Student Subjective Wellbeing amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic in Iran: Role of Loneliness, Resilience and Parental Involvement
Covid-pandemic; Loneliness; Parental involvement; Resilience; Subjective well-being
The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns potentially severely impact adolescents mental well-being. This research aims to study students subjective well-being during the covid-19 pandemic in Iran and investigate the role of loneliness, resilience, and parental involvement. For this study, 629 students (female = 345) were recruited by purposive sampling. Students were assessed on the Students Subjective Well-Being, Loneliness Scale, Resilience Scale, and Parental Involvement. The results confirm our hypothesis that the relationship between parental involvement and students subjective well-being is mediated by loneliness. Furthermore, the results indicated a partial mediation of resilience in the relationship between parental involvement and students subjective well-being. This study theoretically contributes to a better understanding of the factors determining the impact of traumatic events such as a pandemic on adolescents mental health. The implications of this study indicate interventions that can be carried out to minimize the negative psychological consequences of the pandemic. 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature B.V.
Child Indicators Research, Vol-16, No. 1, pp. 53-67.
Springer Science and Business Media B.V.
All Open Access; Bronze Open Access; Green Open Access
Asanjarani F., Department of Counseling, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran; Kumar A., Department of Psychology, Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Kalani S., Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
Deep learning algorithms for intrusion detection systems in internet of things using CIC-IDS 2017 dataset
CIC-IDS 2017 dataset; Convolution neural network; Deep neural network; Internet of things; Intrusion detection system
Due to technological advancements in recent years, the availability and usage of smart electronic gadgets have drastically increased. Adoption of these smart devices for a variety of applications in our day-to-day life has become a new normal. As these devices collect and store data, which is of prime importance, securing is a mandatory requirement by being vigilant against intruders. Many traditional techniques are prevailing for the same, but they may not be a good solution for the devices with resource constraints. The impact of artificial intelligence is not negligible in this concern. This study is an attempt to understand and analyze the performance of deep learning algorithms in intrusion detection. A comparative analysis of the performance of deep neural network, convolutional neural network, and long short-term memory using the CIC-IDS 2017 dataset. 2023 Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science. All rights reserved.
International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Vol-13, No. 1, pp. 1134-1141.
Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
https://doi.org/10.11591/ijece.v13i1.pp1134-1141 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85143871730&doi=10.11591%2fijece.v13i1.pp1134-1141&partnerID=40&md5=12a48d09a9dcc0f7ae42d4c546f58484
Jose J., Department of Computer Science, CHRIST University, Bangalore, India, Department of Computer Science, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Cochin, India; Jose D.V., Department of Computer Science, CHRIST University, Bangalore, India
Siamese-Based Architecture for Cross-Lingual Plagiarism Detection in English-Hindi Language Pairs
Bi-LSTM; CNN; cross-lingual plagiarism detection; deep learning; Siamese architecture
The cross-lingual plagiarism detection (CLPD) is a challenging problem in natural language processing. Cross-lingual plagiarism is when a text is translated from any other language and used as it is without proper acknowledgment. Most of the existing methods provide good results for monolingual plagiarism detection, whereas the performances of existing methods for the CLPD are very limited. The reason for this is that it is difficult to represent the text from two different languages in a common semantic space. In this article, a novel Siamese architecture-based model is proposed to detect the cross-lingual plagiarism in English-Hindi language pairs. The proposed model combines the convolutional neural network (CNN) and bidirectional long short-term memory (Bi-LSTM) network to learn the semantic similarity among the cross-lingual sentences for the English-Hindi language pairs. In the proposed model, the CNN model learns the local context of words, whereas the Bi-LSTM model learns the global context of sentences in forward and backward directions. The performances of the proposed models are evaluated on the benchmark data set, that is, Microsoft paraphrase corpus, which is converted in the English-Hindi language pairs. The proposed model outperforms other models giving 67%, 72%, and 67% weighted average precision, recall, and F1-measure scores. The experimental results show the effectiveness of the proposed models over the baseline models because the proposed model is very efficient in representing the cross-lingual text very efficiently. Copyright 2023, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers 2023.
