Influence of Planting Methods on Growth, Yield and Storage of Onion (Allium cepa L.) var. Bhima Shakti
subject: Non pelleted; Pelleted; Seed drill; Transplanted
description: 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.
creator: Jeevitha D.; Chimmalagi U.; Adishesha K.; Hosamani G.B.; Vinay T.V.; Dharmatti P.R.
source: Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol-58, No. 5, pp. 885-888.
publisher: Agricultural Research Communication Centre
date: 2024-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access
relation: ISSN: 3678245
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Jeevitha D., Department of Agriculture, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, 641 114, India; Chimmalagi U., Department of Agriculture, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, 641 114, India; Adishesha K., Department of Plant Physiology, School of Agriculture, Mohan Babu University, Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati, 517 102, India; Hosamani G.B., Department of Entomology, M.S. Swaminathan School of Agriculture, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha, Gajapati, 761 211, India; Vinay T.V., Statistics in Business Analytics, School of Business and Management, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560 001, India; Dharmatti P.R., University of Agricultural Sciences, Karnataka, Dharwad, 580 005, India

Drivers of Customer Retention: An Introspection Into Indian Retail Customers
subject: Customer Loyalty; Customer Retention; Customer Satisfaction; India; Retailing; Switching Cost
description: There is a wide variety of choices for the modern retail customer including multiple retail formats. The success of the retail establishments has a great reliance of customer retention, which is an essential attribute to achieve profitability. This study takes in to consideration to extract the factors responsible for customer retention which in turn assists in increasing the customer base. The prime objective of the study is to ascertain the influence of customer satisfaction, switching costs and customer loyalty on customer retention. Whereas, the second one is to explore the effect of demographic factors on customer retention. The sample size of this study was 600 respondents who were chosen for the full-fledged study. The statistical techniques used for final analysis were structural equation modelling and regression. The findings subsequent to the statistical analysis and interpretation concluded that customer loyalty, customer satisfaction and switching cost have the strongest effect on customer retention in retails. Customer satisfaction alone is not every time an indicator of customer loyalty. A loyal customer will spread positive word of mouth to other prospective customers about the retail. Occupation of respondent has a major influence on customer retention dimensions. 2021 Management Development Institute.
creator: Mathew J.
source: Vision, Vol-28, No. 5, pp. 567-579.
publisher: Sage Publications India Pvt. Ltd
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 9722629
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Mathew J., School of Business and Management, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India

Comparative Analysis of Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Potential of Ethanol Leaf Extracts of Psidium guajava and Syzygium jambos
subject: Antioxidants; DPPH; GC-MS; Phytochemicals; Psidium guajava; Syzygium jambos
description: Background: Plant-based drugs for various human ailments are becoming very important in the current domain of therapeutics. Aim: Psidium guajava and Syzygium jambos are two such plant species known for their medicinal properties in traditional systems of medicine like Ayurveda. Methods: Phytochemical analysis including GCMS, and antioxidant studies (DPPH) was carried out for both plant extracts. Results: Comparative phytochemical analyses of ethanol extracts of both these plants have shown the existence of bioactive components like tannins, polyphenols, alkaloids, flavonoids and terpenoids. These phytochemicals were quantified and the ethanol extracts were subjected to GCMS analysis which showed the presence of cis-?-farnesene, cis-calamenene, copaene, humulene, caryophyllene, phytol, neophytadiene, n-hexadecanoic acid etc, many of which possess diverse properties like antimicrobial, antibiofilm, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. DPPH and reducing power assays revealed the excellent radical scavenging activity of the extracts. Conclusion: Among the two plants under the current study, S. jambos extract showed better results when compared to P. guajava concerning the antioxidant potential and the quantity of flavonoids, alkaloids, polyphenols and tannins present in the plant samples. 2024, Informatics Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
creator: Santhosh S.K.; Sarojini S.
source: Journal of Natural Remedies, Vol-24, No. 10, pp. 2173-2186.
publisher: Informatics Publishing Limited
date: 2024-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access
relation: ISSN: 9725547; CODEN: JNROA
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Santhosh S.K., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Sarojini S., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India

