DDoS Intrusions Detection in Low Power SD-IoT Devices Leveraging Effective Machine Learning
subject: DDoS attacks; Decision making; Low power IoT; Machine learning; SDN
description: Security and privacy are significant concerns in software-defined networking (SDN)-applied Internet of Things (IoT) environments, due to the proliferation of connected devices and the potential for cyberattacks. Hence, robust security mechanisms need to be developed, including authentication, encryption, and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack detection, tailored to the constraints of low-power IoT devices. Selecting a suitable tiny machine learning (TinyML) algorithm for low-power IoT devices for DDoS attack detection involves considering various factors such as computational complexity, robustness in dealing with heterogeneous data, accuracy, and the specific constraints of the target IoT device. In this paper, we present a two-fold approach for the optimal TinyML algorithm selection leveraging the hybrid analytical network process (HANP). First, we make a comparative analysis (qualitative) of the machine learning algorithm in the context of suitability for TinyML in the domain of SD-IoT devices and generate the weights of suitability for TinyML applications in SD-IoT. Then we evaluate the performance of the machine learning algorithms and validate the results of the model to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method. Finally, we see the effect of dimensionality reduction with respect to features and how it affects the precision, recall, accuracy, and F1 score. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the scheme. 1975-2011 IEEE.
creator: Ali J.; Song H.H.; Sharma V.; Al-Khasawneh M.A.
source: IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics
publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 983063; CODEN: ITCED
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Ali J., Ajou University, Department of Ai Convergence Network, Suwon, South Korea; Song H.H., Department of Information Systems, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, 21250, MD, United States; Sharma V., Christ University, India; Al-Khasawneh M.A., Skyline University College, University City Sharjah, School of Computing, Sharjah, 1797, United Arab Emirates, Applied Science Private University, Applied Science Research Center, Amman, Jordan, Jadara University Research Center, Jordan

Novel approaches for nonlinear Sine-Gordon equations using two efficient techniques
subject: Clique-polynomials; Functional matrix; q-homotopy analysis transform method
description: In this work, we obtained a new functional matrix using Clique-polynomials of complete graphs (Formula presented.) with (Formula presented.) vertices and considered a new approach to solving the SineGordon (SG) equation. The clique polynomial method transforms this equation into a system of algebraic equations. The solution will be drawn with the help of Newton Raphsons method. Also, we employed the q-homotopy analysis transform method (q-HATM), which is the proper collision of the Laplace transform and the q-homotopy analysis method (q-HAM). To witness the reliability and accuracy of the considered schemes, some illustrations of the SG equation and double SG equation are considered. Here, the SG equation is solved easily and elegantly without using discretization or transformation of the equation by using the q-HATM. Also, in q-HATM, the presence of homotopy and axillary parameters allows us to have a large convergence region. The 3D surfaces of acquired solutions are drawn effectively. The tables of error analysis demonstrate the success of these methods. 2024 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
creator: S K.; Veeresha P.; Prakasha D.G.; Malagi N.S.; Ramane H.S.; Pise K.S.
source: International Journal of Modelling and Simulation
publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd.
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 2286203; CODEN: IMSIE
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: S K., Department of Mathematics, Bangalore University, Bengaluru, India; Veeresha P., Department of Mathematics, Christ University, Bangalore, India; Prakasha D.G., Department of Mathematics, Davangere University, Davangere, India; Malagi N.S., Department of Mathematics, Jain College of Engineering and Research, Belagavi, Karnataka, India; Ramane H.S., Department of Mathematics, Karnatak University, Dharwad, India; Pise K.S., Department of Mathematics, Karnatak University, Dharwad, India

The role of religious and financial factors in eudaimonic well-being among Indian adults
subject: Eudaimonic well-being; Financial-material stability; Global flourishing study; Religious attendance during childhood; Religious connectedness
description: Purpose: The available literature has explored the various psychosocial determinants of well-being to some extent. The earlier works have focused primarily on hedonic well-being with little focus on eudaimonic aspects. Therefore, this study aims to understand the role of parentchild religious attendance during childhood, religious connectedness, and financial-material stability on eudaimonic well-being among adults in India. Design/methodology/approach: The authors used the India data from Global Flourishing Study Wave 1 that addressed flourishing among adults above 18 years. The authors considered 9,076 Indian adults and used descriptive and correlation statistics. In addition, the authors conducted path analysis and t-test. Findings: The likelihood of eudaimonic well-being increased with parentchild religious attendance during childhood (= ?0.044, p < 0.01) along with religious connectedness (= ?0.112, p < 0.01) and financial-material stability (= 0.145, p < 0.01) as an adult. In addition, a significant difference existed in terms of religious connectedness and eudaimonic well-being with income and perceived feelings about income. Originality/value: This study emphasizes financial stabilitys relevance in well-being and suggests the importance of considering religious factors during childhood and adulthood. Emphasizing factors influencing eudaimonic well-being is relevant due to its influence on mental health and quality of life. 2024, Emerald Publishing Limited.
creator: Padma Sri Lekha P.; Abdul Azeez E.P.; Sharma J.; John N.K.
source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion
publisher: Emerald Publishing
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 20428308
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Padma Sri Lekha P., School of Social Sciences and Languages, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India; Abdul Azeez E.P., School of Social Sciences and Languages, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India; Sharma J., Chitkara School of Psychology and Counselling, Chitkara University, Rajpura, India; John N.K., Department of Management Studies, Christ University, Bangalore, India