Agarwal B.; Gupta M.K.; Sharma H.; Poonia R.C.
https://doi.org/10.1089/big.2020.0243 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85148113862&doi=10.1089%2fbig.2020.0243&partnerID=40&md5=1c6e40380eddb57ebf9c9fc74910f569
Agarwal B., Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Information Technology Kota (IIIT Kota), Rajasthan, Jaipur, India; Gupta M.K., Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Swami Keshvanand Institute of Technology, Management and Gramothan, Rajasthan, Jaipur, India; Sharma H., Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Rajasthan Technical University, Rajasthan, Kota, India; Poonia R.C., Department of Computer Science, Christ (Deemed to Be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India
Fungi-Templated Silver Nanoparticle Composite: Synthesis, Characterization, and Its Applications
bio-templates; Escherichiacoli; methylene blue; microorganisms; Sclerotiumrolfsii
The self-assembly of nanoparticles on living bio-templates is a promising synthetic methodology adopted for synthesizing nano/microstructures with high efficiency. Therefore, the method of bio-templating offers various advantages in controlling the geometries of nano/microstructures, thereby increasing the efficiency of the synthesized material towards various functional applications. Herein, we utilized a filamentous fungus (Sclerotium rolfsii) as a soft bio-template to generate silver nanoparticle (AgNP) microtubules adhering to the fungal hyphae. The resulting composite combines the unique properties of silver nanoparticles with the biological activity of the fungi. The 3D fungal hyphaesilver nanoparticle (FH-AgNP) composite was characterized using SEM, elemental analysis, and the X-ray diffraction technique. Additionally, to highlight the functional application of the synthesized composite, dye degradation studies of methylene blue under visible light was effectuated, and a percentage degradation of 67.86% was obtained within 60 min, which highlights the potent catalytic activity of FH-AgNPs in dye degradation. Further, the antibacterial study of the composite was carried out against the bacterium Escherichia coli, and it was found that 200 ?g of the composite exhibited maximum antibacterial properties against Gram positive (Staphylococcus aureus) and Gram negative (Escherichia coli) bacteria. Overall, fungi-templated silver nanoparticle composites are a promising area of research due to their combination of biological activity and unique physical and chemical properties. 2023 by the authors.
Joy F.; Devasia J.; Nizam A.; Lakshmaiah V.V.; Krishna S.B.N.
Applied Sciences (Switzerland), Vol-13, No. 4
https://doi.org/10.3390/app13042158 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85149281487&doi=10.3390%2fapp13042158&partnerID=40&md5=718fb1090e4dd4d3b953c5886893af4a
Joy F., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Devasia J., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Nizam A., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Lakshmaiah V.V., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Krishna S.B.N., Department of Biomedical and Clinical Technology, Durban University of Technology, Durban, 4000, South Africa
Forensic Investigation Approaches of DNA Analysis and Criminal Investigation
criminal investigation; DNA searching; familial DNA; genetic genealogy; identification
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) has been a significant factor in the criminal justice system since it was first used in forensic investigations. The reference sample's DNA profile is typically compared to the DNA profile from the evidence sample from the crime scene criminal cases. Familial DNA analysis can identify a person and provide significant investigation leads even without a reference sample for comparison in a criminal investigation process. The potential source of a forensic biological sample is determined using several indirect database searching techniques. These DNA-based techniques include Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analysis, investigative genetic genealogy (IGG), familial searching, and Y-STR database searching. This study examined these methods and compares them in terms of searching efficiency, database structures, searching methods, genotyping technologies, data security, data quality, and costs. It also raises several possible legal and privacy problems for scientists to consider further. The significance of familial DNA analysis, the procedures used for finding and identifying relatives using familial DNA, and its benefits in forensics are all covered in this paper. Additionally, future options for the appropriate application of this technology and social, legal, and ethical concerns related to familial DNA analysis have been considered. 2023 WITPress. All rights reserved.
International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering, Vol-13, No. 1, pp. 129-137.
International Information and Engineering Technology Association
https://doi.org/10.18280/ijsse.130115 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85156242163&doi=10.18280%2fijsse.130115&partnerID=40&md5=751e8e7ae0115f4e36de80ec52cac7a0
Padmanabhan A.S., Department of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University, S.G. Palya, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Sapna S., Department of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University, S.G. Palya, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India
Fault Analysis and Compensation in a Five Level Multilevel DC-AC Converter
5-Level; common mode voltage; high frequency mitigation; Neutral clamped active (NCA) inverter; Total Harmonic Distortion
Existing Neutral clamped active (NCA) inverters have the property of high frequency common mode voltage, which can reduce the severity with less voltage gain. A newly designed five level (5L) NCA inverter can capable have achieved voltage step-up with a one stage inversion process. The proposed circuit common ground enhances DC link voltage usage while also mitigating common mode voltage with high frequency. The proposed topology is more compact and has less voltage stress than the conventional two stage topology. The proposed circuit contains merely seven power switches and two capacitors, whereas the conventional topology has ten switches and three capacitors, resulting in a more efficient layout. The proposed topology is developed in the simulink platform, and the simulation results are validated in a proto-type model with a power rating of 2000 W to validate its feasibility and performance with fault clearance capabilities. 2023, TUBITAK. All rights reserved.
