch Kuber, Bangalore, 560 048, India; Raman S., School of Business and Management, CHRIST University, Bangalore, 560 029, India; Gupta R., NSB Academy Business School, No.85, Singena Agrahara, Huskur Post, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore, 560 099, India
Fluorescent PVDF dots: from synthesis to biocidal activity
Biocidal activity; Carbonization; Luminescence; Polymer
Infection by microorganisms is a serious concern in food storage, water purification, drugs, and particularly in biomedical devices. Long-term use of permanent implants often leads to its contamination due to pathogens. Timely tracking of bacterial activity and its interaction with antibodies are crucial for overcoming these infections. In this work, fluorescent polymeric biocides are obtained from a non-conjugated polymer polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), which is neither emissive nor known for its antibacterial activity. PVDF dot was synthesized via hydrothermal treatment eliminating the need for complicated and toxic preparation strategies. PVDF-based dot exhibits high fluorescence aroused from the carbogenic core due to the carbonization of the hydrocarbon chain. It is found that the dots were semiconducting contrary to the bulk form of PVDF. The photoluminescent polymer dots also exhibited an excellent antibacterial activity toward Escherichia coli (E.coli) and Streptococcus bacteria. This luminescence and biocidal activity of PVDF-derived dots have attractive applications in the field of fluorescent diagnostics and therapeutics. Graphical abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.] 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.
Mathew A.A.; Antony M.; Thomas R.; Sarojini S.; Balachandran M.
Polymer Bulletin, Vol-80, No. 1, pp. 411-428.
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Mathew A.A., Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Antony M., Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Thomas R., Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Sarojini S., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Balachandran M., Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India
Sinking houseboats and swaying home stays: community resilience and local impacts of COVID-19 in managing tourism crisis in Kerala
Business continuity plan; Community resilience; Crisis management; Destination management theory; Disaster management
Purpose: The tourism sector of the state of Kerala in India is highly vulnerable and has been extensively impacted by the global pandemic disaster. This paper aims to analyze the impact of COVID-19 (Corona virus pandemic) on houseboat operators and homestay managers. Design/methodology/approach: This paper indicates a multi-stakeholder assessment method to examine various pandemic disaster facets through a structured discussion with different destination stakeholders. This study examines qualitative data collected through semi-structured interviews from homestay owners, houseboat operators and government designators in Kerala. This study proposes a conceptual community resilience competency framework that could facilitate speedy crisis management responses. In this study, the sample comprises of nine respondents who play a pivotal role in the travel business, comprising the public sector, private sector, NGO's and community leaders. Findings: The qualitative findings identify Indias and the state of Kerala's roles in handling crisis management scenarios over internal strategies and strategy formulation. The results indicate that the supplementary industry practitioners explore tactical and strategic management initiatives to sustain their businesses. The dynamics of stakeholder engagement adopted by the state is given prominence. Originality/value: This study suggests mechanisms to re-establish the brand image and the possible strategies and suggestions that could help in the survival of the Kerala tourism industry in the post-disaster period. The new normal has been substantiated in the study by incorporating strategies and precautionary methods adopted by the homestay and houseboat operators so as to address the guests' safety concerns. 2021, International Tourism Studies Association.
Varghese B.; Chennattuserry J.C.; Kureethara J.V.
International Journal of Tourism Cities, Vol-8, No. 4, pp. 805-819.
