The machine learning algorithms for data science applications
description: It is going to be data-driven insights and insights-driven decisions and actions for the total humanity. Data is being recognized as the new fuel for any individual, innovator, and institution to envisage and deliver smart and sophisticated services to its clients and customers. Data is being touted as a strategic asset for any enterprise to insightfully plan ahead and provide next-generation offerings and premium services with clarity and confidence. Newer products and solutions can be unearthed and deployed to assist humans in their everyday decisions, deals, and deeds. However, for data to be overwhelmingly beneficial, data getting garnered from multiple places have to be transitioned into information and knowledge. The process for enacting this strategically sound transformation is being continuously updated and upgraded for achieving the required optimization. That is, process excellence is gaining the attention of professors and professionals. Further on, there are scores of automated tools and enabling platforms for empowering this transition activity. Data analytics is being touted as the prime method to extract actionable insights out of data heaps. In the recent past, with the flurry of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, frameworks, libraries, platforms, accelerators, specialized engines, and highperformance processing architectures, AI-enabled data analytics is seeing the reality. Data science is the fast-emerging and evolving domain of study and research for finding viable ways and means that can simplify and streamline the activity of emitting hidden and useful knowledge out of data volumes. In this chapter, we want to dig deeper to spell out the strategic implications of data science technologies, tools, platforms, and infrastructures. Especially how machine learning (ML) algorithms are influencing the futuristic field of data science. The Institution of Engineering and Technology 2022.
creator: Raj P.; Augustine D.P.; Soundarabai P.B.
source: Demystifying Graph Data Science: Graph algorithms, analytics methods, platforms, databases, and use cases, pp. 345-378.
publisher: Institution of Engineering and Technology
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-183953488-1; 978-183953489-8
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Raj P., Edge AI Division, Reliance Jio Platforms Ltd, Bangalore, India; Augustine D.P., Department of Computer Science, Christ University, India; Soundarabai P.B., Department of Computer Science, Christ University, India

In Vitro Production of Tocopherols
subject: Biological activity; Biosynthesis; Elicitation strategies; Metabolic engineering; Plant cell and organ culture; Tocopherol
description: Tocopherols are an essential dietary nutrient for mammals and photosynthetic products produced by green plants. Tocopherols commonly referred to as vitamin E exist in four forms (?-, ?-, ?-, and ?-tocopherol). Synthetic ?-tocopherol is a mixture of eight racemic forms and is less effective than natural tocopherol, thus the demand for plant-derived tocopherols is high. Tocopherols are lipophilic antioxidant and extensively used as therapeutic agents such as anti-inflammatory, anti-infection, anticancer, immune-stimulant, and nephro-protectant. They are also used as food additives and nutraceuticals. Plant cell and tissue culture is one of the promising techniques for mass production of tocopherols to meet the commercial demand. Optimizing physical and chemical factors for in vitro culture system has resulted in better accumulation of the product. Moreover, using bioreactors, precursor feeding, elicitation, biotransformation, and metabolic engineering approaches have resulted in enhanced yield of tocopherols from in vitro cultures. The present chapter deals with various important aspects of tocopherol in vitro production such as biosynthesis of tocopherol with special emphasis on key enzymes involved in the pathway whose modulation in expression can increase the yield of the product. Topics discussed include production of tocopherol from callus, cell and organ culture, metabolic engineering for mass production, different methods employed for extraction and quantification of tocopherols, and their biological activities and commercial applications. The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2022.
creator: Lakshmaiah V.V.; Joseph B.V.; Bhaskar R.; Ulhas R.S.; Al-Khayri J.M.; Nagella P.
source: Nutraceuticals Production from Plant Cell Factory, pp. 287-319.
publisher: Springer Nature
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-981168858-4; 978-981168857-7
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Lakshmaiah V.V., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Joseph B.V., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Bhaskar R., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Ulhas R.S., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Al-Khayri J.M., Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia; Nagella P., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India