Carbon dots-Zno/TiO2 ternary nanocomposite as a proficient material to enhance the performance of natural DSSC
subject: Carbon dots; Co-activation; Composites; DSSC; Natural dye; Stability
description: A novel sustainable approach for enhancing the efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) involves the utilization of a combination of ZnO and carbon dots (CDs) derived from Citrus medica fruit extract, along with microwave-synthesized TiO2 nanoparticles for the preparation of the photoanode. Natural dyes such as Hibiscus rosa-sinensis and Allium Cepa peel are employed as sensitizers to reduce production costs. This co-activation method has demonstrated a significant improvement in the output parameters of the devices. Notably, the photoanode co-activated with ZnO-CD composite (ZnO-CD/TiO2) exhibits the most favorable output parameters when combined with Hibiscus rosa-sinensis dye (open circuit voltage (Voc) = 0.80 V, short circuit current density (Jsc) = 6.62 mA/cm2, fill factor (FF) = 64.20 %, photo conversion efficiency (PCE) = 3.40 %) and Allium Cepa peel dye (Voc = 0.81 V, Jsc = 6.79 mA/cm2, FF = 65.70 %, PCE = 3.61 %). When paired with Allium Cepa dye, the CD modified photoanode (CD/TiO2) offers Voc = 0.73 V, Jsc = 6.64 mA/cm2, FF = 61.27 % and PCE = 2.97 %. Similarly, when combined with Hibiscus rosa-sinensis dye, the output parameters of the CD/TiO2 photoanode are Voc = 0.72 V, Jsc = 6.54 mA/cm2, FF = 64.4 % and PCE = 3.03 %. In comparison to all tested devices, the unmodified photoanode (TiO2) displayed the lowest performance, with parameters such as Voc = 0.59 V, Jsc = 6.45 mA/cm2, FF = 52.5 %, PCE = 2.10 % using Allium Cepa peel dye, and Voc = 0.66 V, Jsc = 6 mA/cm2, FF = 51.60 %, PCE = 2.04 % using Hibiscus rosa-sinensis dye. Furthermore, the co-activation process has been shown to enhance the stability of the devices. While the unmodified photoanodes ceased to operate after eight days, the ZnO-CD composite co-activated photoanodes retained their initial efficiencies up to 61.50 % and 68.53 % with the Allium Cepa peel dye and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis dye, respectively. Therefore, this study underscores the potential of the synthesized composite mater…
creator: Varghese M.; Ninan G.G.; Balachandran M.
source: Micro and Nanostructures, Vol-194
publisher: Elsevier Ltd
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 27730123
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Varghese M., Department of Physics and Electronics, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Ninan G.G., Department of Physics and Electronics, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Balachandran M., Department of Physics and Electronics, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India

Unmet Spiritual Needs: A Study among Patients with Chronic Illness
subject: Chronic/terminal illness; End of life; Family support; Meaning in life; Spiritual needs
description: Objectives: The conventional healthcare system operates on the physiological man and overlooks the spiritual man. Many studies reported on the unmet spiritual needs of terminally ill patients. Despite spiritual care being a predictor of a positive mindset (meaning making) among patients with terminal illnesses, assessing spiritual needs and providing adequate spiritual care is still a distant phenomenon in the healthcare setting. Materials and Methods: With the help of a spiritual needs questionnaire, we analysed the unmet spiritual needs and preferences of 30 terminally ill patients. Specific attention was given to psychosocial, emotional, existential, religious and acceptance of death. Results: The results show that 72% of terminally ill patients reported a strong desire to have their spiritual needs met. Psychosocial needs scored the highest, while acceptance of dying scored the least. The need to be connected with the family was one of the strongest wishes expressed in the study. Religious needs ranked as the second category of needs. Findings show that the highest needs are intertwined with the patients culture. Conclusion: In India, religion and family connections are essential; terminally ill patients expressed the desire that meeting these two aspects makes their lives meaningful even at the end stage. The results warrant a spiritual needs assessment as a deathbed test to make the endoflife more meaningful. 2024 Published by Scientific Scholar on behalf of Indian Journal of Palliative Care.
creator: Mathew L.; Kunnath B.
source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care, Vol-30, No. 4, pp. 342-346.
publisher: Scientific Scholar
date: 2024-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access
relation: ISSN: 9731075
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Mathew L., School of Psychological Sciences, CHRIST University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Kunnath B., Caritas Hospital, Institue of Health Sciences, Kerala, Kottayam, India

Social Work Intervention Research in Child Sponsorship Programs: Enhancing Psychological Well-being of Marginalized Adolescents
subject: adolescents; child sponsorship program; psychological well-being; social group work; social work intervention research; underprivileged children
description: The Child Sponsorship Program (CSP) is critical to enhancing the objective and subjective well-being of enrollees. Meanwhile, social work interventions emphasize scientific approaches aimed at empowering marginalized populations. This intervention research (IR) was focused on raising the psychological well-being (PWB) of adolescents in a prominent CSP located in Kochi, Kerala. Preliminary findings from a pilot study underscored the need for intervention, and subsequent Delphi survey results guided the formulation of an intervention strategy. Capitalizing on the transformative power of peer groups, IR implemented a social group work intervention to enhance adolescent PWB in CSP. Using a nonequivalent comparison group interrupted time-series design, the PWB of participants in the intervention group (IG, N = 20) and comparison group (CG, N = 20) was measured and compared. Ryffs PWB scale with 42 items served as the assessment instrument. Descriptive statistics confirmed the normal distribution of baseline data for all participants (N = 40), while repeated measures ANOVA in SPSS 25 validated the alternative hypothesis, indicating significant differences in PWB measures over time within IG and between IG and CG. Additionally, along with statistical evidence of intervention effectiveness, this study used a qualitative design for ongoing evaluation of the intervention process, providing insights for program refinement and demonstrating intervention outcomes. By defining a model for group work intervention among CSP adolescents to improve PWB, this study underscores the important role of social work interventions in empowering marginalized populations. The Author(s) 2024.
creator: Joseph S.; Karalam S.R.B.; Mathew J.
source: SAGE Open, Vol-14, No. 4
publisher: SAGE Publications Inc.
date: 2024-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access
relation: ISSN: 21582440
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Joseph S., Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kerala, Kochi, India; Karalam S.R.B., CHRIST (Deemed to be) University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Mathew J., Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kerala, Kochi, India

