Effects of Euphorbia thymifolia and Euphorbia hirta leaf extracts on membrane-bound, mitochondrial enzymes and lipid profile of carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity in rats
subject: Hepatoprotective activity; lipid profifiles; membrane-bound; mitochondrial enzymes
description: The present investigation was aimed to identify the potentiality of Euphorbia thymifolia Linn. and Euphorbia hirta Linn. leaf extract on the toxin-induced (carbon tetrachloride- CCl4) Albino Wistar rats. The animals were grouped into 7 categories including control (basal diet, G1), CCl4-induced (1.5 mL/kg, b.w., i.p.) (G2), G1 administrated with 300 mg/kg b.w., extract of E. thymifolia (G3) and E. hirta (G4), G2 administrated with 300 mg/kg b.w., extract of E. thymifolia (G5), E. hirta (G6), and standard drug (silymarin 25 mg/kg b.w.; G7) for 21- days trial period with each group contains 6 rats. The samples were collected and the following parameters including mitochondrial enzymes, different ATPase and lipid profiles were analyzed. The membrane-bound enzymes, the mitochondrial enzymes levels and the lipid profiles were reduced in the toxin-induced rats but the levels of enzymes were restored, significantly increased and lipid profiles are returned to the normal in the treatment of both extracts. 2022 Visagaa Publishing House.
creator: Muthu Mani G.D.; Balamuralikrishnan B.; Manikandan R.; Sampathkumar P.; Arun M.; Lakshminarayanan R.R.; Liu W.-C.; Anand A.V.
source: Natural Resources for Human Health, Vol-2, No. 4, pp. 443-449.
publisher: Visagaa Publishing House
date: 2022-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Hybrid Gold Open Access
relation: ISSN: 25831194
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Muthu Mani G.D., Department of Biochemistry, SRM Arts and Science College, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, India; Balamuralikrishnan B., Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Sejong University, Seoul, South Korea; Manikandan R., Department of Biochemistry, Shrimati Indira Gandhi College, Tamil Nadu, Trichy, India; Sampathkumar P., Department of Chemistry and Biosciences, SASTRA University, Tamil Nadu, Kumbakonam, India; Arun M., Department of Life Science, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560076, India; Lakshminarayanan R.R., Department of Animal Sciences, Bharathiadasan University, Tamil Nadu, Tiruchirappalli, India; Liu W.-C., Department of Animal Science, College of Coastal Agricultural Sciences, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, 524088, China; Anand A.V., Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Biology, Bharathiar University, Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, India

Neutron Polarization Observables in d(Formula Presented.)p at Low Energies of Interest to Astrophysics
description: A model-independent theoretical analysis of neutron polarization observables in (Formula Presented.) using circularly polarized photons at the range of energies of interest to Big Bang Nucleosynthesis is presented. An investigation of various spin dependent observables is carried out including the isoscalar multipole amplitudes M1s and E2s. It is suggested that the measurement of neutron polarization in the final state at near threshold energies will be very useful to assess the contribution of isoscalar amplitudes at range of energies of interest to BigBang Nucleosynthesis. 2022, The Author(s).
creator: Shilpashree S.P.; Shastri V.
source: JETP Letters, Vol-116, No. 5, pp. 275-280.
publisher: Pleiades journals
date: 2022-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Hybrid Gold Open Access
relation: ISSN: 213640
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Shilpashree S.P., School of Engineering and Technology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560074, India; Shastri V., School of Engineering and Technology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560074, India

Architecture of visible-light induced Z-scheme MoS2/g-C3N4/ZnO ternary photocatalysts for malachite green dye degradation
subject: Dye degradation; Exfoliation; Molybdenum disulfide; Nanocomposite; Photocatalysis; Water pollution
description: The synthesis of bilayer heterojunctions has received considerable attention recently. Fabrication of novel bilayer composites is of significant interest to improve their photocatalytic efficiency. In this study, molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), a layered dichalcogenide material exhibiting unique properties, in combination with graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), a carbon-based layered material, was fabricated with small amounts of zinc oxide (ZnO). Three composites, MoS2/g-C3N4, MoS2/ZnO, and MoS2/g-C3N4/ZnO were prepared via a simple exfoliation method and characterized by various physicochemical methods. The Z-scheme charge transfer mechanism in the prepared ternary composite improves efficiency by inhibiting the recombination rate of electron-hole pairs. It has shown excellent performance in degrading a major water contaminant, malachite green (MG) dye, under visible light irradiation. 2022 Elsevier Inc.
creator: R M.; Jaleel UC J.R.; Pinheiro D.; NK R.; Devi KR S.; Park J.; Manickam S.; Choi M.Y.
source: Environmental Research, Vol-214
publisher: Academic Press Inc.
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 139351; PubMed ID: 35753376; CODEN: ENVRA
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: R M., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Jaleel UC J.R., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Pinheiro D., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; NK R., Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut, Kerala, 673635, India; Devi KR S., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Park J., Core-Facility Center for Photochemistry & Nanomaterials, Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Natural Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52828, South Korea; Manickam S., Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Jalan Tungku Link Gadong, Bandar Seri Begawan, BE1410, Brunei Darussalam; Choi M.Y., Core-Facility Center for Photochemistry & Nanomaterials, Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Natural Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52828, South Korea