QSPR Analysis On Octane Isomers Using Degree-Based Topological Indices?
description: Octane isomers are structures with the chemical formula C8H18. Despite having the same formula, they have variations in the way their atoms are arranged, leading to differences in their chemical and physical properties. In this paper, we conduct a QSPR analysis on various isomers of octane, focusing on specific degree-based topological indices. In QSPR studies, these measures, known as topological indices, are helpful in understanding and quantifying the biological effects of chemical compounds. We specifically look at how certain properties of octane, such as complexity, acentric factor, standard enthalpy of vaporization, entropy, and enthalpy of vaporization, are connected to these topological indices. Our research provides valuable insights into how these indices can predict the behavior of octane isomers, contributing to a better overall understanding of their properties. 2024, Tsing Hua University. All rights reserved.
creator: Glory C.; Nanjappa M.
source: Applied Mathematics E - Notes , Vol-24, pp. 399-410.
publisher: Tsing Hua University
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 16072510
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Glory C., Department of School of Sciences, CHRIST University, Ghaziabad, 201003, India; Nanjappa M., Department of Sciences and Humanities, School of Engineering and Technology, CHRIST University, Bangalore, 560074, India

A decade of climate change concern in India: Determinants of personal and societal climate concern
subject: climate change beliefs; climate change concern; climate communication; environmental concern; India; political polarization
description: Scientists have called for a culturally relevant investigation of factors impacting public climate concern to devise relevant behavioural and policy interventions. Although India will be adversely affected by climate change, there is a shortage of models that track changes in Indian climate concern across time. The study tracked the growth of climate concern from 2006 to 2020 and identifies determinants of personal and societal climate concern. Secondary analyses of survey data from the International Science Survey and World Values Survey (2006-2020, N = 9254), were conducted to predict climate concern across the year, environmental protection versus economic growth preferences, and socio-demographic variables. Within responses from 2020 (N = 3176), the predictive role of anthropogenic climate change beliefs, trust in scientists, adequate government action, collective efficacy, environmental protection preferences, and sociodemographic variables were evaluated to understand personal and societal climate concern. Binary logistic regression found that climate concern increased significantly from 2006 (2.6%) to 2020 (89.5%) and was predicted by education and preferences for environmental protection. Multiple regression results identified personal climate concern as predicted by education, anthropogenic climate change beliefs, trust in scientists, and environmental protection preferences; while government action beliefs and favouring left-wing affiliation predicted societal climate concern. There was mixed support for the political polarization of climate concern. The study shows an increase in Indian climate change concern over the past decade, with personal and societal climate concern being influenced by different psychological characteristics. Important implications for future climate communication research and social policy development are discussed. 2024 by author(s).
creator: Iyer A.; Alphonsa Jose K.
source: Environment and Social Psychology, Vol-9, No. 8
publisher: Arts and Science Press Pte. Ltd.
date: 2024-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access
relation: ISSN: 24247979
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Iyer A., Department of Psychology, Christ University, Bangalore, 560029, India; Alphonsa Jose K., Department of Psychology, Christ University, Bangalore, 560029, India

Does brand association, brand attachment, and brand identification mediate the relationship between consumers willingness to pay premium prices and social media marketing efforts?
subject: brand association; brand attachment; brand identification; smartphone brands; SMMEs; social media marketing efforts; willingness to pay premium prices; WTPPP
description: This study investigates the effects of social media marketing efforts (SMME) on smartphone brand identification, attachment, association, and willingness to pay premium prices. A survey of 320 smartphone users who followed official social media handles managed by smartphone companies was conducted for this purpose. PLS-SEM was used to analyse the collected data. The findings demonstrated importance of SMME dimensions. According to the studys findings, the smartphone brands SMMEs had significant impact on brand identification, brand association, and brand attachment. The results revealed that SMMEs had significant impact on willingness to pay the premium price. The findings also show that brand identification, attachment, and association mediated the relationship between SMMEs and willingness to pay a premium price. The findings of this study will be useful in developing social media marketing strategies for smartphones. This study demonstrates the use of social media marketing to promote mobile phones, particularly in emerging markets. Copyright 2024 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
creator: Baber R.; Baber P.; Narula S.; Kaurav R.P.S.
source: International Journal of Electronic Marketing and Retailing, Vol-15, No. 6, pp. 662-686.
publisher: Inderscience Publishers
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 17411025
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Baber R., School of Business and Management, Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Baber P., Symbiosis Law School, Noida, (A Constituent of Symbiosis International Deemed University), Pune, India; Narula S., Amity School of Communication, Amity University, Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior, India; Kaurav R.P.S., FORE School of Management, New Delhi, India

