Can Renewable Energy Be a Driving Factor for Economic Stability? An In-Depth Study of Sector Expansion and Economic Dynamics
subject: Renewable Energy; Solar Energy; Sustainable growth; Thermal Energy; Wind Power
description: India has emerged as one of the world's most appealing locations for renewable energy development. It has set lofty renewable energy goals to reach 450 gigawatts (GW) capacity by 2030. These aims indicate India's determination to move to greener and more sustainable energy sources. India has been investing in R&D to promote technological innovation in renewable energy. This includes improvements to solar photovoltaic technology, wind energy, energy storage technologies, and smart grid systems. Innovation is critical for improving efficiency, lowering prices, and increasing the reliability of renewable energy sources. This paper aims to analyse the linkages between economic growth and renewable energy usage in India. For this, the Granger Causality technique is adopted, and it is found that no short-run causality exists among the economic growth and RE installed capacity. However, Industrial Production Granger Causes both GDP and Renewable Energy Capacity. When the stock price data of the last five years of top renewable energy companies was also collected, it was found that all the companies are showing an upward trend. While renewable energy is growing rapidly, especially solar and wind power, it is insufficient to meet the bulk of India's energy demands. Renewables contribute to reducing carbon emissions and diversifying the energy mix, but they still account for a smaller percentage compared to thermal power. 2024, Creative Publishing House. All rights reserved.
creator: Agrawal M.; Irfan M.; Dias R.; Galv R.; Leote F.; Gonlves S.
source: Journal of Ecohumanism, Vol-3, No. 7, pp. 1093-1110.
publisher: Creative Publishing House
date: 2024-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Hybrid Gold Open Access
relation: ISSN: 27526798
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Agrawal M., NSB Bangalore, Karnataka, India; Irfan M., 2School of Business and Management, Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Dias R., Instituto Superior de Gest(ISG), Business & Economics School-CIGEST, Lisbon, Portugal, ESCAD-Instituto Politnico da Lusofonia, Lisboa, Portugal; Galv R., Instituto Politnico de Setal, Escola Superior de Cicias Empresariais, Setal, Portugal; Leote F., Instituto Politnico de Setal, Escola Superior de Cicias Empresariais, Setal, Portugal; Gonlves S., Instituto Politnico de Setal, Escola Superior de Cicias Empresariais, Setal, Portugal

Identifying Social-Cognitive Factors Influencing Aggression in Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Indian Study
subject: cognitive control effortful control; Emotion socialisation; normative beliefs about aggression; parent socialisation; peer socialisation
description: Adolescence is a critical period during which the likelihood of experiencing self-regulation failures like aggressive outbursts is increased. Recent Indian studies on adolescents have reported an increasing incidence of aggressive acts during this time of transition, which is a threat to the adolescent, the victim and society in general. This study focuses on the social-cognitive perspective, implying that aggression is a social behaviour that is largely affected by ones beliefs about the acceptability of aggression and the degree of cognitive and effortful control they have over their emotions. Such beliefs are likely to be influenced by emotion socialisation, wherein parents and peers act as key agents. With this perspective, the current study, through a mediational model, explains the social-cognitive factors predicting aggressive behaviour in adolescents. This is a cross-sectional, descriptive study carried out on a sample of 475 adolescent students from the Delhi-NCR region recruited through purposive sampling. The data were collected through self-report questionnaires from schools and colleges. The model was tested using SPSS AMOS and was found to be a good fit for the data. The findings of this study are crucial from a risk and intervention perspective. It emphasises the need to build socially and emotionally competent students who not only have the skills needed to succeed but also nurture healthy social relationships and maintain positive mental health through adaptive emotion regulation skills. 2024 Department of Psychology, University of Allahabad.
creator: Majumdar I.G.; Srivastava M.
source: Psychology and Developing Societies, Vol-36, No. 2, pp. 215-240.
publisher: Sage Publications India Pvt. Ltd
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 9713336
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Majumdar I.G., Department of Psychology, Christ University, Uttar Pradesh, Ghaziabad, India; Srivastava M., Department of Psychology, University of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, India

