Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)A potential source of phytochemicals, food, and nutrition-An updated review
subject: cassava; detoxification; fermentation; flour; polyphenols; starch
description: Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is believed to be an important staple food crop providing potential valuable food source as well as variety of phytoconstituents. Its starchy tubers provide a significant source of energy for around 500 million individuals. Among staple crops, it is regarded to be one of the top suppliers of carbohydrates. Its physicochemical qualities, as well as its availability, have made it a captivating food component. Cassava starch is a valuable raw material used to make a variety of both native and modified starch for cooking purposes. They have also been used for a variety of industrial uses. Cassava starch and flour have the potential to be valuable alternatives to rice, maize, and wheat crops. The advantages included being a staple diet for humans, a component of animal feeds, a raw ingredient for food processing, edible coatings, locally produced alcoholic beverages, and ethanol manufacturing. The roots consist of cyanogenic glycosides, which can lead to lethal cyanide poisoning if tubers arse not properly detoxified using different processing methods include washing, fermentation, boiling, peeling and chemical processing to escape toxin content. The current review summarizes cassava's bioactive components which could be a potential source of various pharmaceutical drugs as well as a source of traditional and modern food applications. 2024 The Authors. eFood published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of International Association of Dietetic Nutrition and Safety.
creator: Scaria S.S.; Balasubramanian B.; Meyyazhagan A.; Gangwar J.; Jaison J.P.; Kurian J.T.; Pushparaj K.; Pappuswamy M.; Park S.; Joseph K.S.
source: eFood, Vol-5, No. 1
publisher: John Wiley and Sons Inc
date: 2024-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access
relation: ISSN: 26663066;LS;2023-2024;Vol-1; 0484-0499
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Scaria S.S., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Balasubramanian B., Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Sejong University, Seoul, South Korea; Meyyazhagan A., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Gangwar J., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Jaison J.P., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Kurian J.T., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Pushparaj K., Department of Zoology, School of Biosciences, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, India; Pappuswamy M., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Park S., Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Sejong University, Seoul, South Korea; Joseph K.S., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India

Hardware in loop network simulators - An insight overview
subject: Hardware-in-loop; network simulators; system-in-loop
description: Network simulation is a method of using software or a tool which can be used to mimic the network conditions that exist in pre-defined places. This kind of simulation allows the developers, designers, researchers and the network planners to intelligently plan, design, develop and test their applications or research work in changing network conditions. With varying network conditions either because of wireless nature or because of user mobility, it is very difficult to simulate the exact network conditions with the existing network simulators. These network simulators are flexible, re-usable and reliable. But they have a limitation of not being able to replicate the actual network conditions in the laboratories. This calls for a system in the loop or hardware in the loop concept to be extended to the network simulators. The idea of system in the loop is not new. In this paper, an overview with the fundamental understanding of the hardware-in-loop concept for network simulators, their applications and a review of the existing hardware-in-loop network simulators with their advantages and disadvantages is presented. 2024 World Scientific Publishing Company.
creator: Sushanth G.; Ravish Aradhya H.V.
source: International Journal of Modeling, Simulation, and Scientific Computing, Vol-15, No. 1
publisher: World Scientific
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 17939623
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Sushanth G., Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, R. V. College of Engineering, Affiliated to Vtu, Belagavi, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Ravish Aradhya H.V., Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, R. V. College of Engineering, Affiliated to Vtu, Belagavi, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India

Polymer-nanocarbon composites: a promising strategy for enhanced performance of organic solar cells
subject: Conducting/conjugated polymers; Conjugated polymer-nanocarbon composites; Nanocarbon materials; Polymer solar cells
description: The exigency for sustainable and clean energy resources has led to profound research in development of various generations of solar cells, aiming to control the over-exploitation of fossil fuels and subsequently limit environmental degradation. Among the fast-emerging third-generation solar cells, polymer solar cell technology has gained much consideration due to its potential for achieving economically feasible, lightweight, flexible solar energy harvesting devices. As a predominant research area, at present, the major concerns regarding polymer solar cells include improving conversion efficiency, enhancing absorption bandgap in polymers, limiting photochemical degradation, and remediating low dielectric constant. Nanocarbon materials can be effectively blended with polymers and have been widely reported to enhance the performance of polymer solar cells owing to their desirable characteristics like high electrical conductivity, mechanical strength, thermal stability, non-toxicity, large specific surface area, flexibility, and optical transparency. In this review, we briefly discuss various conjugated polymer-nanocarbon composites, including polymer/graphene derivatives, polymer/graphene quantum dots (GQD), and polymer/carbon nanotubes (CNTs), elucidating their roles in the performance enhancement of polymer solar cells (PSCs). Graphical abstract: (Figure presented.). The Author(s) 2023.
creator: K.V G.M.; George J.; Balachandran M.
source: Emergent Materials, Vol-7, No. 1, pp. 17-33.
publisher: Institute for Ionics
date: 2024-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Hybrid Gold Open Access
relation: ISSN: 25225731
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: K.V G.M., Department of Physics and Electronics, Christ (Deemed to Be University), Bangalore, 560029, India, Department of Physics, Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies, Bangalore, 560083, India; George J., Department of Physics and Electronics, Christ (Deemed to Be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Balachandran M., Department of Physics and Electronics, Christ (Deemed to Be University), Bangalore, 560029, India

