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Influence of high-shear exfoliation and the stabilizer on the formation of exfoliated graphene nanosheets and its supercapacitive performances
Despite the extensive research on the preparation of graphene nanosheets, there is no suitable and optimized procedure for the large-scale production of 'defect-free' graphene monolayers. In addition, there is only a few works on the eco-friendly shear exfoliation of graphite using water as the solvent. However, no work has been reported on optimizing the critical parameters such as rotation speed and time duration (rpm) of shear homogenizer and concentration of stabilizer that determine the quality of graphene nanosheets. In this paper, an eco-friendly and scalable approach to prepare graphene nanosheets from natural graphite flakes using a high-speed shear homogenizer and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) as an ionic stabilizer has been reported. As a result, the obtained efficiency of exfoliated graphene corresponding to the optimized condition is found to be 89%. Later, the exfoliated graphene is characterized by both physical characterization (i.e., Raman spectroscopy and FE-SEM) and electrochemical characterization. The electrochemical analysis reveals that the prepared graphene nanosheets exhibit a specific capacitance of 60.24Fg?1. This method is simple, inexpensive, environmentally friendly, and easy to scale up. Iranian Chemical Society 2025. -
Influence of higher-order modes on ferroconvection
Using Fourier representations, an elaborate study of regular cellular-convective and chaotic motions in a ferrofluid is made. Investigation is made on the adequacy or otherwise of the minimal mode in studying such motions. Higher-order modes are also considered by adding modes (vertical/horizontal/combined extension). For higher modes, the extensions yield a dynamical system of order greater than three. The characteristic features of extended ferromagnetic-Lorenz models are analyzed using the largest Lyapunov exponent(LE), second largest LE, bifurcation diagram, and phase-space plots. The effect of additional modes on critical modal-Rayleigh (infinitesimal and finite-amplitude ones) numbers and the Rayleigh number at which transition to chaos occurs are examined to report features of ferroconvection hitherto unseen in previous studies. As both horizontal and vertical modes are increased, our findings infer that the dynamical system displays advanced onset of regular convection and delayed chaotic motion. Vigorous-chaotic motion is seen on adding vertical modes, whereas on adding horizontal modes, intense chaos appears with decreased intensity for large values of the scaled Rayleigh number. Most important finding from the study is that as modes are increased (vertical/horizontal), the transition from regular to chaotic motion is greatly modified and leads the system to a hyper-chaotic state. Conventionally, the chaotic or hyper-chaotic state is intermittent with a periodic/quasi-periodic state but it can be retained in the chaotic or hyper-chaotic state by considering moderate values of the Prandtl number and/or by bringing in the ferromagnetic effect. 2022 Author(s). -
Influence of HRM practices on organizational commitment: A study among software professionals in India
Although organizational commitment has been discussed frequently in organizational psychology for almost four decades, few studies have involved software professionals. A study in India reveals that HRM practices such as employee-friendly work environment, career development, developmentoriented appraisal, and comprehensive training show a significant positive relationship with organizational commitment. The study's results emphasize the role of such HRD variables as inculcating and enhancing organizational commitment, and suggest that HRD practitioners and researchers should further develop commitment-oriented organization policies. Copyright 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. -
Influence of hydrothermal synthesis conditions on lattice defects in cerium oxide
Cerium oxide makes one of the most promising materials for chemical transformations in environmental and energy applications. Herein, the influence of hydrothermal conditions on the physico-chemical characteristics of cerium oxide prepared from salt solution via ammonia precipitation is analyzed. The systems are well characterized using SEM, TEM, XRD analysis, photoluminescence spectra, Raman spectra, TPR study. and XPS analysis. Normal aqueous conditions lead to particles of size ~8 ?nm, with truncated octahedral geometry, closer to spheroid shape (RT-Ce) bound by {111} and {100} planes. Elevated temperature facilitated preferential exposed {100} plane bounded cubic ceria structures of size ~15 ?nm (HT-Ce), which are stabilized by more number of anion vacancies. Low temperature synthesis yielded smaller sized particles with less crystallinity and higher surface area, when compared to hydrothermal route. Lattice defects, represented in terms of Ce3+ ions and associated lattice oxygen vacancies are seen in higher amounts in ceria synthesised via hydrothermal path, as supported by various characterization results. CeO2 achieved via hydrothermal path exhibited higher catalytic oxidation activity, which is examined using a model oxidation reaction, vis., CO oxidation. The enhanced activity of HT-Ce is explained through the defect structure induced facile redox shift in the system. 2021 Elsevier Inc. -
Influence of industrialization on economic growth in the asian tigers and lessons for India