El-Cezeri Journal of Science and Engineering, Vol-10, No. 1, pp. 99-108.
All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access
https://doi.org/10.31202/ecjse.1164246 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85147803373&doi=10.31202%2fecjse.1164246&partnerID=40&md5=6f41a9c98503dbbc8ce9c841a8d13909
Parimalasundar E., Department of EEE, Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College, Tirupati, India; Suresh K., Department of EEE, Christ deemed to be University, Bengaluru, India
Possibilities for the Flow of Water and Blood through a Graphene Layer in a Geometry Analogous to Human Arterioles: An Observational Study
Newtonian; permeability; porosity; viscosity; von mises stress; wall shear stress
Atherosclerosis and aneurysm are two non-communicable diseases that affect the human arterial network. The arterioles undergo dimensional changes that prominently influence the flow of oxygen and nutrients to distal organs and organ systems. Several studies have emerged discussing the various possibilities for the circumstances surrounding the existence of these pathologies. In the present work, we analyze the flow of blood across the stenosis and the aneurysmic sac in contrast with the flow of water to explore alterations in the flow characteristics caused by introduction of the graphene layer. We investigate the blood flow past the graphene layer with varying porosity. The study is undertaken to replace usage of a stent along a blocked artery by inserting a thin layer of graphene along the flow channel in the post-pathological section of the geometry. To explain the flow, a 2D mathematical model is constructed, and the validity and exclusivity of the models solution are examined. When the artery wall is assumed to be inelastic, the computation of the mathematical system is evaluated using a finite element method (FEM) solver. We define a new parameter called critical porosity (Formula presented.) to explore the flow possibilities through the graphene layer. The findings indicate that the flow pattern was adversely affected by the graphene layer that was added to the flow field. The negative impact on the flow could be due to the position of the graphene layer placed. The (Formula presented.) values for the flow of blood across healthy arteriole, stenosed arteriole, and aneurysmic arteriole segments were (Formula presented.) and (Formula presented.) respectively. The critical porosity values were achieved with precision in terms of linear errors (Formula presented.), (Formula presented.), and (Formula presented.), respectively. The consequences of the present study disclose various possible ways to utilize graphene and its compounds in the medical and clinical arena, with a prior exploration of the chemical properties of the compound. The idea and the methodology applied for the present study are novel as there have been no previous research works available in this direction of the research field. 2023 by the authors.
Shankar Narayan S.; Saeed A.M.; Fatima N.; Al-Duais F.S.; Alharbi K.A.M.; Puneeth V.; Gorji M.R.; Kheder N.B.; Abdelmohsen S.A.M.