The effect of dietary supplementation of proteases on growth, digestive enzymes, oxidative stress, and intestinal morphology in fishes A review
subject: Aqua feed; Digestibility; Exogenous enzymes; Growth parameters; Sustainability
description: Optimizing utilization of nutrients and improving protein digestibility, particularly in the early stages of cultivable species, is a challenging task for the sustainable development of aquaculture. The use of protein-digesting enzymes as a feed supplement is an eco-friendly approach to improve protein digestibility. Exogenous enzymes, particularly proteases, have been shown to improve fish growth, nutrient digestibility, immunological parameters, intestinal topography, and most importantly, water quality. Although there is a clear understanding of the role of proteases and their mechanism of action, their role as a feed supplement in aquaculture remains controversial. In this review, we present updated information on the impact of proteases in improving various development indicators and fish health in general. Based on the information gathered from the current state of knowledge, it is clear that extensive research has to be made to broaden the application of proteases overcoming the drawbacks that could hinder its application in the field. Graphical Abstract: (Figure presented.) The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023. Springer Nature or its licensor (e.g. a society or other partner) holds exclusive rights to this article under a publishing agreement with the author(s) or other rightsholder(s); author self-archiving of the accepted manuscript version of this article is solely governed by the terms of such publishing agreement and applicable law.
creator: Gopalraaj J.; Velayudhannair K.; Arockiasamy J.P.; Radhakrishnan D.K.
source: Aquaculture International, Vol-32, No. 1, pp. 745-765.
publisher: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 9676120; LS; 2023-2024; Vol-1; 0827-0847
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Gopalraaj J., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore Central Campus, Hosur Main Road, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560 029, India; Velayudhannair K., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore Central Campus, Hosur Main Road, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560 029, India; Arockiasamy J.P., Department of Zoology, St. Josephs University, 36 Lalbagh Road, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Radhakrishnan D.K., Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University, Tamilnadu, Coimbatore, India

A Systematic Review of Fish-Based Biomaterial on Wound Healing and Anti-Inflammatory Processes
subject: anti-inflammatory; fish biomaterial; in vitro studies; in vivo studies; wound healing
description: Objective: To conduct a systematic literature review to study the effects of fish-based biomaterials on wound healing in both in vivo and in vitro animal models. Approach: This review covers the study reported in different articles between 2016 and August 2022 concentrating mainly on the cytotoxicity evaluation of different fish-based biomaterials on inflammation, reepithelialization and wound healing. Significance: This review shows considerable amount of research work carried out with fish-based biomaterials and collagen for treating burn wounds. Surprisingly there are only a few commercial products developed so far in this particular regard for surgical purpose and therefore, there is a way out and need for developing medical support product from fish-based biomaterials to treat and cure wounds. Recent Advances: Three-dimensional skin bioprinting technique is a large-scale solution for severe burn wounds that requires collagen as a raw material for printing, wherein fish collagen can be used in place of bovine and porcine, as it is biocompatible, promotes cell proliferation, adhesion, and migration, and degrades enzymatically. In the recent times, there are a few fish-based surgical products that have been formulated by Kerecis in United States. Critical Issues: The different fish-based biomaterial products are all mere supplements taken in orally as food or supplements till date and there is no proper proven medications that has been formulated so far in the field of wound healing and inflammation based on fish biomaterials except the surgical products that can be finger counted. Future Directions: Fish-based biomaterials are known for the medicinal properties that are used throughout the world and further investigations should be carried out to understand the actual physiochemical properties of its derivatives for the discovery of novel products and drugs. Copyright 2024 by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
creator: Gomathy M.; Paul A.J.; Krishnakumar V.
source: Advances in Wound Care, Vol-13, No. 2, pp. 83-96.
publisher: Mary Ann Liebert Inc.
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 21621918; PubMed ID: 37166397; LS; 2023-2024; Vol-1; 0737-0750
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Gomathy M., Department of Life Science, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore Central Campus, Karnataka, India; Paul A.J., Department of Zoology, St. Josephs University, Bengaluru, India, Department of Zoology, St. Josephs University, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560027, India; Krishnakumar V., Department of Life Science, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore Central Campus, Karnataka, India