Advanced Electrochemical Detection of 2,4-dichlorophenol in Water with Molecularly Imprinted Chitosan Stabilized Gold Nanoparticles
subject: 2; 4-DCP; chitosan; electrochemical sensors; gold nanoparticles; molecularly imprinted polymers
description: 2,4-Dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) is a hazardous chemical that can be passed down to offspring. Because 2,4-DCP degrades slowly and can be passed down to future generations, its a pesticide that needs to be continuously monitored and managed. With the use of chitosan-stabilized AuNPs on a glassy carbon electrode and the molecular imprinting technique, an effective electrochemical sensor has been built for the selective determination of 2,4-DCP in different aqueous samples. The analytes electroactive surface area and number of interaction sites are both increased by the AuNPs. The formulated AuNPs were characterized using several material characterization techniques. Molecularly imprinted nanomaterials provided the selectivity against other interfering chlorophenols. With a detection limit of 6.33 nM and a broad linear dynamic range of 21.09 to 310 nM, 2,4-DCP was found using differential pulse voltammetry. Without interference from structural analogs, the sensor was effectively evaluated in a variety of contaminated water samples. 2024 The Electrochemical Society (ECS). Published on behalf of ECS by IOP Publishing Limited. All rights, including for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies, are reserved.
creator: Ann Maria C.G.; Varghese A.; Nidhin M.
source: Journal of the Electrochemical Society, Vol-171, No. 10
publisher: Institute of Physics
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 134651; CODEN: JESOA
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Ann Maria C.G., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Varghese A., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Nidhin M., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University, Bengaluru, 560029, India

Titania Doped CDs as Effective CT-DNA Binders: A Novel Fluorescent Probe via Green Synthesis
subject: biocompatibility; CDs; DNA affinity; fluorescent; green synthesis
description: Carbon dots (CDs), which belong to the class of zero-dimensional carbon-based nanomaterials, have garnered significant interest owing to their wide array of applications spanning from the electronics industry to the healthcare sector. This work employs a facile, inexpensive approach to synthesize green luminescent carbon dots (J-10) from a potential medicinal plant named Justicia Wynaadensis by the one-step hydrothermal method. A nanocomposite (JT-10) of the CDs is prepared by adding TiO2 nanoparticles derived from green synthesis of Lavandula leaves. The J-10 and JT-10 are further characterized by X-ray Diffraction spectroscopy (XRD), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Raman analysis X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), and Fourier transform infrared techniques (FTIR), UVvis spectroscopy, Photoluminescence (PL), and Fluorescence or PL lifetime analysis. The average size of synthesized CDs is 1.85 nm and exhibits an excitation-dependent fluorescence nature at 320 nm. PL lifetime analysis of J-10 and JT-10 is calculated to be 5.80 and 2.84 ns respectively. Offering these unique optical properties and biocompatibility, the synthesised material is suitable for investigating their binding affinity and interaction mechanisms with DNA. The use of JT-10 in DNA binding studies contributes to the development of sustainable and efficient nanomaterials for applications in biosensors, drug delivery, and gene therapy. 2024 Wiley-VCH GmbH.
creator: Namrata W.N.; Joseph N.; Varghese N.; Varghese M.; Sreehari K.S.; Joy F.; Nair Y.; Manoj B.
source: Particle and Particle Systems Characterization, Vol-41, No. 10
publisher: John Wiley and Sons Inc
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 9340866; CODEN: PPCHE
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Namrata W.N., Nanocarbon Research Group, Materials Science Research Laboratory, Department of Physics and Electronics, Christ University, Hosur Road, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Joseph N., Nanocarbon Research Group, Materials Science Research Laboratory, Department of Physics and Electronics, Christ University, Hosur Road, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India, Department of Electronics, St Joseph's University, 36 Lalbagh Road, Karnataka, Bangalore, 5600027, India; Varghese N., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Varghese M., Nanocarbon Research Group, Materials Science Research Laboratory, Department of Physics and Electronics, Christ University, Hosur Road, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Sreehari K.S., Nanocarbon Research Group, Materials Science Research Laboratory, Department of Physics and Electronics, Christ University, Hosur Road, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Joy F., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Nair Y., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Manoj B., Nanocarbon Research Group, Materials Science Research Laboratory, Department of Physics and Electronics, Christ University, Hosur Road, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India