Applied Sciences (Switzerland), Vol-13, No. 3
https://doi.org/10.3390/app13032000 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85148028726&doi=10.3390%2fapp13032000&partnerID=40&md5=67bd6dfba36ac2ac76a1e6f10a9a0ba7
Shankar Narayan S., Department of Mathematics & Statistics, Faculty of Mathematical & Physical Sciences (FMPS), Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru, 560058, India; Saeed A.M., Department of Mathematics, College of Science, Qassim University, Buraydah, 52571, Saudi Arabia; Fatima N., Department of Mathematics and Sciences, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, 11586, Saudi Arabia; Al-Duais F.S., Mathematics Department, College of Humanities and Science in Al Aflaj, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al Aflaj, 16278, Saudi Arabia; Alharbi K.A.M., Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, 24382, Saudi Arabia; Puneeth V., Department of Computational Sciences, CHRIST University, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Gorji M.R., Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, 9000, Belgium; Kheder N.B., Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Hail, Hail, 81451, Saudi Arabia; Abdelmohsen S.A.M., Biophysics Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, 12613, Egypt
Enhancement in air-cooling of lithium-ion battery packs using tapered airflow duct
Battery Thermal Management; Computational Fluid Dynamics; Lithium-ion Battery; Temperature Uniformity
Temperature uniformity and peak-temperature reduction of lithium-ion battery packs are critical for adequate battery performance, cycle life, and safety. In air-cooled battery packs that use conventional rectangular ducts for airflow, the insufficient cooling of cells near the duct outlet leads to temperature nonuniformity and a rise in peak temperature. This study proposes a simple method of using a converging, tapered airflow duct to attain temperature uniformity and reduce peak temperature in air-cooled lithium-ion battery packs. The conjugate forced convection heat transfer from the battery pack was investigated using computational fluid dynamics, and the computational model was validated using experimental results for a limiting case. The proposed converging taper provided to the airflow duct reduced the peak temperature rise and improved the temperature uniformity of the batteries. For the conventional duct, the boundary layer development and the increase in air temperature downstream resulted in hotspots on cells near the outlet. In contrast, for the proposed tapered duct, the flow velocity increased downstream, resulting in improved heat dissipation from the cells near the outlet. Furthermore, the study investigated the effects of taper angle, inlet velocity, and heat generation rate on the flow and thermal fields. Notably, with the increase in taper angle, owing to the increase in turbulent heat transfer near the exit, the location of peak temperature shifted from the exit region to the central region of the battery pack. The taper-induced improvement in cooling was evident over the entire range of inlet velocities and heat generation rates investigated in the study. The peak temperature rise and maximum temperature difference of the battery pack were reduced by up to 20% and 19%, respectively. The proposed method, being effective and simple, could find its application in the cooling arrangements for battery packs in electric vehicles. 2023 Y?ld?z Technical University. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/). All Rights Reserved.
Satheesh V.K.; Krishna N.; Kushwah P.S.; Garg I.; Rai S.; Hebbar G.S.; Nair D.V.
Journal of Thermal Engineering, Vol-10, No. 2, pp. 375-385.
https://doi.org/10.18186/THERMAL.1448648 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85190119850&doi=10.18186%2fTHERMAL.1448648&partnerID=40&md5=f42697379d4af1bde21af9218c68aa7e
Satheesh V.K., Department of Mechanical Engineering, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560074, India; Krishna N., Department of Mechanical Engineering, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560074, India; Kushwah P.S., Department of Mechanical Engineering, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560074, India; Garg I., Department of Mechanical Engineering, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560074, India; Rai S., Department of Mechanical Engineering, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560074, India; Hebbar G.S., Department of Mechanical Engineering, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560074, India; Nair D.V., Department of Mechanical Engineering, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560074, India
Review of Development and Characterisation of Shape Memory Polymer Composites Fabricated Using Additive Manufacturing Technology
3D printing; 4D printing; mechanical properties; polymer composites; shape memory polymers
Structures as well as components are generated by depositing filaments on one another via the technique of additive manufacturing. Among the various processes of printing, 4D printing combines the technology of 3D printing with the passage of time, resulting in additively generated parts that are responsive to stimuli from the outside via modifications of their form, volume, size, or mechanical qualities. Thus, the materials of shape memory are used in 4D printing and respond to environmental factors including temperature, pH, and humidity. Shape memory polymers (SMPs) are materials with a shape memory effect that are best suited for additive manufacturing. Contrarily, the method named fused filament fabrication (FFF) is employed most frequently among all additive manufacturing methods. In this regard, the objective of the present study is to evaluate all investigations that have been conducted on 4D-FFF materials mechanical properties. The study offers an unparalleled overview that highlights the possibilities of 4D FFF printing across multiple applications in engineering while keeping the end structures or components structural integrity in consideration. 2023 by the authors.
Tambrallimath V.; Keshavamurthy R.; Badari A.; Raj G.; S P.G.