Anticancer activity and other biomedical properties of ?-sitosterol: Bridging phytochemistry and current pharmacological evidence for future translational approaches
subject: anticancer activity; biomedical properties; pharmacology; phytochemistry; translational research; ?-sitosterol
description: Sterols, including ?-sitosterol, are essential components of cellular membranes in both plant and animal cells. Despite being a major phytosterol in various plant materials, comprehensive scientific knowledge regarding the properties of ?-sitosterol and its potential applications is essential for scholarly pursuits and utilization purposes. ?-sitosterol shares similar chemical characteristics with cholesterol and exhibits several pharmacological activities without major toxicity. This study aims to bridge the gap between phytochemistry and current pharmacological evidence of ?-sitosterol, focusing on its anticancer activity and other biomedical properties. The goal is to provide a comprehensive understanding of ?-sitosterol's potential for future translational approaches. A thorough examination of the literature was conducted to gather relevant information on the biological properties of ?-sitosterol, particularly its anticancer therapeutic potential. Various databases were searched, including PubMed/MedLine, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science using appropriate keywords. Studies investigating the effects of ?-sitosterol on different types of cancer were analyzed, focusing on mechanisms of action, pharmacological screening, and chemosensitizing properties. Modern pharmacological screening studies have revealed the potential anticancer therapeutic properties of ?-sitosterol against various types of cancer, including leukemia, lung, stomach, breast, colon, ovarian, and prostate cancer. ?-sitosterol has demonstrated chemosensitizing effects on cancer cells, interfering with multiple cell signaling pathways involved in proliferation, cell cycle arrest, apoptosis, survival, metastasis invasion, angiogenesis, and inflammation. Structural derivatives of ?-sitosterol have also shown anti-cancer effects. However, research in the field of drug delivery and the detailed mode of action of ?-sitosterol-mediated anticancer activities remains limited. ?-sitosterol, as a non…
creator: Nandi S.; Nag A.; Khatua S.; Sen S.; Chakraborty N.; Naskar A.; Acharya K.; Calina D.; Sharifi-Rad J.
source: Phytotherapy Research, Vol-38, No. 2, pp. 592-619.
publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 0951418X; PubMed ID: 37929761; CODEN: PHYRE
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Nandi S., Molecular and Applied Mycology and Plant Pathology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India; Nag A., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Khatua S., Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, India; Sen S., Department of Botany, Fakir Chand College, Kolkata, India; Chakraborty N., Department of Botany, Scottish Church College, Kolkata, India; Naskar A., Molecular and Applied Mycology and Plant Pathology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India; Acharya K., Molecular and Applied Mycology and Plant Pathology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India; Calina D., Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova, Romania; Sharifi-Rad J., Facultad de Medicina, Universidad del Azuay, Cuenca, Ecuador

A review on ethanol tolerance mechanisms in yeast: Current knowledge in biotechnological applications and future directions
subject: Biofuels; Ethanol production; Ethanol tolerance; Fermentation; Saccharomyces cerevisiae; Sustainability; Yeast stress
description: Saccharomyces cerevisiae is one of the prominent strains in the brewing and bioethanol industries and has been used for many industrial purposes for ages. Though the organism is an outstanding ethanol producer, the major limiting factor is the stress the organism undergoes during fermentation. One of the significant stresses is the ethanol stress, created by ethanol accumulation in the medium. The ethanol starts to interact with the yeast cell membrane; further, as ethanol concentration increases, it affects a lot of cell organelles. Thereby, cellular activities get disrupted, causing cell death and hence reducing ethanol production. The organism has developed many strategies to overcome this stress by activating the stress response pathway, which regulates many genes involved in modifying the cell membrane cell wall, renaturation of proteins, and altering the metabolism. However, with higher ethanol concentrations, the yeast cells will be unable to tolerate, leading to cell death. Hence, to minimize cell death at higher ethanol concentrations, there is a need to understand the effect of ethanol and its response by the organism; this helps improve the ethanol tolerance of the organism and, thereby, ethanol production. Although many research works are carried out to understand the vital aspect of the tolerance and are reported, very few review papers cover all these points. Hence, this review is designed to include information on all the elements of ethanol tolerance, i.e., ethanol tolerance of different strains of S. cerevisiae, the effect of ethanol on the yeast cells, the mechanism used to tolerate the ethanol, and various techniques developed to improve the ethanol tolerance of the yeast cells. 2024 Elsevier Ltd
creator: Sahana G.R.; Balasubramanian B.; Joseph K.S.; Pappuswamy M.; Liu W.-C.; Meyyazhagan A.; Kamyab H.; Chelliapan S.; Joseph B.V.
source: Process Biochemistry, Vol-138, pp. 1-13.
publisher: Elsevier Ltd
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 13595113; CODEN: PBCHE
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Sahana G.R., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560 029, India; Balasubramanian B., Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Sejong University, Seoul, South Korea; Joseph K.S., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560 029, India; Pappuswamy M., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560 029, India; Liu W.-C., Department of Animal Science, College of Coastal Agricultural Sciences, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, 524088, China; Meyyazhagan A., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560 029, India; Kamyab H., Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, UTE University, Calle Rumipamba S/N and Bourgeois, Quito, Ecuador, Department of Biomaterials, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, 600 077, India, Process Systems Engineering Centre, Department of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Skudai, Malaysia; Chelliapan S., Engineering Department, Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Jln Sultan Yahya Petra, 54100, Malaysia; Joseph B.V., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560 029, India