COVID-19 and Mental Health of Indian Youth: Association with Background Variables and Stress
subject: Demographic variables: COVID-19; India; Mental health; Stress; Youth
description: The coronavirus has become a public health concern of the decade, affecting the economic, social, and psychological stability of the whole world. Having understood the detrimental impact of the pandemic to the mental health of people of all age groups, youth is understood to be the most vulnerable population who receives its direct impact. The broad objective was to study the mental health status of Indian youth and its association with various demographic variables. Psychological stress and mental health was another relationship that was explored. A group of 317 participants between the age group of 19 to 29 voluntarily took part in the online survey. Gender was found to be associated with overall mental health status (p < 0.01) as well its correlates, namely anxiety (p < 0.05), depression (p < 0.05), and loss of behavioral control (p < 0.01). Association between age and loss of positive affect (p < 0.05), number of siblings and loss of behavioral control (p < 0.01), and family environment and overall mental health scores (p < 0.001) were found. Similarly, feeling of restlessness during lockdown (p < 0.001), availability of support (p < 0.001), and feeling the need to consult a mental health professional were associated with the overall mental health score as well as all its sub-scales. Further, there were strong negative correlations between psychological stress and overall mental health scores, as well as that of anxiety, depression, and loss of behavioral control and positive affect sub-scales. The study highlighted the need for psychological support services for the youth population of the country to cope with and adapt to the new situation. The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Taylor and Francis Pte Ltd. 2022.
creator: Deb S.; Dorji N.; Sunny A.M.; Deb S.
source: Handbook of Health and Well-Being: Challenges, Strategies and Future Trends, pp. 357-373.
publisher: Springer Nature
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-981168263-6; 978-981168262-9
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Deb S., Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sport, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Government of India, Chennai, India; Dorji N., Faculty of Nursing and Public Health (FNPH), Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan, Thimphu, Bhutan; Sunny A.M., Department of Applied Psychology, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sport, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Government of India, Chennai, India; Deb S., Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed To Be University), Bengaluru, India

Impact of COVID-19 on Gig Workers with Special Reference to Food Delivery Executives
subject: COVID-19 pandemic; Food delivery executives; Gig economy; Gig workers; Impact
description: The gig economy, popularly known as shared economy or collaborative work, has acquired a public and academic interest in the twenty-first century. The concept stresses entering into short-term contracts and does not promise any permanent job. The employees in the Gig economy with temporary work relationships are also referred to as gig workers. Any unexpected change in the pulse of the economy has an impact on the gig economy. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the economy and the gig workers over the last few months. This book chapter provides a timely intervention into the gig workers, particularly the food delivery executives in India. Their remunerations, benefits, and difficulties from a pandemic perspective are included in the chapter. The authors try to bring in the employees views of the work they do and the differences, which have been brought in as an aftermath of the pandemic. The chapter also throws light on the recent government initiatives to benefit gig workers in the economy. The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2022.
creator: Jose N.M.; Joseph D.; Purswani G.; Girish S.
source: Sustainability in the Gig Economy: Perspectives, Challenges and Opportunities in Industry 4.0, pp. 111-124.
publisher: Springer Nature
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-981168406-7; 978-981168405-0
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Jose N.M., Department of Commerce, School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, CHRIST (Deemed To Be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Joseph D., Department of Commerce, School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, CHRIST (Deemed To Be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Purswani G., Department of Commerce, School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, CHRIST (Deemed To Be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Girish S., Department of Commerce, School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, CHRIST (Deemed To Be University), Bangalore, 560029, India

Impact of chitosan and chitosan nanoparticles on seed germination: probabilities and prospects
subject: Agriculture; Chitin; Chitosan; Nanoparticles; Seed germination
description: Agriculture is the science and practice of making plants and animals for the food for animals, and humans at large. It is used not only for food but also for other needs like wool, silk, leather, etc and now we start to use these agricultural practices for making plants and animals as bioreactors for making valuable pharmaceuticals. But, the main segment of agriculture is related to the cultivation of plants. Even though many types of plant propagation systems are available, the use of seeds is considered to be the most commonly used method in many crop varieties. The productivity of the crops is largely depending on healthy seedling production. There are many methods including the traditional methods to improve seedling development. Recent scientific developments help in the development of better seedlings and thereby the crop yield. Chitosan and its nanoparticles are being used in agriculture in different aspects starting from seed germination and seedling development apart from the use in controlled release of the nutrients. In the present chapter, the use of chitosan and chitosan nanoparticles in agriculture especially in the stages of seed germination and seedling development in different crop varieties is discussed. 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
creator: Preetha R.T.; Pagare V.; Joseph B.V.; Praveen N.
source: Role of Chitosan and Chitosan-Based Nanomaterials in Plant Sciences, pp. 213-237.
publisher: Elsevier
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-032385391-0; 978-032385392-7
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Preetha R.T., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Pagare V., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Joseph B.V., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Praveen N., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India