pH-indicator based on delignified jute fiber and red cabbage anthocyanins for monitoring fish spoilage using a smartphone application
subject: Delignification; Fish freshness monitoring; Jute fiber; Red cabbage anthocyanins; Smartphone-based detection
description: Halochromic materials that show visible color changes in response to changes in pH are suitable for the real-time monitoring of fish spoilage. In this study, an easy-to-use, simple, inexpensive, and non-toxic fish freshness indicator was fabricated by combining delignified jute (Corchorus olitorius) fibers and anthocyanins (halochromic materials) from red cabbage (DFA: Delignified jute fibers incorporated with anthocyanins). A single-step decolorization/delignification using solar irradiation along with NaOH and H2O2 treatment was used for modifying the jute fibers. This method helps to overcome the self-color, mitigates the lack of affinity of jute fibers towards anthocyanins and preserves the lignin so that the strength of the fiber is not impacted. A smartphone-based color analysis was used for real-time fish quality monitoring using DFA. To the best of our knowledge, there are no reports on the use of jute fibers as substrates to incorporate anthocyanins for food spoilage monitoring. The indicator displayed an observable color response to the pH and varying concentrations of amine compounds. During the storage of fish (mackerel), the colorimetric indicator showed a visible color change from pink (for fresh fish) to blue (for spoiling fish) and then to green (for spoiled fish), corresponding to changes in pH and total volatile basic nitrogen. To offer a straightforward quantitative assessment of color changes, we utilized the freely available Android application Color Grab to measure the color using RGB and L*, a*, and b* indices. The DFA indicator providing naked-eye analysis has the potential to be an effective tool for real-time monitoring of on-site food spoilage by non-specialized personnel in resource-limited areas. 2024 Elsevier B.V.
creator: K P C.; Benjamin S.T.; T.P. V.
source: Microchemical Journal, Vol-204
publisher: Elsevier Inc.
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 0026265X; CODEN: MICJA
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: K P C., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Benjamin S.T., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Bengaluru, 560029, India; T.P. V., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Bengaluru, 560029, India

Enhancing food crop classification in agriculture through dipper throat optimization and deep learning with remote sensing
subject: Deep learning; Dipper throat optimization; Food crop classification; Hyper-spectral Image; Hyperparameter tuning; Remote sensing image
description: Remote sensing images (RSIs), a keystone of modern agricultural technology, refer to spectral or visual data captured from drones, satellites, or aircraft without direct physical contact with the Earth's surface. These images provide a wide-ranging view of agricultural landscapes, providing valuable insights into land use, crop health, and environmental conditions. Agricultural food crop classification, a vital application within precision agriculture, includes the detection and classification of different crops cultivated in a certain region. Traditionally reliant on manual techniques, the development of technologies, particularly the incorporation of RSIs, has revolutionized this process. Agricultural food crop classification has become more sophisticated and automated by harnessing the wealth of data received from RS, which facilitates precise management and monitoring of crops on a large scale. Deep learning (DL), a branch of artificial intelligence, plays a more effective role in these synergies. The incorporation of DL into the RSI analysis enables high-precision and efficient detection of various crop types, assisting more informed decision-making in agriculture. This study proposes a new Dipper Throat Optimization Algorithm with Deep Learning based Food Crop Classification (DTOADL-FCC) algorithm using Remote Sensing Imaging for Agricultural Resource Management. The DTOADL-FCC method aims to apply DL algorithms for the classification of different crop types. In the DTOADL-FCC method, fully convolutional network (FCN) based segmentation process is performed. Next, the DTOADL-FCC method exploits the SE-ResNet model for learning intrinsic and complex features. The DTOADL-FCC method makes use of DTOA for the hyperparameter tuning process. Lastly, the classification of crop types takes place using the extreme learning machine (ELM) model. The study utilizes mathematical formulations including activation functions, loss functions, fitness calculations, and iterativ…
creator: Antony A.; R G.K.
source: e-Prime - Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy, Vol-9
publisher: Elsevier Ltd
date: 2024-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access
relation: ISSN: 27726711
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Antony A., Department of Computer Science & Engineering, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), School of Engineering and Technology Kengeri Campus, Bangalore, 560074, India; R G.K., Department of Computer Science & Engineering, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), School of Engineering and Technology Kengeri Campus, Bangalore, 560074, India

Effect of heavy metal stress on biochemical and antioxidant efficacy of Chamaecostus cuspidatus
subject: APX; CAT; Chamaecostus cuspidatus; DPPH; FRAP; insulin plant; SOD
description: Chamaecostus cuspidatus, commonly known as insulin plant is medicinally important and a rich source of several secondary metabolites which exhibit pharmacological properties. In the present study, three different heavy metals (Pb, Cu and Cr) with different concentrations (Pb and Cr-50, 100, 150, 200 and 250 ppm and for Cu 25, 50, 75, 100 and 125 ppm) was used for heavy metal treatment and its impact on several biochemical and antioxidant parameters was measured of the test plant along with control. Current study mainly focuses on the biochemical and antioxidants estimation of root and rhizome of C. cuspidatus. Protein, proline and carbohydrate content was increased in the treated groups. Total phenol and total flavonoid content were also found to be increased in all the treated groups. Both enzymatic (SOD, CAT, APX) and nonenzymatic antioxidants (DPPH, FRAP and total antioxidant activity) was measured. Antioxidant activity was also high in the treated groups. Highest DPPH activity was found in Cu 25 treated rhizome 91.8030.157 and lowest was observed in Pb 50 treated root 4.5530.240. Highest reducing power activity (FRAP) was observed in Cr 100 treated rhizome 0.75860.0008 and least was found in control root 0.2090.0005. Heavy metals accumulation was also measured and maximum heavy metal accumulation was found in soil following by root and rhizome of all the treated groups. 2024, Indian journals. All rights reserved.
creator: Dixit V.; Manjunath B.T.
source: Medicinal Plants, Vol-16, No. 3, pp. 538-549.
publisher: Indian journals
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 9754261
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Dixit V., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Manjunath B.T., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India