Economic growth over the past two centuries has been driven mainly by the process of industrialization. Mechanized manufacturing, factories, and technological advancements have contributed largely to economic development. A prime example of such countries is the Asian Tigers- Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and South Korea, and the Tiger Cubs- Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, and Vietnam that have achieved rapid industrialization through export-led strategies, technological innovation, and strong policies fostering economic development. India gained its independence around the same time as the Tiger, though the pursuit of industrialization hasnt been as pronounced in India as it has been in the Tigers. This study examines the impact of industrialization, proxied with industrial efficiency, on the GDP per capita of the tiger economies and India. Along with other control variables like FDI inflows, inflation, market capitalization, manufacturing exports, ICT imports, and CO2 emissions. Using data from 1991 to 2022, Using data from 1991 to 2022, a 2SLS model is applied to the Tiger economies using the instrument, control of corruption. A time series Autoregressive Distributed Lag model is used for India. The findings of this paper confirm that industrialization was the primary driver of the economic success of the Asian Tigers, while showing weaker progress in India. Building efficient infrastructure facilities, strengthening human capital formation and export-led manufacturing could allow India to emulate the strategy of the Asian Tigers. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026. -
Influence of magnetic field modulation on thermomagnetic convection in a layer of ferrofluid bounded by rigidfree boundaries
With a focus on rigidfree boundaries, the impact of magnetic field modulation on thermomagnetic convection in ferrofluids is studied. The effects of large and small-scale modulations are examined using linear theory. Utilizing the superposition principle and several perturbation modes, small-scale modulation is investigated. The case of large-scale modulation is dealt with the aid of Mathieu equation to shed light on the prevalence of subharmonic motions. Utility of Floquet theory resulted in an infinite linear system from which the critical magnetic Rayleigh number was evaluated in the case of large-scale modulations. Weak non-linear theory is used in arriving at the non-autonomous tri-modal Lorenz system, from which bifurcation and post-convective analyses are done. It was found that magnetic field-modulation has significant, yet varying stabilizing effects on the convection process, and is uniquely determined by the conditions of the medium and magnitude of the modulation. Another important outcome of the study is that magnetic field modulation induces hyperchaos within the tri-modal autonomous system, and occurs for random combinations of modulation parameters. The emergence of chaos for rigidfree boundaries is confirmed to occur between the equivalent rigidrigid and freefree cases. 2025 -
Influence of magnetic field on salt finger convection using micropolar liquids: a study of heat and mass transfer through linear and nonlinear theories
This paper examines the effects of a magnetic field on heat and mass transfer in salt finger convection within a micropolar liquid layer confined between two infinitely long, parallel plates separated by a thin gap. The system is heated and soluted from above. A linear and nonlinear stability analysis is carried out to investigate the heat and mass transfer mechanisms in the presence of magnetic field. A linear stability analysis is conducted to determine the critical Rayleigh number and solutal Rayleigh number, which are key parameters governing the onset of salt finger convection. To model the system, the governing nonlinear partial differential equations are solved numerically using finite-amplitude analysis. The solution framework utilizes a Fourier series representation of the stream function, spin, magnetic field, temperature distribution, and concentration distribution. The study further explores the influence of various micropolar fluid parameters such as the coupling parameter, micropolar heat conduction parameter, couple stress parameter, and inertia parameter on heat and mass transfer under magnetic field effects. To provide deeper physical insight, flow variables are analyzed and illustrated graphically for different values of micropolar parameters over time. Finally, the paper presents key findings and their implications in the results and discussions. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature 2025. -
Influence of manufacturing process on distribution of MWCNT in aluminium alloy matrix and its effect on microhardness
Nano composites are finding increased focus and their influence on improving the matrix properties are very attractive. But the success is fully dependent on the uniform distribution and dispersion of nano reinforcements in the matrix. Manufacturing process was found to have greater role in distribution of the reinforcements. The liquid processing and solid processing like SPS and hot coining found to have different effect on the matrix due to the nature of reinforcements. Current study focussed on the microstructure study using Back scattered images and the microhardness with and without reinforcements. MWCNT was occupying the particle boundary. Hot coining was found to distribute MWCNT on the particle surface as well as on the particle boundary. Clustering was absent and resulted in improved hardness in comparison with casting as well as spark plasma sintering. 2018 Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland. -
Influence of Material Composition and Printing Parameters on Impact Strength and Hardness Properties of SLA-Fabricated BN/Resin Composites