Melamine derived N-doped Carbon nanotubes: A durable catalyst support for Pt nanoparticles in proton exchange membrane fuel cell
subject: Catalyst support; Electrocatalyst; Electrochemical active surface area; N-doped carbon nanotubes; PEM fuel cell
description: A cost-effective thermal pyrolysis route was adopted to synthesize N-doped carbon nanotube (NCNT) in a single step with the aid of melamine (carbon and nitrogen source) and cobalt catalyzed growth for the formation of N-doped carbon nanotubes. The NCNT was acid treated (fNCNT) to remove the metallic Co from the CNT which was elucidated using X-ray diffraction. Even though these noble metal-free materials are explored as Oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) electrocatalyst, for it to be employed in actual fuel cell the cathode requires noble metals such as Platinum (Pt) nanoparticles to improve its sluggish kinetics. Thus, this study is mainly focused on employing fNCNT as catalyst support in PEMFC, wherein the electrocatalyst was synthesized using microwave-assisted polyol method to decorate Pt nanoparticles on fNCNT, demonstrating its excellent durability of 32% electrochemical active surface area (ECSA) loss when subjected to standard protocols, and full cell performance of hybrid ((Pt/fNCNT) + CB) 412 mW cm?2 (better than commercial Pt/C) when deployed as electrocatalyst for ORR in Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell, thus our findings open new avenues to explore, design and develop N-doped carbon nanotubes as durable catalyst for fuel cells. Graphical abstract: (Figure presented.) The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature B.V. 2024.
creator: Nair A.S.; Imran Jafri R.
source: Journal of Applied Electrochemistry
publisher: Springer Science and Business Media B.V.
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 0021891X; CODEN: JAELB
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Nair A.S., Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Rd, Bangalore, 560029, India; Imran Jafri R., Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Rd, Bangalore, 560029, India

A Family of Mexican Hat Wavelet Stieltjes Transform for Unbounded Non-decreasing Functions
subject: Mexican hat wavelet transform; Stieltjes and Lebesgue integral; Wavelet transform
description: In the present article, we examine the characteristics of the Mexican hat wavelet Stieltjes transform (MHWST) for a specific set of functions belonging to one of the sub-class of bounded variation functions. The subset comprises functions that are unbounded and non-decreasing. Further, a unified approach is applied to establish a uniqueness theorem and subsequently derive a representation theorem for the MHWST. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to The National Academy of Sciences, India 2024.
creator: Rawat A.; Singh A.
source: National Academy Science Letters
publisher: Springer
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 0250541X
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Rawat A., Department of Sciences and Humanities, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Singh A., Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Banasthali Vidhyapith, Banasthali, India

A Compartmental Mathematical Model of Novel Coronavirus-19 Transmission Dynamics
subject: COVID-19; Disease; Reproduction Number; Sensitivity Analysis; Stability Analysis
description: The COVID-19 pandemic has spread quickly throughout the world, posing a serious threat to human-to-human transmission. The novel coronavirus pandemic is described quantitatively in this paper using a mathematical model of COVID-19 driven by a system of ordinary differential equations. The suggested model is used to provide predictions regarding the behavior of a COVID-19 outbreak over a shorter time frame. It is demonstrated that the system of model equations has a unique and existing solution. Furthermore, the answer is positive and bounded. Thus, it is argued that the model created and discussed in this work is both mathematically and biologically sound. A threshold parameter that controls the disease transmission is used in a qualitative analysis of the model to confirm the existence and stability of disease-free and endemic equilibrium points. Additionally, the key parameters undergo sensitivity analysis to ascertain their relative significance and potential influence on the COVID-19 virus dynamics. 2024 NSP Natural Sciences Publishing Cor.
creator: Batu G.B.; Gurmu E.D.; Veeresha P.; Ahmed M.H.
source: Applied Mathematics and Information Sciences, Vol-18, No. 6, pp. 1367-1379.
publisher: Natural Sciences Publishing
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 19350090
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Batu G.B., Department of Mathematics, Natural Science College, Arsi University, Asella, Ethiopia; Gurmu E.D., Department of Applied Mathematics, Natural Science College, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama, Ethiopia; Veeresha P., Department of Mathematics, Natural Science College, CHRIST (Deemed to be University, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Ahmed M.H., Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Quantity Surviving, INTI International University Colleges, Nilai, Malaysia

The little I receive is not enough: A qualitative study of food insecurity in the South Bronx
subject: Bronx; COVID-19; food insecurity; Food pantry; New York City; precarity; social service utilization
description: The objective of this study was to explore the lived experiences of food insecurity amongst Bronx residents. Applying a community-based participatory research approach, we conducted a qualitative study, entailing 38 interviews with food pantry recipients, 4 key informant interviews with social service administrators, and two focus groups with 12 food pantry staff and social service providers in New York City (NYC). Applying a precarity framework, we identified three themes: (1) unaffordability of living expenses in NYC; (2) financial hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic; and (3) institutional and technological barriers to food access. We identified the following subthemes under theme one: rising food costs and high cost of living. Under theme two, we identified four subthemes: (a) large household size driving poverty for Bronx families; (b) vulnerabilities to food insecurity among older adults; (c) budgeting for reduced incomes during the COVID-19 pandemic; and (d) managing unstable employment. Under the third theme, we identified three subthemes: (a) lack of access to healthy, culturally appropriate foods; (b) need for wider service availability; (c) and not having smartphones for telehealth. Study findings demonstrate how precarity impacts the lived experiences of food insecurity and financial hardship for residents of the South Bronx during the COVID-19 pandemic. 2024 Association for the Study of Food and Society (ASFS).
creator: Azhar S.; Ross A.M.; Acharya A.; Lerner R.; Tripathi S.; Keller E.; Weed J.; Acevedo G.
source: Food, Culture and Society
publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd.
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 15528014
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Azhar S., Graduate School of Social Service, Fordham University, United States; Ross A.M., School of Social Policy and Practice, University of Pennsylvania, United States; Acharya A., Department of Economics, Christ University, Bangalore, India; Lerner R., Graduate School of Social Service, Fordham University, United States; Tripathi S., Department of Social Work, Binghamton University, State University of New York, Binghamton, NY, United States; Keller E., Fordham College at Rose Hill, Fordham University, United States; Weed J., Bronx Works, New York, NY, United States; Acevedo G., Graduate School of Social Service, Fordham University, United States

