A Review on Advanced Nanomaterials for Antibacterial Applications
subject: Antibacterial; bacteria; infectious diseases; nanocomposite; nanomaterials; photocatalytic
description: The management of infectious diseases is one of the major public health challenges of the 21st century. Mutation of the microbes, biofilm formation, and other structural-morpholo-gical behaviors have resulted in pathogens acquiring multi-drug resistance. The development of advanced materials that can provide long-lasting and effective protection against harmful microbes is becoming a need of the hour. Biocompatibility, efficient microbial inactivation, thermal and chemical stability of nanomaterials help to reduce the excessive use of antibiotics and, thus, to overcome antimicrobial resistance. Metal and metal oxide nanostructures, graphene, carbon dots, and other two-dimensional materials exhibit excellent antimicrobial properties. This review provides a comprehensive overview of antibacterial mechanisms and factors that help to inactivate the bacteria by nanomaterials. It also points out the enhanced antibacterial behaviors of the modified nanomaterials for future research concerns. 2023 Bentham Science Publishers.
creator: Jose J.K.; Cherian C.T.; Balachandran M.
source: Current Nanoscience, Vol-19, No. 6, pp. 803-816.
publisher: Bentham Science Publishers
date: 2023-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 15734137
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Jose J.K., Department of Physics and Electronics, Materials Science Research Laboratory, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Cherian C.T., Department of Physics and Electronics, Materials Science Research Laboratory, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Balachandran M., Department of Physics and Electronics, Materials Science Research Laboratory, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India

Examining the Domain of Green Finance Through Bibliometric Research Analysis of 22 Years (20002022): An Analytical Retrospective
subject: Business Environment; Financial Markets; India; Management
description: Green finance has evolved as a concept aiming to integrate environmental protection and economic profits. Growing global concern towards climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, industrial pollution control, waste management, and environmental protection has caught the attention of countries and policymakers towards innovative financial products and services that are used to address a broader range of environmental concerns. Financial instruments such as green bonds, green stocks and loans effectively guide capital investment towards environment-friendly projects and promote the United Nations sustainable development goals. Thus, green finance is considered a compelling concept that plays a vital role in promoting sustainability. The authors used the Scopus database to perform a bibliometric review of green finance from 2001 to 2022 to determine the current trend and progress in the field. The article presents a thorough bibliometric and temporal analysis that provides inputs that other researchers on this topic have not evaluated. VoS Viewer and Biblioshiny. The software was used to visually analyse the data and identify patterns of co-occurrences and prominent research themes. The graphical and systematic mapping illustrates the evolution in publications over time and identifies areas of current research interests. The findings show that the research on green finance has gained momentum from 2014 onwards. The analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the green finance-related research, which will help the researchers and policymakers to examine better the trends and future direction of the development of green finance. 2023 MDI.
creator: Verma D.; Kalra R.; Baheti S.S.
source: Vision
publisher: Sage Publications India Pvt. Ltd
date: 2023-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 9722629
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Verma D., Christ (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Kalra R., Christ (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Baheti S.S., Christ (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India

Eco-friendly synthesized nanoparticles as antimicrobial agents: an updated review
subject: anticancer agents; antimicrobial agents; antioxidant activity; DNA damage; drug delivery; eco-friendly; green synthesis
description: Green synthesis of NPs has gained extensive acceptance as they are reliable, eco-friendly, sustainable, and stable. Chemically synthesized NPs cause lung inflammation, heart problems, liver dysfunction, immune suppression, organ accumulation, and altered metabolism, leading to organ-specific toxicity. NPs synthesized from plants and microbes are biologically safe and cost-effective. These microbes and plant sources can consume and accumulate inorganic metal ions from their adjacent niches, thus synthesizing extracellular and intracellular NPs. These inherent characteristics of biological cells to process and modify inorganic metal ions into NPs have helped explore an area of biochemical analysis. Biological entities or their extracts used in NPs include algae, bacteria, fungi, actinomycetes, viruses, yeasts, and plants, with varying capabilities through the bioreduction of metallic NPs. These biosynthesized NPs have a wide range of pharmaceutical applications, such as tissue engineering, detection of pathogens or proteins, antimicrobial agents, anticancer mediators, vehicles for drug delivery, formulations for functional foods, and identification of pathogens, which can contribute to translational research in medical applications. NPs have various applications in the food and drug packaging industry, agriculture, and environmental remediation. Copyright 2023 Borehalli Mayegowda, Roy, N. G., Pandit, Alghamdi, Almehmadi, Allahyani, Awwad and Sharma.
creator: Borehalli Mayegowda S.; Roy A.; Manjula N.G.; Pandit S.; Alghamdi S.; Almehmadi M.; Allahyani M.; Awwad N.S.; Sharma R.
source: Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, Vol-13
publisher: Frontiers Media SA
date: 2023-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access
relation: ISSN: 22352988; PubMed ID: 37662011
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Borehalli Mayegowda S., Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Roy A., Department of Biotechnology, School of Engineering & Technology, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India; Manjula N.G., Department of Microbiology, School of Basic and Applied Sciences, Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru, India; Pandit S., Department of Life Sciences, School of Basic Science and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India, Department of Biotechnology, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Uttarakhand, Dehradun, India; Alghamdi S., Laboratory Medicine Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia; Almehmadi M., Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia; Allahyani M., Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia; Awwad N.S., Department of Chemistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia; Sharma R., Department of Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India