1-Edge contraction: Total vertex stress and confluence number
subject: confluence number; edge contraction; total vertex stress
description: This paper introduces certain relations between 1-edge contraction and the total vertex stress and the confluence number of a graph. A main result states that if a graph G with ?(G) = k ? 2 has an edge vivj and a ?-set CG such that vi, vj ? CG then, ?(G/vivj) = k ? 1. In general, either S(G/ei) ? S(G/ej) or S(G/ej) ? S(G/ei) is true. This observation leads to an investigation into the question: for which edge(s) ei will S(G/ei) = max{S(G/ej): ej ? E(G)} and for which edge(s) will S(G/ej) = min{S(G/e`): e` ? E(G)}? 2024 Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University.
creator: Shiny J.; Kok J.
source: Communications in Combinatorics and Optimization, Vol-9, No. 3, pp. 527-538.
publisher: Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 25382128
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Shiny J., Mathematic Research Center, Mary Matha Arts and Science College, Kerala, Mananthavady, India; Kok J., City of Tshwane, South Africa, CHRIST (Deemed to be a University), Bangalore, India

A modified invasive weed optimization for MPPT of PV based water pumping system driven by induction motor
subject: induction motor; invasive weed optimization; P&O; PV; sensorless; vector control; water pumping
description: A novel approach called Modified Invasive Weed Optimization (MIWO) technique has been developed and combined with the Perturb and Observes (P&O) algorithm to enhance the extraction of maximum power from photovoltaic (PV) panels in the presence of partial shading conditions. The conventional P&O algorithm falls short in extracting the maximum power from PV systems under partial shading conditions due to the existence of multiple maximum points. In such scenarios, optimization techniques can be employed to search for the global maximum point. The proposed MIWO-based P&O algorithm updates the reference voltage to ensure that the PV system operates at the Maximum Power Point (MPP) based on the prevailing weather conditions. This MIWO based PV system is further fed to water pumping system. A PV-based water pumping system is utilized for both irrigation and domestic purposes. Additionally, a sensorless vector control-based induction motor is employed in this study to drive the pump. The objective of this research is to demonstrate the achievement of an efficient PV-based water pumping system without the need for battery storage. Various results based on MIWO are compared with PSO and GWO. The results are presented based on various water pumping applications and the availability of solar irradiance during rapid climate changes. MATLAB/Simulink simulations, along with hardware-based experiments, are provided to validate the effectiveness of the proposed method under both transient and steady-state conditions. 2024 IOP Publishing Ltd.
creator: Revathi V.M.; Subramani K.; Krishnakumar S.; Alawadi A.H.; Senthil Kumar R.; Malla S.G.
source: Engineering Research Express, Vol-6, No. 3
publisher: Institute of Physics
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 26318695
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Revathi V.M., Department of Mathematics, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu, Sathyamangalam, India; Subramani K., School of Business and Management, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Krishnakumar S., Sethu Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu, Kariapatti, India; Alawadi A.H., College of Technical Engineering, The Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq; Senthil Kumar R., AAA College of Engineering and Technology, Tamil Nadu, Sivakasi, India; Malla S.G., ERG Foundation, Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh, Anakapalli, India

Synthesis, Properties and Applications of Polymer Nanocomposites-A Review
subject: Applications; Nanocomposites; Nanomaterials; Properties; Synthesis Method
description: Polymer nanocomposites have been a rapidly expanding research topic for producing materials over the last few decades. In the previous two decades, there has been a significant scientific interest in nanoscience and nanotechnology. Nanomaterials' distinct features are related to quantum phenomena, greater surface area, and self-assembly. Quantum effects can begin to dominate matter's behaviour in the nanoscale, particularly at the lower end, affecting optical, electrical, and magnetic properties. Nanomaterials have evolved into nanocomposites with numerous applications. Its applications catapulted them to prominence in the field of material research. Because of their unique property combinations and design practicality, polymer nanocomposites are employed in sports equipment, wastewater treatment, the automobile industry, and biomedical applications. Even though they have numerous advantages, producing them in sufficient quantities and high quality is still one of the biggest challenges. During the last few decades, polymer nanocomposites have been a fast-developing research topic for material production. There has been a surge in scientific interest in nanoscience and nanotechnology during the last two decades. Nanomaterials have developed into nanocomposites, which have a wide range of uses. Its uses propelled them to the forefront of material research. Nanocomposites physical, mechanical, barrier, flame retardancy, optical, dielectric, rheological, and thermal characteristics have been thoroughly researched. Their uses have also been discussed. 2024, Informatics Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
creator: Ravichandran G.; Santhosh N.
source: Journal of Mines, Metals and Fuels, Vol-72, No. 6, pp. 611-619.
publisher: Informatics Publishing Limited
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 222755; CODEN: JMMFA
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Ravichandran G., Department of Mechanical and Automobile Engineering, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560074, India; Santhosh N., Department of Mechanical Engineering, MVJ College of Engineering, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560067, India