Linkages between Stock Market Development, Banks and Economic Growth in India: An ARDL Approach
subject: ARDL approach; bank credit; economic growth; shares traded; stock market capitalization
description: The banking and stock market development was perceived to be an essential channel for economic growth through mobilisation and allocating productive investments. On the other hand, it was emphasised that economic growth would create demand for financial services and would lead to financial sector development. Existing literature attempts to investigate whether financial development is the primary driver of economic growth or vice versa. However, the issue remains unsolved and ambiguous. The present study investigated the causal relationship between stock markets, banks and economic growth in India using Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) bounds testing approach. The empirical result confirmed the long-run bidirectional relationship between financial development and economic growth in India. In the short-run, the empirical evidence showed that the market capitalisation of the Bombay Stock Exchange and IIP were unrelated and that a bidirectional relationship existed between the value of shares traded on the Bombay Stock Exchange and output. Furthermore, the findings supported unidirectional causality from the National Stock Exchange market capitalisation to output in the short-run. The value of shares traded on the National Stock Exchange and output had a feedback connection. 2022 The Society of Economics and Development, except certain content provided by third parties.
creator: Palamalai S.; Khanna S.; Agrawal N.; Maity B.
source: Indian Journal of Economics and Development, Vol-18, No. 4, pp. 763-776.
publisher: The Society of Economics and Development
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 22775412
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Palamalai S., School of Management, Presidency University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560064, India; Khanna S., School of Business and Management, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Agrawal N., Department of Management, New Horizon College of Engineering, Kaverappa Layout, Near Marathahalli, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560103, India; Maity B., School of Management, Presidency University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560064, India

Experimental and Analytical Study of High-Strength Concrete Containing Natural Zeolite and Additives
subject: Durability; Fly Ash (FA); Metakaolin (MK); Natural Zeolite (NZ); Regression Analysis; Silica Fume (SF)
description: The study compares the durability of Natural Zeolite with Metakaolin, Silica Fume, and Fly Ash on high-strength concrete. 300 concrete specimens were tested for compressive strength before and after an acid attack, modulus of elasticity, water absorption, and rapid chloride permeability. 5%, 10%, and 15% of the cement were replaced with cementitious elements while maintaining the same quantity of Natural Zeolite. In this investigation, the water-cement ratio was maintained at 0.35. After 28 days, the specimens were tested for durability. Samples of all mixes were TG/DT and FTIR tested. The optimal percentages of cementitious materials that resulted to the maximum durability enhancements were reported as the study results. Experimental results showed that Natural Zeolite and Metakaolin strengthened the durability of concrete. All the data show that 5% Natural Zeolite with 10% Metakaolin performs well. Good R2 values and appropriate independent variable coefficients suggested that the regression findings for high-strength concrete durability were accurate. The P values of all models were less than 0.005 and the F values were statistically significant and appropriate; therefore, the generated models predict concrete's strength with authenticity. 2022 by the authors. Licensee C.E.J, Tehran, Iran.
creator: Gowram I.; Beulah M.
source: Civil Engineering Journal (Iran), Vol-8, No. 10, pp. 2318-2335.
publisher: Salehan Institute of Higher Education
date: 2022-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access
relation: ISSN: 26766957
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Gowram I., Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, Christ (Deemed to Be University), Bangalore, 560074, India; Beulah M., Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, Christ (Deemed to Be University), Bangalore, 560074, India