https://doi.org/10.1108/IJTC-01-2021-0004 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85128030172&doi=10.1108%2fIJTC-01-2021-0004&partnerID=40&md5=e5bdc0ffa18ad4bf89967322a394ebb6
Varghese B., Department of Tourism Studies, Christ University, Bangalore, India; Chennattuserry J.C., Department of International Studies, Political Science and History, Christ University, Bangalore, India; Kureethara J.V., Department of Mathematics, Christ University, Bangalore, India
An efficient clustering approach for optimized path selection and route maintenance in mobile ad hoc networks
Clustering; Mobile ad hoc network; Network lifetime; Route maintenance; Routing protocol; Star topology
Mobile ad hoc network (MANET) is arranged with multiple nodes that communicate wirelessly. However, MANET communication suffers from various issues such as inadequate security, low stability, high power consumption, and a lack of specific infrastructure of the network. Moreover, the route failure happened in the network due to the unrestricted node movement, which has increased energy utilization, delay, and reduced lifetime of the nodes. To overcome these issues, the novel Eagle Based Density Clustering (EBDC) approach is developed in this research that predicts the link failure and increased the lifetime of the nodes. Here, the developed EBDC approach is utilized for clustering and route maintenance in MANET for that it creates the nodes using the star topology. Initially, the developed approach selects the Cluster Head and transmits the message through the created path. Subsequently, the link failure is detected by the EBDC model, and it creates a new reference layer to replace the exhausted layer. Hence, the developed EBDC model has enhanced the network lifetime and reduced energy utilization. Furthermore, this model is implemented using Network Simulator 2, and the parameters like accuracy, energy consumption, Packet Delivery Ratio, network lifetime, end-to-end delay, and throughput are calculated. Additionally, the attained outcomes are compared with prevailing methods for evaluating the efficiency of the developed approach. 2021, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.
Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing, Vol-14, No. 1, pp. 305-319.
Vatambeti R., Department of Computer Science and Engineering, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Sanshi S., Department of Information Science and Engineering, BMS Institute of Technology & Management, Bangalore, India; Krishna D.P., Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Narayana Engineering College, Andhra Pradesh, Guduru, India
Videoconferencing-delivered psychological intervention for the treatment of COVID-19 related psychological distress in University students: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial in India
Controlled trial; COVID-19; Psychological distress; Psychosocial intervention
Background: The mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been profound. This paper outlines the study protocol for a trial that tests the efficacy of a brief group-based psychological intervention (Coping with COVID; CWC), relative to Supportive Counselling, to reduce distress associated with COVID-19 in a young adult population in Bangalore, India. Methods: A single-blind, parallel, randomized controlled trial will be carried out via video conferencing in a small group format. Following informed consent, adults that screen positive for levels of psychological distress (Kessler 10 (K-10 score ? 20) and have access to a videoconferencing platform will be randomised to an adapted version of CWC (n = 90) or Supportive Counselling (SC) (n = 90). The primary outcome will be reduction in psychological distress including anxiety and depression at 2-months post treatment. Secondary outcomes include worry, positive wellbeing, and stress in relation to COVID-19. Discussion: This treatment trial will assess whether CWC will result in reduced distress relative to Supportive Counselling in a young adult population in Bangalore, India. This study will yield important insights into the role of nonspecific factors versus the interventions components in impacting COVID-19 related distress. Trial registration: This trial was prospectively registered on the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12621001064897). Ethics and dissemination: Ethics approval has been obtained from the participating institution, CHRIST University in Bangalore. Results of the trial will be submittedfor publication in peer reviewed journals and findings presented at scientific conferences and to key service providers and policy makers. 2022, The Author(s).
Keyan D.; Dawson K.; Azevedo S.; Yadav S.; Choi-Christou J.; Maliakkal D.J.; Pillai M.K.; Thomas E.; George T.S.; Bryant R.A.
All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access
ISSN: 1471244X; PubMed ID: 36539730; CODEN: BPMSC
Keyan D., University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; Dawson K., University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; Azevedo S., University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; Yadav S., University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; Choi-Christou J., University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; Maliakkal D.J., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Pillai M.K., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Thomas E., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; George T.S., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Bryant R.A., University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
Climate anxiety, wellbeing and pro-environmental action: correlates of negative emotional responses to climate change in 32 countries
Climate activism; Climate change; Climate change anxiety; Emotions; Pro-environmental behaviour; Wellbeing
This study explored the correlates of climate anxiety in a diverse range of national contexts. We analysed cross-sectional data gathered in 32 countries (N = 12,246). Our results show that climate anxiety is positively related to rate of exposure to information about climate change impacts, the amount of attention people pay to climate change information, and perceived descriptive norms about emotional responding to climate change. Climate anxiety was also positively linked to pro-environmental behaviours and negatively linked to mental wellbeing. Notably, climate anxiety had a significant inverse association with mental wellbeing in 31 out of 32 countries. In contrast, it had a significant association with pro-environmental behaviour in 24 countries, and with environmental activism in 12 countries. Our findings highlight contextual boundaries to engagement in environmental action as an antidote to climate anxiety, and the broad international significance of considering negative climate-related emotions as a plausible threat to wellbeing. 2022 The Authors
Ogunbode C.A.; Doran R.; Hanss D.; Ojala M.; Salmela-Aro K.; van den Broek K.L.; Bhullar N.; Aquino S.D.; Marot T.; Schermer J.A.; Wlodarczyk A.; Lu S.; Jiang F.; Maran D.A.; Yadav R.; Ardi R.; Chegeni R.; Ghanbarian E.; Zand S.; Najafi R.; Park J.; Tsubakita T.; Tan C.-S.; Chukwuorji J.C.; Ojewumi K.A.; Tahir H.; Albzour M.; Reyes M.E.S.; Lins S.; Enea V.; Volkodav T.; Sollar T.; Navarro-Carrillo G.; Torres-Mar J.; Mbungu W.; Ayanian A.H.; Ghorayeb J.; Onyutha C.; Lomas M.J.; Helmy M.; Martez-Buelvas L.; Bayad A.; Karasu M.