Effectiveness of dialectical behavior therapy as a transdiagnostic treatment for improving cognitive functions: a systematic review
subject: cognitive changes; dialectical behavior therapy; functioning; mental disorders; transdiagnostic
description: Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) has been found to be an efficacious treatment for disorders characterized by high levels of emotional instability. In view of the multifaceted applications of DBT and the extent to which mental disorders can incapacitate cognitive functions, the current systematic review aimed to investigate the effect of DBT in strengthening cognitive functions across various mental health conditions. Original research studies employing both experimental and quasi-experimental designs were included in the review. The literature search was done using different electronic databases, from the first available literature until June 2022, that covered an approximate period of ten years. Joanna Briggs Institute checklist was used to assess the methodological rigor of the studies. Twelve studies conducted on adolescents with emotional dysregulation, and adults with borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and multiple sclerosis were selected. Results indicate that DBT has the potential to improve key cognitive functions such as attention, memory, fluency, response inhibition, planning, set shifting, tolerance for delayed rewards and time perception, as assessed by neuropsychological tests, self-report of cognitive functions, and neuroimaging techniques. Considering the review's findings that showcase the effectiveness of DBT in fostering improvements in cognitive functions, DBT may possibly be chosen as a preferred treatment to ensure that patients reach optimal levels of cognitive functioning. Limitations include lack of sufficient studies encompassing all the common mental health conditions, usage of neuroimaging techniques as only an indirect measure of cognitive functioning and nuances related to the quality of individual studies. Author(s), 2023.
creator: Vijayapriya C.V.; Tamarana R.
source: Research in Psychotherapy: Psychopathology, Process and Outcome, Vol-26, No. 2
publisher: Page Press Publications
date: 2023-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access
relation: ISSN: 22398031
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Vijayapriya C.V., Department of Psychology, Christ University, Bangalore, India; Tamarana R., Department of Psychology, Christ University, Bangalore, India

VienneGuerrin, Nathalie. The Anatomy of Insults in Shakespeares World.: Bloomsbury Publishing, 2022.
description: [No abstract available]
creator: Haque M.Z.
source: Women's Studies, Vol-52, No. 7, pp. 853-857.
publisher: Routledge
date: 2023-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 497878
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Haque M.Z., Christ University, Bangalore, India

ANALYTICAL METHODS FOR TRAMADOL IN PHARMACEUTICAL AND FORENSIC CONTEXT A REVIEW
subject: Chromatography; Environmental Analysis; Instrumental analysis; Pharmaceutical; Spectroscopy; Toxicological Analysis; Tramadol
description: Tramadol is a centrally-acting weak opioid recept or analgesic and is a racemic mixture of (+)-tramadol and ()-tramadol enantiomers. Tramadol does not show many adverse severe effects without any dependency potential in therapeutic doses, as seen in other opioids only if not used for extended periods in doses higher than recommended. Symptoms of tramadol intoxication are similar to those of other opioid analgesics but may include serotonergic and noradrenergic components. Fatal intoxications are rare and appear synergetic with other drugs and alcohol. There is growing evidence of abuse of tramadol in many countries. Due to its extensive use in the medical field as an analgesic of choice, pharmaceutical analysis in both process and quality control is essential. Due to its abuse and overdose cases, forensic toxicological analysis of tramadol in body fluids and tissues is also vital in medico-legal practice. Tramadol and its metabolites are found in wastewater also. This analytical review (from 2016-2021) focuses on identifying and determining t ramadol in bulk dr ugs, formulations, forensic drug seizures, forensic toxicological specimens, and wastewater. The analytical methods covered include UV/Visible/IR spectrophotometric methods, thin-l ayer, gas and li quid chromat ographic met hods, electrochemical methods, GC-MS, LC-MS, LC-MS-MS methods, and electrochemical methods. The review will i nt eres t phar maceut i cal chemi st s, pharmacol ogis ts, biochemists, forensic chemists, forensic toxicologists, and environmental scientists. 2023, Medico Legal Society. All rights reserved.
creator: Pallavi M.; Sachil K.; Baggi T.R.
source: International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Legal Medicine, Vol-26, No. 45689, pp. 122-147.
publisher: Medico Legal Society
date: 2023-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 9720448; CODEN: IMTLF
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Pallavi M., Department of Chemistry, University College of Science, Osmania University, Telangana, Hyderabad, India; Sachil K., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Baggi T.R., Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, Ramanthapur, Hyderabad, India, University College of Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