Structural engineering on indole derivative for rechargeable organic lithium-ion battery
subject: Aqueous and non-aqueous rechargeable lithium-ion battery; Cyclic voltammetry; EIS; GCPL
description: In the present work, the indole derivative, namely, 3,3?,3?-methane-triyl-tris-1H-indol(tris-Ind), is synthesized and characterized as an organic electrode material in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (RLIB). The structural characterization of the synthesized molecule is carried out using physicochemical techniques. The ball milling method is used for the lithiation process to form electroactive lithiated tris-Ind (Li-tris-Ind). The electrochemical activity of Li-tris-Ind is measured in aqueous and non-aqueous electrolytic media, and the results are compared. The aqueous cell system delivers an average cell potential of 0.76V with a discharge capacity of 189 mAhg?1, whereas the non-aqueous cell system delivers an average potential of 1V with 506 mAhg?1. The potentiostatic electrochemical impedance spectroscopic studies reveal the kinetics of finite diffusion. The organic electrode shows good cyclic stability and reproducibility in both systems, making it a significant practical material for RLIB applications. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature 2024.
creator: Naik L.; P V.K.; Shetty V.R.; Bubbly S.G.; Gudennavar S.B.
source: Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, Vol-28, No. 10, pp. 3871-3881.
publisher: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 14328488
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Naik L., Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST University, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; P V.K., Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST University, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Shetty V.R., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST University, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Bubbly S.G., Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST University, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Gudennavar S.B., Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST University, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India

Facile engineering of aptamer-coupled silk fibroin encapsulated myogenic gold nanocomposites: investigation of antiproliferative activity and apoptosis induction
subject: Apoptosis; Aptamer, gold nanocomposites; Liver cancer; Silk fibroin
description: Nanocomposites selectively induce cancer cell death, holding potential for precise liver cancer treatment breakthroughs. This study assessed the cytotoxicity of gold nanocomposites (Au NCs) enclosed within silk fibroin (SF), aptamer (Ap), and the myogenic Talaromyces purpureogenus (TP) against a human liver cancer cell (HepG2). The ultimate product, Ap-SF-TP@Au NCs, results from a three-step process. This process involves the myogenic synthesis of TP@Au NCs derived from TP mycelial extract, encapsulation of SF on TP@Au NCs (SF-TP@Au NCs), and the conjugation of Ap within SF-TP@Au NCs. The synthesized NCs are analyzed by various characteristic techniques. Ap-SF-TP@Au NCs induced potential cell death in HepG2 cells but exhibited no cytotoxicity in non-cancerous cells (NIH3T3). The morphological changes in cells were examined through various biochemical staining methods. Thus, Ap-SF-TP@Au NCs emerge as a promising nanocomposite for treating diverse cancer cells. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature B.V. 2024.
creator: Elayappan P.K.; Kandasamy K.; Sasikumar V.; Bharathi M.; Hirad A.H.; Alarfaj A.A.; Arulselvan P.; Jaganathan R.; Ravindran R.; Suriyaprakash J.; Thangavelu I.
source: Biotechnology Letters, Vol-46, No. 5, pp. 871-885.
publisher: Springer Science and Business Media B.V.
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 1415492; PubMed ID: 38676857; CODEN: BILED
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Elayappan P.K., Department of Biochemistry, Vivekanandha College of Arts and Sciences for Women (Autonomous), Elayampalayam, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, Namakkal, 637205, India; Kandasamy K., Department of Biochemistry, Vivekanandha College of Arts and Sciences for Women (Autonomous), Elayampalayam, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, Namakkal, 637205, India; Sasikumar V., Department of Biochemistry, K.S.Rangasamy College of Arts and Science, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, Namakkal, 637215, India; Bharathi M., Center for Bioinformatics, Department of Biochemistry, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, 641021, India; Hirad A.H., Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia; Alarfaj A.A., Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia; Arulselvan P., Department of Chemistry, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, 602 105, India; Jaganathan R., Preclinical Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Royal College of Medicine Perak (UniKL-RCMP), Perak, Ipoh, 30450, Malaysia; Ravindran R., Preclinical Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Royal College of Medicine Perak (UniKL-RCMP), Perak, Ipoh, 30450, 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, 510006, China; Thangavelu I., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Bangalore, 560029, India

Development and validation procedure of the higher educational facilities scale (HEFS)
subject: Educational facilities; Higher education facilities; Infrastructure; Quality assessment; Quality assurance; Validation of scale
description: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a scale to assess the influence of Higher Educational Facilities for the growth of education in higher education institutions. Design/methodology/approach: The first step in the process of scale development is to generate an item pool containing as many items as possible which captures the construct of interest. A total of 111 items were constructed for the initial try-out of the scale measuring the construct of higher educational facilities. This rating scale was based on the Likert-type was designed, where each item had to be rated on a five-point scale. The scale consisted of a few items involving the dimensions of infrastructure, quality assessment and quality assurance regard to the vision actualization. Findings: Higher Educational Facilities Scale (HEFS) was developed by the investigator and designed in the format of a 5-point rating scale of the Likert type. There are different phases identified for the scale construction. In the first phase, items are created and the contents validity is determined. The scale is constructed in the second phase. Pre-testing the questions, administering the survey, reducing the number of items and determining how many factors the scale captures are all steps in the scale construction process. The number of dimensions, reliability and validity are all verified in the third phase, scale evaluation. In developing the scale, the content and face validity was ascertained. The reliability of the scale and its three subscales were established. This scale has potential value for policymakers to assess the perception held by the religious faculty members working in higher education institutions. Originality/value: The research is part of the doctoral thesis by Dr Deepa Thomas under the supervision of Dr Fr. Joseph C. C. and the co-supervision of Dr Kennedy Andrew Thomas. The purpose of the scale is to assess the higher educational facilities of in institutions of higher Ed…
creator: Thomas D.; Chennattuserry J.C.; Thomas K.A.
source: Property Management, Vol-42, No. 5, pp. 657-671.
publisher: Emerald Publishing
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 2637472
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Thomas D., CMC St. Marys Province, Thamarassery, India; Chennattuserry J.C., Department of International Studies, Political Science and History, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Thomas K.A., School of Education, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India