Translation and Validation of the Malayalam Version of the Subjective Happiness Scale
subject: Malayalam; Measurement; Subjective happiness scale; Validity; Well-being
description: The subjective happiness scale (SHS) is a brief instrument used to measure global subjective happiness that has been translated from its original English to many other languages. To date, there is no reported translation of this scale into Malayalam, a language spoken by over 32 million people especially in the southern state of Kerala, India. In the present study, 656 community-dwelling older adults participating in the Kerala Einstein study (KES) completed the Malayalam version of the SHS. The Malayalam version demonstrated high internal consistency and good convergent validity, as assessed by comparison to measures of depression and anxiety. We also used factor analysis to determine that the Malayalam version of the SHS has a unidimensional structure, akin to the original English as well as other language adaptations. Our study adds to the repertoire of tools to measure happiness in non-English-speaking populations, enabling future research to explore the foundations of well-being across diverse cultures. The Author(s) 2024.
creator: Cotton K.; Sathyan S.; Jacob S.; Shaji K.S.; Ayers E.; Adhikari D.; Sigamani A.; Pradeep Kumar V.G.; Verghese J.
source: Social Indicators Research
publisher: Springer Science and Business Media B.V.
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 3038300
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Cotton K., Department of Neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1225 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, 10461, NY, United States; Sathyan S., Department of Neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1225 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, 10461, NY, United States; Jacob S., Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Shaji K.S., Kerala University of Health Sciences, Kerala, Thrissur, India; Ayers E., Department of Neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1225 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, 10461, NY, United States; Adhikari D., Department of Neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1225 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, 10461, NY, United States; Sigamani A., Carmel Research Consultancy Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru, India; Pradeep Kumar V.G., Institute of Neurosciences, Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode, India; Verghese J., Department of Neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1225 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, 10461, NY, United States, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States

Does robotic service quality determine robotic restaurant diners engagement behaviors? Role of customer engagement andattachment to the restaurant
subject: Attachment and customer engagement behaviors; Customer engagement; Robotic restaurant; Service quality
description: Purpose: Robotic restaurants are very novel, and service robots in these restaurants are identified as offering unique advantages in terms of efficiency, tireless service and potentially lower operational costs. However, studying customer engagement with the robots can reveal aspects of robotic service that resonate with diners. Understanding how diners interact with robots can help create a more engaging and enjoyable atmosphere, bringing more business to restaurants. Building on the stimulus-organism-response (SOR) theory and place attachment theory, the purpose of this paper is to study the impact of the robotic service quality (RSQ) on the customer attachment to the robotic restaurant with the mediating role of the different dimensions of the customer engagement, like the Absorptive Attention, Enthusiastic Participation and Social Connection. Subsequently, the impact of the customer attachment to the robotic restaurant on different dimensions of customer engagement behaviors like augmenting, co-developing, influencing and mobilizing behaviors was also studied. Design/methodology/approach: The cross-sectional data from 786 robotic restaurant diners in India who answered the self-administered structured questionnaires is utilized for this descriptive study. The study employed a purposive sampling strategy. The SMART-PLS 4.0 program was used to run structural equation modeling and analyze the data. Findings: The results indicate that customer engagement dimensions like Absorptive Attention, Enthusiastic Participation and Social Connection differentially mediate the relationship between RSQ and customer attachment with the robotic restaurant. Customer attachment to the restaurant and the robotic services subsequently positively impact customer engagement behaviors. Research limitations/implications: The study relied upon cross-sectional data from the Indian population above 18years to test the proposed model. Further studies could test the model across different pop…
creator: Veera Raghavan D.R.
source: TQM Journal
publisher: Emerald Publishing
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 17542731
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Veera Raghavan D.R., School of Business and Management, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India, Amrita School of Business, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, India