TOPOLOGICAL INVARIANTS OF GENERALIZED SPLITTING GRAPHS AND k-SHADOW GRAPHS
subject: k-shadow graph; splitting graph; Topological invariants
description: A topological index or an invariant can be defined as a function from a set of graphs to the real line. Topological indices are invariant under graph isomor- phism. This paper deals with the general expressions for various topological indices of two derived graphs called generalized splitting graphs and k-shadow graphs. In particular this manuscript discuss about the first Zagreb index, second Zagreb in- dex, F-index, hyper-Zagreb index, symmetric division degree index, first and the second multiplicative Zagreb indices and a lower bound for the irregularity index of generalized splitting graphs and k-shadow graphs. 2022 Yarmouk University. All rights reserved.
creator: Joseph J.; Dominic C.
source: Jordan Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, Vol-15, No. 0.125, pp. 559-574.
publisher: Yarmouk University
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 20757905
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Joseph J., Department of Mathematics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Dominic C., Department of Mathematics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India

Anthropophobia (Taijin Kyofusho) beyond the Boundaries of a Culture-Bound Syndrome: A Case Series from India
description: [No abstract available]
creator: Bhardwaj T.; Shekhawat L.; Viju P.D
source: Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, Vol-44, No. 6, pp. 615-617.
publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
date: 2022-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access
relation: ISSN: 2537176
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Bhardwaj T., Dept. of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) NCR Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Ghaziabad, India; Shekhawat L., Dept. of Psychiatry PGIMER, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Connaught Place, New Delhi, India; Viju P.D, Dept. of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) NCR Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Ghaziabad, India

IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT ADVERTISEMENTS ABOUT AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION IN SENSITISING RURAL FARMERS: A STUDY OF MARATHWADA REGION IN MAHARASHTRA
subject: Agrarian Distress; Agricultural Extension Programme; Farmers Awareness; Maharashtra; Rural India
description: To stimulate the agricultural sector, the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, has initiated a myriad of welfare initiatives aimed at farmers, entailing a substantial financial commitment. A portion of this financial outlay is also allocated to the dissemination of pertinent information among the farming community. However, a pertinent question arises: does this information reach the rural farmers and do they avail the benefit? The present study attempts to address this issue. Based on a tested questionnaire, a primary survey was conducted in Marathwada region of Maharashtra where the incidence of agrarian crisis is insurmountable. The study found a limited impact of government advertisements regarding agricultural information on farmers in terms of increasing their awareness level. The primary conduit for agricultural information, as ascertained by the study, predominantly stems from informal sources. Among the socio-economic characteristics, only education and land ownership are found to have an impact on the level of awareness and their willingness to acquire information on agriculture. The percentages of farmers, who are aware of the scheme and get its benefits, do not even exceed 30 per cent, irrespective of the scheme under consideration. It was found that only limited farmers are taking benefit of the scheme even after receiving information. A general disinterest was observed among the farmers because of the heavy paperwork of availing those benefits. To engender a constructive transformation in farmers awareness levels regarding agricultural schemes and programmes, a well-thought-out and strategic endeavour becomes indispensable. 2022 National Institute of Rural Development. All rights reserved.
creator: Bhogale P.; Roy N.S.
source: Journal of Rural Development, Vol-41, No. 4, pp. 492-509.
publisher: National Institute of Rural Development
date: 2022-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access
relation: ISSN: 9703357
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Bhogale P., MA Applied Economics, Department of Economics, Christ (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Roy N.S., MA Applied Economics, Department of Economics, Christ (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India

Classification of countries based on development indices by using K-means and grey relational analysis
subject: Development; Grey relational analysis; K-means clustering; Principal component analysis
description: Clustering countries based on their development profile is important, as it helps in the efficient allocation and use of resources for institutions like the World Bank, IMF and many others. However, measuring the status of development in each country is challenging, as development encompasses several facets such as economic, social, environmental and institutional aspects. These dimensions should be captured and aggregated appropriately before attempting to classify countries based on development. In this context, this paper attempts to measure various dimensions of development through four indices namely, Economic Index (EI), Social Index (SI), Sustainability Index (SUI) and Institutional Index (II) for the period between 1996 through 2015 for 102 countries. And then we categorize the countries based on these development indices using the grey relational analysis and K-means clustering method. Our study classifies countries into four clusters with twelve countries in the first cluster, fifty in second, twenty-seven and thirteen countries in third and fourth clusters respectively. Having taken each of the dimensions of development independently, our results show that no cluster has performed poorly in all four aspects. 2021, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature B.V.
creator: Basel S.; Gopakumar K.U.; Rao R.P.
source: GeoJournal, Vol-87, No. 5, pp. 3915-3933.
publisher: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 3432521; CODEN: GEOJD
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Basel S., Department of Economics, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Gopakumar K.U., Department of Economics, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Andhra Pradesh, Prasanthi Nilayam, 515134, India; Rao R.P., Department of Economics, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Andhra Pradesh, Prasanthi Nilayam, 515134, India