The impact strength and hardness characteristics of boron nitride (BN) reinforced photosensitive resin composites made by stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing are examined in this work in relation to the effects of material composition and printing settings. Taking into account the process factors of material composition, lift speed, build angle, and post-curing time, a Taguchi L16 orthogonal array was utilized to optimize the design parameters. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio were used to examine the experimental data. Material composition of 1 wt% BN, build angle of 0, post-curing time of 60 min, and lift speed of 30 mm/min were the ideal process parameters for high impact strength, according to the S/N ratio analysis. For high hardness, the ideal parameters were the material composition of 1 wt% BN, a build angle of 90, a post-curing time of 90 min, and a lift speed of 45 mm/min. According to ANOVA results, the build angle had the biggest impact on hardness (56.74%), whereas post-curing time had the biggest impact on impact strength (49.66%). The study also indicates that all parameters should be tuned simultaneously for their combined influence on the mechanical characteristics, according to interaction graphs. 2025 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. -
Influence of Mindfulness on Game Addiction-Mediating Role of Emotional Control
In the past few decades, online games have become immensely popular among the younger generation thus leading to online game addiction. Previous researches acknowledge that mindfulness or present-focused awareness may reduce addiction. Moreover, addiction is found to have an impact on the propensity to respond to the situations in the environment in a way that is acceptable to all the people (emotional control). The present study attempts to study the influence of mindfulness and emotional control on game addiction. For this, 187 college students were selected through the Simple Random Sampling method. Personal Profile Sheet, The Online Game Addiction Scale, Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) and The Emotional Control Questionnaire, with four dimensions of Rehearsal, Emotional Inhibition, Aggression Control and Benign control were used to collect the data. The study found a significant gender difference in the level of game addiction where boys being more addicted to online games than girls. Mindfulness shows a significant negative influence over Game Addiction. Among the four dimensions of emotional control, the two dimensions viz., rehearsal and benign control show mediation effect between mindfulness and game addiction. However, the mediating role of emotional inhibition and aggression control was not significantly demonstrative. The Author(s) 2024. -
Influence of nano ?-Al2O3 as sintering aid on the microstructure of spray dried and sintered ?-Al2O3 ceramics
Alpha Alumina (?-Al2O3) has traditionally been sintered to near theoretical density by employing variations in raw material properties, particle sizes, grinding methods, compaction pressures, sintering aids or minor quantities of additives and sintering temperatures. All these parameters directly influence the grain growth morphology and microstructure of the sintered alumina ceramic characteristics. Growth of large grained microstructure facilitated by fine grinding of raw material and coalescence of the grains enhanced by dopant additions are well researched. The maximum sintered density and strength of the fired body could be attained through large grained microstructure which include near spheroidal grains. Most of the final sintering is accomplished via additions of suitable aids which also may be promoted by liquid-phase sintering which is considered highly advantageous compared to solid-state sintering for products in many defense applications. In this paper the influence of nano ?-Al2O3 (<100 nm particle size) as sintering aid to obtain the desired microstructure in sintered micron sized (1 to 5 m) ?-Al2O3 is being reported. 1.0 and 1.5 wt% nano ?- Al2O3 powder were spray dried with 99.0 and 98.5% ?-Al2O3 powder respectively, with polyvinyl alcohol binder, compacted into 10 mm dia and 5 mm thick pellets and sintered at 1450 C with 3 h soak time. In addition to the two different sintering aid additive percentages, other variables included are spray dried powders removed from (i) chamber and (ii) cyclone. The sintered ceramics were characterized for bulk density and fracture surface microstructure via SEM analysis. Nano alumina as sintering aid exhibited significant influence that included generation of microstructure with porosity, precipitation or liquid phase sintering. The study was limited to establishing the definitive role played by nano alumina to influence the sintering of micron alumina. 2022 -
Influence of non-linear thermal radiation on the dynamics of homogeneous and heterogeneous chemical reactions between the cone and the disk