Journal of Environmental Psychology, Vol-84
All Open Access; Green Open Access; Hybrid Gold Open Access
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2022.101887 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85142198148&doi=10.1016%2fj.jenvp.2022.101887&partnerID=40&md5=ab6eb9f31eaddf74f5ac5e6b1f574298
Ogunbode C.A., School of Psychology, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom; Doran R., Department of Psychosocial Science, Faculty of Psychology, University of Bergen, Norway; Hanss D., Department of Social Sciences, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, Germany; Ojala M., School of Law, Psychology and Social Work, ebro University, Sweden; Salmela-Aro K., Department of Educational Sciences, University of Helsinki, Finland; van den Broek K.L., Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University, Netherlands, Research Centre for Environmental Economics, Heidelberg University, Germany; Bhullar N., School of Psychology, University of New England, NSW, Australia; Aquino S.D., Psychology Department, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Marot T., Psychology Department, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Schermer J.A., Department of Management and Organisational Studies, Faculty of Social Science, University of Western Ontario, Canada; Wlodarczyk A., Escuela de Psicolog, Facultad de Humanidades, Universidad Catica del Norte, Chile; Lu S., School of Applied Social Sciences, De Montfort University, United Kingdom; Jiang F., Department of Human Resources and Organisational Behaviour, University of Greenwich, United Kingdom; Maran D.A., Department of Psychology, University of Torino, Italy; Yadav R., School of Business and Management, Christ University, India; Ardi R., Department of Psychology, Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia; Chegeni R., Department of Psychosocial Science, Faculty of Psychology, University of Bergen, Norway; Ghanbarian E., Department of Educational Psychology and Counselling, University of Tehran, Iran; Zand S., Department of Psychology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy; Najafi R., Department of General Psychology, University of Padova, Italy; Park J., Nagoya University of Commerce and Business, Japan; Tsubakita T., Nagoya University of Commerce and Business, Japan; Tan C.-S., Department of Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Arts and Social Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia; Chukwuorji J.C., Department of Psychology, University of Nigeria, Nigeria; Ojewumi K.A., Department of Psychology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria; Tahir H., Department of Psychosocial Science, Faculty of Psychology, University of Bergen, Norway; Albzour M., Department of Social and Behavioural Science, Birzeit University, Palestine; Reyes M.E.S., Department of Psychology, College of Science, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines; Lins S., Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto, Portugal; Enea V., Department of Psychology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Romania; Volkodav T., Faculty of Pedagogy, Psychology and Communicology, Kuban State University, Russian Federation; Sollar T., Department of Psychological Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Healthcare, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia; Navarro-Carrillo G., Department of Psychology, University of Ja, Spain; Torres-Mar J., Department of Research Methods in Behavioural Sciences, University of Granada, Spain; Mbungu W., Department of Civil and Water Resources Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania; Ayanian A.H., Institute for Interdisciplinary Research on Conflict and Violence, Bielefeld University, Germany; Ghorayeb J., Department of Psychology, Zayed University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Onyutha C., Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Kyambogo University, Uganda; Lomas M.J., School of Health and Society, University of Salford, United Kingdom; Helmy M., Department of Psychology, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, Psychology Department, Faculty of Arts, Menuofia University, Egypt; Martez-Buelvas L., Universidad Tecnolica de Bolar, Cartagena, Colombia; Bayad A., Institute for Interdisciplinary Research on Conflict and Violence, Bielefeld University, Germany, Van YcYil University, Turkey; Karasu M., Institute for Interdisciplinary Research on Conflict and Violence, Bielefeld University, Germany
Coming out of the desi closet: disclosure of same-sex sexuality in metropolitan-India
Coming out of the closet; disclosure; same-sex sexuality in India