Biotechnological approaches for the production of hypericin and other important metabolites from the genus Hypericum
subject: Bioreactor; Cell suspension culture; Elicitation; Hypericin; Organ culture
description: Hypericin, a polycyclic naphthodianthrone and active plant pigment with the molecular formula C30H16O8, is a crucial phytochemical extracted from the dark-colored glands present on the aerial parts of the genus Hypericum. It is biosynthesized through the polyketide pathway by plant-specific type III polyketide synthases (PKSs). In addition to hypericin, the genus Hypericum is rich in various classes of phytochemicals. Alongside other bioactive compounds like hyperforin and flavonoids, hypericin exhibits antidepressant activity. Recently, hypericin has gained increased importance in the research due to its unique properties. Its photodynamic nature makes it an effective natural photosensitizer, extending its use in investigating skin disorders. Moreover, hypericin demonstrates antiviral and antitumoral properties. Despite its effectiveness in treating cancers and neurological disorders, hypericin production faces challenges due to its site-specific nature. Conventional methods struggle to meet the growing demand for hypericin. Biotechnological approaches, including plant tissue culture and bioreactor-based large-scale production, offer promising solutions to address this demand. This review focuses on various plant tissue culture techniques, such as cell and organ culture, and elucidates their biosynthetic pathways. It also discusses hypericin production using elicitation strategies involving biotic and abiotic components, as well as genetic engineering approaches to enhance hypericin yields. Bioreactor-scale production presents significant potential for sustainable hypericin production. Further advancements in understanding and engineering biosynthetic pathways hold promise for unlocking new avenues in hypericin production. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature B.V. 2024.
creator: Al-Khayri J.M.; Narasimha S.W.; Vennapusa A.R.; Nagella P.; Shehata W.F.; Al-Mssallem M.Q.
source: Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture, Vol-156, No. 3
publisher: Springer Science and Business Media B.V.
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 1676857; CODEN: PTCED
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Al-Khayri J.M., Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, 31982, Saudi Arabia; Narasimha S.W., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Vennapusa A.R., Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Delaware State University, Dover, 19901, DE, United States; Nagella P., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Shehata W.F., Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, 31982, Saudi Arabia; Al-Mssallem M.Q., Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, 31982, Saudi Arabia

First Aid Kit to Solve Mental Health Crisis in India: Mental Health First Aid to the Rescue
subject: India; Mental health; Mental health first aid; Mental health first kit; Psychological first aid; Stigma
description: India has a large population with the prevalence of many mental health concerns but faces a shortage of mental health professionals. This paper deals with this mental health crisis in India and how Mental Health First Aid and developing a first aid kit for mental health would help to address the issue. Mental health and mental illness in India additionally face stigma and backlash from the society. Due to this, very few people with mental ailments come forward to seek professional help. While we are aware of and trained in first aid for physical health, the concept of first aid for mental health is in its infancy. Hence, a review of literature was done to find the benefits of Mental Health First Aid and how it could benefit in solving the crisis in India. Creating a Mental Health First Aid Kit on a similar basis to its physical counterpart can also come in handy while administering mental health first aid. Results show that an individual trained inmental health first aid might act as a bridge between people with mental ailments and mental health professionals and assist in providing timely help. The Author(s) under exclusive licence to National Academy of Psychology (NAOP) India 2023.
creator: Ranganathan M.
source: Psychological Studies, Vol-69, No. 1, pp. 1-6.
publisher: Springer
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 332968
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Ranganathan M., Department of Psychology, CHRIST(Deemed to be University), Bangalore Central Campus, Karnataka, India