Multimodal emotional analysis through hierarchical video summarization and face tracking
subject: Deep neural networks; Emotional intelligence; Entropy; Face detection; Hierarchical summarization; Video summarization; Viola Jones
description: The era of video data has fascinated users into creating, processing, and manipulating videos for various applications. Voluminous video data requires higher computation power and processing time. In this work, a model is developed that can precisely acquire keyframes through hierarchical summarization and use the keyframes to detect faces and assess the emotional intent of the user. The key-frames are used to detect faces using recursive Viola-Jones algorithm and an emotional analysis for the faces extracted is conducted using an underlying architecture developed based on Deep Neural Networks (DNN). This work has significantly contributed in improving the accuracy of face detection and emotional analysis in non-redundant frames. The number of frames selected after summarization was less than 30% using the local minima extraction. The recursive routine introduced for face detection reduced false positives in all the video frames to lesser than 2%. The accuracy of emotional prediction on the faces acquired through the summarized frames, on Indian faces achieved a 90%. The computational requirement scaled down to 40% due to the hierarchical summarization that removed redundant frames and recursive face detection removed false localization of faces. The proposed model intends to emphasize the importance of keyframe detection and use them for facial emotional recognition. 2021, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.
creator: Thiruthuvanathan M.M.; Krishnan B.
source: Multimedia Tools and Applications, Vol-81, No. 25, pp. 35535-35554.
publisher: Springer
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 13807501; CODEN: MTAPF
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Thiruthuvanathan M.M., Department of Computer Science and Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Krishnan B., Department of Computer Science and Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India

Investigating Factors in Quality of Work-life in Indian Garment Industry at Bangalore
subject: Factors; Garments; Labour; Market; Quality of Work Life (QWL); Stress
description: The Indian manufacturing sector has a long way to go in enhancing work-life standards for employees. Low standards of work-life hamper the productivity of an organization. Most employees of garment manufacturing units in Bengaluru are from outer rural areas. They come in search of employment in garment units. Though there are labour acts and labour laws, most of the manufacturing units provide poor job environments for employees. This leads to fluctuations in the performance of employees and would have detrimental effects on their health and performance, resulting in attrition. Quality of work life is the solution. This paper aims at unravelling factors leading to recognition of work-life standards so those garment units can work in that dimension to solve their productivity issues and also improve the happiness of their employees. A descriptive approach was made to attain objectives with survey-based data collection. The collected data were subjected to exploratory factor analysis and multiple regression analysis. The study found welfare and safety lead to a quality of work-life in garment units. More cross-sectoral studies are suggested to understand the blend of factors defining the quality of work life and arrive at a generalized model nation-wide. This generalization in the long term should be a key decision-making point for safety and welfare policy development in the world. 2022 The authors.
creator: Krishna Kishore S.V.; Banerjee J.; Kiran P.; Moorthy V.
source: Thailand and the World Economy, Vol-40, No. 3, pp. 109-128.
publisher: Thammasat University
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 26300931
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Krishna Kishore S.V., School of Business and Management, CHRIST University, India; Banerjee J., Amity Business School, Amity University, India; Kiran P., School of Business, Management and Economics, Westminster International University, Uzbekistan; Moorthy V., School of Business and Management, CHRIST University, India

Label free electrochemical detection of stress hormone cortisol using sulphur doped graphitic carbon nitride on carbon fiber paper electrode
description: Sulphur doped graphitic carbon nitride (SGCN) was effectively prepared and comprehensively described. A straightforward synthetic process based on thermal condensation was reported for the synthesis of SGCN using thiourea as a precursor. Cyclic voltammetry (CV) and differential pulse voltammetry were used to evaluate the electrochemical performance of cortisol. SGCN sheets were used to boost the electro-catalytic activity, exhibiting very exceptional electrochemical behaviour towards cortisol. As a result, we obtained a broad linear response range of 0.1-100 ?M, as well as a comparatively low detection limit (15.8 10?8 M). Furthermore, the fabricated SGCN/CFP electrode shows excellent selectivity in the presence of a large number of possible interfering species. SGCN comprises (C with N and S) heteroatoms, which most likely would have led to a better current response towards cortisol detection. Furthermore, the structural defects that generate additional active sites on the surface of SGCN may enhance the quick electron transfer that occurs during the oxidation of cortisol. 2022 The Royal Society of Chemistry.
creator: Cherian A.R.; Pa K.; Bhat V.S.; Sirimahachai U.; Varghese A.; Hegde G.
source: New Journal of Chemistry, Vol-46, No. 41, pp. 19975-19983.
publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 11440546; CODEN: NJCHE
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Cherian A.R., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Pa K., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Bhat V.S., Center for Nano-Materials and Displays (CND), B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bangalore, 560 019, India; Sirimahachai U., Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Division of Physical Science, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand; Varghese A., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; 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, 560076, India