Design and development of cognitive improvement through virtual reality based treatment using mathematical model
subject: Cognitive rehabilitation; Learning outcome model; VR Therapy
description: Virtual reality (VR) used in rehabilitation has the potential to enhance the quality of life for individuals with various medical conditions. As a result of this novel approach, there has been an increase in the number of individuals who are now giving their attention and actively engaging in rehabilitation programmes. This study aims to assess the effectiveness and advantages of virtual reality-based rehabilitation programmes in comparison to traditional educational methods for enhancing and strengthening talents. The creative capacity of VR was assessed through a study involving 50 participants who are going through regular traditional therepy methods. Virtual reality therapy enhances cognitive functions. As a result of the changes, there was a 30-40% increase in growth using proposed mathamatical model compared to traditional methods. The study revealed that the use of virtual reality-based personalised rehabilitation resulted in enhanced cognitive function and improved retention of knowledge among the participants. 2024, Taru Publications. All rights reserved.
creator: Al-Alshaikh H.A.; Kumar A.; Saudagar A.K.J.; Poonia R.C.
source: Journal of Interdisciplinary Mathematics, Vol-27, No. 6, pp. 1449-1459.
publisher: Taru Publications
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 9720502
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Al-Alshaikh H.A., Information Systems Department, College of Computer Information Sciences, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, 11432, Saudi Arabia; Kumar A., Department of Communication Design, National Institute of Design, Andhra Pradesh, Guntur, 522510, India; Saudagar A.K.J., Information Systems Department, College of Computer Information Sciences, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, 11432, Saudi Arabia; Poonia R.C., Department of Computer Science, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR Uttar Pradesh, 201003, India

ZnO nanorods on POPD/GCN/TCFP with ternary synergy for promoting electro-oxidation of furfuryl alcohol
subject: Conducting polymer; Electro-oxidation; Furfural; Furfuryl alcohol; Graphitic carbon nitride; Nanoparticles
description: In this work, Poly(o-phenylenediamine) (POPD) and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles were electrochemically deposited on GCN (graphitic carbon nitride) coated TCFP (Toray carbon fiber paper) electrode. The modified electrode ZnO-POPD-GCN-TCFP was assessed by Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) studies. The electrochemical studies were carried out via cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopic (EIS) methods. The developed electrode was employed for the oxidation of furfuryl alcohol (FA) using 4-ACT (4-acetamido TEMPO) as a mediator in an alkaline medium via bulk electrolysis. Proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR) spectroscopy was used to characterize the final product. The oxidation of FA to furfural was accelerated by the heterogeneous catalyst ZnO-POPD-GCN-TCFP electrode owing to its good electrocatalytic activity and stability. Hence, a sustainable electrochemical method for synthesizing furfural, with significance in the realm of green chemistry, was developed. The Electro-oxidation of FA offers a clean alternative to traditional methods utilizing electricity, potentially from renewable sources, to drive the reaction, reducing reliance on harsh chemicals and minimizing environmental impact. By adjusting parameters like electrode potential and electrolyte composition, it is possible to optimize the reaction conditions for furfural production with optimal yield, which has several applications in daily life. 2024 Elsevier Ltd
creator: Rodrigues R.M.; Varghese A.
source: Electrochimica Acta, Vol-498
publisher: Elsevier Ltd
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 134686; CODEN: ELCAA
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Rodrigues R.M., Department of Chemistry, Christ University, Hosur Road, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India, Department of Chemistry, St Agnes College (Autonomous), Karnataka, Mangaluru, 575002, India; Varghese A., Department of Chemistry, Christ University, Hosur Road, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India