State of the art MOF-composites and MXene-composites: Synthesis, fabrication and diverse applications
subject: Composites; Energy storage devices; Metal-organic framework; MXene; Photocatalysts; Sensors
description: The composites of MXene and Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have gained considerable attention recently due to their synergic properties. MOFs are advantageous as it offers high surface area, good stability, and tunable chemical structure, MXenes, on the other hand, provide superior ion-transport characteristics, high conductivity, large surface-to-volume ratio, and facile modification strategies. Composite fabrication enables tuning the desired properties of the individual materials and propounds good stability and enhanced performance. This review assembles and describes the composites of MXene and MOF in various fields of application like energy storage devices, sensors, medicinal, separation membranes, medicinal, and photocatalysis in a comprehensible way. Here we first outline the characteristics of MOFs and MXenes along with a comparative study of different synthesis routes for the fabrication of the composites. The review also encompasses a detailed discussion on different industries and applications that the MXene and MOF composites are subjected to. Finally, the review provides future perspective for designing and development of newer composites as well as scope for further industrial approach. 2024 Elsevier Ltd
creator: Mathew A.E.; Jose S.; Babu A.M.; Varghese A.
source: Materials Today Chemistry, Vol-36
publisher: Elsevier Ltd
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 24685194
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Mathew A.E., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Jose S., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Babu A.M., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Varghese A., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India

Low-cost bio-waste carbon nanocomposites for sustainable electrochemical devices: A systematic review
subject: Bio-waste; Carbon nanocomposites; Electrochemical devices; Low cost; Sustainability
description: Innovative brains have always drawn inspiration from nature while creating new designs. Animals and plants offer a variety of structures that are stronger, have higher energy sorption capacities, and have lower densities. These structures can inspire the creation of new, functional designs. Scientists have created structures by drawing inspiration from biological structures seen in nature. These structures have been demonstrated to significantly outperform conventional structures for use in the environmental and energy sectors. Due to their simple synthesis, adaptability, excellent performance, and variety of uses, including in light-harvesting systems, batteries, catalysis, bio-fuels, water, and air purification, and environmental monitoring, bio-fabricated materials have demonstrated several advantages. However, sensitive fabrication tools that can create bio-inspired structures and scale up manufacturing from laboratory-scale synthesis are urgently needed. A quick rundown of recent developments in bionanomaterials for different electrochemical systems, particularly the extensively researched rechargeable batteries, sensors, and supercapacitors, provided a discussion of the design principles for bionanomaterials, synthesis, and strategies for low-cost bio-inspired nanomaterial synthesis and device integration. A quick overview of the future research priorities is then suggested, followed by a critical analysis of the current problems. This review is anticipated to provide some understanding of biowaste-nanocomposites for electrochemical applications by taking cues from nature. 2024 Elsevier Ltd
creator: Molahalli V.; Sharma A.; Bijapur K.; Soman G.; Chattham N.; Hegde G.
source: Materials Today Communications, Vol-38
publisher: Elsevier Ltd
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 23524928
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Molahalli V., Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand; Sharma A., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India, Centre for Advanced Research and Development (CARD), CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Bijapur K., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India, Centre for Advanced Research and Development (CARD), CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Soman G., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India, Centre for Advanced Research and Development (CARD), CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Chattham N., Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand; Hegde G., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India, Centre for Advanced Research and Development (CARD), CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India

Graphs on groups in terms of the order of elements: A review
subject: Coprime graph; non-coprime graph; order divisor graph; order graph; order prime divisor graph; order product prime graph; order sum graph; order super graph; prime coprime graph
description: Two mathematical fields that concentrate on creating and analyzing structures are algebra and graph theory. There are numerous studies linking algebraic structures like groups, rings, fields and vector spaces with graph theory. Several algebraic graphs have been defined based on the properties of the order of the group and its elements. In this paper, we systematically review the literature on such graphs to understand the research dynamics in the field. 2024 World Scientific Publishing Company.
creator: Madhumitha S.; Naduvath S.
source: Discrete Mathematics, Algorithms and Applications, Vol-16, No. 3
publisher: World Scientific
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 17938309
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Madhumitha S., Department of Mathematics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Naduvath S., Department of Mathematics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India