Comparison of the inter-item correlations of the Big Five Inventory-10 (BFI-10) between Western and non-Western contexts
subject: BFI-10; Brief scales; Inter-item correlations; Omega coefficient; Personality traits; Western vs. non-Western countries
description: The Big Five Inventory-10 (BFI-10; Rammstedt & John, 2007) is one of many short versions of personality inventories that measure the Big Five trait dimensions. Short versions of scales often present methodological challenges as a trade-off for their convenience. Based on samples from 28 countries (N = 10,560), the current study investigated inter-item correlations estimated using Omega coefficients within each of the five personality characteristics measured by the BFI-10. Results showed that inter-item correlations were significantly lower, in the sample data from non-Western countries compared with the Western countries, for three of the five personality traits, specifically Conscientiousness, Extraversion, and Emotional Stability. Our findings indicate that the psychometric challenges exist across different cultures and traits. We offer recommendations when using short-item scales such as BFI-10 in survey research. 2022 Elsevier Ltd
creator: Park J.; van den Broek K.L.; Bhullar N.; Ogunbode C.A.; Schermer J.A.; Doran R.; Ardi R.; Hanss D.; Maran D.A.; Albzour M.; Aquino S.D.; Ayanian A.H.; Chegeni R.; Chukwuorji J.C.; Enea V.; Ghanbarian E.; Ghorayeb J.; Jiang F.; Kehinde O.A.; Lins S.; Lomas M.J.; Lu S.; Marot T.; Mbungu W.; Navarro-Carrillo G.; Onyutha C.; Reyes M.E.S.; Salmela-Aro K.; Sollar T.; Tahir H.; Tan C.-S.; Torres-Mar J.; Tsubakita T.; Volkodav T.; Wlodarczyk A.; Yadav R.
source: Personality and Individual Differences, Vol-196
publisher: Elsevier Ltd
date: 2022-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Green Open Access
relation: ISSN: 1918869; CODEN: PEIDD
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Park J., School of Management, NUCB Business School, Japan; van den Broek K.L., Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University, Netherlands, Research Centre for Environmental Economics, Heidelberg University, Germany; Bhullar N., School of Psychology, University of New England, NSW, Australia, Discipline of Psychology, Edith Cowan University, Australia; Ogunbode C.A., School of Psychology, University of Nottingham, UK, United Kingdom; Schermer J.A., Department of Management and Organisational Studies, Faculty of Social Science, University of Western Ontario, Canada; Doran R., Department of Psychosocial Science, Faculty of Psychology, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Ardi R., Department of Psychology, Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia; Hanss D., Department of Social Sciences, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, Germany; Maran D.A., Department of Psychology, University of Torino, Turin, Italy; Albzour M., Department of Social and Behavioral Science, Birzeit University, Palestine; Aquino S.D., Psychology Department, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Ayanian A.H., The Institute for Interdisciplinary Research on Conflict and Violence, Bielefeld University, Germany; Chegeni R., PROMENTA Research Center, Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Chukwuorji J.C., Department of Psychology, University of Nigeria, Nigeria; Enea V., Department of Psychology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Ia?i, Romania; Ghanbarian E., Department of Human Ecology, University of Alberta, Canada; Ghorayeb J., Department of Psychology, Zayed University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Jiang F., Department of Human Resources and Organisational Behaviour, University of Greenwich, Beijing, China; Kehinde O.A., Department of Psychology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, Nigeria; Lins S., Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto, Portugal; Lomas M.J., School of Health and Society, University of Salford…