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
All Open Access; Hybrid Gold Open Access
https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2023059079 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85186397585&doi=10.3390%2fengproc2023059079&partnerID=40&md5=32ba846c7207ddf1ed01e9f68300cd15
Tambrallimath V., Department of Automobile Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560078, India; Keshavamurthy R., Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560078, India; Badari A., Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Monash University, Clayton Campus, Melbourne, 3168, Australia; Raj G., Thompson Aero Seating Ltd., Banbridge, BT65 5JB, United Kingdom; S P.G., Department of Mechanical and Automobile Engineering, Christ Deemed to be University, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India
BEYOND SCREENS: A PSYCHO-THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION FOR ADOLESCENTS SUFFERING FROM INTERNET GAMING ADDICTION
Internet gaming disorder; intervention; psychological management; psychotherapy; systematic review
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM 5) has now included Internet Gaming disorder in section III as the condition that warrants more clinical research. Internet or Online gaming has become one of the most popular sources of entertainment among children and adolescents, representing the fastest-growing segment leading to hazards as well. Thus, there is a requirement for a psycho-therapeutic intervention module to help in overall psychological well-being of the adolescents suffering from Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD). A total of 8 adolescents suffering from IGD were treated with scientifically prepared psycho-therapeutic module in total of 12 group sessions. The eclectic approach to treatment is proven to be effective for adolescents yielding significant improvement in the clinical condition and promotes wise engagement in gaming. (2023). All Rights Reserved.
Journal of Content, Community and Communication, Vol-18, pp. 34-42.
https://doi.org/10.31620/JCCC.12.23/05 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85190783182&doi=10.31620%2fJCCC.12.23%2f05&partnerID=40&md5=6ae3c55528082afa0e5c659596d252fe
Chauhan D., Department of Psychology, Christ (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR, India; Rastogi K., Department of Psychology, Christ (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR, India; Roy S., Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi, India
Total Harmonic Distortion Analysis of a Seven-Level Inverter for Fuel Cell Applications
LC filter; multi-level inverter (MLI); PEMFC stack; topology; total harmonic distortion (THD)
This paper focuses on the total harmonic distortion (THD) analysis of a multi-level inverter (MLI) for fuel cell applications. Furthermore, a 50 kW 625 V proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) stack was employed for this analysis. The various modes of operation of the suggested inverter are presented accordingly, along with its switching combinations. Also, a sinusoidal pulse-width modulation (SPWM) controller was employed to drive the power electronic switches in the suggested topology. The suggested inverter can produce sinusoidal voltage with only fundamental frequency switching. Moreover, the number of components and voltage stress of the suggested topology are compared with the conventional topologies presented. In addition, the THD was analyzed with and without the LC filter. Finally, the validity of the system was verified through MATLAB/Simulink software R2022b. 2023 by the authors.
Veerendra A.S.; Chavali P.S.; Shivarudraswamy R.; Nagaraja Kumari C.H.; Janamala V.
https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2023059130 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85186439839&doi=10.3390%2fengproc2023059130&partnerID=40&md5=8e9cf7e655df03bc3ca6cb7f504c68c3
Veerendra A.S., Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, Manipal, 576104, India; Chavali P.S., Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Andhra Pradesh, Guntur, 522510, India; Shivarudraswamy R., Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, Manipal, 576104, India; Nagaraja Kumari C.H., Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, Telangana, Hyderabad, 501506, India; Janamala V., Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560060, India
Transport Vehicle Demand Prediction Using Context-Aware Neural Networks
LSTM; machine learning; multilayer perceptron; transport vehicle detection
Transport is an important aspect of trade. The more efficient the transport system, the more trade will flourish. However, sometimes it is the case that vehicles are not available for transport. This necessitates a system which could be able to keep an eye on the demand of transport vehicles. If the demand is fulfilled properly, then trade will flourish in a much better way. Thus, this project aims to keep an eye on the demand of transport vehicles and fulfill it. The study used MLP and LSTM models to work. The project also shows a comparison between the gradual changes and improvements in MLP and LSTM and the type of data used. The study focus was to predict the demand accurately in an area. 2024 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
Kunekar P.; Jadhav K.; Bhagwat A.; Kirar A.; Singh A.; Devesh S.; Bhat R.