An outlook on zero-dimensional nanocarbons as components of DSSC
subject: Carbon dots; Counter electrode; Dye-sensitized solar cells; Photoanodes; Sensitizers
description: Solar energy is an abundant source of energy, and harnessing the suns radiation with an efficient solar cell can be a promising technology for a limitless supply of sustainable energy. The amount of solar power that reaches the earth is beyond the worlds energy consumption. But, the main cause for minimal usage of the suns energy is the complicated technology, restricted band gap, high-temperature instability, and high cost of production. Likewise, the usage of space and infrastructure required for the installation of solar cells is yet another reason for limited usage. Upon comparing the emerging photovoltaics, DSSC (dye-sensitized solar cells) can be a solution for the drawbacks faced by the older generation solar cells which has greater future scope as an energy harvester. Rapid technological growth over the years, usage of affordable materials, and capability of working efficiently in low lighting conditions make DSSC a commercially viable and potent solar energy harvester. Furthermore, its efficiency can be improved with the inclusion of low-dimensional nanocarbons in various components of DSSC. Therefore, this review describes the mechanisms of improving the performance of zero-dimensional nanocarbons and their application in components of DSSC alternative to conventional materials. The significant impact of surface functionalization of low-dimensional nanocarbon on the performance of dye-sensitized solar cells is also discussed. Graphical abstract: (Figure presented.) The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature 2022. Springer Nature or its licensor holds exclusive rights to this article under a publishing agreement with the author(s) or other rightsholder(s); author self-archiving of the accepted manuscript version of this article is solely governed by the terms of such publishing agreement and applicable law.
creator: Rao A.A.; Joseph A.P.; Balachandran M.
source: Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Vol-14, No. 8, pp. 9023-9045.
publisher: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 21906815
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Rao A.A., Department of Physics and Electronics, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Joseph A.P., Department of Media Studies, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Balachandran M., Department of Physics and Electronics, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India

Triggers of Changes in Business Processes and Applications: A Systematic Review
subject: Business; Cost Optimization; Disruption; Process; Technology
description: Organizations must constantly adapt due to the rapid rate of technological development, market conditions, and customer expectations. The multidimensional world of catalysts that drive changes in corporate processes and applications is explored in this systematic review. Every business must adopt the changes if it wants to compete in the market and outlast its rivals. A wide range of factors, including internal and external forces, can cause applications and business processes to change. These changes are frequently necessary to stay current with the shifting demands of the market, technology advancements, organizational requirements, competitive pressures, legal compliance, environmental and sustainability programs, market trends, and consumer insights. Taking this into account, this chapter attempts to concentrate on the causes of changes in business processes and applications by analyzing the perspective. 2024, Iquz Galaxy Publisher. All rights reserved.
creator: Joshua Selvakumar J.; Pachiyappan S.; Suganya G.; Arthi T.S.
source: International Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Scope, Vol-5, No. 2, pp. 778-792.
publisher: Iquz Galaxy Publisher
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 2582631X
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Joshua Selvakumar J., CHRIST University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Pachiyappan S., CHRIST University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Suganya G., Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science, Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, India; Arthi T.S., Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, India

Microplastic residues in clinical samples: A retrospection on sources, entry routes, detection methods and human toxicity
subject: Analytical methods; Clinical samples; Human organ; Human samples; Microplastics; Toxicity
description: Microplastics (MPs) are emerging toxicants which have been detected in varying environments. Despite MPs adverse effects, reports on MPs detection from human clinical samples are only a few. This is due to several reasons such as inefficiency of current MPs detection techniques to detect them from human clinical samples, lack of understanding about the MPs toxicity to human organs and ethical regulations that restricts study with human placental exposure to MPs. This review gives a comprehensive outlook on the major sources MPs sources and routes into human system and their human toxicity mechanisms. Further an in-depth discussion on the significance and limitations of various MPs detection methods is elaborated in the review. Challenges in current research framework for detection of MPs from human clinical samples and the possible future directions in this imperative research domain are also focused in this review. 2024 Elsevier B.V.
creator: Sharma N.; Kumar V.; S. V.; Umesh M.; Chakraborty P.; Basheer T.; Sarojini S.; Sharma P.; Pasrija R.; Barcelo D.
source: TrAC - Trends in Analytical Chemistry, Vol-173
publisher: Elsevier B.V.
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 1659936; CODEN: TTAED|LS; 2023-2024; Vol-2; 0515-0532
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Sharma N., Molecular and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory (MNBL), Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Thandalam, Chennai, 602105, India; Kumar V., Bioconversion and Tissue Engineering (BITE) Laboratory, Department of Community Medicine, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Thandalam, Chennai, 602105, India; S. V., Molecular and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory (MNBL), Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Thandalam, Chennai, 602105, India; Umesh M., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Chakraborty P., School of Allied Healthcare and Sciences, Jain (Deemed To Be University), Whitefield, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560066, India; Basheer T., Waste Management Division, Integrated Rural Technology Centre (IRTC), Kerala, Palakkad, 678592, India; Sarojini S., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Sharma P., Department of Biochemistry, Maharshi Dayanand University, Haryana, Rohtak, 124001, India; Pasrija R., Department of Biochemistry, Maharshi Dayanand University, Haryana, Rohtak, 124001, India; Barcelo D., Department of Environmental Chemistry, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research, IDAEA-CSIC, Jordi Girona, 18-26, Barcelona, 08034, Spain, Sustainability Cluster, School of Engineering, UPES, Dehradun, India