Synthesis and physico-chemical characterization of ZnS-based green semiconductor: A review
subject: Solar cell; Synthesis; ZnS base composite material
description: One-dimensional (1D) semiconductor nanostructures have been attracting a great deal of attention because of their excellent electronic and optoelectronic performance. Zinc sulfide (ZnS) nanostructures have attracted increasing attention because of their potential application in both conditional optical devices and new generation of green nanostructure semiconductors because of their special structure-related physical and chemical properties. Synthetic form of ZnS can be transparent, and it is used as a window for visible optics, infrared optics, and functional materials. In this chapter, the detailed studies of synthesis, characterization of crystals, and noncrystalline behavior is reported. The crystal structure of semiconductor and its morphological studies are compared and fabrication methods will be described. The major parameters that influence on ZnS doped with metal ions and rare earth ions and its optoelectronic properties will be carefully analyzed. In addition, the primary application of ZnS micro- and nanocrystals will be described. At the end, the predicted future applications and development directions of doped and undoped ZnS nanocrystals will be given. 2023 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
creator: Dubey N.; Dubey V.; Kaur J.; Saji J.; Dhoble S.J.
source: Functional Materials from Carbon, Inorganic, and Organic Sources: Methods and Advances, pp. 425-451.
publisher: Elsevier
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-032385788-8; 978-032390929-7
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Dubey N., Department of Physics, Govt. V.Y.T.PG. Auto. College Durg, Chhattisgarh, Durg, India; Dubey V., Department of Physics, Bhilai Institute of Technology Raipur, Chhattisgarh, Raipur, India; Kaur J., Department of Physics, Govt. V.Y.T.PG. Auto. College Durg, Chhattisgarh, Durg, India; Saji J., Department of Sciences and Humanities, School of Engineering and Technology, Christ (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Dhoble S.J., Department of Physics, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Maharashtra, Nagpur, India

Application of Nanomaterials in Fuel Cell and Photovoltaic System
description: The emerging appliances and components of nanotechnology facilitate pioneering and cost-efficient strategies to meet the ever-growing energy demands. Employment of nanomaterials fetched innovative approaches for processing, storing, and exchange of energy owing to its nanosized and well-defined structure. This review presents an overview of the involvement of nanomaterials that made breakthroughs in the field of fuel cell and photovoltaic technologies. While the morphologies and unique dimensions of nanostructures offered novel electrolytes and high surface area for fuel cell catalysts; the probability of quick separation and collection of photogenerated charge carriers was enhanced in solar cells. This book chapter will focus on the recent research and developments for improving efficiency and lower device fabrication cost in nano-enabled fuel and solar cells. 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.
creator: Thomas R.; Manoj B.
source: Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials, pp. 149-167.
publisher: Springer Nature
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 25245384
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Thomas R., Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Manoj B., Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India

Impact of chitosan and chitosan-based nanoparticles on genetic transformation: an overview
subject: Chitosan; Chitosan nanoparticle; Genetic transformation; Nanoparticle mediated transformation
description: Currently, the primary challenge to modern agricultural science is to meet the global demand for products and ensure food security for the growing population. No doubt the conventional plant breeding techniques and use of agrochemicals to obtain greater crop productivity and variety have been established to fight against biotic and abiotic stress in plants for better yield of agricultural products. The scientific community is exploring better techniques that can satisfy the need of mankind without affecting the ecosystem. Genetic engineering in plants is a recent advancement in the field of plant biotechnology and is more precise and can quickly obtain the desired trait in plants. This technology majorly focuses on improving the crop yield and quality by expressing desirable genes that are responsible for desirable traits such as tolerance to extreme conditions, herbicide, pest resistance, and enhanced secondary metabolite production, which is of medical importance. Nanomaterial-mediated genetic transformation is one reliable and efficient means of crop improvement for sustainable development in agricultural science. This technology has revolutionized modern agriculture as they are used as an effective delivery system to plants. Chitosan-based nanoparticles find their best application as nano-carrier due to their intrinsic properties such as cationic, biocompatible, high loading capacity, and good penetration potential with good release kinetics. Thus chitosan nanoparticles are used to deliver different types of genetic materials such as DNA, RNA, miRNA, siRNA, pDNA, CRISPR/Cas9 single guide RNA for plant transformation. This chapter provides an overview of chitosan nanoparticles as a delivery system and with a focus on their application as a safe genetic delivery system in plants. 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
creator: Akashpriya C.; Gopishankar T.; Praveen N.; Vasantha V.L.
source: Role of Chitosan and Chitosan-Based Nanomaterials in Plant Sciences, pp. 387-400.
publisher: Elsevier
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-032385391-0; 978-032385392-7
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Akashpriya C., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Gopishankar T., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Praveen N., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Vasantha V.L., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India

