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CalciumCobaltCurcumin Functionalized TiO? Nanoparticles for Enhanced Biological Activities Using a Multivariable Regression Approach
A multifunctional TiO?-based NPs, TiCaCoCur, was synthesized by coating TiO? nanoparticles with calcium, cobalt, and curcumin. XRD confirmed the retention of the anatase phase with crystallite sizes of 35nm for TiO? and 27nm for TiCaCoCur. FTIR verified curcumin incorporation via hydrogen bonding and metal coordination. UVVis spectra showed shifts in absorption peaks, indicating electronic interactions, while PL suggested the presence of surface defect states and improved electronhole separation. SEM and TEM revealed spherical nanoparticles (~ 2526nm) with SAED patterns consistent with XRD. DLS indicated a reduced hydrodynamic size (116 6nm) for TiCaCoCur compared to TiO? (152 8nm), and XPS confirmed the presence of Ti??, Ca?, Co?, and surface-bound curcumin.TiCaCoCur exhibited enhanced antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and C. albicans, and showed improved DPPH radical scavenging activity, approaching that of Vitamin C. MTT assays on MOLT-4 cells demonstrated dose-dependent cytotoxicity, with an IC?? value of 8.7g/mL for TiCaCoCur. In addition, a simple multivariable regression analysis was carried out to examine the relationship between key physicochemical parameters and biological activity. The results suggest that reduced particle size (DLS), smaller crystallite size (XRD), and changes in optical absorption behavior (UVVis) collectively contribute to the improved biological performance of the modified nanoparticles.Overall, the synergistic combination of TiO?, curcumin, and metal ions yields a NPs with enhanced structural, optical, and biological properties, making it a promising candidate for biomedical applications including antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer uses. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature 2026. -
Calcium Sulfide Based NanophosphorsA Review on Synthesis Techniques, Characterization and Applications
Calcium sulfide (CaS) is a widely investigated alkaline earth sulfide nanophosphor with promising applications in optoelectronics and biomedical fields due to its excellent photoluminescence properties. The selection of the synthesis method is a crucial factor in determining the efficacy of nanophosphors for various applications. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the various synthesis techniques employed to develop CaS nanophosphors, including solvothermal, alkoxide, sol-gel, microwave, wet chemical co-precipitation, solid-state diffusion, and single-source precursor methods. The structural and optical properties of CaS nanophosphors are discussed in detail, highlighting the influence of different dopants on the emission color, which can be tuned from blue to red. The review also explores the potential applications of CaS nanophosphors in optoelectronics and biomedicine. This review serves as a valuable resource for researchers interested in developing CaS nanophosphors for various optoelectronic and biomedical applications, providing insights into the latest advancements and future prospects in this field. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature 2024. -
Calcination process of porous metalorganic frameworks derived from nickel sulfide composites for supercapacitor and computer vision for investigating the porosity-electrochemical correlation
The utilization of metalorganic framework nanostructured electrode materials in supercapacitors and sensor applications is achieved by various chemical methods. In this study, we create NiS and NiS@MOF-BDC by employing nickel precursors and benzene dicarboxylic acid (BDC) as chelating organic linkers through a thermal reduction procedure at a temperature of 400 C to produce the composite. The composite heterostructure enhanced the conductivity, porous characteristics, and diverse potential morphological qualities. The production of composite electrodes demonstrates a specific capacity of 260F/g (104C/g) when subjected to a current density of 1A/g. Additionally, these electrodes exhibit exceptional cyclic stability, enduring 5000 cycles, when used with a 2 M KOH electrolyte. Moreover, the synthesized composite HR-TEM images were analyzed using computer vision and AI techniques for estimating the porosity and investigating the enhanced electrochemical correlation. 2024 Elsevier B.V. -
Cadmium toxicity in medicinal plants: An overview of the tolerance strategies, biotechnological and omics approaches to alleviate metal stress
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, Alessa and Almaghasla. -
Cadmium as an Endocrine Disruptor That Hinders the Reproductive and Developmental Pathways in Freshwater Fish: A Review