Calcination process of porous metalorganic frameworks derived from nickel sulfide composites for supercapacitor and computer vision for investigating the porosity-electrochemical correlation
subject: Composite electrode; Cyclic stability and excellent retention capabilities and computer vision-AI based porosity estimation; Hybrid supercapacitor; NiS@Ni-MOF-BDC
description: The utilization of metalorganic framework nanostructured electrode materials in supercapacitors and sensor applications is achieved by various chemical methods. In this study, we create NiS and NiS@MOF-BDC by employing nickel precursors and benzene dicarboxylic acid (BDC) as chelating organic linkers through a thermal reduction procedure at a temperature of 400 C to produce the composite. The composite heterostructure enhanced the conductivity, porous characteristics, and diverse potential morphological qualities. The production of composite electrodes demonstrates a specific capacity of 260F/g (104C/g) when subjected to a current density of 1A/g. Additionally, these electrodes exhibit exceptional cyclic stability, enduring 5000 cycles, when used with a 2 M KOH electrolyte. Moreover, the synthesized composite HR-TEM images were analyzed using computer vision and AI techniques for estimating the porosity and investigating the enhanced electrochemical correlation. 2024 Elsevier B.V.
creator: Indumathi T.; Ramesh S.; Gayathri Ganesan N.; Suresh Kumar R.; Kim H.S.; Karikal Chozhan C.; Kakani V.; Karthikeyan C.; Haldorai Y.
source: Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Vol-969
publisher: Elsevier B.V.
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 15726657; CODEN: JECHE
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Indumathi T., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Ramesh S., Department of Mechanical, Robotics and Energy Engineering, Dongguk University, Pil-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, 04620, South Korea; Gayathri Ganesan N., Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul, 04620, South Korea; Suresh Kumar R., Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia; Kim H.S., Department of Mechanical, Robotics and Energy Engineering, Dongguk University, Pil-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, 04620, South Korea; Karikal Chozhan C., Department of Chemistry, J.J. College of Engineering and Technology, Ammapettai, Tiruchirappalli, 620009, India; Kakani V., Department of Integrated System Engineering, Inha University, 100 Inha-ro, Nam-gu, Incheon, 22212, South Korea; Karthikeyan C., Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul, 04620, South Korea; Haldorai Y., Department of Physics, Dongguk University, Pildong-ro 1 gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, 04620, South Korea, Department of Chemistry (SF), PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore-641014, Tamil Nadu, India

The Role of Perceived Organisational Support in Predicting Organisational Commitment and Organizational Citizenship Behavior in Professional Organizations
subject: Job Satisfaction; Organisational Citizenship Behavior; Organisational Commitment; Organisational Performance; Perceived Organisational Support
description: The study examined the "role of perceived organisational support in predicting organisational commitment and organisational citizenship behaviour in professional organisations". The primary data was acquired through a questionnaire from 200 respondents (employees from the finance and technology sectors) via a stratified random sampling technique. Excel and SPSS 26 were utilised for data analysis, and Statistical tools such as Anova, regression and correlation were used. The results demonstrated that perceived organisational support (POS) positively influences organisational commitment. Moreover, it has been found that perceived organisational support (POS) and organisational citizenship behaviour (OCB) in professional organisations have a substantial correlation, and there are significant differences in the perception of organisational support, commitment, and OCB among professionals working in the technology and finance sectors. This study can assist decision-makers and managers in the finance and technology sector in creating a comprehensive plan for organisational support and development programs that effectively include employees in their job responsibilities. The study provides valuable insights into the importance of perceived organisational support in fostering organisational commitment and citizenship behaviour. 2024, Creative Publishing House. All rights reserved.
creator: Singh S.; Dias R.; Irfan M.; Galv R.; Alexandre P.; Gonlves S.
source: Journal of Ecohumanism, Vol-3, No. 6, pp. 239-249.
publisher: Creative Publishing House
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 27526798
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Singh S., GLA University, UP, Mathura, India; Dias R., Instituto Politnico de Setal, Escola Superior de Cicias Empresariais, Setal, Portugal, ESCAD-Instituto Politnico da Lusofonia, Lisboa, Portugal; Irfan M., Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Galv R., Instituto Politnico de Setal, Escola Superior de Cicias Empresariais, Setal, Portugal; Alexandre P., Instituto Politnico de Setal, Escola Superior de Cicias Empresariais, Setal, Portugal; Gonlves S., Instituto Politnico de Setal, Escola Superior de Cicias Empresariais, Setal, Portugal

SECURE EQUITABLE SUBDIVISION NUMBER OF GRAPHS
subject: Secure equitable domination; secure equitable domination subdivision number
description: In this paper, we initiate the study of a new domination parameter: the secure equitable subdivision number of graphs. Moreover, we define the secure equitable subdivision critical graphs and the secure equitable subdivision stable graphs. Furthermore, we investigate how to construct a secure equitable subdivision critical graph. 2024, Canadian University of Dubai. All rights reserved.
creator: Alex A.; Sangeetha V.
source: Gulf Journal of Mathematics, Vol-17, No. 2, pp. 216-225.
publisher: Canadian University of Dubai
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 23094966
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Alex A., Department of Mathematics, CHRIST(Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Sangeetha V., Department of Statistics, CHRIST(Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India