Demographic characteristics influencing financial wellbeing: amultigroup analysis
subject: Financial behaviour; Financial literacy; Financial stress; Financial wellbeing; IT employees
description: Purpose: The study attempts to understand the factors impacting the financial wellbeing of IT employees in India using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). It utilizes well-established survey instruments to assess the impact of financial literacy, financial behaviour and financial stress on financial wellbeing. The study also attempts to understand the role of demographic factors (age, gender, monthly income, job category and work experience) in determining financial wellbeing through multigroup analysis. Design/methodology/approach: Structured equation modelling (SEM) is used to study the link between the determinants. The study also attempts to understand the role of demographic factors (age, gender, monthly income, job category and work experience) in determining financial wellbeing through multigroup analysis. Data used for the analysis covers 237 employees working in the IT sector. Findings: While financial literacy and financial behaviour have a significant positive impact on financial wellbeing, financial stress has a significant negative impact. Financial behaviour and financial stress were found to have a mediating role in the relationship between financial literacy and financial wellbeing. The demographic variables significantly moderate the relationship between the factors leading to financial wellbeing. Originality/value: The results show the need for financial wellbeing programs to focus on enhancing financial knowledge and improving financial planning. Further, it suggests offering customized financial wellbeing programs based on the employee's demographic characteristics rather than following a one program, fits all approach. 2021, Emerald Publishing Limited.
creator: Prakash N.; Alagarsamy S.; Hawaldar A.
source: Managerial Finance, Vol-48, No. 45939, pp. 1334-1351.
publisher: Emerald Publishing
date: 2022-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Green Open Access
relation: ISSN: 3074358
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Prakash N., Christ University Institute of Management MBA, Bangalore, India; Alagarsamy S., School of Business, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Hawaldar A., Christ University Institute of Management MBA, Bangalore, India

Cross-Border Acquisitions and Shareholders Wealth: The Case of the Indian Pharmaceutical Sector
subject: abnormal returns; cross-border acquisitions; event study methodology; India; mergers and acquisitions; pharmaceutical firms; short term gains
description: Cross-border acquisitions by Indian companies have increased tremendously, especially during the last two decades, and the pharmaceutical industry is one of the top acquiring industries. This study verifies the relationship between cross-border acquisitions and shareholders wealth in the Indian pharmaceutical sector. For this purpose, the data related to acquisitions were acquired from 2005 to 2019 and the event study methodology was applied along with two parametric tests. The findings of the current research prescribe that cross-border acquisitions have a positive and significant impact on shareholders wealth. Furthermore, the outcomes also indicate higher positive abnormal returns in the short run when the targets are based in the US and the UK as compared to the positive but insignificant abnormal returns when the targets are based in locations other than the US and the UK. 2022 by the authors.
creator: Wajid A.; Sabiha A.; Akhtar S.; Tabash M.I.; Daniel L.N.
source: Journal of Risk and Financial Management, Vol-15, No. 10
publisher: MDPI
date: 2022-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access
relation: ISSN: 19118074
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Wajid A., Department of Finance and Commerce, School of Finance and Commerce, Galgotias University, Uttar Pradesh, Greater Noida, 203201, India; Sabiha A., School of Commerce, Finance and, Accountancy, Christ (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Ghaziabad, 201003, India; Akhtar S., School of Business, Woxsen University, Telangana, Hyderabad, 502345, India; Tabash M.I., College of Business, Al Ain University, P.O. Box 64141, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates; Daniel L.N., Faculty of Business, Higher Colleges of Technology, P.O. Box 41012, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The mathematical model for heat transfer optimization of Carreau fluid conveying magnetized nanoparticles over a permeable surface with activation energy using response surface methodology
description: The sensitivity analysis and response surface methodology (RSM) is performed for the key parameters governed by the magneto-flow and heat transport of the Carreau nanofluids model toward a stretching/shrinking surface in the presences Arrhenius activation energy and chemical reaction. Nanofluid that displayed Brownian motion and thermophoresis was considered with the permeable condition. The effects of different physical parameters were analyzed by employing appropriate similarity transformations in nonlinear partial differential equations and converted to the dimensionless system of ordinary differential equations. The finite difference method in bvp4c code solves the equations numerically. Associated parameters are presented graphically and interpreted against local Nusselt number, Sherwood number, and skin friction coefficient. An increase in the activation energy factor leads to increased concentration in permeable flow. The higher the activation energy lower the temperature and causes the reaction rate constant to decrease. In addition, it slows down the chemical reaction and increases the concentration characteristics. The increase of radiation and Prandtl number leads to an increase in heat transfer for the permeable surface. Furthermore, the Schmidt number and the binary reaction rate parameter increase the mass transfer for suction/injection flow. As a result, the Nusselt number's highest sensitivity is the Eckert number and the lowest to the thermophoresis parameter. The Sherwood number's positive sensitivity is observed for the Eckert number and Brownian motion parameter, whereas negatively sensitive to thermophoresis. 2022 Wiley-VCH GmbH.
creator: Fayyadh M.M.; Basavarajappa M.; Hashim I.; Mackolil J.; Nisar K.S.; Roslan R.; Allaw D.
source: ZAMM Zeitschrift fur Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik, Vol-102, No. 11
publisher: John Wiley and Sons Inc
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 442267
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Fayyadh M.M., Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Johor, Muar, Malaysia; Basavarajappa M., Center for Mathematical Needs, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangaluru, India; Hashim I., Department of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Selangor, Bangi, Malaysia; Mackolil J., Center for Mathematical Needs, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangaluru, India; Nisar K.S., Department of Mathematics, College of Arts and Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Wadi Aldawaser, Saudi Arabia; Roslan R., Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Johor, Muar, Malaysia, ANNA Systems LLC, Dubna, 9 Maya Street, Building 7B, Dolgoprudnenskoe Highway 3, Fiztekhpark, Moscow, 141980, Russian Federation; Allaw D., Institute for Mathematical Research, University Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Serdang, Malaysia