https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2023059232 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85188257311&doi=10.3390%2fengproc2023059232&partnerID=40&md5=6fbcfd8dc6c00f2db9436afcf9e8dea4
Kunekar P., Department of Information Technology, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Maharashtra, Pune, 411037, India; Jadhav K., Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Maharashtra, Pune, 411037, India; Bhagwat A., Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Maharashtra, Pune, 411037, India; Kirar A., Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Maharashtra, Pune, 411037, India; Singh A., Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Maharashtra, Pune, 411037, India; Devesh S., Department of Business Management, Christ Yeshwantpur Campus (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 575073, India; Bhat R., Department of Mechatronics, Rajalakshmi Engineering College (REC), Thandalam, Tamilnadu, 602105, India
Tissue-Specific Profile and Activity Patterns of Glycosyl Hydrolases from Trichosanthes Anguina (Snake Gourd)
Chromogenic Assay; Glycosidases; Glycosyl Hydrolases; Snake Gourd; Vegetative Tissue
Plant glycosyl hydrolases (GH) and their function have been extensively studied using biochemical and molecular genetic approaches. GHs are involved in metabolism of various glycoconjugates specifically by the hydrolysis of glycosidic bonds and also in N-glycan processing. Several GHs have been extensively characterized from various plant sources and their diverse functional roles in cell wall polysaccharide metabolism, glycan biosynthesis and remodulation, signaling, symbiosis, secondary metabolism, etc. have been studied. However, information on tissue specific distribution of these enzymes, which is crucial for further understanding their physiological roles in plants is highly limited. In these lines, the present study was aimed at qualitative analysis of selected GHs from different tissues of a model plant, Snake Gourd (Trichosanthes anguina). The qualitative analysis of GHs such as ?-mannosidase, ?-hexosaminidase, ?-galactosidase, ?-glucosidase, ?-glucuronidase, ?-glucosidase, ?-galactosidase, ?-mannosidase and ?-fucosidase from seeds, sprouts, roots, stem, leaves, flowers and fruits of the Snake Gourd plant was carried out. Activities of different GHs varied in a tissue specific manner. The ?-mannosidase activity was maximum in ripened fruits whereas ?-hexosaminidase showed highest activity in roots. Interestingly, flowers had maximum activities of ?-glucuronidase and ?-fucosidase. The correlation analysis suggested significant correlations between various GHs which altered in tissue specific manner. (2023) Association of Carbohydrate Chemists and Technologists.
Ranganatha K.S.; Kukkemane K.; Kumar N.S.
Trends in Carbohydrate Research, Vol-15, No. 4, pp. 1-22.
Association of Carbohydrate Chemists and Technologists
Ranganatha K.S., Glycobiology and Protein Biochemistry laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, 500046, India; Kukkemane K., Glycobiology and Protein Biochemistry laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, 500046, India, Department of Life Sciences, School of Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, 560029, India; Kumar N.S., Glycobiology and Protein Biochemistry laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, 500046, India
Soft Computing Approaches for Maximum Power Point Tracking of Solar PV System
Artificial Bee Colony Optimization; Cascaded DC/DC Converter; Flying Squirrel Search Optimization; Maximum Power Point Tracking Technique; Photovoltaic System
Solar power changes according to irradiance and temperature in a day. A Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithm is actually necessary to obtain the maximum power from the photovoltaic (PV) arrangement. In this paper, in order to optimize power and improve the efficiency of PV module with regulated output voltage, soft computing MPPT techniques, flying squirrel search optimization and artificial bee colony methods are implemented on cascaded double voltage lift boost converter. The PV module is subjected to both with and without constraints to analyze the performance of the DC/DC converter, and the comparative outcomes are evaluated for resistive and different types of battery loads at various temperature conditions in MATLAB/Simulink platform. The optimized power is achieved by using artificial bee colony technique with less ripple in the output waveforms at constant 25 C temperature irrespective of the changes in irradiation with the battery load and this can be used for charging of the battery system. 2023 Praise Worthy Prize S.r.l.-All rights reserved.
International Review of Electrical Engineering, Vol-18, No. 6, pp. 430-438.
https://doi.org/10.15866/iree.v18i6.23759 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85188993210&doi=10.15866%2firee.v18i6.23759&partnerID=40&md5=c8b21bc98f6685708ec7fe69110c3586
Radhika S., Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bangalore Institute of Technology, School of Engineering and Technology, Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Margaret V., Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bangalore Institute of Technology, School of Engineering and Technology, Christ University, Bengaluru, India
Sexual Narcissism among Men with Sexual Dysfunctions: An Exploratory Study
Dysfunctional Beliefs; Sexual Dysfunction; Sexual Narcissism; Sexual Schemas
Objective: Previous studies have associated sexual narcissism with aggressive behaviours prevalent among most Cluster B populations. Recent evidence shows that certain characteristics of sexual narcissism could be beneficial for sexual and marital satisfaction. The present study is an exploration of the role of narcissism in Sexual dysfunctions. Method: A cross-sectional design involving a sample of 62 men aged 2260 years was used for the study. The sample consisted of 31 men having sexual dysfunctions and a matched control group of 31 men free from sexual dysfunctions. Tools used were the International Index for Erectile Functioning, Modified MINI, Sexual Dysfunctional Beliefs Questionnaire, Sexual Narcissism Scale, and Questionnaire for Cognitive Schema Activation in Sexual Context. Scores were subjected to discriminant analysis, and relevant variables were correlated to assess the strength of the association. Results: Results indicated that beliefs about Female Sexual Power (FSP), Helplessness Schema, and Exploitative behaviours of Sexual Narcissism were the best predictors that differentiated the two groups. The higher the scores on these variables, the lower the erectile functioning. FSP shared a positive correlation with both Exploitation and Helplessness, while the latter two variables were unrelated. Conclusions: A higher need to stick to traditional gender roles and fear of being overpowered could be contributing to sexually exploitative behaviours and relationship distress, which in turn, could affect self-efficacy and contribute to Sexual dysfunction. (2023), (Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences). All Rights Reserved.