Functional Foods: Exploring the Health Benefits of Bioactive Compounds from Plant and Animal Sources
description: "Let food be the medicine"(Hippocrates) is a historic quote that became the basis of food science and nutraceuticals. Due to their possible therapeutic advantages, extracts from food have attracted much interest in the medical community. These extracts are abundant in bioactive compounds, which are natural molecules that may be found in various foods and have been demonstrated to affect health positively. Food components have lots of bioactive components, including primary and secondary metabolites and nutritional components, for example, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, antioxidants, phenolics, and flavonoids. This study's primary focus is on the make-up and purpose of these bioactive components found in food extracts. This review aims to give readers a thorough grasp of the bioactive substances found in food extracts and their possible physiological uses. These bioactive substances' functional traits, such as their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anticancer, and neuroprotective actions, are also studied. Further research is required to create new functional foods, nutraceuticals, and dietary supplements with specific health advantages that can benefit from understanding these molecules' structure and function. 2023 Versha Dixit et al.
creator: Dixit V.; Joseph Kamal S.W.; Bajrang Chole P.; Dayal D.; Chaubey K.K.; Pal A.K.; Xavier J.; Manjunath B.T.; Bachheti R.K.
source: Journal of Food Quality, Vol-2023
publisher: Hindawi Limited
date: 2023-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access
relation: ISSN: 1469428; CODEN: JFQUD; LS; 2023-2024; Vol-1; 0281-0302
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Dixit V., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Joseph Kamal S.W., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Bajrang Chole P., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Dayal D., Department of Biotechnology, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh 281406 Gla.ac.in, India; Chaubey K.K., Division of Research and Innovation, School of Applied and Life Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Uttarakhand, Dehradun, 248007, India, School of Basic and Applied Sciences, Sanskriti University, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura, 281401, India; Pal A.K., Division of Research and Innovation, School of Applied and Life Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Uttarakhand, Dehradun, 248007, India; Xavier J., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Manjunath B.T., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Bachheti R.K., Department of Industrial Chemistry, College of Applied Sciences, Addis Ababa Science and Technology, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tuning the output of the higher plants Circadian Clock
subject: Arabidopsis; circadian clock; molecular mechanism; plant rhtthm
description: The circadian clock is an ascribed regulator found in the cells of creatures, that keeps biological and behavioral processes in stnc with dailt environmental changes throughout the 24-hour ctcles. When the circadian clock in humans malfunctions or is misaligned with environmental signals, the timing of the sleep-wake ctcle is altered and several circadian rhtthm sleep disorders result. Due to the Earth's rotation on its axis, predictable environmental changes are anticipated bt complex processes. The combined term for these ststems is the circadian clock. The circadian rhtthm regulates photostnthesis and photoperiodism, making it the "primart controller of plant life." The circadian clock is made up of post-translational alterations to core oscillators, epigenetic tweaks to DNA and histones, and auto regulatort feedback loops in transcription. In addition, the circadian clock is cell-autonomous and regulates the circadian rhtthms of distinct organs. Biochemical elements such as photostnthetic products, mineral nutrients, calcium ions, and hormones are used bt the core oscillators to communicate with one another. Arabidopsis is utilized to identift clock-related genes that govern plant growth, germination, pollination, flowering, abiotic and biotic stress responses, and more. The biological ctcles of all species, notablt humans, are undoubtedlt impacted bt other elements, including high altitude and changing ecoststems, in addition to the ones alreadt stated. Although it hasn't tet published ant experimental or scientific evidence to support them, the implication that living things have lives does appear inescapable. Hence, the present studt elaborates on the higher plants related to the circadian clock. The Author(s).
creator: Chaudhary A.; Pappuswamy M.; Chakma A.; Ramyashree C.S.; Kruthika P.; Subash K.J.; Deshpande M.K.; Morris C.C.; Kadanthottu Sebastian J.
source: Plant Science Today, Vol-10, pp. 118-125.
publisher: Horizon e-Publishing Group
date: 2023-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access
relation: ISSN: 23481900; LS; 2023-2024; Vol-1; 0670-0677
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Chaudhary A., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be Universitt), Bangalore, 560029, India; Pappuswamy M., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be Universitt), Bangalore, 560029, India; Chakma A., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be Universitt), Bangalore, 560029, India; Ramyashree C.S., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be Universitt), Bangalore, 560029, India; Kruthika P., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be Universitt), Bangalore, 560029, India; Subash K.J., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be Universitt), Bangalore, 560029, India; Deshpande M.K., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be Universitt), Bangalore, 560029, India; Morris C.C., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be Universitt), Bangalore, 560029, India; Kadanthottu Sebastian J., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be Universitt), Bangalore, 560029, India