Purpose: The current work presents a theoretical framework to boost heat transmission in a ternary hybrid nanofluid with homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions in the conical gap between the cone and disk apparatus. Furthermore, the impacts of non-linear thermal radiation on the ternary hybrid nanofluid composed of white graphene, diamond, and titanium dioxide dispersed in water are analyzed. Originality/value: The combination of cone and disk systems is crucial for designing efficient heat exchange devices in the field of biomedical science for various purposes. For instance, in medical devices, the cone-disk apparatus is used to study the flow and heat transfer characteristics for better design and functionality. Hence, a sincere attempt has been made to study the impact of homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions on the nanofluid flow between the cone and disk in the presence of non-linear thermal radiation. Design/methodology/approach: The mathematical model's governing equations are partial differential equations (PDEs) which are then transformed into non-linear ordinary differential equations through appropriate similarity transformations. These transformed resultant equations are approximated by the Runge-Kutta-Fehlberg fourth/fifth order (RKF45) technique. The influence of essential aspects on the flow field, heat, and mass transfer rates was analyzed using a graphical representation. Findings: The interesting part of this research is to discuss the power of parameters in three cases, namely, (1) rotating cone/disk, (2) rotating cone/stationary disk, and (3) stationary cone/rotating disk. Furthermore, the thermal variation of the fluid is analyzed by an artificial neural network with the help of the Levenberg-Marquardt backpropagation algorithm. The regression analysis, mean square error, and error histogram of the neural network are analyzed using this algorithm. From the graph, it is perceived that the flow field climbed up significantly with an increase in the values of radiation parameters in all cases. Also, it is noticed that temperature upsurges significantly by upward values of solid volume fraction of the nanoparticles (?). 2024 the author(s), published by De Gruyter. -
Influence of organization ethos on research competence of teachers in higher education institutions
The standards of research depend on the maintenance and coordination of research activities that are conducted by the teachers in higher education institutions. The flexibility in ordinances and statutes empowers the higher education institutions to frame the guidelines that empower the research competence of the teachers. This descriptive research has collected the data from 451 regular teachers of higher education institutions from different areas of discipline for the research. The results of the study show that there is a significant difference in measures of the perceptions of the teachers towards the relationship between organization ethos and research competence in higher education institutions. The study indicates the practical and academic importance for teachers to enhance research performance of higher education institutions. 2024, Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science. All rights reserved. -
Influence of Pandemic-Induced Risk Awareness on Life Insurance Preferences
The COVID-19 Pandemic has created significant challenges and adjustments in several areas, including life and health insurance policies. By reviewing investors' views on life insurance as a possible investment route and studying the development of health and life insurance policies after COVID-19, this study aims to investigate the complicated elements of these changes. By means of a thorough examination of current patterns, beliefs, and obstacles within the life insurance domain, this study aims to explain the intricate relationship among outside factors, industry modifications, and personal perspectives. The study starts with a thorough analysis of the literature, which offers a theoretical framework for comprehending the ideas of life insurance, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the insurance market. The latest developments in the life insurance industry since the pandemic's start are then examined using empirical research techniques, such as surveys and data analysis. This section tries to clarify the major changes in policies and practices through an examination of industry reports, changes in regulations, and market dynamics. The research looks at perceptions and trends as well as the difficulties investors have when choosing life insurance policies. It looks for typical obstacles, worries, and myths that prevent people from using life insurance products through a mix of qualitative and quantitative analysis. By comprehending these difficulties, the study hopes to shed light on possible approaches for getting over obstacles and boosting investor confidence in life insurance as a sound financial choice. Overall, by providing a thorough examination of the development of health and life insurance policies following COVID-19 and the perspectives on life insurance as an investment source, this study adds to the body of knowledge subsequently in existence. It offers insightful information to policymakers, industry players, and individual investors alike by addressing the goals of examining current trends, looking into investor views, and comprehending the difficulties experienced by investors. 2026 selection and editorial matter, Dr. Harold Andrew Patrick and Dr. Ravichandran Krishnamoorthy; individual chapters, the contributors. -
Influence of perceived equity, job enrichment, and burnout among educators in Indian private universities on job satisfaction and the desire to quit