Coming out of the closet is a psychosocial process that entails the disclosure of ones non- heteronormative sexual orientation to family, peers, and the wider publica phenomenon that is necessitated by the prevalence of societal heteronormativity. With the recent legal decriminalization of consensual same-sex sexual relationships in India, there is renewed interest in and emergent necessity to expand upon the existing academic discourse on the lives, rights, health and well-being of same-sex attracted individuals in India. The present study accumulates detailed narratives of disclosure of sexual orientation of five male and five female young-adults of same-sex sexuality from ages 18 to 25 in metropolitan cities of India. Thematic narrative analysis is used to gain insight into the factors of being in the closet, those underlying coming out of the closet, and the expectations from and impact of coming out to ones family. Five major themes have emergedthree restraint factors and two propulsion factors influencing sexual identity disclosure. Restraint factors are those that reduce the probability of coming out and these arean incessant pressure to conceal, perceived lack of stability and support, and anticipated disintegration of long-standing familial tradition. Propulsion factors act as catalysts of disclosure and these are target congeniality i.e. approachability of the target of disclosure, and parental validationwhich, when attained, enables the individual to come out more easily to others. The findings have been critically compared and contrasted with the existing body of literature in the domain, which sets the agenda for further inquiry. 2021 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Journal of LGBT Youth, Vol-20, No. 1, pp. 160-178.
Achar M., Department of Psychology, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India; Gopal B., Department of Psychology, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India
Data journalists perception and practice of transparency and interactivity in Indian newsrooms
data journalism; Data transparency; digital journalism; India; interactivity
Data journalism research recorded exponential growth during the last decade. However, the extant literature lacks comparative perspectives from the Asian region as it has been focused on select geographies (mainly Europe and the US). In this backdrop, the present study examined data journalism practices in the Indian media industry by conducting intensive interviews with 11 data journalists to investigate their perception of transparency and interactivity which are two of the core aspects of data journalism practice. Further, a content analysis of data stories published by two Indian news organizations for two years was conducted to assess the status of transparency and interactivity options in these stories. The findings showed that Indian data journalists acknowledge the importance of transparency and interactivity, but exhibit a cautious approach in using them. There is general apathy in practicing transparency among journalists in legacy organizations, drawing a stark contrast with their counterparts in digitally-native organizations. 2022 Asian Media Information and Communication Centre.
Kashyap G., Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Mishra H., Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamsala, India; Bhaskaran H., Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamsala, India
Phenolic composition and antioxidant potential of Cosmostigma cordatum
antioxidant activity; Cosmostigma; DPPH; minerals; phenolic compounds
Cosmostigma cordatum (Poir.) M.R. Almeida, a plant belonging to the family Apocynaceae, has not been explored for its phytochemistry and antioxidant properties. Dried samples of leaves were used to estimate the proximate and mineral composition. Distilled water, methanol, and ethanol extracts were analyzed for the quantification of phenolic compounds and antioxidant potential. EC50 values were determined to estimate the antioxidant potential. Leaves of C. cordatum were found to be a good source of proximate contents and minerals. The total phenols, flavonoids, minerals, and antioxidant activity were determined from methanolic, ethanolic, and aqueous extracts of leaves. Extracts showed a higher concentration of phenols (2.29 0.06 mg GAE g-1) in methanolic extracts and these extracts had higher antioxidant activity when compared to ethanol and aqueous extracts. The flavonoid content was higher in ethanolic extracts (51.94 0.89 mg QE g-1) than in other extracts. In addition, gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy analysis of the hexane extract of leaves identified (E,E)-7,11,15-trimethyl-3-methylene-hexadeca-1,6,10,14-tetraene, 1H-cycloprop[e]azulene, decahydro-1,1,7-trimethyl-4-methylene-, n-hexadecanoic acid, 1-naphthalenepropanol,.alpha-ethenyldecahydro-2-hydroxy-.alpha.2,5,5,8a-pentamethyl [1R[1.alpha.(R*).beta.4a.beta.8a.alpha.]]-,cis-3,14-clerodadien-13-ol, squalene and octacosane. Our results suggest that the leaves can become a potential source of food supplements, nutraceuticals, and photo-therapeutics. 2022, Indian journals. All rights reserved.