A Comparative Study of Nutrient Composition, Proteolytic Activity, Phytochemical Profiles, Vitamin C Content, and Antioxidant Properties in the Peels of Selected Perennial Fruits
subject: Anti-nutritional constituents; Fruit peels; Nutritional analysis; Phytochemical analysis; Ripening stage
description: The escalating global demand for fruits has led to a surge in fruit production, resulting in significant fruit waste, particularly peels. The present study aims to investigate the nutrient content, proteolytic activity, phytochemical levels, vitamin C and antioxidant properties of five perennial fruits, namely Carica papaya (papaya), Selenicereus costaricensis (Red dragon fruit), Ananas comosus (Pineapple), Musa acuminata (Cavendish banana), Punica granatum (Pomegranate) peels of varying ripening stages. Accordingly, two ripening stages for pomegranate, papaya and dragon fruit (PoR1 and PoR2; PaR1 and PaR2; DR1 and DR2, respectively) and three stages for banana and pineapple (BR1, BR2 and BR3; PiR1, PiR2 and PiR3, respectively) were identified based on ethylene gas emission. The elemental analysis showed that fruit peels of Pineapple (PiR3), Banana (BR2), Papaya (PaR2), and Dragon fruit (DR2) showed significantly higher content of macro and micro-elements compared to the other ripening stages. Pomegranate peels exhibited the highest proteolytic activity (5.09 0.98unitsg?1), total phenolics (246.09 0.25mgg?1), total flavonoids (158.27 1.72mgg?1), tannins (103.94 0.09mgg?1), DPPH scavenging activity (129.43 1.34%), and antioxidant activity (127.14 1.35mgg?1 by phosphomolybdate assay). A. comosus peels had the greatest vitamin C levels (95.53 3.52mgg?1). Anti-nutrient analysis revealed safe levels of oxalates, phytates, and alkaloids, except for high oxalate levels in pomegranate peels. Notably, all parameters exhibited an increasing trend with ripening stages, with a decline during senescence in Banana (BR3) and Pomegranate peel (PoR2). This knowledge of fruit peel composition can enhance their utilization by humans, pharmaceutical and food industries, while also contributing to more effective waste management. Our study addresses the pressing need for sustainable fruit peel utilization in the context of escalating fruit production and waste. The Author(s), under excl…
creator: Gopalraaj J.; Velayudhannair K.
source: Agricultural Research
publisher: Springer
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 2249720X
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Gopalraaj J., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Bangalore Central Campus, Hosur Main Road, Dharmaram Post, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560 029, India; Velayudhannair K., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Bangalore Central Campus, Hosur Main Road, Dharmaram Post, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560 029, India

Investigate the distinctive link between a balanced scorecard and organizational performance in ITand non-IT sectors
subject: Balanced scorecard; Company performance; Performance measurement
description: Purpose: The purpose of this research is to examine how the implementation of a balanced scorecard (BSC) affects business outcomes in both information technology (IT) and non-IT sectors. Design/methodology/approach: Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to test the hypothesis. A random sample was used to collect 170 responses from the IT companies and 166 from non-IT companies by using the questionnaire method. The questionnaire was distributed to the top- and middle-level managers in Bangalore city, and we used SmartPLS software to explore the relationship between our research constructs. Findings: The results of this study indicate that a BSC has a significant and positive impact on organizational performance in IT and non-IT sectors. The main distinction in this study is that all BSC perspectives [learning and growth perspective, internal business process (IBP) perspective, customer perspective (CP) and financial perspective (FP)] have a significant, direct and indirect impact on IT companies. On the other hand, solely three BSC perspectives (IBP perspective, CP and FP) have a significant impact on non-IT companies, while learning and growth perspective has an insignificant impact on the FP. Originality/value: This study provides a critical theoretical and practical contribution of a BSC on business performance in IT and non-IT industries. 2024, Emerald Publishing Limited.
creator: Zairbani A.; Doddaullarthi Basavaraj C.; SriSai V.; Jaya Prakash S.K.; Anitha Kumari P.
source: International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management
publisher: Emerald Publishing
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 0265671X
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Zairbani A., Department of International Business and Entrepreneurship, GITAM School of Business, Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM), Bengaluru, India; Doddaullarthi Basavaraj C., Department of Accounting and Finance, GITAM School of Business, Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM), Bengaluru, India; SriSai V., School of Business and Management, Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Jaya Prakash S.K., Department of Finance, GITAM School of Business, Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM), Bengaluru, India; Anitha Kumari P., Department of Human Resource Management, GITAM School of Business, Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM), Bengaluru, India

On ?(k)-colouring of Some Wheel Related Graphs
subject: Bad edges; Improper colouring; Near proper colouring; ?(k)-colouring
description: The question on how to colour a graph G when the number of available colours to colour G is less than that of the chromatic number ?(G), such that the resulting colouring gives a minimum number of edges whose end vertices have the same colour, has been a study of great interest. Such an edge whose end vertices receives the same colour is called a bad edge. In this paper, we use the concept of ?(k)-colouring, where 1 ? k ? ?(G) ? 1, which is a near proper colouring that permits a single colour class to have adjacency between the vertices in it and restricts every other colour class to be an independent set, to find the minimum number of bad edges obtained from the same for some wheel related graphs. The minimum number of bad edges obtained from ?(k)-colouring of any graph G is denoted by bk(G). 2024 the Author(s), licensee Combinatorial Press.
creator: Ellumkalayil M.T.; Naduvath S.; Jose S.
source: Journal of Combinatorial Mathematics and Combinatorial Computing, Vol-122, pp. 91-105.
publisher: Charles Babbage Research Centre
date: 2024-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Hybrid Gold Open Access
relation: ISSN: 8353026
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Ellumkalayil M.T., Department of Mathematics, Christ University, Bangalore, 560029, India; Naduvath S., Department of Mathematics, Christ University, Bangalore, 560029, India; Jose S., Department of Mathematics, Christ University, Bangalore, 560029, India