A review on anti-cancer plants of India
subject: Cancer; Catharanthus roseus; Curcuma longa; medicinal plants; Phyllanthus emblica; Zingiber officinale
description: India has a high level of endemism and a diverse range of floral species. Cancer is one of the most significant challenges facing global health today. The indigenous peoples and residents who live in India have, for a very long time, made use of specific medicinal plants to fight cancer. This practice is still prevalent today. Several different drugs may be utilized in the treatment of cancer. Because of the potential drawbacks associated with such treatments and the development of drug resistance, the quest for new therapies that are both safer and much more effective is still the most challenging field of study. Several cancer medicines used today come from natural sources. We're returning to our old ways because medicinal plants are a good, natural way to make medicines that prevent cancer without causing major side effects. Within the scope of this study, a few herbs traditionally used to treat cancer are looked at to see what they might be good for. The cytotoxicity of these plants, the processes that lead to them, and the different compounds they make were looked into. This study has tried to focus on how these plants fight cancer. The Author(s).
creator: Morris C.C.; Ramyashree C.S.; Kruthika P.; Pappuswamy M.; Chaudhary A.; Meyyazhagan A.; Anand A.V.; Balasubramanian B.
source: Plant Science Today, Vol-10, pp. 1-7.
publisher: Horizon e-Publishing Group
date: 2023-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access
relation: ISSN: 23481900; LS; 2023-2024; Vol-1; 0996-0-1002
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Morris C.C., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Ramyashree C.S., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Kruthika P., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Pappuswamy M., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Chaudhary A., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Meyyazhagan A., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Anand A.V., Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Biology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 641046, India; Balasubramanian B., Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, South Korea

Responsible and sustainable lending by Financial institutions: a literature Review
subject: CSR; Excess return; financial companies; Moral capital; Sustainable banking
description: The subject of the study is to use an extensive literature review to evaluate how academic research on corporate social responsibility (CSR) is developing. The journals and papers in the ISI Web of Science, SCOPUS, and Taylor&Francis databases served as the foundation for this literature review. The purpose of the study is to highlight essential papers, referenced journals importance, and potential future study directions. Determinants that impact the CSR performance of an organization are governance, profitability, firm characteristics, and minimum expenditure. The impact of CSR has been measured using accounting-based market value, risk, excess return on a stock, and moral capital. All the variables are discussed with strongly supported literature and then concluded by giving a framework. The novelty of our study is that it analyses new research trends while concentrating on the CSR research frontiers. The conclusion identifies possible areas for scientists to further develop their expertise, including sustainable and responsible financing and ESG strategy. Sachdeva S., Ramesh L., 2023.
creator: Sachdeva S.; Ramesh L.
source: Finance: Theory and Practice, Vol-27, No. 5, pp. 195-204.
publisher: Financial University under The Government of Russian Federation
date: 2023-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access
relation: ISSN: 25875671
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Sachdeva S., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Ramesh L., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India

International investments and environmental protection in India - Policy and implementation gaps in mitigating the carbon footprints
description: Introduction: While India's contribution and progress on environment protection has been applauded by global leaders, India continues to be one of the biggest carbon and greenhouse gas (GHG) emitter globally. Major sectors responsible for carbon emissions are also the major sectors attracting international investments. This paper intends review such investments and examine their impact on environment. Methodology: A comprehensive review of the existing literature to identify the prevailing laws and policies that apply to corporations to meeting environmental standards was undertaken. In addition, extensive search was undertaken on the internet for reports and database that monitor corporate behavior and report about their disclosures and efforts on addressing environmental concerns. A review of the investment agreements signed, adopted and in-force in India was also undertaken to understand if they meet the standards of environmental protection. Data collection was done between July 2022 to June 2023. Findings: The Constitution of India stipulates protection and improvement of public and environmental health of the country. Several laws and policies have been adopted to meet this constitutional standard in India, including The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). The 17 SDGs have direct and indirect linkages and impact on the environment. It is evident that all international investment agreements up to 2017 have no mention of environment exemption clause nor incorporates the GATT Article XX exceptions. However, the recent IIAs do mention environment as exception to expropriation. It is also seen that investments by big corporations have been responsible for huge deforestation, water pollution, and fossil fuel globally and most of them have their footprints in India and continue to contribute to the countries carbon footprint. India's commitment to renewable and non-conventional energy is the silver lining to meeting the SDG goals and the net zero emission…
creator: Yadav N.; Pallissery F.
source: Global Transitions, Vol-5, pp. 217-224.
publisher: KeAi Communications Co.
date: 2023-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access
relation: ISSN: 25897918
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Yadav N., Christ (Deemed to be University), School of Law (NCR), Delhi NCR Campus, Ghaziabad, India; Pallissery F., Christ (Deemed to be University), School of Law (NCR), Delhi NCR Campus, Ghaziabad, India