Experiences of Students with Learning Disabilities in Higher Education: A Scoping Review
subject: experience; higher education; Learning disability; scoping review; students
description: Background: As the number of students with learning disabilities (SwLD) entering higher education (HE) increases, a need arises to improve the services provided to them by understanding their experiences. This scoping review explores the extent and type of evidence on the experiences of SwLD in HE. Method: The review followed the six stages outlined by Arksey and OMalley. PubMed, Science Direct, EBSCO, ProQuest, and APA PsycNet were searched for primary data, and studies published between January 2012 and July 2022 were included. The following information was extracted and collated from the included studies: author/s, year, location, objective/aim, study design, materials and methods, and major findings. Results: The search yielded 3729 titles and abstracts. Their screening resulted in 26 eligible articles. The review of these articles identified three major themes: (a) academic concerns, (b) psychosocial experiences, and (c) support systems and accommodations. The academic concerns included difficulties in areas such as reading, writing, and spelling. The studies on psychosocial experiences showed that SwLD experience stress, anxiety, and lower self-esteem. The studies on support systems and accommodations indicate that they get academic support, technological support, and extra time for examinations from educational institutions. Conclusion: The SwLD experiences academic and psychosocial challenges during higher studies. However, the existing support systems do not address these challenges, and there is a need for further research in this area. 2023 The Author(s).
creator: Kuriakose A.; Amaresha A.C.
source: Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, Vol-46, No. 3, pp. 196-207.
publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
date: 2024-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access
relation: ISSN: 2537176
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Kuriakose A., Dept. of Sociology and Social Work, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Amaresha A.C., Dept. of Psychiatric Social Work, Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health (LGBRIMH), Assam, Tezpur, India

Consumption Behaviour of Poor Consumers: A Bibliometric and Content Analysis
subject: Bibliometric analysis; bottom of pyramid; consumer behaviour; content analysis; poor consumers
description: The poor people segment has gained considerable scholarly attention, particularly after eight scholars established it as an untapped market. This study attempts to understand the nine consumption behaviours of a poor consumer. Therefore, we collate 384 scholarly papers indexed in the Scopus database, published during the period 19752020. Both evaluative and bibliometric relationship techniques, namely, Biblioshiny and VOSviewer, are utilized to understand the domains progress in the past 45 years. Besides this, content analysis is conducted via hand search to identify the most utilized research methods, popularly applied theories and most explored contexts. Results show that research in this field has grown exponentially, particularly after 2007, with research focusing on low-income consumers, bottom-of-pyramid consumers and mobile money users. The findings indicate this domain demonstrates skewed development, and there is a huge room for future studies. 2022 Fortune Institute of International Business.
creator: Goel P.; Sharma N.; Saha R.
source: FIIB Business Review, Vol-13, No. 3, pp. 304-317.
publisher: Sage Publications India Pvt. Ltd
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 23197145
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Goel P., Department of Commerce, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi, India; Sharma N., School of Commerce, Finance and Accounting, Christ Deemed to be University, Delhi NCR Campus, Uttar Pradesh, Ghaziabad, India; Saha R., SRM University, Haryana, Sonipat, India