Modelling Climate, COVID-19, and Reliability Data: A New Continuous Lifetime Model under Different Methods of Estimation
subject: Arvind distribution; Least squares estimation; Maximum likelihood estimation; Maximum product spac-ings; Stress strength reliability
description: In this article, a new continuous probability distribution called Arvind distribution is developed and studied. The proposed distribution has only one parameter but it exhibits a wide variety of shapes for density and hazard rate functions. A number of important distributional properties including mode, quantile function, moments, skewness, kurtosis, mean deviation, probability-weighted moments, stress-strength reliability, order statistics, reliability and hazard rate functions, Bonferroni Lorenz and Zenga curves, conditional moments, mean residual and mean past life functions, and stochastic ordering of the Arvind distribution are derived. For point estimation of the parameter of the proposed distribution, six estimation procedures including maximum likelihood, maximum product spacings, least squares, weighted least squares, Cram-von Mises, and Anderson-Darling estimators are used. The interval estimation of the unknown parameter has also been discussed using observed Fishers information. A vast simulation study has been conducted to examine the behaviour of different estimation procedures. Finally, the applicability of the proposed model is demonstrated by using three real-life datasets. The results of the real data analysis clearly announce that the Arvind distribution can be a better alternative to several existing models for modelling different types of data from various fields. 2024, Society of Statistics, Computer and Applications. All rights reserved.
creator: Pandey A.; Singh R.P.; Tyagi S.; Tyagi A.
source: Statistics and Applications, Vol-22, No. 2, pp. 1-27.
publisher: Society of Statistics, Computer and Applications
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 24547395
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Pandey A., Department of Statistics, Central University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan, 305817, India; Singh R.P., Department of Statistics, Central University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan, 305817, India; Tyagi S., Department of Statistics and Data Science, Christ deemed to be University, Bangalore, 560073, India; Tyagi A., Department of Statistics, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, 250004, India

Multifunctional SnO?-Chitosan-D-carvone Nanocomposite: A Promising Antimicrobial, Anticancer, and Antioxidant Agent for Biomedical Applications
subject: Anticancer Activity; Antimicrobial Activity; Antioxidant Activity; MOLT-4 Cells; SnO2; SnO2-Cs-Dcar Nanocomposites
description: Nanocomposite made up of inorganic and biocompatible polymer have gained significant attention for biomedical applications due to their enhanced multifunctional properties, offering solutions to serious issues like antimicrobial resistance and cancer treatment. Nanocomposite composed of SnO?, chitosan and D-carvone (SnO2-Cs-Dcar) was prepared to ascertain its efficacy in application for antimicrobial, anticancer activities, and antioxidant effects. The synthesized nanocomposite was characterized by XRD, UV-Vis, FTIR, PL, SEM, TEM, and XPS techniques, confirming successful integration. XRD results confirmed the tetragonal rutile phase of SnO2. The band gap energy was calculated as 4.32eV for SnO2 nanoparticles and 3.11eV for SnO2-Cs-Dcar nanocomposite as observed from UV-Visible spectra. PL emission results showed that SnO2-Cs-Dcar nanocomposite exhibited green emission at 507nm corresponds to number oxygen vacancy site. SEM and TEM results showed that the SnO2-Cs-Dcar nanocomposite entities appear more compact, and the single SnO2 particles are less differentiated, possibly because they have been covered by chitosan and D-carvone. Antimicrobial activity against the pathogens Klebsiella pneumoniae, Candida albicans, Shigella dysenteriae, Bacillus subtilis, and Staphylococcus aureus demonstrated that SnO2-Cs-Dcar exhibited enhanced bacteriostatic effect when compared to bare SnO2. MTT assay on MOLT-4 cancer cells revealed that SnO2-Cs-Dcar nanocomposite exhibited enhanced anticancer activity upon compared to SnO? nanoparticles. The IC50 values were calculated as 13.6 for SnO2 and 12.1 for SnO2-Cs-Dcar nanocomposite. SnO?-Cs-Dcar nanocomposites exhibits high antioxidant activity evidenced by improved free radical scavenging action in comparison with a bare SnO?. Experimental result indicates that the SnO?-Cs-Dcar nanocomposites can be used as biocidal agent for antimicrobial and anticancer therapies. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business M…
creator: Bamagous G.A.; Ibrahim I.A.A.; Alzahrani A.R.; Shahid I.; Shahzad N.; Falemban A.H.; Alanazi I.M.M.; Hussein-Al-Ali S.H.; Arulselvan P.; Thangavelu I.
source: Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials
publisher: Springer
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 15741443
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Bamagous G.A., Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, P.O.Box 13578, Al-Abidiyah, Makkah, 21955, Saudi Arabia; Ibrahim I.A.A., Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, P.O.Box 13578, Al-Abidiyah, Makkah, 21955, Saudi Arabia; Alzahrani A.R., Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, P.O.Box 13578, Al-Abidiyah, Makkah, 21955, Saudi Arabia; Shahid I., Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, P.O.Box 13578, Al-Abidiyah, Makkah, 21955, Saudi Arabia; Shahzad N., Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, P.O.Box 13578, Al-Abidiyah, Makkah, 21955, Saudi Arabia; Falemban A.H., Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, P.O.Box 13578, Al-Abidiyah, Makkah, 21955, Saudi Arabia; Alanazi I.M.M., Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, P.O.Box 13578, Al-Abidiyah, Makkah, 21955, Saudi Arabia; Hussein-Al-Ali S.H., Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Isra University, Amman, 11622, Jordan; Arulselvan P., Department of Chemistry, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, 602105, India; Thangavelu I., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India