Das A.; Mishra M.; Jaison J.P.; Sebastian J.K.
Medicinal Plants, Vol-14, No. 4, pp. 597-603.
Das A., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Mishra M., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Jaison J.P., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Sebastian J.K., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India
Financial Inclusion and Human Development in Indian States: Evidence from the Post-Liberalisation Periods
Financial inclusion; human development; Indian states; panel data regression models; principal component analysis (PCA)
This article examines the existing synergy between financial inclusion and human development in Indian states during the post-liberalisation periods (19932015). Using both principal component analysis and panel data regression models, first, the impact of financial inclusion on human development is measured. Second, the reverse causality from human development to financial inclusion is estimated to know whether human development should be a pre-condition for ensuring greater financial inclusiveness in Indian states. It is found that financial inclusion has a positive and statistically significant impact on human development, along with other control variables such as social sector expenditure, per capita state gross domestic product and capital receipt. However, the lack of urbanisation (measured by the percentage of rural population) has a negative and significant impact on the process of human development in Indian states. On the other hand, since human development has also a significant reverse causal connection with financial inclusion, it is argued that ensuring financial inclusion through urbanisation measures would not only improve the level of human development in Indian states, but it would also sustain the process of inclusive development in itself due to the existing feedback loop with the later. 2022 Institute for Human Development.
Indian Journal of Human Development, Vol-16, No. 3, pp. 513-527.
Barik R., Department of Economics, ICFAI Business School, Telangana, Hyderabad, India; Lenka S.K., Department of Economics, School of Social Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bannerghatta Road Campus, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Parida J.K., Department of Economics, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana, Gachibowli, India
NAVIGATING FOR PEACE IN THE CONUNDRUMS OF RELIGION AND LAW
Essential Religious Practices; Freedom of Expression and Religion; Public Order; Reasonable Accommodation; School Uniforms; SDG 16 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions
It is a critical question whether unrestricted freedom of religion is detrimental to the development of peace. Recently the religious dictate of wearing a hijab has come in conflict with the prescription of uniforms at educational institutions. This led to large-scale violence and unrest in society. It raised concerns about the scope of the right to freedom of expression, protection of religious expression, the overarching requirement of a need for public order, and reasonable accommodation of diversity in society. This research explores these issues in the context of educational institutions by critically analysing the laws and operative principles and the role of law and religion in promoting social cohesion and integrity. It addresses the counterarguments of reasonable accommodation and argues that the concept of reasonable accommodation fails to address deep-rooted structural inequalities, and in an education setup prescription of uniforms is justified as it portrays higher values of equality, development, and peace. 2022 Journal of Dharma: Dharmaram Journal of Religions and Philosophies (DVK, Bangalore),.
Journal of Dharma, Vol-47, No. 4, pp. 393-412.
Alex R., CHRIST University, Bangalore, India; Dev S., School of Law, CHRIST University, Bangalore, India
On equitable near-proper coloring of some derived graph classes
equitable near-proper coloring; Mycielski graph; shadow graph; splitting graph
An equitable near-proper coloring of a graph G is a defective coloring in which the number of vertices in any two color classes differ by at most one and the bad edges obtained is minimized by restricting the number of color classes that can have adjacency among their own elements. This paper investigates the equitable near-proper coloring of some derived graph classes like Mycielski graphs, splitting graphs and shadow graphs. Jose S., Naduvath S., 2022.