Symbiotic cyanobacteria in gymnosperms
subject: Coralloid roots; Cyanobacteria; Cycads; Nostoc; Symbiosis
description: Cyanobacteria are a widespread group of phototrophic bacteria that are morphologically diverse and present on almost every environment on earth. Many cyanobacteria are able to fix atmospheric nitrogen and thus are able to form symbiotic association with a wide range of eukaryotic hosts such as plants, fungi, sponges, and protists. Cyanobacteria are able to provide carbon to nonphotosynthetic hosts such as fungi, but their primary role is to supply fixed nitrogen to enable the host to flourish in nitrogen poor environments. In turn, cyanobionts get the benefits of protection from competition, predation, and environmental extremes. Of all the cyanobacterial symbiotic associations, this chapter focuses on understanding the symbiotic association between gymnosperm and cyanobacteria. Species belonging to phylum cycadophyta are associated with nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria (Nostoc species) through small specialized roots called coralloid roots. The cyanobionts are expected to have a heterotrophic mode of carbon nutrition, due to their location in coralloid roots (complete darkness). 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
creator: Mishra N.; Rakesh B.
source: Microbial Symbionts: Functions and Molecular Interactions on Host, pp. 29-37.
publisher: Elsevier
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-032399334-0; 978-032399335-7
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Mishra N., Department of Botany, St. Joseph's University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Rakesh B., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India

Green Supply Chain Management: Attaining Sustainable Competitive Advantage
description: [No abstract available]
creator: Sharma V.; Maheshkar C., Sr.; Poulose J.
source: Emerging Trends in Decision Sciences and Business Operations, pp. 235-260.
publisher: Taylor and Francis
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-100064141-7; 978-103226919-1
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Sharma V., CHRIST, India; Maheshkar C., Sr., University of Indore, India; Poulose J., CHRIST, India

Carbon dots as an effective material in enzyme immobilization for sensing applications
subject: Carbon quantum dots (CQDs); electrochemical and fluorescence sensing; enzyme immobilization
description: In carbon dots (CDs), both graphene quantum dots and carbon quantum dots were the latest entrants to the carbon family, all of which are spherical carbon nanoparticles of size <10nm. CDs have found their way in the various applications in the field of chemical sensing, biosensing, bioimaging, photocatalysis, nanomedicine, and electrocatalysis ever since their discovery. CDs provide interesting attributes to electrochemical and optical biosensing using enzyme biosensor due to they have desired advantages of biocompatibility, excellent physicochemical properties, high resistance to photo bleaching, intrinsic non/low-toxicity, high solubility, large specific surface area for the binding of enzymes, and low quantum yields, as well as their ability for modification with the attractive surface area. Surface active functional groups such as epoxide, hydroxyl(OH), and carboxylic acid (COOH) groups can be used for the immobilizing biomolecules on CDs. The enzyme immobilization is a process which is generally carried out by ionic/covalent interaction, encapsulation, and adsorption. The process of adsorption is considered to be a simple, effective, and economical method for enzyme immobilization. Thus enzymes immobilized on CDs have shown significant improvement in both activity and stability. This chapter aims to throw light on the progress and development of enzyme immobilization (e.g., laccase, bovine serum albumin, and horseradish peroxidase) in the CDs, which acts as a probe for sensing application, with laying emphasis on their synthesis along with the challenges faced in this exciting and promising field. 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
creator: Ponmudi K.; Cherian A.R.; Varghese A.
source: Carbon Dots in Analytical Chemistry: Detection and Imaging, pp. 241-253.
publisher: Elsevier
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-032398350-1; 978-032398573-4
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Ponmudi K., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Cherian A.R., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Varghese A., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India