Polymer Nanocomposite Graphene Quantum Dots for High-Efficiency Ultraviolet Photodetector
subject: electron affinity; excitation spectra; graphene quantum dots; ionization potential; novel UV photodetector; polypyrrole
description: Influence on photocurrent sensitivity of hydrothermally synthesized electrochemically active graphene quantum dots on conjugated polymer utilized for a novel single-layer device has been performed. Fabrications of high-performance ultraviolet photodetector by depositing the polypyrrole-graphene quantum dots (PPy-GQDs) active layer of the ITO electrode were exposed to an Ultraviolet (UV) source with 265 and 355 nm wavelengths for about 200 s, and we examined the time-dependent photoresponse. The excellent performance of GQDs was exploited as a light absorber, acting as an electron donor to improve the carrier concentration. PGC4 exhibits high photoresponsivity up to the 2.33 A/W at 6 V bias and the photocurrent changes from 2.9 to 18 A. The electrochemical measurement was studied using an electrochemical workstation. The cyclic voltammetry (CV) results show that the hysteresis loop is optically tunable with a UV light source with 265 and 355 nm at 0.1 to 0.5 V/s. The photocurrent response in PPy-GQDs devices may be applicable to optoelectronics devices. 2022 by the authors.
creator: Vandana M.; Devendrappa H.; Padova P.D.; Hegde G.
source: Nanomaterials, Vol-12, No. 18
publisher: MDPI
date: 2022-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access
relation: ISSN: 20794991
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Vandana M., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Hosur Road, Bangalore, 560029, India, Centre for Advanced Research and Development (CARD), CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Hosur Road, Bangalore, 560029, India; Devendrappa H., Department of Physics, Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri, 574199, India; Padova P.D., Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, CNR-ISM, Via Fosso del Cavaliere, Rome, 00133, Italy, INFN-Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, Via Enrico Fermi Frascati 40, Rome, 00044, Italy; Hegde G., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Hosur Road, Bangalore, 560029, India, Centre for Advanced Research and Development (CARD), CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Hosur Road, Bangalore, 560029, India