Carpathian Mathematical Publications, Vol-14, No. 2, pp. 529-542.
https://doi.org/10.15330/cmp.14.2.529-542 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85146286489&doi=10.15330%2fcmp.14.2.529-542&partnerID=40&md5=d5ef99d43390f293bcc8eaa75d250b07
Jose S., Department of Mathematics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Naduvath S., Department of Mathematics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India
In silico molecular docking study of Andrographis paniculata phytochemicals against TNF-? as a potent anti-rheumatoid drug
Andrographidine C; Andrographis paniculata; molecular docking; phytochemicals; Rheumatoid arthritis; Swiss ADME; TNF-?; toxicity study
Tumor necrosis factor-? (TNF-?) is a proinflammatory cytokine which plays a crucial role in controlling inflammatory responses. The pathway of Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) leading to TNF-alpha is activated by macrophages and quite often by natural killer cells and lymphocytes. In the inflammatory phase, it is believed to be the main mediator and to be anchored with the progression of different diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn's disease, and Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The major goal of this study is to use in silico docking studies to investigate the anti-inflammatory potential of a bioactive molecule from the medicinal plant Andrographis paniculata. The three-dimensional structures of different phytochemicals of A. paniculata were obtained from PubChem database, and the receptor protein was derived from PDB database. Docking analysis was executed using AutoDock vina, and the binding energies were compared. Bisandrographolide A and Andrographidine C revealed the highest score of ?8.6 Kcal/mol, followed by, Neoandrographolide (?8.5 Kcal/mol). ADME and toxicity parameters were evaluated for these high scoring ligands and results showed that Andrographidine C could be a potent drug, whereas Neoandrographolide and Bisandrographolide A can be modified in invitro and can lead to a promising drug. Further, the top scorer (Andrographidine C) and control drug (Leflunomide) were subjected to 100 ns MD Simulation. The protein complex with Andrographidine C had more stable confirmation with lower RMSD (0.28 nm) and higher binding energy (?133.927 +/? 13.866 kJ/mol). In conclusion, Andrographidine C may be a potent surrogate to the disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) & Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that has fewer or minor adverse effects and can aid in RA management. 2022 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
Tarachand S.P.; Thirumoorthy G.; Lakshmaiah V.V.; Nagella P.
Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, Vol-41, No. 7, pp. 2687-2697.
ISSN: 7391102; PubMed ID: 35147481; CODEN: JBSDD
Tarachand S.P., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Thirumoorthy G., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Lakshmaiah V.V., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Nagella P., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India
Epidemic Prediction using Machine Learning and Deep Learning Models on COVID-19 Data
COVID-19; deep learning model; machine learning model; time series forecast
A catastrophic epidemic of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus, commonly recognised as COVID-19, introduced a worldwide vulnerability to human community. All nations around the world are making enormous effort to tackle the outbreak towards this deadly virus through various aspects such as technology, economy, relevant data, protective gear, lives-risk medications and all other instruments. The artificial intelligence-based researchers apply knowledge, experience and skill set on national level data to create computational and statistical models for investigating such a pandemic condition. In order to make a contribution to this worldwide human community, this paper recommends using machine-learning and deep-learning models to understand its daily accelerating actions together with predicting the future reachability of COVID-19 across nations by using the real-time information from the Johns Hopkins dashboard. In this work, a novel Exponential Smoothing Long-Short-Term Memory Networks Model (ESLSTM) learning model is proposed to predict the virus spread in the near future. The results are evaluated using RMSE and R-Squared values. 2022 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
Mohanraj G.; Mohanraj V.; Marimuthu M.; Sathiyamoorthi V.; Luhach A.K.; Kumar S.
Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Artificial Intelligence, Vol-35, No. 3, pp. 377-393.