Streamlined electrochemical harvesting of cobalt and nickel from soft cemented carbide scrap for superior supercapacitors
subject: Activated carbon; Deep eutectic solvent; Electrodeposition; Polyaniline; Soft cemented carbide; Supercapacitor
description: We propose a complete circular economy and sustainability model from soft cemented carbide scrap to supercapacitor application. An enhanced recovery of cobalt and nickel was observed when deep eutectic solvent was used. A comparative in-situ electrochemical deposition of the recovered metals was done on stainless steel (SS), SS/activated carbon (AC), and SS/AC/polyaniline (PANI). The optimization of electrochemical extraction was carried out by varying voltage, time, and temperature. The surface area and conductive polymer's electronic distribution contributed to different surface morphological deposition of specific metals on them. Unique fluffy particle deposition was observed on the surface as fine grain particles with uniform particle size within 1 m. The fabricated supercapacitors showed the pseudocapacitance behaviour. The presence of metal oxide nanocomposite deposition as the active material is particularly pronounced in the SS/AC/PANI device due to the inclusion of PANI as an active material and its substantial contribution to pseudocapacitance. The higher charge-discharge time of SS/AC/PANI at the same current densities compared to SS/AC may be due to the above-mentioned additional contribution of PANI's quickly reversible redox behavior. Hence, the overall electrochemical extraction from scrap to supercapacitor will undoubtedly lead to achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs) 2024
creator: Prabin A.; Sudhakar Y.N.; Vijayan A.
source: Electrochimica Acta, Vol-497
publisher: Elsevier Ltd
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 134686; CODEN: ELCAA
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Prabin A., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India, Kennametal India limited, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560073, India; Sudhakar Y.N., Department of Chemistry, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, Manipal, 576104, India; Vijayan A., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India

Do economic globalization and the level of education impede poverty levels? A non-linear ARDL approach
subject: C33; Education; F36; F40; F62; Financial openness; Globalization; I20; I32; NARDL; Poverty; Trade openness
description: This study empirically examines whether economic globalization reduces (enhances) the level of poverty in the top (bottom) globalized region by controlling economic growth, urbanization, government expenditure, and public expenditure on education. This issue has taken Europe and Central Asia (ECA) as the top (16) and South Asia (SA) as the bottom (7) economic globalized developing region for the empirical analysis for the period of 1991-2020. Two empirical models, non-linear ARDL and PMG-ARDL, estimate the impact of globalization (trade and financial openness) and education on poverty. This study also segregates economic globalization into de jure and de facto to critically analyze the impact on poverty reduction. The long-run results suggest that economic globalization has a negative (positive) effect on poverty in the top (bottom) globalized region. Apart from globalization, primary education is insufficient for reducing poverty in the ECA region, while primary education is enough to reduce poverty in the SA region. After replacing economic globalization with trade and financial openness, the results reveal that more trade openness is difficult for reducing poverty in top globalized developing countries. On the contrary, financial openness reduces (enhances) poverty in the top (bottom) globalized region. Additionally, the impact of de jure and de facto economic globalization are similar throughout the regions. The effects of control variables are mixed in nature. From a policy perspective, the government of these two regions should use education as a weapon to lower poverty vulnerability by improving its quality and giving extensive focus on trade and financial openness to find out the leakage of the financial flows. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature 2024.
creator: Pal S.
source: Journal of Economic Inequality, Vol-22, No. 3, pp. 621-667.
publisher: Springer
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 15691721
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Pal S., Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, West Bengal, 721302, India, School of Business and Management, Christ Deemed to be University, Hosur Main Road, Bhavani Nagar, S.G. Palya, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India

New results on orthogonal component graphs of vector spaces over Zp
subject: centrality measures; coloring; Orthogonal component graph; planarity; unicyclic
description: A new concept known as the orthogonal component graph associated with a finite-dimensional vector space over a finite field has been recently added as another class of algebraic graphs. In these types of graphs, the vertices will be all the possible non-zero linear combinations of orthogonal basis vectors, and any two vertices will be adjacent if the corresponding vectors are orthogonal. In this paper, we discuss the various colorings and structural properties of orthogonal component graphs. 2024 Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University.
creator: Mathew V.M.; Naduvath S.; Joseph T.V.
source: Communications in Combinatorics and Optimization, Vol-9, No. 3, pp. 485-495.
publisher: Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 25382128
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Mathew V.M., Department of Mathematics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Naduvath S., Department of Mathematics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Joseph T.V., Department of Mathematics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India