Cadmium (Cd) is a non-essential element with sub-lethal effects even at low concentrations. The persistent nature of Cd and its tendency to bioaccumulate eventually create harmful effects on water biota, including fish. Cd affects various aspects of hormonal action in fish since it bioaccumulates in the endocrine system and hinders the synthesis, secretion, and metabolic activity of hormones, causing severe damage along the hypothalamuspituitarygonadal axis. Linking reproductive and developmental impairments in fish with ecologically relevant concentrations of individual metals can be challenging due to the complexity of aquatic ecosystems. This review deliberated the significant and novel trends of toxicological difficulties and approaches, including elucidating environmental sources bioavailability and Cd-induced toxic effects in freshwater fish. Both acute and chronic exposure to Cd can cause a range of adverse effects, such as growth inhibition, impaired reproductive capacity, endocrine disruption, and developmental abnormalities in freshwater fish, as evidenced by the present review. These investigations support the concept of Cd as a naturally available pollutant that causes irreversible damage in fish. These findings will help to understand the etiology of environmental circumstances that pose substantial dangers to fish health and are also crucial for preventing and treating exposure-related reproductive disturbances in freshwater fish due to environmental pollution. 2023 by the authors. -
Cached-N-Proxy: An Intelligent Proxy Algorithm for Preventing Insider Email Threats to Mail Servers
Insider threats are serious security risks that come from people who work for or are contracted by an organization, such as partners, employees, or contractors. These people use their authorized access to commit hostile acts against the infrastructure, data, or assets of the company. Serious ramifications could result from these dangers, such as financial losses, reputational harm, data breaches, and possible threats to national security. Enterprises must strengthen their defenses with strong intrusion detection and prevention systems because of the growing attack surface for insider threats caused by the increasing adoption of digital technology and remote work habits. Organizations must use a combination of preventive strategies and detection mechanisms, such as privileged access management (PAM), role-based access control, data loss prevention (DLP) techniques, two-factor authentication, and thorough insider threat awareness training, to effectively combat insider threats. 2024 IEEE. -
CABiT Cabs Radhikas Dilemma
The focus of this case is the human resources management challenges faced by the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at CABiT Cabs. This case discusses the CHROs dilemma in resolving the challenges. CABiT Cabs operations and expansion are discussed to provide students an overview of the dynamics and challenges of the radio taxi business. In addition, this case explores the weakness in the CABiT business model and the challenges on the human resources front. The case extensively discusses the dynamics of a start-up and the pressures faced by the top management. Finally, the options available to the protagonist to address the challenges are discussed. The dilemma faced by the protagonist in her career front is also discussed in this case. 2024 by World Scientific Publishing Co. and Asia Academy of Management. -
C-cordial labeling of line signed graphs-I
Let S=(G, ?) be a signed graph. S admits C-cordial labeling if the difference between the number of negative and positive edges (vertices) differ by at most one under canonical marking of S. In this paper, we characterize signed paths and cycles having given number of negative sections where the line signed graphs admit C-cordial labeling. 2020 Author(s). -
C-CORDIAL LABELING OF BIPARTITE SIGNED GRAPHS
Let ?:= (V, E) be a graph and ?:= (?, ?) be a signed graph with underling graph ?. Let : V (?) ?? {+, ?} be a C-marking. Then the function is called C-cordial labeling of signed graph ?, if |e? (?1) ?e? (1)| ? 1 and |v (?) ?v (+)| ? 1, where v (+) and v (?) are the number of vertices of ? having label + and ?, respectively under . In this paper, we have characterized signed cycles with given number of negative sections, which admit C-cordial labeling. We have also obtained a characterization of signed bistars which admit C-cordial labeling. 2021 Allahabad Mathematical Society. -
ByWalk: Unriddling Blind Overtake Scenario with Frugal Safety System
Safety is crucial, and the truth is ineluctable with its practicality. We strive forward to rev up the safety protocols even more in the field of Road Safety in particular. Countries like India face around 5,00,000 accidents, which lead to 1,80,000 demises each year. The two-lane one-way roads present a risk of the overtaking vehicle crashing onto an incoming car (from the opposite direction) that the overtaking vehicle is unaware of. We seek to achieve two equivocal milestones with our idea in the blind overtake issue, namely, technological aid and economic feasibility. This makes our concept equally impactful in all situations. The technological precision and advancement will help anyone with enough resources to use them tangibly, and economic feasibility ensures a threshold of safety levels that must be put into action. In fact, we are slightly inclined toward the frugality of the architecture paradigm of our idea because safety is everyones right. On the economic side, we propose an LED board-based solution that presents enough information about the incoming vehicle with which a blind overtake condition can be avoided. Besides, we put forward the idea of vehicle-to-vehicle communication for streaming the video content to the trailing cars with smarter selection and added ease to the drivers. 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. -