Mohanraj G., Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Sona College of Technology, TN, Salem, India; Mohanraj V., Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Sona College of Technology, TN, Salem, India; Marimuthu M., Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Sona College of Technology, TN, Salem, India; Sathiyamoorthi V., Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Sona College of Technology, TN, Salem, India; Luhach A.K., Department of Electrical and Communication Engineering, The PNG University of Technology, Papua New Guinea; Kumar S., Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Christ (Deemed to Be University), Bangalore, India
Carbon dots derived from frankincense soot for ratiometric and colorimetric detection of lead (II)
carbon dots; detection of lead; frankincense soot; photoluminescence; TD-DFT; UV light LED chip
We report a simple one-pot hydrothermal synthesis of carbon dots from frankincense soot. Carbon dots prepared from frankincense (FI-CDs) have narrow size distribution with an average size of 1.80 nm. FI-CDs emit intense blue fluorescence without additional surface functionalization or modification. A negative surface charge was observed for FI-CDs, indicating the abundance of epoxy, carboxylic acid, and hydroxyl functionalities that accounts for their stability. A theoretical investigation of the FI-CDs attached to oxygen-rich functional groups is incorporated in this study. The characteristics of FI-CDs signify arm-chair orientation, which is confirmed by comparing the indirect bandgap of FI-CDs with the bandgap obtained from Tauc plots. Also, we demonstrate that the FI-CDs are promising fluoroprobes for the ratiometric detection of Pb2+ ions (detection limit of 0.12 ?M). The addition of Pb2+ to FI-CD solution quenched the fluorescence intensity, which is observable under illumination by UV light LED chips. We demonstrate a smartphone-assisted quantification of the fluorescence intensity change providing an efficient strategy for the colorimetric sensing of Pb2+ in real-life samples. 2022 IOP Publishing Ltd.
Lisa John V.; Fasila P.M.; Chaithra K.P.; Vinod T.P.
ISSN: 9574484; PubMed ID: 36049475; CODEN: NNOTE
https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6528/ac8e76 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85138458505&doi=10.1088%2f1361-6528%2fac8e76&partnerID=40&md5=bd7f5294eb43822f617b9771d77f855f
Lisa John V., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Fasila P.M., Department of Chemistry, Sir Syed College, Taliparamba, Kerala, Kannur, 670142, India; Chaithra K.P., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Vinod T.P., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India
Zero Waste Package Free Shops in India: The Green Road Ahead
package-free shops; Sustainable development; zero-waste
Package-free stores or zero waste stores are emerging as an innovative sustainable concept these days.This paper attempts to analyze the modus operandi of package free stores in India, their main features and the challenges that they face.Data was collected from five package-free shops in India among which one store has multiple branches across the nation.As of today, these stores cover almost the entire population.The findings suggest that these stores promote sustainable consumption among the people and also meet three important sustainable development goals (SDGs).They uplift the local economy and contribute to the economic prosperity of local residents and businesses by supporting local and regional farmers.It provides toxic-free products contributing to a healthy society by renouncing plastic completely.It protects the environment thereby increasing the growth of the local economy.Since the movement towards sustainable economic practices is inadequate, proactive steps should be taken to adopt innovative practices. 2022 Scientific Publishers. All rights reserved.
Indian Journal of Environmental Protection, Vol-42, No. 12, pp. 1437-1444.
Ajayan A.C., Department of Economics, Deemed to Be University, CHRIST, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560 029, India; Varkey R.S., Department of Economics, Deemed to Be University, CHRIST, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560 029, India
The DarcyForechhiemer multilayer model of Casson nanofluid squeezed by Newtonian nanofluid under asymmetric slip conditions
Sandwiched model of non-Newtonian and Newtonian fluid flow in the presence of a magnetic field is analyzed in this paper. Porous medium is considered in all three regions, and the system is modeled by using the DarcyForchheimer model. Furthermore, the homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions are analyzed using quartic catalysis. An asymmetric slip condition (i.e., the slip effect is present in the right and the left wall) for velocity and temperature jump (i.e., jump condition is considered in the right wall, whereas temperature is assumed to be constant in the left wall) is examined in the boundaries of the channel. Additionally, the base fluids are considered to be immiscible which causes the fluids to form an interfacial layer between each other thereby resulting in the formation of three regions in the channel. The mathematical model is explained in the form of governing equations and is solved by the RKF method. The results are explained in the form of graphs, and the physical quantities of interest like skin friction and Nusselt number are interpreted in detail with the help of tabulated numerical values. It is observed from the analysis that in the single-layer model, the viscosity of the fluid decreases the fluid motion, but in the case of the multilayer model, the velocity is improved by the increasing viscosity ratio. Correspondingly, the presence of a magnetic field reduces the temperature. 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to SocietItaliana di Fisica and Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.