Effects of Yoga and Combined Yoga with Neuro-Linguistic Programming on Psychological Management in Mothers of Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Trial
subject: adolescent; depression; neuro-linguistic programming; stress; yoga
description: Adolescent parenting presents significant challenges for mothers, often leading to elevated levels of stress and anxiety that can adversely affect their well-being and parenting effectiveness. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of yoga alone and in combination with Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) in managing stress and anxiety among mothers of adolescent children. In this randomized controlled trial, 90 participants aged 35-55 years (mean age 44.564.58 years), each with at least one child aged 13-19 years, were randomly assigned to one of three groups: control, yoga, or yoga with NLP. Interventions were conducted over 12 weeks, with outcome measures assessed pre- and post-intervention by trained research assistants blinded to group allocation. The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21), and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), were utilized to evaluate outcomes. Both intervention groups demonstrated significant reductions in depression, anxiety, and stress levels compared to the control group. The yoga with NLP group exhibited superior improvements across all primary outcomes, with statistically significant differences noted in depression (mean difference =7.1, p<0.001), anxiety (mean difference =5.1, p<0.001) and stress levels (mean difference =5.5, p<0.001). Additionally, sleep quality improved significantly in both intervention groups, with the yoga with NLP group showing greater benefits. This study provides evidence that yoga, particularly in combination with NLP, is an effective non-pharmacological approach for reducing stress and anxiety and improving sleep quality among mothers of adolescents. These findings support the integration of mind-body practices into mental health care, highlighting the potential synergistic benefits of combining physical and cognitive interventions. Future research should explore long-term effects and the mechanisms underlying these improvements. 2024 Montenegrin Sports Academy. All rights reserved.
creator: Ghosh T.; Duraipandian C.; Joseph S.; Kumasi B.; Salvi N.M.; Elayaraja M.; Astuti Y.; Orhan B.E.; Karmakar D.; Govindasamy K.
source: Sport Mont, Vol-22, No. 3, pp. 99-105.
publisher: Montenegrin Sports Academy
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 14517485
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Ghosh T., Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Faculty of Yoga Science and Therapy, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, India; Duraipandian C., Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Meenakshi Faculty of Pharmacy, Tamil Nadu, Thandalam, India; Joseph S., Christ University, Department of Physical Education, School of Humanities, Bangalore, India; Kumasi B., Sri Balaji University, Department of Sports Recreation and Wellness, Pune, India; Salvi N.M., Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Department of Sports Recreation & Wellness, Maharashtra, Pune, India; Elayaraja M., Pondicherry University, Department of Physical Education and Sports, Puducherry, India; Astuti Y., Universitas Negeri Padang, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Indonesia; Orhan B.E., Istanbul Aydin University, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey; Karmakar D., Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Department of Physical Education Pedagogy, Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior, India; Govindasamy K., SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Faculty of Science and Humanities, Tamil Nadu, Kattankulathur, India

Carboplatin-loaded zeolitic imidazolate framework-8: Induction of antiproliferative activity and apoptosis in breast cancer cell
subject: breast cancer; cell death; cytotoxicity; drug delivery; pH sensitive
description: The challenge with breast cancer is its ongoing high prevalence and difficulties in early detection and access to effective care. A solution lies in creating tailored metalorganic frameworks to encapsulate anticancer drugs, enabling precise and targeted treatment with less adverse effects and improved effectiveness. Zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) and carboplatin (CP)-loaded ZIF-8 were synthesized and characterized using various analytical techniques. High Resolution-transmission electron microscopy of ZIF-8 and CP@ZIF-8 indicates that the particles had a spherical shape and were nanosized. The drug release rate of CP is 98% under an acidic medium (pH 5.5) because of the dissolution of ZIF-8 into its coordinating ions, whereas 35% in a physiological medium (pH 7.4) with the addition of CP, the high porosity, and pore diameter of ZIF-8 decrease from 1243 to 1041m2/g. Breast cancer MCF-7 cells were shown greater IC50 in CP@ZIF-8 (15.013.03g/mL) than free CP (34.984.25g/mL) in an in vitro cytotoxicity assessment. The cytotoxicity of the CP@ZIF-8 against MCF-7 cells was studied using the methylthiazolyldiphenyl-tetrazolium bromide method. The morphological changes were examined using fluorescent staining (acridine orangeethidium bromide and Hoechst 33258) methods. The comet assay assessed the DNA fragmentation (single-cell gel electrophoresis). The results from the study revealed that CP@ZIF-8 can be used in the treatment of breast cancer. 2024 International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Inc.
creator: Ganapathy S.; Bharathi M.; Hirad A.H.; Alarfaj A.A.; Thangavelu I.; Arulselvan P.; Jaganathan R.; Ravindran R.; Suriyaprakash J.; Boopathi T.S.
source: Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry
publisher: John Wiley and Sons Inc
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 8854513; CODEN: BABIE
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Ganapathy S., Department of Biochemistry, K.S. Rangasamy College of Arts and Science, Tamil Nadu, Tiruchengode, India; Bharathi M., Centre for Bioinformatics, Department of Biochemistry, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, India; Hirad A.H., Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Alarfaj A.A., Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Thangavelu I., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Arulselvan P., Department of Chemistry, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, India; Jaganathan R., Preclinical Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Royal College of Medicine Perak (UniKL-RCMP), Perak, Ipoh, Malaysia; Ravindran R., Preclinical Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Royal College of Medicine Perak (UniKL-RCMP), Perak, Ipoh, Malaysia; Suriyaprakash J., Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China; Boopathi T.S., Department of Chemistry, Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, India, Functional Materials Laboratory, Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, India