The feasibility analysis of load based resource optimization algorithm for cooperative communication in 5G wireless ad-hoc networks
subject: Ad-Hoc; Bandwidth; Cooperative Communication; Networks; Optimization; Spectrum; Topology; Wireless
description: Efficient allocation of resources is crucial in wireless ad hoc networks (WANETs) as spectrum assets are costly. Cooperative communications were introduced as a solution to the problem of limited spectrum availability. In this approach, numerous nodes share their resources and increase the bandwidth available to end-users. This research investigates the practicality of a new algorithm that optimizes resources based on load for Cooperative Communications in 5 G WANETs. The algorithm consists of two components. Initially, a distributed algorithm for forming a topology is suggested. This algorithm employs a load-based approach to explore network conditions and efficiently choose the most suitable topology. An optimization algorithm that relies on a greedy strategy is suggested. In this approach, the chosen nodes send their bits to the receiver to maximize the attainable system throughput. A thorough simulation study is conducted to evaluate the overall performance of the proposed algorithm in assessing existing methods. The proposed model obtained 94.72 % energy efficiency, 91.69 % network throughput, 94.72 % spectrum utilization, 27.47 % network delay, 24.08 % packet loss rate, 94.38 % signal-to-noise ratio, 93.91 % data transfer rate, 95.87 % error detection rate, and 94.28 % link reliability rate. The results demonstrate that the suggested algorithm significantly enhances the system and the overall network performance compared to existing approaches. The proposed approach is feasible and environmentally friendly for optimizing bandwidth in 5 G wireless ad hoc Networks. 2024 The Authors
creator: Logeshwaran J.; Kannadasan R.; Mansingh P.M.B.; Mutharasan A.; Yuvaraj N.; Venkatasubramanian S.; Alsharif M.H.; Uthansakul P.; Uthansakul M.
source: Alexandria Engineering Journal, Vol-104, pp. 529-550.
publisher: Elsevier B.V.
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 11100168
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Logeshwaran J., Department of Computer Science, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Kannadasan R., Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Sriperumbudur, 602117, India; Mansingh P.M.B., Department of Advanced Computer Science and Engineering, Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research, Andhra Pradesh, Guntur, India; Mutharasan A., Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, 600 062, India; Yuvaraj N., Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering & Technology, Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, India; Venkatasubramanian S., Department of computer science and Business Systems, Saranathan college of engineering, Tamil Nadu, Trichy, India; Alsharif M.H., Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Electronics and Information Engineering, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, South Korea; Uthansakul P., School of Telecommunication Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand; Uthansakul M., School of Telecommunication Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand

Elucidating the interplay of PPAR gamma inhibition and energy demand in adriamycin-induced cardiomyopathy: In Vitro and In Vivo perspective
subject: Adriamycin; cancer; cardiotoxicity; oxidative stress; PPAR?
description: Adriamycin is an anticancer anthracycline drug that inhibits the progression of topoisomerase II activity and causes apoptosis. The effective clinical application of the drug is very much limited by its adverse drug reactions on various tissues. Most importantly, Adriamycin causes cardiomyopathy, one of the life-threatening complications of the drug. Altered expression of PPAR? in adipocytes inhibited the glucose and fatty acids uptake by down regulating GLUT4 and CD36 expression and causes cardiotoxicity. Therefore, the influence of Adriamycinin cardiac ailments was investigated in vivo and in vitro. Adriamycin treated rats showed altered ECG profile, arrhythmic heartbeat with the elevated levels of CRP and LDH. Dysregulated lipid profiles with elevated levels of cholesterol and triglycerides were also observed. Possibilities of cardiac problems due to cardiomyopathy were analyzed through histopathology. Adriamycin treated rats showed no signs for atheromatous plaque formation in aorta but disorganized cardiomyocytes with myofibrillar loss and inflammation in heart tissue, indicative of cardiomyopathy. Reduced levels of antioxidant enzymes confirmed the incidence of oxidative stress. Adriamycin treatment significantly reduced glucose and insulin levels, creating energy demand due to decreased glucose and insulin levels with increased fatty acid accumulation, ultimately resulting in oxidative stress mediated cardiomyopathy. Since PPARs play a vital role in regulating oxidative stress, the effect of Adriamycin on PPAR? was analyzed by western blot. Adriamycin downregulated PPAR? in a dose-dependent manner in H9C2 cells in vitro. Overall, our study suggests that Adriamycin alters glucose and lipid metabolism via PPAR? inhibition that leads to oxidative stress and cardiomyopathy that necessitates a different therapeutic approach. 2024 Wiley Periodicals LLC.
creator: Seenivasan K.; Arunachalam S.; Tirupathi Pichiah P.B.; Vasan S.B.; Venkateswaran M.R.; Siva D.; Gothandam J.; Achiraman S.
source: Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology, Vol-38, No. 10
publisher: John Wiley and Sons Inc
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 10956670; PubMed ID: 39328005; CODEN: JBMTF
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Seenivasan K., Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu, Tiruchirappalli, India; Arunachalam S., Department of Life Sciences, School of Sciences, CHRIST University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Tirupathi Pichiah P.B., Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu, Tiruchirappalli, India; Vasan S.B., School of Life Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu, Tiruchirappalli, India; Venkateswaran M.R., Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu, Tiruchirappalli, India; Siva D., Centre for Laboratory Animal Technology and Research, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, India; Gothandam J., Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu, Tiruchirappalli, India; Achiraman S., Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu, Tiruchirappalli, India