European Physical Journal Plus, Vol-137, No. 12
Anandika R., Department of Mathematics, CHRIST University, Bengaluru, India; Puneeth V., Department of Computational Sciences, CHRIST University, Bengaluru, India; Manjunatha S., Department of Sciences and Humanities, CHRIST University, Bengaluru, India
A Fractional Atmospheric Circulation System under the Influence of a Sliding Mode Controller
atmospheric circulation model; Caputo fractional derivative; CaputoFabrizio fractional derivative; sliding mode controller
The earths surface is heated by the large-scale movement of air known as atmospheric circulation, which works in conjunction with ocean circulation. More than (Formula presented.) variables are involved in the complexity of the weather system. In this work, we analyze the dynamical behavior and chaos control of an atmospheric circulation model known as the Hadley circulation model, in the frame of Caputo and CaputoFabrizio fractional derivatives. The fundamental novelty of this paper is the application of the Caputo derivative with equal dimensionality to models that includes memory. A sliding mode controller (SMC) is developed to control chaos in this fractional-order atmospheric circulation system with uncertain dynamics. The proposed controller is applied to both commensurate and non-commensurate fractional-order systems. To demonstrate the intricacy of the models, we plot some graphs of various fractional orders with appropriate parameter values. We have observed the influence of thermal forcing on the dynamics of the system. The outcome of the analytical exercises is validated using numerical simulations. 2022 by the authors.
Premakumari R.N.; Baishya C.; Veeresha P.; Akinyemi L.
https://doi.org/10.3390/sym14122618 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85144838051&doi=10.3390%2fsym14122618&partnerID=40&md5=56e3e2e6c62e95a159e8f14e90f52c28
Premakumari R.N., Department of Studies and Research in Mathematics, Tumkur University, Tumkur, 572103, India; Baishya C., Department of Studies and Research in Mathematics, Tumkur University, Tumkur, 572103, India; Veeresha P., Center for Mathematical Needs, Department of Mathematics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, 560029, India; Akinyemi L., Department of Mathematics, Lafayette College, Easton, 18042, PA, United States
Study of transient nature of classical Be stars using multi-epoch optical spectroscopy
Bestars: circumstellar matter; Techniques: spectroscopicstars: emission-line
Variability is a commonly observed property of classical Be stars (CBe) stars. In extreme cases, complete disappearance of the H? emission line occurs, indicating a disc-less state in CBe stars. The disc-loss and reappearing phases can be identified by studying the H? line profiles of CBe stars on a regular basis. In this paper, we present the study of a set of selected nine bright CBe stars, in the wavelength range of 62006700 to better understand their disc transient nature through continuous monitoring of their H? line profile variations for five consecutive years (20152019). Based on our observations, we suggest that four of the program stars (HD 4180, HD 142926, HD 164447 and HD 171780) are possibly undergoing disc-loss episodes, whereas one other star (HD 23302) might be passing through disc formation phase. The remaining four stars (HD 237056, HD 33357, HD 38708 and HD 60855) have shown signs of hosting a stable disc in recent epochs. Through visual inspection of the overall variation observed in the H? EW for these stars, we classified them into groups of growing, stable and dissipating discs, respectively. Moreover, our comparative analysis using the BeSS database points out that the star HD 60855 has passed through a disc-less episode in 2008, with its disc formation happening probably over a timescale of only two months, between January and March 2008. 2022, Indian Academy of Sciences.
Banerjee G.; Mathew B.; Paul K.T.; Subramaniam A.; Balan A.; Bhattacharyya S.; Anusha R.; Moosa D.; Dheeraj C.S.; Charly A.; Raghu M.
Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy, Vol-43, No. 2
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12036-022-09891-y https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85144247559&doi=10.1007%2fs12036-022-09891-y&partnerID=40&md5=be72c77ddff44b4333bfa4bb07b83e07
Banerjee G., Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Main Road, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Mathew B., Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Main Road, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Paul K.T., Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Main Road, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Subramaniam A., Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Koramangala, Bengaluru, 560034, India; Balan A., Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Main Road, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Bhattacharyya S., Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Main Road, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Anusha R., Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Western Ontario, London, N6A 3K7, ON, Canada; Moosa D., Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Main Road, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Dheeraj C.S., Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Main Road, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Charly A., Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Main Road, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Raghu M., Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Main Road, Bengaluru, 560029, India