Food wastage and consumerism in circular economy: a review and research directions
subject: Bibliometric analysis; Circular economy; Consumerism; Food waste; Network analysis; Systematic review
description: Purpose: Considering food waste as a global problem resulting from the wastage of valuable resources that could fulfil the requirements of malnourished people, the current research focusses on understanding consumerisms impact on this phenomenon. Additionally, the circular economy (CE) approach can be critical in reducing food waste and promoting sustainability. Design/methodology/approach: A systematic literature review was conducted using bibliometrics and network analysis. The study reviewed 326 articles within 10 years, from 2013 to 2023. Findings: The findings reveal four prominent factors behavioural, environmental, socioeconomic and technological in managing food waste (FW). Reducing FW at a holistic level can benefit individuals and the environment in several ways. Research limitations/implications: Consumers are encouraged to be more responsible for their food consumption by reducing food waste, as it affects societies and businesses both economically and environmentally. This can help promote a responsible consumption culture that values quality over quantity and encourages people to make more informed choices about what they eat and how they dispose of it post-consumption. All stakeholders, including firms, the government and consumers, must examine the motives behind inculcating pro-environmental behaviour. Originality/value: Addressing consumerism and the ability to decrease FW behaviour are complex issues that require a multidimensional approach. This study seeks to fill the gap in understanding consumerism and the capacity to reduce FW using the CE approach and understand the research gaps and future research trends. 2024, Emerald Publishing Limited.
creator: Agarwal A.; Srivastava S.; Gupta A.; Singh G.
source: British Food Journal, Vol-126, No. 6, pp. 2561-2587.
publisher: Emerald Publishing
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 0007070X
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Agarwal A., School of Management, BML Munjal University, Gurgaon, India; Srivastava S., Operations and Decision Sciences, Christ University, Bangalore, India; Gupta A., Marketing Area, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi, India; Singh G., The University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji

Social media influencers: literature review, trends and research agenda
subject: Bibliometric analysis; Influencer marketing; Literature review; Social media; Social media influencers; TCM
description: Purpose: This study aims to provide a holistic review of social media influencers (SMIs) research based on a unique approach of bibliometric analysis and content analysis between 2011 and 2020. The review examines the main influential aspects, themes and research streams to identify research directions for the future. Design/methodology/approach: The sample selection and data collection were done from the Scopus database. The sample dataset was refined based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria to determine the final dataset of 183 articles. The dataset was exported in the BibTeX format and then imported into the BiblioShiny app for bibliometric analysis. The content analysis was done following the theory-context-methodology framework. Findings: The several findings of this study include (1) Co-word analysis of most used keywords; (2) Longitudinal thematic evolution; (3) The focus of the research papers as per the theory-context-methodology review protocol are persuasion knowledge model, fashion and beauty industries, Instagram and content analysis, respectively; and (4) The network analysis of the research studies is known as the co-citation analysis and depicts the intellectual structure in the domain. This analysis resulted in four clusters of the research streams from the literature and two emergent themes (Chen etal., 2010) Originality/value: In general, the previous reviews in the area are either domain, method or theory-based. Thus, this study aims to complement and extend the existing literature by presenting the overall picture of the SMI research with the help of a unique combined approach and further highlighting the trends and future research directions based on the findings of this study. 2023, Emerald Publishing Limited.
creator: Tanwar A.S.; Chaudhry H.; Srivastava M.K.
source: Journal of Advances in Management Research, Vol-21, No. 2, pp. 173-202.
publisher: Emerald Publishing
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 9727981
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Tanwar A.S., Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, India; Chaudhry H., Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, India; Srivastava M.K., Christ University, Bangalore, India

A Comprehensive Review on Antibacterial, Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic Properties of Noble Metal Nanoparticles
subject: antibacterial property; antioxidant property, biomedical applications; pain management; precious metal nanoparticles; surface plasmon
description: Their health industry is facing challenges due to a rise in mortality rates brought on by various multi-drug-resistant bacterial strains. As a result, new and improvedantibacterial drugs are urgently needed. Similarly, when some unwanted foreign pathogensenter the cellular premises to disturb its homeostasis, inflammation develops as an immune reaction. However, these immune responses also become a double-edged sword when the inflammatory reaction lasts for a long time, and pain is also linked to inflammatory responses. Inflammation and pain are both signs of tissue injury. Pain is,by definition, an unpleasant experience that ultimately interferes with their normalwell-being. Hence, bacterial infection, inflammation, and pain need medical assistance to maintain homeostasis. Conventional medicines possess so many repercussive effects, which then demand a replacement with a less toxic and more efficient modern drug. In their review article, for the first time, they present recent advancements in biomedical applications such as the antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties of noble metal nanoparticles. Noble metals have limited availability in the earth's crust. Hence, their physicochemical characterizations and applications are greatly limited. Still, there are some interesting research findings that offer a significant ray of hope for the health sector all over the world. 2023 Wiley-VCH GmbH.
creator: Aswathy Waliaveettil F.; Anila E.I.
source: Particle and Particle Systems Characterization, Vol-41, No. 5
publisher: John Wiley and Sons Inc
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 9340866; CODEN: PPCHE
format: Online
language: English
type: Review
coverage: Aswathy Waliaveettil F., Department of Physics and Electronics, Christ (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Anila E.I., Department of Physics and Electronics, Christ (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India