Krishnan G.; Padickaparambil S.; Thomas J.; Thomas I.
Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences, Vol-22, No. 4
Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences
Krishnan G., Department of Psychology, Christ University, Bangalore, India, Department of Clinical Psychology, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, Manipal, India; Padickaparambil S.; Thomas J., Manipal University college, Melaka, Malaysia; Thomas I., Faculty, Department of Clinical Psychology, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, Manipal, India
An Enhanced Automation Analysis for Structural Algorithm in Agro-Industries Using IoT
agriculture; IoT; sensors; software; structural algorithm
The Internet of Things (IoT) based structural algorithm for automatic agriculture refers to the system of using powerful real-time data collected from a variety of sensors with software and analytics to autonomously manage agro-ecosystems. This algorithm can be used to monitor environments, analyze data and use this knowledge to take specific actions to help farmers and producers maximize their production and profitability. This algorithm provides an unprecedented level of precision, accuracy and control over the agricultural environment, allowing greater efficiency and optimization in farming practices. It enables monitoring, scheduling, and control of different agro-ecosystem components, such as water, soil, fertilizer, light, humidity, temperature, soil pH and crop growth. The algorithm can also point to general trends and patterns in the environment, as well as offer timely advice to farmers in response to real-time conditions. The algorithm is also capable of automatically diagnosing and responding to unexpected problems, which can help prevent costly mistakes and excessive waste of water, fertilizer, energy, etc. 2023 by the authors.
Vineetha K R.; Bala N.N.; Sudha V.; Balakrishnan D.
https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2023059118 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85186430694&doi=10.3390%2fengproc2023059118&partnerID=40&md5=fa1c0abbe9131d8929381b3d583980fc
Vineetha K R., Department of Computer Science, Christ (Deemed to Be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Bala N.N., Department of Mathematics, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, 600109, India; Sudha V., Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Sona College of Technology, Salem, 636201, India; Balakrishnan D., Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, 626126, India
India as a climate leader in the indo-pacific: challenges and opportunities
climate change; climate leader; Indo-pacific; regional cooperation
The non-traditional security threats in the form of incessant floods, cyclones, and all-time rising sea levels in the Indo-Pacific region call for an integrated and constructive response led by a climate leader. Climate change is seen way beyond the lens of a mere environmental catastrophe having the potential to destabilize a nations economy and polity. The global state and non-state actors have acknowledged climate change to be an alarming global security threat. However, the failure of collective management of the climate crisis has mandated a responsible climate leader to monitor the mitigation efforts. In the context of initiatives like the National Solar Mission that envisages India to be a global leader in solar energy, the paper intends to weigh the possibilities for Indias role as a cogent climate leader in the Indo-Pacific region. It seeks to evaluate Indias climate leadership based on its green policies and assistance to Indo-Pacific countries. 2024 Indian Ocean Research Group.
Journal of the Indian Ocean Region, Vol-19, No. 3, pp. 255-277.