Biodiversity and Indigenous Medicinal Knowledge of North-East India: Navigating Climate Change Impacts on Medicinal Plants for Conservation and Advancement
subject: Climate change; Indigenous knowledge; Medicinal plants; Sustainability; Traditional medicine
description: The northeastern region of India holds the sixth position among the world's 25 biodiversity hotspots, covering approximately 8% of the nation's total land area, which amounts to 262, 060 square kilometres. Situated in the eastern Himalayas, any alterations in this biodiversity-rich area can have significant and far-reaching consequences. Indigenous tribes of this region believe in the remarkable healing properties of certain medicinal plants, and within its diverse population of around 225 communities, each tribal and sub -tribal group possesses distinct traditional knowledge. Capturing and harnessing this indigenous wisdom by scientists and researchers could unlock new avenues for progress, particularly within the pharmaceutical sector. Climate change stands as one of the paramount global environmental challenges. Predictions indicate that by the close of the 21st century, the Earth's average temperature might rise by anywhere between 0.3 to 4.8 C, accompanied by a potential sea level increase of 26 to 82 cm. These climate shifts could have adverse effects on the abundance and accessibility of medicinal plants, potentially leading to species extinction. Moreover, the impact of climate change could extend beyond availability to also encompass alterations in the pharmacological properties of various plants, particularly those found in alpine environments. This discussion underscores the importance of existing knowledge, critical analyses, challenges, opportunities, and the immense value of medicinal plants. It emphasizes the intersection of changing climate and the vulnerability of medicinal plant resources, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of these effects in the context of the North Eastern region of India. To address these challenges, there is a pressing need for in-depth research on the geographical distribution of plant communities and strategies to enhance the secondary synthesis of critically endangered medicinal plants under the current climate cha…
creator: Chakma A.; Pappuswamy M.; Chaudhary A.; Meyyazhagan A.; Anand A.V.; Balasubramanian B.
source: Plant Science Today, Vol-10, pp. 83-89.
publisher: Horizon e-Publishing Group
date: 2023-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access
relation: ISSN: 23481900; LS; 2023-2024;Vol-1; 0989-0995
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Chakma A., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Pappuswamy M., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Chaudhary A., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Meyyazhagan A., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Anand A.V., Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Biology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 641046, India; Balasubramanian B., Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Sejong University, Republic of Korea, Seoul, 05006, South Korea

An extensive critique on expert system control in solar photovoltaic dominated microgrids
subject: artificial intelligence; dynamics; learning (artificial intelligence); machine learning; mathematics computing; power system; power system analysis computing; power system dynamic stability; soft computing; stability
description: Solar and wind power have recently become a potential option in power systems and act significantly to meet load penetration demands. The present growth of such renewable energy sources has shown an exponential increase. The high penetration of such system helps a grid effectively meet its load in an irregular demand but also creates some disturbances in the grid due to frequent additions and detachments of load or source. The way by which the renewable energy sources usually work in the on-grid mode is to be attached to and cut down from the grids without creating disturbances in a stable grid. Another important requirement is effective load management with fewer transmission losses. This article presents a detailed review of a microgrid and enumerates the possible methods for the analysis of the system, feature extraction, control methods, and options for machine learning. This paper examines the factors affecting the operations in a power system, their nature, interdependability, and controllability. It also inspects the various machine learning algorithms, their feasibility, and possible applications in power systems. The major contribution of the paper is the elucidation of expert system control methods for the performance improvement of solar PV assisted DC microgrids. The major objective of the paper is to provide an overview on various algorithms intended for the microgrid systems pertaining to its accuracy, precision, classification, prediction and forecasting. 2023 The Authors. IET Renewable Power Generation published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of The Institution of Engineering and Technology.
creator: Sarin C.R.; Mani G.; Stonier A.A.; Peter G.; Kumaresan P.; Ganji V.
source: IET Renewable Power Generation
publisher: John Wiley and Sons Inc
date: 2023-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access
relation: ISSN: 17521416
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Sarin C.R., Academic Manager and SME, Miles Education, Kerala, Ernakulam, India; Mani G., Department of Control and Automation, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India; Stonier A.A., School of Electrical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India; Peter G., CRISD, School of Engineering and Technology, University of Technology Sarawak, Sibu, Malaysia; Kumaresan P., Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Ganji V., Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Debre Tabor University, Amhara, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia

Phytochemicals as weapons against drug resistance
subject: ABC transporters; efflux pump modulation; Gram-negative bacteria nano-biotics; PDR; uro-pathogens
description: Phytochemicals are plant-based products with high medicinal value. These metabolites effectively target disease-causing microbes. Drug-resistant pathogens have developed mechanisms to sustain themselves even with inhibitors. Drug resistance has emerged as a global giant, causing all available treatment options to fail. The solution to this problem is in the phytochemicals of plants with antibacterial and drug resistance modulation properties. Phytochemicals might be able to get rid of efflux pumps, drug-modulating enzymes, resistance genes, quorum sensing, and biofilm, all of which cause pathogens to be resistant to drugs. Moreover, anti-obesogenic and cardioprotective properties are also observed in phytochemicals. Additionally, studies show the success of phytochemical-based nanoparticles in drug resistance regulation. This review emphasizes phytochemicals' different mechanisms of action and their derivatives in curbing drug-resistant pathogens and cancer cells. 2023 The Author(s)
creator: Jan K.; Deshpande M.K.; Rebello S.J.; Rao K.G.; Pappuswamy M.; Chaudhary A.; Paari K.A.; Sebastian J.K.; Alagamuthu K.K.
source: Plant Science Today, Vol-10, pp. 212-219.
publisher: Horizon e-Publishing Group
date: 2023-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access
relation: ISSN: 23481900; LS; 2023-2024;Vol-1; 0662-0669
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Jan K., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Deshpande M.K., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Rebello S.J., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Rao K.G., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Pappuswamy M., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Chaudhary A., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Paari K.A., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Sebastian J.K., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Alagamuthu K.K., Selvamm Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Tamilnadu, Namakkal, India

Biological treatment solutions using bioreactors for environmental contaminants from industrial waste water
subject: Advanced treatment; Bioreactor; Oxidation process; Pollutants; Wastewater
description: Human needs have led to the development of various products which are produced in the industries. These industries in turn have become a source of various environmental concerns. As industries release regulated and unregulated contaminants into the water bodies, it has become a serious concern for all living organisms. Various emerging contaminates from industries like pesticides, pharmaceuticals drugs like hormones, antibiotics, dyes, etc., along with byproducts and new complexes contaminate the water bodies. Numerous traditional approaches have been utilized for the treatment of these pollutants; however, these technologies are not efficient in most cases as the contaminants are mixed with complex structures or as new substances. Advanced technologies such as bioreactor techniques, advanced oxidation processes, and so on have been used for the treatment of industrial wastewater and have served as an alternative way for wastewater treatment. Overall, biological treatment techniques based on bioreactors provide a long-term and ecologically useful solution to industrial wastewater contamination. They play an important role in saving water resources and encouraging a greener sustainable future for mankind. The current review outlines the industrial effluents that are released into water bodies, contaminating them, as well as the numerous traditional and novel treatment procedures used for industrial wastewater treatment. Graphical abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.] 2023, The Author(s).
creator: Chandran P.; Suresh S.; Balasubramain B.; Gangwar J.; Raj A.S.; Aarathy U.L.; Meyyazhagan A.; Pappuswamy M.; Sebastian J.K.
source: Journal of Umm Al-Qura University for Applied Sciences
publisher: Springer
date: 2023-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access
relation: ISSN: 16588185; LS; 2023-2024;Vol-1; 0552-0573; LS; 2023-2024; Vol-1; 0943-0965
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Chandran P., School of Environmental Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kalamassery, Kerala, Kochi, 682022, India; Suresh S., School of Environmental Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kalamassery, Kerala, Kochi, 682022, India; Balasubramain B., Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, South Korea; Gangwar J., Department of Life Science, School of Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Raj A.S., School of Environmental Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kalamassery, Kerala, Kochi, 682022, India; Aarathy U.L., School of Environmental Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kalamassery, Kerala, Kochi, 682022, India; Meyyazhagan A., Department of Life Science, School of Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Pappuswamy M., Department of Life Science, School of Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Sebastian J.K., Department of Life Science, School of Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India

Role of Bacillus thuringiensis in development of transgenic plants
subject: Bacillus thuringiensis; Biopesticide; Cry proteins; genetically modified plants; Transgenic plants
description: One of the most significant advancements in plant biotechnology has been the production of genetically engineered plants. Due to the effects of pests damaging the majority of crops, the development of pest immunity was necessary for crop preservation. Plants that have had their gene makeup altered in-utero, such as Bacillus thuringiensis, which has insecticidal properties and helps protect crops from pests, are referred to as "genetically modified plants." Cry proteins, which are poisonous proteins that exist in the state of crystals, are the major genes responsible for the development of transgenic plants. Based on the effect of different pest species, cry proteins are divided into many categories. Since they are extremely specific by nature and only affect the target proteins, they are considered environmentally beneficial pesticides since they have no impact on the physiologically significant soil bacteria or other bacterial flora. These cry proteins stay as dormant crystals, but when a pest consumes plants, the inactive form of the crystals becomes active in the alkaline stomach pH of the microorganism, aiding in the rupture of the gut epithelium and ultimately causing the microorganism to die. These days, transgenic plants have been created, including BT corn, BT rice, sugarcane, brinjal, potato, tomato, and many more, it was also discovered that using these transgenic plants increased crop productivity. Transgenic plants can prevent several ecological issues associated with traditional pesticides, including the emergence of resistance, their toxicity to non-target living things, and the buildup of toxic waste in the environment. 2023 Horizon e-Publishing Group. All rights reserved.
creator: Ramyashree C.S.; Carol C.M.; Kruthika P.; Pappuswamy M.; Chaudhary A.; Meyyazhagan A.; Arumugam V.A.; Balasubramanian B.
source: Plant Science Today, Vol-10, pp. 283-287.
publisher: Horizon e-Publishing Group
date: 2023-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access
relation: ISSN: 23481900; LS;2023-2024; Vol-1; 1003-1007
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Ramyashree C.S., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Banglore, 560029, India; Carol C.M., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Banglore, 560029, India; Kruthika P., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Banglore, 560029, India; Pappuswamy M., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Banglore, 560029, India; Chaudhary A., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Banglore, 560029, India; Meyyazhagan A., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Banglore, 560029, India; Arumugam V.A., Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Biology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 641046, India; Balasubramanian B., Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, South Korea