Sustainable human resource management and job satisfactionUnlocking the power of organizational identification: A cross-cultural perspective from 54 countries
subject: individualismcollectivism; job satisfaction; organizational identification; sustainable HRM practices
description: Sustainable human resource management is gaining importance in organizations due to its role in developing a sustainable work environment and well-being. This paper discusses the relationship between employee perceptions of sustainable human resource management and job satisfaction in 54 countries. We propose that sustainable HRM is positively associated with job satisfaction but that this relationship is moderated by employees' identification with the organization and country-level individualismcollectivism. Thus, we suggest national culture functions as a second-level moderator of the relationship of sustainable HRM with organizational identification on job satisfaction. Findings from the multi-level analyses using data from 14,502 employees nested within 54 countries provided support for our hypotheses, namely that employee perceptions of sustainable HRM were positively associated with job satisfaction and that this relationship was more pronounced for employees with lower levels compared to higher levels of organizational identification in individualistic rather than collectivistic countries. These findings bear important implications for both theory and practice. 2024 ERP Environment and John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
creator: Wojtczuk-Turek A.; Turek D.; Edgar F.; Klein H.J.; Bosak J.; Okay-Somerville B.; Fu N.; Raeder S.; Jurek P.; Lupina-Wegener A.; Dvorakova Z.; Gutirez-Crocco F.; Kekkonen A.; Leiva P.I.; Myna?ovL.; Schez-Apelliz M.; Shafique I.; Al-Romeedy B.S.; Wee S.; Dunlop P.; Stinglhamber F.; Caesens G.; Caldana A.; Sticca M.G.; Vasilev V.; Lauzier M.; Desjardins G.; Zhang G.; Tan L.; Galvez-Sierra L.B.; Pez E.R.; Goi? S.; Tadi? I.; CharvovD.; Botek M.; Jensen D.H.; Rojas D.L.; Pazmay Ramos S.G.; Masso P.; Jlstr M.; Gillet N.; Huyghebaert-Zouaghi T.; Robakidze M.; Martskvishvili K.; Dorrough A.R.; Jekel M.; Hfner C.; Sevincer A.T.; Kekesi E.K.; Agyemang C.B.; Apospori E.; Jose J.; Salendu A.; Etikariena A.; Susianto H.; Sjabadhyni B.; Malayeri S.; Seydi M.; Kinahan M.; Lisak A.; Mariani M.G.; Salvati M.; Moscatelli S.; Crapolicchio E.; Manzi C.; Shimazu A.; Ikeda H.; ukauskien? R.; Kaniuonyt? G.; Catania G.; Lauri M.A.; Gez S.M.M.; Fernando D.; Veth K.; Dhakal S.; Podgorodnichenko N.; Lawal A.; Duhovi? Hafstad M.; Reategui A.; Trist O.M.; Edralin D.M.; Schmitz S.; Neto J.; Neto F.; Popov B.; ?or?evi? J.M.; Mihi? V.; Kalistova A.; PiterovI.; Mayer C.-H.; Molina M.J.C.; Ranasinghe R.; Nakchedi-Ooft T.; Sobhie R.; Matteo M.; Chavanovanich J.; Petchthip N.; Karabati S.; Akba? G.; Turkoglu B.; Shkoda T.; Savych O.; Mosanya M.; de Le P.P.; Labarthe-Carrara J.; Phelps C.; Sullivan K.; Hutchings P.; Danilewicz D.; ?ab?dzki R.; Karamustafa-Ke G.
source: Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, Vol-31, No. 5, pp. 4910-4932.
publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
date: 2024-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Green Open Access
relation: ISSN: 15353958
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Wojtczuk-Turek A., Institute of Human Capital, Collegium of Business Administration, Warsaw School of Economics, Warsaw, Poland; Turek D., Institute of Enterprise, Collegium of Business Administration, Warsaw School of Economics, Warsaw, Poland; Edgar F., Department of Management, School of Business University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand; Klein H.J., Department of Management and Human Resources, Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States; Bosak J., Dublin City University Business School, Dublin, Ireland; Okay-Somerville B., Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom; Fu N., Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Raeder S., Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Jurek P., Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Psychology, University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland; Lupina-Wegener A., The International Management Institute, ZHAW School of Management and Law, Winterthur, Switzerland; Dvorakova Z., Masaryk Institute of Advanced Studies, Czech Technical University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic; Gutirez-Crocco F., Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile; Kekkonen A., Estonian Business School, Tallinn, Estonia; Leiva P.I., Facultad de Econom y Negocios, Departamento de Administraci, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile; Myna?ovL., Department of Economics and Management, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Czech Republic; Schez-Apelliz M., Accounting and Finance Department, Faculty of Economic and Business Sciences, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain; Shafique I., Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad - Lahore Campus, Lahore, Pakistan; Al-Romeedy B.S., Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, University of Sadat City, Cairo, Egypt; Wee S., School of Psychological Science, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia; Dunlop P., Faculty …

Electrospun nanofibers of 2D Cr2CTx MXene embedded in PVA for efficient electrocatalytic water splitting
description: The usage of transition metal carbide-based electrocatalysts has proven to be an efficient and effective strategy for enhancing the kinetics of water splitting reactions encompassing the generation of hydrogen (hydrogen evolution reaction, HER) and oxygen (oxygen evolution reaction, OER). In this investigation, we have prepared a composite material by integrating Cr2CTx MXene (derived from Cr2AlC MAX phase) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) through electrospinning technique. Carbonization of the MXene-PVA nanofibers resulted in the formation of Cr2CTx/carbon nanofiber (Cr2CTx/CNF) that exhibits high porosity, stability, surface area, and electrocatalytic activity. Systematic examination and optimization for the electrocatalytic water splitting reaction reveales outstanding performance, characterized by substantially lower overpotentials of 265 mV and 250 mV at the constant current density of 10 mA cm?2 with lower Tafel slope values of 85 mV dec?1 and 52 mV dec?1 for HER and OER, respectively. Moreover, this work presents a novel strategy for fabricating non-precious electrocatalyst Cr2CTx/CNF through a cost-effective and straightforward electrospinning and carbonization process, advancing electrocatalytic water splitting applications, especially for oxygen evolution reactions. 2024 The Royal Society of Chemistry.
creator: Madhushree R.; Chaithra K.P.; Sunaja Devi K.R.; Vinod T.P.
source: New Journal of Chemistry, Vol-48, No. 39, pp. 17159-17166.
publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 11440546; CODEN: NJCHE
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Madhushree R., Department of Chemistry, Christ University, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Chaithra K.P., Department of Chemistry, Christ University, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Sunaja Devi K.R., Department of Chemistry, Christ University, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Vinod T.P., Department of Chemistry, Christ University, Bengaluru, 560029, India