BYJUS Survival at Stake: A Founders Dilemma
The focus of this case is the survival challenges faced by BYJUS due to mounting losses and financial mismanagement. This case discusses the strategic mistakes committed by BYJUS, such as the acquisitions-based growth strategy and overspending on marketing. It also discusses operational mistakes such as low customer retention, security and privacy issues and the use of hard selling to fuel rapid growth. The primary focus of this case is the CEOs dilemma in resolving the crisis. BYJUS business model is discussed to provide students with an overview of the dynamics and challenges of the EdTech business and the companys initiatives to enhance the robustness of its business model. An overview of prominent EdTech companies competing with BYJUS in India is presented in the case to enable the students to understand the competitive scenario of the EdTech industry. 2025 Lahore University of Management Sciences -
Buying intension of menstrual cups among women in India
Background: In this era of globalization, Menstrual Hygiene Management is to be concerned. However due to increasing menstrual health hygiene practices adopted by women are rapidly changing and are shifting towards healthier and sustainable products in the Indian market. Objectives: This study aims to identify and evaluate the factors effecting the buying intension of menstrual cups and to provide managerial implications in the future. Methods: The data was collected through a questionnaire survey method; Exploratory Factor Analysis was used to bring down the factor focusing on the prominent factor useful for the study. Sample size for the study was 455 where simple random sampling technique was adopted to give every element in the population to give an equal chance. Results: Through Exploratory Factor Analysis, the paper identifies five factors as product awareness, perception, external influence, product features and hygiene. Here, product awareness is the most influential factor when compared to other factor which affects the buying intension of the menstrual cups. Conclusion: The word Menstruation which was backed by religious and cultural beliefs has gone through tremendous change effect. The lack of product awareness and the existing taboos are restricting women to buy menstrual cups. The study highlights the innovations in the menstrual products and also the importance of buying healthier and eco-friendly menstrual products like menstrual cups which are economically and eye catching products among women. 2019 SERSC. -
Butterfly Optimization Algorithm-Based Optimal Sizing and Integration of Photovoltaic System in Multi-lateral Distribution Network for Interoperability
In this paper, a new and simple nature-inspired meta-heuristic search algorithm, namely butterfly optimization algorithm (BOA), is proposed for solving the optimal location and sizing of solar photovoltaic (SPV) system. An objective function for distribution loss minimization is formulated and minimized via optimally allocating the SPV system on themain feeder. At the first stage, the computational efficiency of BOA is compared with various other similar works and highlights its superiority in terms of global solution. In thesecond stage, the interoperability requirement of SPV system while determining the location and size of SPV system among multiple laterals in a distribution system is solved without compromises in radiality constraint. Various case studies on standard IEEE 33-bus system have shown the effectiveness of proposed concept of interline-photovoltaic (I-PV) system in improving the distribution system performance in terms of reduced losses and improved voltage profile via redistributing the feeder power flows effectively. 2021, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. -
Business transaction privacy and security issues in near field communication
The main objective of this chapter is to discuss various security threats and solution in business transactions. The basic working principle and theoretical background of near field communication (NFC) technology is discussed. A component of NFC communication section is to be discussed on various NFC operation modes and RFID tags. NFC technology is used in various fields such as electronic toll collection and e-payment collection for shopping. This device-to-device payment system is facing major security issues. This NFC communication data is transferred from one terminal to another terminal by using short-range radio frequency. Data hackers try to access this radio frequency and attack the business transaction. This hybrid encryption algorithm is used to solve business transaction data security issues. This chapter deals with both key encryption and data encryption processes. 2021, IGI Global. -
Business supply chain management system and thereof /
Patent Number: 202111040160, Applicant: Dr. Akhilesh Tiwari.