Advancements in Deep Learning Techniques for Potato Leaf Disease Identification Using SAM-CNNet Classification
subject: convolutional neural network; data normalization; GoogLeNet; potato leaf diseases; Spatial Attention Mechanism
description: Potato leaf diseases like Late Blight and Early Blight significantly challenge potato cultivation, impacting crop yield and quality worldwide. Potatoes are a staple for over a billion people and crucial for food security, especially in developing countries. The economic impact is substantial, with Late Blight alone causing annual damages over $6 billion globally. Effective detection and management are essential to mitigate these effects on agricultural productivity and economic stability. This paper presents a novel approach to potato leaf disease detection using advanced deep learning and optimization techniques. Key components include data normalization to eliminate noise, feature extraction using GoogLeNet, and hyperparameter tuning through the Elk Herd Optimizer (EHO). Additionally, a Spatial Attention Mechanism and Convolutional Neural Network (SAM-CNNet) are employed for robust classification. The method is validated using the Plant Village dataset, yielding an accuracy of 98.58%, with precision of 97.68%, recall of 98.42%, and F1-Score of 98.21%, demonstrating exceptional performance and reliability. This study highlights the proposed approach's efficacy in accurately identifying and classifying potato leaf diseases, offering a promising solution for precision agriculture and crop management. Copyright: 2024 The authors. This article is published by IIETA and is licensed under the CC BY 4.0 license.
creator: Patil S.; Satya A.D.V.; Bajjuri U.R.; Damarapati P.K.; Manur M.; Thirumalraj A.; Vatambeti R.
source: Ingenierie des Systemes d'Information, Vol-29, No. 5, pp. 2021-2030.
publisher: International Information and Engineering Technology Association
date: 2024-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Hybrid Gold Open Access
relation: ISSN: 16331311
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Patil S., Department of Information Technology, MLR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, 500043, India; Satya A.D.V., Department of Chemistry, New Horizon College of Engineering, Bengaluru, 560103, India; Bajjuri U.R., Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering, Mylavaram, 521230, India; Damarapati P.K., Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Guntur, 522302, India; Manur M., Department of Computer Science and Engineering, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560074, India; Thirumalraj A., Department of Computer Science and Engineering, K. Ramakrishna College of Technology, Trichy, 621112, India; Vatambeti R., School of Computer Science and Engineering, VIT-AP University, Vijayawada, 522237, India

Serverless Data Processing System and its Design Space Consideration
subject: Design Space Exploration; Performance Characterization; Sched-Probe Framework; Scheduling Mechanisms; Serverless Data Processing
description: Serverless computing is becoming increasingly important in data-processing applications in science and business. The scheduler is at the centre of serverless data-processing systems, allowing for dynamic decisions on job and data placement. The complex design space, which is influenced by various user, cluster, and workload variables, presents problems for developing high-performance and cost-effective scheduling structures and processes. To make this exploration easier, we present Sched-Probe, a framework that includes a conceptual model and simulator for systematic design space exploration. Using the Sched-Probe framework, we evaluate the performance of three scheduling systems and two techniques using real-world workloads. Our open-source software is now available on ExDe, allowing system designers to collaborate on delving into the complexity of serverless scheduling, paving the way for optimised and efficient data-processing systems. 2024, Iquz Galaxy Publisher. All rights reserved.
creator: Arockia Raj A.; Banerjee K.; Anist A.; Beena Bethel G.N.; Muthu Pandian P.; Acharjee P.B.
source: International Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Scope, Vol-5, No. 4, pp. 641-650.
publisher: Iquz Galaxy Publisher
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 2582631X
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Arockia Raj A., Department of CSE-Data Science, Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science, Andhra Pradesh, Madanapalle, India; Banerjee K., Department of CSE, JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida, India; Anist A., Department of ECE, St.Joseph's Institute of Technology, OMR, Tamilnadu, Chennai, India; Beena Bethel G.N., Department of CSE (Data Science), Sridevi Women's Engineering College, Hyderabad, India; Muthu Pandian P., Department of Chemistry, Saveetha Engineering College, Thandalam, Chennai, India; Acharjee P.B., CHRIST University, Pune Lavasa Campus, Maharashtra, India