In vitro Analytical Techniques as Screening Tools to investigate the Metal chelate-DNA interactions
subject: Deoxyribose nucleic acid; Fluorescence spectroscopy; Metal -DNA complex; Molecular docking; UV-Vis spectroscopy
description: Deoxyribose nucleic acid (DNA) is found to be the most efficient pharmacological target of many synthetic molecules which are deemed as potential drugs with clinical applications. DNA binding agents are known to regulate several cell functions (gene expression and replication) by adopting various protocols which include the annihilation of the cell membrane, interruption in protein synthesis, and irreversible binding to cell receptors. Recently, several studies have explored fundamental aspects of drug-DNA interactions, providing new insights into the driving forces that render the formation of the drug-DNA complex. In order to study and understand these biologically important reaction mechanisms, several screening tools have been devised and the specificity of drug molecules binding to DNA were studied in detail. This review will discuss the utilization of various analytical tools which include UV-vis spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, circular dichroism, viscosity measurement, Raman spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, and DNA fragmentation assay used for studying drug binding mode and the mechanism involved. 2023 Wiley-VCH GmbH.
creator: Varghese N.; Jose J.R.; Krishna P.M.; Philip D.; Joy F.; Vinod T.P.; Prathapachandra Kurup M.R.; Nair Y.
source: ChemistrySelect, Vol-8, No. 5
publisher: John Wiley and Sons Inc
date: 2023-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 23656549
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Varghese N., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560 029, India; Jose J.R., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560 029, India; Krishna P.M., Department of Chemistry, Ramaiah institute of technology, MSRIT Post, M S Ramaiah Nagar, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560054, India; Philip D., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560 029, India; Joy F., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560 029, India; Vinod T.P., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560 029, India; Prathapachandra Kurup M.R., Department of Applied Chemistry, Cochin university of science and technology, Kochi, 682022, India; Nair Y., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560 029, India

The crux of bioactive metabolites in endophytic and thermophilic fungi and their proximal prospects in biotechnological and industrial domains
subject: Biomedical; Bioprospecting; Endophytic fungi; Enzymes; Secondary metabolites; Thermophilic fungi
description: Fungi are ubiquitous in distribution and are found in grasses to hot springs. Their mode of nutrition provides sustenance for living and propagation. Ironically, varied fungal species have developed customized strategies for protection and survival by producing diverse secondary metabolites. The review aimed to project the contrasting potential features of the endophytic and thermophilic fungi groups. The metabolites and the enzymes of endophytic and thermophilic fungi served as the backbone to thrive and adapt within-host and in extreme conditions like higher pH, heat, and salinity, respectively. Identification, knowledge of their biochemistry and pathway, exploration, production, and utilization of these bioactive molecules in various commercial, industrial, and pharmaceutical domains were briefly discussed. The uniqueness of endophytes includes stress management and improved biomass production of the host, green fuel production, omnipresence, selected triple-symbiosis with the virus, synthesis of polyketides, and other active metabolites are widely used in biomedical applications and agriculture management. This review attempted to limelight the specific applications of thermophilic fungal metabolites and the roles of thermo-stable enzymes in bioprospecting. Moreover, probing the metabolites of thermophiles rendered novel antibiotic compounds, which were proven effective against multi-drug resistant bacteria and harboured the potential to curtail infectious diseases. 2022 Elsevier Ltd
creator: Pushparaj K.; Meyyazhagan A.; Bhotla H.K.; Arumugam V.A.; Pappuswamy M.; Vadivalagan C.; Hakeem K.R.; Balasubramanian B.; Liu W.; Mousavi Khaneghah A.
source: Toxicon, Vol-223
publisher: Elsevier Ltd
date: 2023-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 410101; PubMed ID: 36563862; CODEN: TOXIA
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Pushparaj K., Department of Zoology, School of Biosciences, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, 641 043, India; Meyyazhagan A., Department of Life Science, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560076, India; Bhotla H.K., Department of Life Science, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560076, India; Arumugam V.A., Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Biology, Bharathiar University, Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, 641 046, India; Pappuswamy M., Department of Life Science, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560076, India; Vadivalagan C., Department of Cosmeceutics, China Medical University, Taichung City, 406040, Taiwan; Hakeem K.R., Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia; Balasubramanian B., Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, South Korea; Liu W., Department of Animal Science, College of Coastal Agricultural Sciences, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, 524088, China; Mousavi Khaneghah A., Department of Fruit and Vegetable Product Technology, Prof. Wac?awD?browski Institute of Agricultural and Food Biotechnology State Research Institute, 36 Rakowiecka St., Warsaw, 02-532, Poland, Department of Technology of Chemistry, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, Baku, Azerbaijan