A Worldwide Test of the Predictive Validity of Ideal Partner Preference Matching
subject: attraction; close relationships; human mating; ideals; matching hypothesis
description: Ideal partner preferences (i.e., ratings of the desirability of attributes like attractiveness or intelligence) are the source of numerous foundational findings in the interdisciplinary literature on human mating. Recently, research on the predictive validity of ideal partner preference matching (i.e., Do people positively evaluate partners who match vs. mismatch their ideals?) has become mired in several problems. First, articles exhibit discrepant analytic and reporting practices. Second, different findings emerge across laboratories worldwide, perhaps because they sample different relationship contexts and/or populations. This registered reportpartnered with the Psychological Science Acceleratoruses a highly powered design (N = 10,358) across 43 countries and 22 languages to estimate preference-matching effect sizes. The most rigorous tests revealed significant preference-matching effects in the whole sample and for partnered and single participants separately. The corrected pattern metric that collapses across 35 traits revealed a zero-order effect of ? =.19 and an effect of ? =.11 when included alongside a normative preference-matching metric. Specific traits in the level metric (interaction) tests revealed very small (average ? =.04) effects. Effect sizes were similar for partnered participants who reported ideals before entering a relationship, and there was no consistent evidence that individual differences moderated any effects. Comparisons between stated and revealed preferences shed light on gender differences and similarities: For attractiveness, mens and (especially) womens stated preferences underestimated revealed preferences (i.e., they thought attractiveness was less important than it actually was). For earning potential, mens stated preferences underestimatedand womens stated preferences overestimatedrevealed preferences. Implications for the literature on human mating are discussed. 2024 American Psychological Association
creator: Eastwick P.W.; Sparks J.; Finkel E.J.; Meza E.M.; Adamkovi? M.; Adu P.; Ai T.; Akintola A.A.; Al-Shawaf L.; Apriliawati D.; Arriaga P.; Aubert-Teillaud B.; Ban G.; Barzykowski K.; Batres C.; Baucom K.J.; Beaulieu E.Z.; Behnke M.; Butcher N.; Charles D.Y.; Chen J.M.; Cheon J.E.; Chittham P.; Chwi?kowska P.; Cong C.W.; Copping L.T.; Corral-Frias N.S.; Adori? V.?.; Dizon M.; Du H.; Ehinmowo M.I.; Escribano D.A.; Espinosa N.M.; Expito F.; Feldman G.; Freitag R.; Armenta M.F.; Gallyamova A.; Gillath O.; Gjoneska B.; Gkinopoulos T.; Grafe F.; Grigoryev D.; Groyecka-Bernard A.; Gunaydin G.; Ilustrisimo R.; Impett E.; Ka?m P.; Kim Y.-H.; Kocur M.; Kowal M.; Krishna M.; Labor P.D.; Lu J.G.; Lucas M.Y.; Ma?ecki W.P.; Malinakova K.; Meier S.; Meier Z.; Misiak M.; Muise A.; Novak L.; Jiaqing O.; do?ru A.A.; Park H.G.; Paruzel M.; Pavlovi? Z.; Pki M.; Ribeiro G.; Roberts S.C.; Rr J.P.; Ropovik I.; Ross R.M.; Sakman E.; Salvador C.E.; Selcuk E.; Skakoon-Sparling S.; Sorokowska A.; Sorokowski P.; Spasovski O.; Stanton S.C.E.; Stewart S.L.K.; Swami V.; Szaszi B.; Takashima K.; Tavel P.; Tejada J.; Tu E.; Tuominen J.; Vaidis D.; Vally Z.; Vaughn L.A.; Villanueva-Moya L.; Wisnuwardhani D.; Yamada Y.; Yonemitsu F.; kovR.; ivnK.; Coles N.A.
source: Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
publisher: American Psychological Association
date: 2024-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Green Open Access
relation: ISSN: 223514; CODEN: JPSPB
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Eastwick P.W., Department of Psychology, University of California, Davis, United States; Sparks J., Behavioral Decision Making Group, University of California, Los Angeles Anderson School of Management, United States; Finkel E.J., Department of Psychology, Northwestern University, United States, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, United States, Institute for Policy Research, Northwestern University, United States; Meza E.M., Department of Psychology, University of California, Davis, United States; Adamkovi? M., Centre of Social and Psychological Sciences, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Slovakia, Faculty of Education, Charles University, Czech Republic, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Jyvkyl Finland; Adu P., Wellington Faculty of Health, School of Health, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand; Ai T., Department of Social Psychology, University of Kansas, United States; Akintola A.A., Department of Psychology, Redeemers University, Nigeria; Al-Shawaf L., Department of Psychology, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, United States, Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, United States, Institute for Advanced Study in Toulouse (IAST), France; Apriliawati D., Department of Psychology, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga, Indonesia; Arriaga P., Department of Social and Organizational Psychology, Iscte-University Institute of Lisbon, Portugal; Aubert-Teillaud B., Institut de Psychologie, UniversitParis Cit France; Ban G., Department of Educational Psychology and Psychology of Health, Pavol Jozef Safarik University, Slovakia; Barzykowski K., Faculty of Philosophy, Institute of Psychology, Jagiellonian University, Poland; Batres C., Department of Psychology, Franklin and Marshall College, United States; Baucom K.J., Department of Psychology, University of Utah, United States; Beaulieu E.Z., Department of Psychology, University of Utah, United States; Behn…