Moderating role of firm characteristics on the relationship between corporate social responsibility and financial performance: evidence from India
subject: Corporate social responsibility; CSRCFP; Financial performance; Firm characteristics; Firm life-cycle; Ownership structure
description: Purpose: The effect of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on corporate financial performance (CFP) is shown to depend on both firm-specific and external factors. This study investigates the moderating role of two firm-specific factors the firm life-cycle stage and ownership structure on the CSRCFP relationship in a developing economy setting India. Design/methodology/approach: The study covers 1,419 listed companies in India during 201521. The firm lifecycle is represented using firm age and future growth prospects. Ownership is represented through a dummy variable and promoters holding percentages. Return on assets (RoA) is used as a measure of CFP, while CSR intensity, i.e. the ratio of CSR expenditure to profit after tax (PAT), is used to represent CSR. Fixed effect panel regression and generalized method of moments (GMM) models are used for data analysis. Findings: CSR expenditure has a significant negative impact on CFP. Firm age and future growth prospects amplify this negative impact, indicating that the firm life-cycle has a significant negative moderating effect on the CSRCFP relationship. Furthermore, the impact of CSR on CFP is worse for government companies than private ownership. Promoters holdings have a positive impact on the CSRCFP relationship. Research limitations/implications: The results question the validity of mandatory CSR expenditure on companies operating in developing countries and call for a differentiated policy approach to CSR expectations based on firm characteristics. This study also enhances the existing literature on CSRCFP. Originality/value: The growing research on CSRCFP has limited coverage of firm characteristics as contributing factors. Hence, this paper helps in enhancing the existing literature on CSRCFP and makes it more relevant to firms with specific characteristics. 2024, Nisha Prakash and Aparna Hawaldar.
creator: Prakash N.; Hawaldar A.
source: Journal of Economics and Development, Vol-26, No. 4, pp. 346-361.
publisher: Emerald Publishing
date: 2024-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access
relation: ISSN: 18590020
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Prakash N., Royal Docks School of Business and Law, University of East London, Docklands Campus, London, United Kingdom; Hawaldar A., Christ University Institute of Management MBA, Bangalore, India

Weakly Non-linear Stability Analysis of Triple-Diffusive Convection in a Bi-viscous Bingham Fluid Layer with Cross-Diffusion Effects
subject: Bi-viscous Bingham fluid; Cross-diffusion effects; Ginzburg-Landau method; Nusselt and Sherwood numbers; Triple-diffusive convection
description: The paper investigates the impact of cross-diffusion on triple-diffusive convection in a bi-viscous Bingham fluid layer. Non-linear stability analysis is performed, and the expression of the critical-Rayleigh-number is obtained, resulting in an analytical solution of the Ginzburg-Landau model (GLM). The coefficients in the GLM involve the scaled Rayleigh-number, the solutal Rayleigh-numbers, the solutal diffusivity rates, the bi-viscous Bingham fluid parameter, and the cross-diffusion parameters. The solutal Rayleigh-numbers, the solutal diffusivity rates, and the bi-viscous Bingham fluid parameter alone determine the critical-Rayleigh-number, which provides the condition for the stationary onset. The neutral curves for the stationary mode are examined. It is found that the solutal diffusivities and bi-viscous Bingham fluid parameter advance the onset of convection, whereas the solutal Rayleigh-numbers delay it. The Nusselt number, Nu, and the Sherwood numbers, Sh1 and Sh2, determine the heat- and mass-transfer rates obtained for the convection system. We see that Nu, Sh1 and Sh2 increase with an increase in the values of the bi-viscous Bingham fluid parameter. Also, we observe that increase in the Prandtl number effect increases them, and the same is true of the solutal Rayleigh-numbers, whereas the opposite impact on Nu, Sh1 and Sh2 is seen for solutal diffusivities, Soret and cross-diffusion parameters. In general, we observe that mass-transfer is more than the heat-transfer (Sh1>Sh2>Nu) depending on the value of diffusivities. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature India Private Limited 2024.
creator: Keerthana S.; Siddheshwar P.G.; Tarannum S.
source: International Journal of Applied and Computational Mathematics, Vol-10, No. 5
publisher: Springer
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 23495103
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Keerthana S., Centre for Mathematical Needs, Department of Mathematics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, 560029, India; Siddheshwar P.G., Centre for Mathematical Needs, Department of Mathematics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, 560029, India; Tarannum S., Department of Professional Studies, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, 560029, India