The desire to quit converts into actual attrition if left unaddressed. Additionally, employees job satisfaction strongly influences their desire to stay or leave. Several individual and organizational factors affect job satisfaction levels, all of which must be thoroughly analyzed to curb both the desire to quit and attrition. The current study tests a model associating perceived equity, job enrichment, and burnout with job satisfaction and the desire to quit of educators employed in private universities in India. Data were collected from 272 university faculty members using five scales, namely, job enrichment, perceived equity, employee burnout, job satisfaction, and intention to leave, and were analyzed using AMOS 17. The initial fitness results failed to support the hypothesized framework, but a revised framework yielded a good fit for the data. Results show that perceived equity has a positive influence on job satisfaction (Hypothesis 2), job enrichment positively affects job satisfaction (Hypothesis 3), burnout negatively influences job satisfaction (Hypothesis 4), and job satisfaction negatively affects the desire to leave (Hypothesis 1). Perceived equity, burnout, and job satisfaction were found to mediate the association between job enrichment and the desire to leave. The results indicate that private universities must focus on job satisfaction to reduce employees desire to quit, thereby reducing the attrition level, which is currently a severe problem with both financial and non-financial consequences to universities. From the results, it can be seen that job enrichment has acted as a mediator to influence employees job satisfaction. Future research can explore HR practices contributing to high job enrichment, and this study would have considerable practical implications. Copyright 2022 Annamalai. -
Influence of Planting Methods on Growth, Yield and Storage of Onion (Allium cepa L.) var. Bhima Shakti
Background: Successful crop production in any crop depends on the good agronomic practices. Being a commercial crop, onion needs good attention during the crop growth stages, most of the times, in onion cultivation farmers follow broadcasting method which leads to the wastage of seeds, seedling mortality and poor germination and it will affect the total yield and productivity. Methods: To identify the best planting method an investigation on performance of seed drill versus transplanted onion was conducted at University of Agricultural Sciences, Main Agriculture Research Station, Dharwad. Result: Results indicated that, T3- (Transplanting) performed superior for all the vegetative and yield parameters studied. Plant height 55.57 cm, leaf number (7.86, 8.29 and 8.08 in pooled), Leaf width (1.03 cm, 0.99 cm pooled 1.01 cm). Total yield: (21.97 t/ha, 22.05 t/ha and 22.01 t/ha), marketable yield (20.74 t/ha 20.95 t/ha and 20.85 t/ha), bulb weight (64.00 g, 53.00 g and 53.90 g in pooled, analysis). From this, it can be concluded that transplanting of onion was better compared to other methods. (2024), (Agricultural Research Communication Centre). All rights reserved. -
Influence of product and place factors on consumer buying behavior in formal footwear sector /
International Journal of Management and Social Science Research Review, Vol.1, Issue 2, pp.354-362, ISSN No: 2349-6738 (Print) 2349-6746 (Online) -
Influence of product placements in films and television on consumers brand awareness /
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Influence of Psychosocial Factors on Online Learning During Humanitarian Emergencies
This chapter attempts to understand the influence of psychosocial factors on online learning during humanitarian emergencies. In recent times, online pedagogy has proved to be the need of the hour during humanitarian emergencies for undisrupted human learning of all ages. However, the role of psychosocial factors in learning is not explored in depth. This chapter explores the influence of uncertainty and change, the role of technological efficacy, motivation, and learning, the importance of cognitive factors and learning environment, and the effect of socialisation on learning. It also highlights the differences in the pedagogical experiences in online technology-based learning from ones natural setting from the institutionalised framework of face-to-face traditional formats of learning. The present chapters findings will help to comprehend the differences between the two formats and incorporate the flexible use of traditional and online formats in mainstream education. The understanding and insights gained from this will further make the transition from traditional to online more effective and efficient now and in the future. 2025 selection and editorial matter, Kennedy Andrew Thomas and Joseph Varghese Kureethara; individuals, the contributors. -
Influence of pulse reverse current parameters on electrodeposition of copper-graphene nanocomposite coating
This work focuses on the influence of pulse reverse current parameters such as duty cycle and frequency on the microstructure and properties of graphene reinforced copper nanocomposite (Cu-Gr) coating. Graphene nanosheets were prepared by a liquid phase exfoliation technique and characterized using FE-SEM and Raman spectroscopy. Cu-Gr nanocomposite coating on stainless steel was prepared by pulse reverse electrodeposition method. The influence of pulse reverse current parameters such as duty cycle and frequency on the coating structure and texture was analyzed. By reducing the duty cycle and increasing frequency, a high amount of graphene co-deposition was achieved. A duty cycle of 40%, frequency of 1000 Hz and stirring speed of 500 rpm produced Cu-Gr coatings with maximum graphene codeposition. XRD analysis showed that the change in duty cycle and pulse frequency influenced the crystal structure, preferred orientation, and crystallite size of the deposit. A high pulse frequency improved the compactness of the composite coating, while longer pulse off-time and application of reverse pulse resulted in highly oriented (220) texture of pure Cu and Cu-Gr nanocomposite coatings. Due to graphene co-deposition, the copper grains became more refined, and hence the microhardness of the composite coating showed a tremendous increase compared to pure Cu coating. The Tafel polarization and electrochemical impedance studies revealed that pulse reverse electrodeposited Cu-Gr coating has higher corrosion resistance than pure Cu coating due to strong (220) texture and barrier effect of graphene. 2021 The Authors