Analyzing the therapeutic significance of Strelitzia reginae Banks: Exploring its physico-chemical properties, elemental makeup, and antimicrobial activity
subject: Antimicrobial; antioxidant; elemental analysis; GC-MS; phytochemical analysis; Strelitzia reginae
description: Plants constituting biologically active molecules with curative value have overtime showed advantage as subject of researches. Strelitzia reginae (Bird of Paradise) is a member of the Strelitziaceae family. Several South African tribes used plant parts to treat the venereal diseases and inflamed glands. The study aimed to investigate therapeutic potential of leaf and root extracts of S. reginae by assessing the physico-chemical properties, elemental analysis. Elemental analysis was carried out by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS) method, quantitative phytochemical analysis was carried out using, Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis. The leaf and root of S. reginae were extracted using soxhlet technique of extraction and was further concentrated with a rotary evaporator. Standard protocols assessed the plants elemental compounds, physico-chemical properties, qualitative and quantitative phytochemicals, GC-MS analysis, antioxidant activity using DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) radical scavenging assay, phosphomolybdate assay, ferric reducing power assay (FRAP), metal chelating assay, and antimicrobial potential by well diffusion test. The results of AAS exhibited that the leaf and root contain more calcium and less of cadmium content. Preliminary phytoconstituents showed the presence of medicinally important alkaloids, anthraquinones, tannins, carbohydrates, flavonoids, saponins, phenols, proteins, and amino acids. The quantitative phytochemical analysis revealed that the leaf has higher total phenolic, flavonoid, chlorophyll, carbohydrates, protein, and proline contents than root. GC-MS analysis verifies the existence of bioactive components like squalene, hexatriacontane, phytol, hexacosane, heptacosane, and octacosane. DPPH, phosphomolybdate assay, FRAP and metal chelating antioxidant analysis revealed excellent activity in leaf and in root sample. As various South African tribes employed plant parts to treat sexual diseases and swollen…
creator: Omnes D.S.; Xavier J.; Suresh A.
source: Medicinal Plants, Vol-16, No. 3, pp. 482-495.
publisher: Indian journals
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 9754261
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Omnes D.S., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Xavier J., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Suresh A., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India

Purification and evaluating in vitro activity of a fibrinolytic protease produced by a mangrove isolate Bacillus subtilis AIBL_AMSB2_M7E32
subject: Bacillus subtilis AIBL_AMSB2_M7E32; Fibrinolytic enzymes; In vitro activity; Intravascular thrombosis; Purification
description: One of the main causes of heart-related problems globally is intravascular thrombosis. Microbial fibrinolytic proteases play a very crucial role in the management of thrombosis. Plasminogen activators and plasmin-like proteins, which are fibrinolytic enzymes of microbial origin, hydrolyze thrombin with great efficacy and without causing noticeable side effects. These fibrinolytic enzymes can also be manufactured efficiently and economically in huge quantities within a short period. However, the search for novel fibrinolytic enzymes demands difficult purification procedures, as well as physicochemical and structural-functional properties that provide information about their mode of action. In this study, the strain named Bacillus subtilis AIBL_AMSB2_M7E32, isolated from the Coringa mangrove soils, was shown to produce a fibrinolytic enzyme. The enzyme was purified by a four-step purification process that resulted in a 43.33-fold purification with a specific activity of 6368.20 (U/mg). Sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis showed that the purified enzyme was a protein of about 28 kDa and showed fibrinolytic activity on a zymogram. In vitro assay on blood clots revealed that the purified enzyme could lyse the blood effectively by a percentage of 72.96 0.16a%, indicating that the enzyme could be used as a fibrinolytic agent. Furthermore, an observation for enzyme stability and its in vivo activity studies would be necessary for its application in the market. 2024 Bhavana Sompalli and Alok Malaviya.
creator: Sompalli B.; Malaviya A.
source: Journal of Applied Biology and Biotechnology, Vol-12, No. 5, pp. 237-242.
publisher: Open Science Publishers LLP Inc.
date: 2024-01-01
rights: All Open Access; Gold Open Access
relation: ISSN: 2347212X
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Sompalli B., Applied and Industrial Biotechnology Laboratory, CHRIST (Deemed-to-be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Malaviya A., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed-to-be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India