The present invention relates to provide a system and method for business supply chain management that includes a system and variety of steps in which it process. Where a order is received from a buyer or from a seller. The received order includes more information about the ordered product. An exemplary process according to the present invention is a flow chart showing the steps in 5. In step 10, an order is received for one or more products from a supply chain participant such as a buyer or seller. -
BUSINESS RESPONSES TOWARDS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC; [RESPOSTAS DAS EMPRESAS EM RELAO RESPONSABILIDADE SOCIAL CORPORATIVA E METAS DE DESENVOLVIMENTO SUSTENTEL DURANTE A PANDEMIA DE COVID-19]
Objective: In India, incorporating structural transformation in corporate social responsibility for achieving sustainable development goals in the Covid-19 Pandemic has become a priority. Therefore, the present article aims to review the corporate social responsibility activities conducted by Nine Indian companies (two public sector organizations and seven private sector organizations) towards attaining Sustainable Development Goals in times of global pandemic. To explore CSR activities performed by the Indian companies (both public and private) in recent times of crisis of covid-19. To assess the impact of Covid-19 on the economic, social, and technological environment of Indian Companies in recent times. Method: For our research, we chose India since it was one of the earliest and worst-hit countries during the recent pandemic. Even though huge Asian corporations are a minority, It is a good fit for our study goal for various reasons. Less and medium-sized businesses, on the other hand, have a far smaller influence on society, Due to their prominence in the press, clients or consumers are more likely to provide feedback if they are proactive. As a second point, major companies have greater resources (e.g., human and financial) to spend on reporting and distributing social and environmental information. The existing study applied bibliometric analysis in the exploratory research. The data collection done through secondary sources in which articles extracted with the use of PRISMA flowchart. Result: The study's findings state that most selected Indian Companies spend Rupees 50-1000 crores as corporate social responsibility activities and contribute to the Pradhan Mantri Relief Fund as a business response to face challenges in times of pandemic. Moreover, private companies spend more on CSR activities than public companies in India. The study provides suggestions to the government to make the corporate social responsibility activities compulsory for all the profitable companies so that country can maintain a corporate pool of contingent funds that can utilize to meet such times of critical circumstances. Conclusion: Companies are taking steps to ensure the safety and protection of their personnel. This has been reflected in corporate social responsibility initiatives as well. Corporate social responsibility efforts must include pushing for and facilitating access to health insurance programmes and other equity indicators as a result. 2023 The Author(s). -
Business Resilience
Business resilience has emerged as one of the key elements for ensuring the survival and success of the organization in the 21st century which has been marked by socio-economic crisis, notable disruptions, and tumultuous market shifts. The term Business resilience is defined as the capacity of an organization to navigate through adversity, adapt to changing conditions, and emerge stronger from setbacks. Financial, operational, organizational, digital, and supply chain resilience are among the measures that resilient organizations invest on. Companies that are financially strong put careful money management first and protect shareholders wealth. Organizational resilience promotes flexibility and ongoing learning, whereas operational resilience guarantees the continuation of vital business operations. While supply chain resilience concentrates on minimizing disruptions, digital resilience entails strong cybersecurity measures. Effective leadership is essential for managing uncertainty, and a flexible strategy for enhancing resilience guarantees continuous adjustment. In the end, corporate resilience is about overcoming hardship and integrating resilience as a strategic requirement for sustained success in a changing business climate. 2026 Elsevier Inc. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies. -
Business model of IPL: Role of product placement in creating it as a brand /
Product Placement is a new innovative and modern form of advertising and promotional mechanism in which the marketers brand their goods by placing it in sports & entertainment programs. Brand Placement when collaborated with a well respected athlete or is strategically placed on the field at a game has helped many brands draw much needed exposure to their product offerings. The modes of product placement have transformed over the years, from the traditional practice of inserting ten or thirty seconds commercials to direct placement of the brand during live game or match intervals. Brand placement has the power to persuade a consumer or to strengthen the loyalty towards a brand. -
Business intelligence techniques for customer relationship management in the banking sector /
International journal Of Applied Engineering Research, Vol.10, Issue 79, pp.835-838, ISSN No: 0973-4562. -
Business Intelligence in Action: Way of Successful Implementation of Automated Systems
This chapter presents an overview of the role of automated systems in Business Intelligence (BI). BI has emerged as a critical element for modern organizations in decision-making processes by analyzing large volumes of data. Automated BI systems offer several advantages over traditional manual systems, including increased efficiency, accuracy, and customized insights. Despite these benefits, there are several limitations and challenges associated with the implementation of automated BI systems. This chapter examines the benefits and limitations of automated BI systems and identifies common success factors for successful implementation. The chapter also explores different types of automated systems, including predictive analytics, machine learning, natural language processing, and robotics process automation. These systems can help organizations analyze and interpret large amounts of data more quickly and accurately, enabling them to make informed decisions. However, despite the potential benefits of automated BI systems, there are several challenges associated with their implementation, including technical expertise and integration issues. To address these challenges, careful planning, collaboration, and ongoing monitoring are essential. In conclusion, this chapter highlights the importance of automated BI systems in modern businesses and provides valuable insights into their benefits and limitations. The chapter also emphasizes the need for careful planning, collaboration, and monitoring for the successful implementation of automated BI systems. 2024 selection and editorial matter, Nidhi Sindhwani, Rohit Anand, A. Shaji George and Digvijay Pandey; individual chapters, the contributors.