Joseph S.V., Department of International Studies, Political Science and History, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Sadhasivam S., Department of International Studies, Political Science and History, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India
Simulation and Experimental Analysis of L-Section in Reinforced Cement Concrete: Uncertainties in Performance and Strength
cyclic load; ductility; earthquake resilience; energy absorption; GFRP mesh; L-section; reinforced cement concrete; stiffness
The design and construction of reinforced cement concrete (RCC) flooring play a crucial role in the overall stability of a structure, particularly in regions prone to tectonic activity. RCC floors comprise various beams, including intermediate T-sections and specific L-sections at critical points such as corners and around staircases or lift openings. This paper identifies a key challenge in building frameworks to resist tectonic loads. It further explores the components of the structure that provide potential for interruption, capability, and the safe transfer of tectonic loading to the array connection, all while maintaining sufficient strength. The L-sections were experimented on using various grades of concrete and sizes to reinforce connections under diverse loading conditions. L-sections contribute to reducing floor height, solving economic and technical problems, and creating advanced composite connections that integrate the proposed structural system. The analysis was conducted both analytically and experimentally to assess methods to resist earthquake forces based on stiffness, building strength, and elasticity capacity. These approaches have been identified to safeguard buildings during substantial seismic events. The development of the L-section is detailed, highlighting the loading process and the capacity to overcome various structural challenges. 2024 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
Maddodi B.S.; Naik N.; Maddikeri P.K.; Chougule S.; Abdu S.M.; Narasimha D.B.; Dubey A.K.; Devesh S.
https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2023059228 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85188245352&doi=10.3390%2fengproc2023059228&partnerID=40&md5=5f6dbd45cfe2dc02c4a0ad52fee401bc
Maddodi B.S., Department of Civil Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, Manipal, 576104, India; Naik N., Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, Manipal, 576104, India; Maddikeri P.K., Department of Civil Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, Manipal, 576104, India; Chougule S., School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, 30332, GA, United States; Abdu S.M., Department of Civil Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, Manipal, 576104, India; Narasimha D.B., Department of Environment Impact Assessment, Horizon Ventures, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560094, India; Dubey A.K., National Highways Authority of India, PIU Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, Baghpat, 250609, India; Devesh S., Department of Business and Management, Christ (Deemed to be University), Yeshwantpur Campus, Nagasandra, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 5750073, India
Digital Gender Gap, Gender Equality and National Institutional Freedom: A Dynamic Panel Analysis
Country-level; Gender digital inequality; Gender equality; Gender gap in mobile and internet; National institutions
While digital gender gap is a growing field of research in Information Systems (IS), there remains a dearth of research focusing on it. The objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between the digital gender gap in mobile and internet usage and gender equality. Additionally, this study also examines the impact of national institutional freedoms on the aforementioned relationship. Utilizing the theoretical framework of intersecting inequalities and building upon existing literature on the gender digital divide, this study aims to explore the associations between disparities in mobile and internet usage, gender equality, and the extent of national institutional freedoms encompassing economic, political, and media domains. In pursuit of this objective, we undertake a dynamic panel data analysis using publicly accessible archival data at the country level. The results indicate that national institutions have a significant impact on the relationship between the digital gender gap in internet and mobile phone usage and gender equality. The discussion encompasses the significance of our findings for both study and practice. 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.
Shah C.S., School of Business and Management, Christ (Deemed to Be University), NCR, Ghaziabad, India; Krishnan S., Information Systems Area, Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, Kerala, Kozhikode, India
Pandemic, theatre and performance: Democratizing the subalterns through the Theatre of the Oppressed
COVID-19 pandemic; democratization; forum theatre; legislative theatre; marginalization; Theatre of the Oppressed
The presented work analyses Theatre of the Oppressed (TO) methods impacting the pandemic. It follows the WHO timeline, when the COVID-19 pandemic had cast a dark shadow, making sustenance difficult for the marginalized section of Indian society. TO methods, though reflected, adapted and accommodated exhaustively in Indian applied theatre over the last four decades, offered a fresh, collective, democratic space during the pandemic. Forum theatre (FT) and legislative theatre (LT) praxis rendered a platform for activism, awareness and emancipation of the subalterns during the pandemic. Thus, TO renewed psycho-social dialogue and critical, creative, experimental space during this time. The applicability of such methods facilitating social change is gauged using Boals spect-actorship and Freires conscientization. The article looks forward to the TO signposts to serve as nodal points for further scholarly discussion and study on democratizing the disenfranchised population through FT and LT during the pandemic. 2023 Intellect Ltd Article. English language. All Rights Reserved.
Applied Theatre Research, Vol-11, No. 2, pp. 175-186.
https://doi.org/10.1386/ATR_00083_1 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85184753261&doi=10.1386%2fATR_00083_1&partnerID=40&md5=7a7c73cad49fdc2d3adf92aa2a6a8e03
Debsarma A., Christ University, India; Sarkar S., Christ University, India