Photocatalytic and eco-emission applications of green synthesized ZnO-CB nanoparticles
subject: Calyxes of brinjal; Dye degradation; Green emissions; Millettia pinnata oil methyl ester; Photocatalysis; ZnO-CB
description: Herein, we report the synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO-CB NPs) by employing the solution combustion method using an aqueous extract of brinjal calyxes as fuel. Characterization techniques, such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), UVvisible spectroscopy, and Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), were used to investigate the structural, optical, and morphological properties of synthesized nanoparticles, respectively. Highly porous hexagonal crystalline ZnO-CB NPs with less than 7 nm particle size were obtained. The photocatalytic performance of synthesized material is measured with Malachite green (MG), Basic brown 1 (BB1), and Acid orange 36 (AO36) as benchmark dyes. It showed that the synthesized material worked effectively under pH 10 with UV light irradiation. The synthesized ZnO-CB NP shows good removal effectiveness of the MG, BB1, and AO36 dyes with 99.3 %, 99.6 %, and 99.5 %, respectively, which can be promising photocatalysts for ecological applications such as wastewater remediation. Further, the synthesized ZnO-CB NP was used as blends in the methyl ester of Millettia pinnata oil (MPME), which is blended 20 % with commercial diesel (MPME20). The synthesized ZnO-CB NP was added to the MPME20 in varying amounts to ascertain its effects on the quality of emissions of various greenhouse gases such as hydrocarbons, COx, and NOx. Moreover, brake thermal efficiency (BTHE) and brake-specific fuel consumption (BSFC) were studied for the blends. The blend MPME20 with 25 mg of ZnO-CB NP, i.e., MPME20-25 mg, ZnO-CB, displays the best performance and reduced emissions. 2024 The Author(s)
creator: Shubha J.P.; Roopashree B.; Sushma N.V.; Kiran K.; Ravikumar R.; Kuniyil M.; Rafi Shaik M.; Khan M.; Farooq Adil S.
source: Journal of King Saud University - Science, Vol-36, No. 9
publisher: Elsevier B.V.
date: 2024-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Hybrid Gold Open Access
relation: ISSN: 10183647
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Shubha J.P., Department of Chemistry, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, JSS Science & Technology University, Mysuru, 570006, India; Roopashree B., Department of Chemistry, JSS Academy of Technical Education, Dr. Vishnuvardhan Road, Bengaluru, 560060, India; Sushma N.V., Department of Chemistry, Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Mysore Road, Bangalore, 560074, India; Kiran K., Department of Mechanical and Automobile Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, CHRIST University, Bengaluru, 560074, India; Ravikumar R., Department of Mechanical and Automobile Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, CHRIST University, Bengaluru, 560074, India; Kuniyil M., Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia; Rafi Shaik M., Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia; Khan M., Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia; Farooq Adil S., Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia

Spiking neural network with blockchain for tampered image detection using forensic steganography images
subject: Forensic steganography; Legitimacy; Misleading images; SNN blockchain; Steganography; Tampered image detection
description: Accurate tools are required to acknowledge misleading images in order to maintain image legitimacy, and these tools must allow for legal operations on images. Additionally, after posting their images to the Internet, image owners lose rights over the images because there are no measures in place to safeguard them from misuse. One of the most well-liked techniques for addressing copyright disputes is the use of steganography technologies. The embedded steganography images can, sadly, be easily altered or deleted. To address this problem, this work presents the spiking neural network (SNN) with blockchain for tampered image detection utilizing forensic steganography images. Forensic steganography images that have been altered can be found with this SNN. Using steganography images from the database, SNN is trained in this model. The blockchain stores the owners access policies. The Python platform is used to implement the proposed strategy. F-measure, specificity, accuracy, precision, recall false positive rate (FPR), and false negative rate (FNR) are used to gauge how well the proposed approach performs. When compared to state-of-the-art approaches, the proposed approach obtained an impressive rise of 98.65%, in classification accuracy. 2024 Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science. All rights reserved.
creator: Basavanyappa G.S.; Danti A.
source: Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Vol-36, No. 1, pp. 477-485.
publisher: Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
date: 2024-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access
relation: ISSN: 25024752
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Basavanyappa G.S., Department of Computer Science and Engineering, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Danti A.

Mapping the Landscape of Financial Mindfulness Research: A Bibliometric Study
subject: Bibliometric Analysis; Financial Mindfulness; Mindful Finance; Personal Finance; Systematic
description: Financial mindfulness is an emerging concept in personal finance that promotes a transformative mindset to encourage rational decision-making and mitigate emotional biases. This study explores the evolution of research on financial mindfulness through a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis of 58 relevant articles. The bibliometric analysis reveals the developmental trajectory of this literature, identifying notable authors, journals, countries involved, and international collaborations. Financial mindfulness originated from integrating finance with mindfulness principles, building on earlier concepts like money attitudes and behavioural finance. The study highlights the interdisciplinary nature of financial mindfulness, with significant contributions from finance, economics, and psychology. This research is novel in that it is the first attempt to systematically analyse the literature on financial mindfulness in this comprehensive manner. It establishes a foundational understanding for future researchers in the field, mapping out the existing landscape and highlighting the interdisciplinary collaboration that characterizes this area of study. By charting the developmental path and identifying key contributors and trends, this research sets the stage for continued exploration and a deeper understanding of financial mindfulness. Ultimately, it encourages further interdisciplinary research and practical applications in personal finance management, ensuring that future studies build on a robust framework of existing knowledge. This research not only explores past developments but also provides a clear direction for future inquiries and innovations in the field. 2024, Iquz Galaxy Publisher. All rights reserved.
creator: Manjusha J.; Bhooshetty L.
source: International Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Scope, Vol-5, No. 4, pp. 554-567.
publisher: Iquz Galaxy Publisher
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 2582631X
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Manjusha J., Commerce Department, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Bhooshetty L., Commerce Department, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India