Exploration of Thermophoresis and Brownian motion effect on the bio-convective flow of Newtonian fluid conveying tiny particles: Aspects of multi-layer model
subject: Bioconvection; Brownian motion; DTM-Pade approximation; gyrotactic microorganisms; multilayer flow; thermophoresis
description: This research deals with the analysis of bioconvection caused by the movement of gyrotactic microorganisms. The multi-layer immiscible Newtonian fluid flowing through the vertical channel conveying tiny particles is accounted. The immiscible fluids are arranged in the form of a sandwich where the middle layer has a different base fluid that does not mix with the base fluid of the adjacent fluid layer. This separation of the fluid layers gives rise to the interface boundary conditions. Such flows have found applications in electronic cooling and solar reactors processes. Buongiornos model has been incorporated to design the mathematical model that describes the three-layer flows of Newtonian fluid conveying tiny (metal/oxide) particles under thermophoretic force and Brownian motion. The model thus formed is in the form of the ordinary differential system of equations that are solved using the DTM-Pade approximant after non-dimensionalization. The limited results have an excellent comparison with the existing literature results. The results are discussed through graphs and tables. It is seen that thermophoresis enhances the temperature and particle concentration of the fluid whereas, the Brownian motion is found to enhance the temperature and decrease the concentration. The presence of bioconvection helps in achieving enhanced energy and mass transportation. Moreover, the heat transfer occurring between the different base fluids helps to maintain the optimum temperature in the systems. IMechE 2022.
creator: Anandika R.; Puneeth V.; Manjunatha S.; Shehzad S.A.; Arshad M.
source: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Vol-236, No. 19, pp. 10185-10199.
publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 9544062; CODEN: PMCSE
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Anandika R., Department of Mathematics, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Bengaluru, India; Puneeth V., Department of Mathematics, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Bengaluru, India; Manjunatha S., Department of Sciences and Humanities, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Bengaluru, India; Shehzad S.A., Department of Mathematics, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan; Arshad M., Department of Mathematics, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan

Optimized green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles: evaluation of structural, morphological, vibrational and optical properties
description: In this study, leaf extracts of Aloe vera (AV), Azadirachta indica (AI), and Amaranthus dubius (AD) were used to synthesize zinc oxide nanoparticles utilizing a simple green synthesis process. The structural, optical, band energy, size, surface area, and shape of as-prepared nanoparticles were studied using analytical techniques. The hexagonal phase was revealed by XRD studies for all three samples: AV-ZnO, AI-ZnO, and AD-ZnO, with crystallite sizes of 35.8nm, 30.83nm, and 33.1nm, respectively. The UVVisible spectra of AV-ZnO, AI-ZnO, and AD-ZnO exhibit the characteristic absorption in the range of 200 to 450nm, and the band gap energy was found to be 3.10eV, 3.12eV, and 3.07eV, respectively. FESEM and TEM studies revealed that the ZnO NPs are rod-shaped with a roughly spherical appearance. EDAX analysis confirmed the presence of zinc and oxygen and indicates that the formed product is a pure phase of ZnO NPs. Increased antibacterial activity was noted for AV-ZnO, AI-ZnO, and AD-ZnO against gram-negative (Klebsiella pneumonia, Shigella dysenteriae), gram positive (Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus) bacterial strain. 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.
creator: Almarhoon Z.M.; Indumathi T.; Kumar E.R.
source: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, Vol-33, No. 30, pp. 23659-23672.
publisher: Springer
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 9574522
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Almarhoon Z.M., Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia; Indumathi T., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Kumar E.R., Department of Physics, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, 641407, India

Colorimetric and theoretical investigation of coumarin based chemosensor for selective detection of fluoride
subject: Chemosensor; Colorimetric; Coumarin; Density functional theory; Hydrogen bonding; Selective detection
description: Coumarin based Sensor 1 has been designed and synthesized to recognize fluoride ion visually with high selectivity and sensitivity over other anionic analytes through color change from very faint yellow to pink in acetonitrile. The probable binding phenomenon in solution phase has been explained by 1H NMR study of sensor 1 with different concentration of fluoride ions. The binding constant of the sensor 1 with fluoride has been determined as 3.9 104 M?1 and the lower detection limit 6.5 M of the sensor 1 towards fluoride, which has made the sensor 1 as a promising backbone for selective detection of fluoride. For the practical application, test strips based on sensor 1 were fabricated, which could act as a convenient and efficient naked eye F?test kits. The experimentally observed absorption maxima along with its binding nature with fluoride ions also have been supported through theoretical calculations using density functional theory (DFT) calculations. 2022
creator: Maity S.; Maity A.C.; kumar Das A.; Roymahapatra G.; Goswami S.; Mandal T.K.
source: Journal of Molecular Structure, Vol-1264
publisher: Elsevier B.V.
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 222860; CODEN: JMOSB
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Maity S., Department of Applied Sciences, Haldia Institute of Technology, Hatiberia, West Bengal, Haldia, 721657, India; Maity A.C., Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, West Bengal, Howrah, 711103, India; kumar Das A., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Roymahapatra G., Department of Applied Sciences, Haldia Institute of Technology, Hatiberia, West Bengal, Haldia, 721657, India; Goswami S., Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, West Bengal, Howrah, 711103, India; Mandal T.K., Vidyasagar University, Rangamati, West Bengal, Midnapore, 721102, India