Cadmium toxicity in medicinal plants: An overview of the tolerance strategies, biotechnological and omics approaches to alleviate metal stress
subject: cadmium; CRISPR- Cas 9; medicinal plants; plant secondary metabolites; reactive oxygen species; transporters
description: Medicinal plants, an important source of herbal medicine, are gaining more demand with the growing human needs in recent times. However, these medicinal plants have been recognized as one of the possible sources of heavy metal toxicity in humans as these medicinal plants are exposed to cadmium-rich soil and water because of extensive industrial and agricultural operations. Cadmium (Cd) is an extremely hazardous metal that has a deleterious impact on plant development and productivity. These plants uptake Cd by symplastic, apoplastic, or via specialized transporters such as HMA, MTPs, NRAMP, ZIP, and ZRT-IRT-like proteins. Cd exerts its effect by producing reactive oxygen species (ROS) and interfere with a range of metabolic and physiological pathways. Studies have shown that it has detrimental effects on various plant growth stages like germination, vegetative and reproductive stages by analyzing the anatomical, morphological and biochemical changes (changes in photosynthetic machinery and membrane permeability). Also, plants respond to Cd toxicity by using various enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant systems. Furthermore, the ROS generated due to the heavy metal stress alters the genes that are actively involved in signal transduction. Thus, the biosynthetic pathway of the important secondary metabolite is altered thereby affecting the synthesis of secondary metabolites either by enhancing or suppressing the metabolite production. The present review discusses the abundance of Cd and its incorporation, accumulation and translocation by plants, phytotoxic implications, and morphological, physiological, biochemical and molecular responses of medicinal plants to Cd toxicity. It explains the Cd detoxification mechanisms exhibited by the medicinal plants and further discusses the omics and biotechnological strategies such as genetic engineering and gene editing CRISPR- Cas 9 approach to ameliorate the Cd stress. Copyright 2023 Al-Khayri, Banadka, Rashmi, Nagella, Ales…
creator: Al-Khayri J.M.; Banadka A.; Rashmi R.; Nagella P.; Alessa F.M.; Almaghasla M.I.
source: Frontiers in Plant Science, Vol-13
publisher: Frontiers Media S.A.
date: 2023-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access
relation: ISSN: 1664462X
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Al-Khayri J.M., Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia; Banadka A., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Rashmi R., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Nagella P., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Alessa F.M., Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia; Almaghasla M.I., Department of Arid Land Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, Plant Pests, and Diseases Unit, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia

Authentication of symmetric cryptosystem using anti-aging controller-based true random number generator
subject: AES; Cryptography; Random number generator; TRNG
description: In todays digital world, data protection is extremely important. Every companys data is a valuable asset, so its important to ensure that it's secured from outside threats. Information security is not only an effective but also a necessary element to protect data from unauthorized access. The confidentiality of any communication system is strengthening with the help of random number generators along with some analog circuitry. This type of analog models demands more power and area. So analog circuit-based hardware Random Number Generators (RNG) are least preferred over digital RNGs. To improve the security every industry depends on the one-time password (OTP). Which gives the security but generation of the OTP is very easy. Random number generator is used for the generation of OTP. Similarly, hacking such OTP is easier than creating them. This paper introduces the Anti-Aging controller TRNG, a highly stable high-performance random number generator Anti-Aging Cryptographically Secured True Random Number Generator (AACTRNG). Implementation of this work can be done by using TANNER EDA Tools and ModelSim-Altera 6.4a (Quartus-II 9.0) used for the simulation to retrieve random numbers. 2021, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology.
creator: Sangeetha Y.; Majji S.; Srinagesh A.; Patnala T.R.; Nalajala S.; Prathap B.R.
source: Applied Nanoscience (Switzerland), Vol-13, No. 2, pp. 1055-1064.
publisher: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
date: 2023-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 21905509
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Sangeetha Y., Department of IT, Velagapudi Rama Krishna Siddardha Engineering College, Vijayawada, India; Majji S., Department of ECE, GRIET, Hyderabad, India; Srinagesh A., Department of CSE, RVR & JC College of Engineering, Chowdavaram, Guntur, India; Patnala T.R., Shanax Technologies, Hyderabad, India; Nalajala S., Department of CSE, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Greenfields, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, India; Prathap B.R., CHRIST University, Bangalore, India