Microalgae: a promising tool for plastic degradation
subject: Biodegradable; disposal; hazardous; microalgae; polyethylene; polymers; Spirulina
description: The use of plastics in the present-day routine is an unavoidable part of human life. It is posing a global environmental threat due to its never-ending accumulation. Complete disposal of plastics is a major problem, and for their complete degradation an effective solution or method has not been discovered yet. However, in order to turn to a biological approach for coping with the ever-increasing fear of plastic aggregation and decay, the development of a methodology would be useful for posterity. To eliminate plastic wastes, two scenarios exist: produce biodegradable plastics from renewable materials or fossil fuels as building blocks, such as hydrobiodegradable/oxo-biodegradable; or find appropriate microalgae and their toxins for the development of a protocol to effectively biodegrade the plastics. Just as biodegradation of plastics is a constructive option, as they are eco-friendly with not much harm done to the environment, the development of biodegradable plastic is also equally effective. Some of the algae that are isolated from the plastic wastes are green-algae, blue-green algae, diatoms, etc. Polyethylene is basically carbon and hydrogen polymer, which is exceptionally resistant to biodegradation (less than 0.5% over 100 years), whose degradation is dependent mainly on moisture, light, and temperature. The most used types of plastics like polyethylene terephthalate and polypropylene are a major threat as they are used in the manufacture of bottles, fibers, packing materials, etc. The degradation or disposal of these plastics is leading to their conversion into microsized particles which is further leading to harm to the environment, mainly when these microplastics interact with microalgae like Spirulina. However, landfill, incineration, and chemical methods are some of the conventional methods for polyethylene disposal that are fatal to the environment as they cause hazardous effects on flora and fauna. 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
creator: Paladhi A.G.; Vallinayagam S.; Rajendran S.; Rathinam V.; Sharma V.K.
source: Microbes and Microbial Biotechnology for Green Remediation, pp. 575-587.
publisher: Elsevier
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-032390452-0; 978-032390453-7
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Paladhi A.G., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Vallinayagam S., Department of Biotechnology, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Tamil Nadu, Sivakasi, India; Rajendran S., Department of Biotechnology, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Tamil Nadu, Sivakasi, India; Rathinam V., Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, P.S.R Engineering College, Tamil Nadu, Sivakasi, India; Sharma V.K., Department of Biochemistry, Central University of Haryana, Haryana, Mahendergarh, India

Role of plant tissue culture medium components
subject: Carbon sources; Nanoparticles; Organic additives; Plant growth regulators; Plant tissue culture medium; Sterilization
description: The plant tissue culture technique is one of the most acquainted techniques and has been practiced since 1902 for the development of disease-free plants with desired quality, at a larger production rate within a short span of time, irrespective of the season. Each plant has its own morphology and nutritional requirements. Moreover, the nutritional requirement for the tissues in each part of the plant varies. Thus, for the optimal growth of the desired plant, the composition and choice of the suitable media are crucial factors. The formulation of the nutrient medium for the specific tissue and the specific plant plays a vital role in the development of suitable plant tissue culture techniques. This chapter discusses the main components of the plant tissue culture media: basic components which include macroelements, microelements, nitrogen sources (including amino acids), carbon sources, organic supplements (mainly vitamins and other supplements), growth regulators like auxins, cytokinins, gibberellins, abscisic acid, ethylene, and solidifying agents. The basic components have to be incorporated at a fixed concentration. The plant growth regulators are supplemented for organogenesis and the balance between the growth regulators depends on the type of tissue culture technique adopted. The additional supplements are incorporated into the media to achieve specific responses which include activated charcoal, antioxidants, ethylene inhibitors, and complex organic additives, and antibiotics/antifungal agents are supplemented to prevent plant loss due to contamination. The chapter also emphasizes the sterilization techniques and their importance in the plant tissue culture medium. The significance of the adoption of automated media preparation and incorporation of nanoparticles in the tissue culture media is also discussed. 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
creator: Sudheer W.N.; Praveen N.; Al-Khayri J.M.; Jain S.M.
source: Advances in Plant Tissue Culture: Current Developments and Future Trends, pp. 51-83.
publisher: Elsevier
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-032390795-8; 978-032399819-2
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Sudheer W.N., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Praveen N., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Al-Khayri J.M., Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia; Jain S.M., Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland

Upskilling and Curating the Potentials of IoT Enabled Smart Cities: Use Cases and Implementation Strategies
subject: Connected charging stations; Detection sensors; Service quality; Smart building; Smart lighting; Smart street
description: The reason for opting the Internet of Things in the smart city system was to manage assets, resources and services efficiently and improve the operations across the city. This will be achieved by the inception of cognitive technologies, including the Internet of things (IOT). The IoT enabled Smart cities enables the utilities for improving transportation and accessibility, improve social services, promote sustainability, and give its citizens a voice. However, the barriers to smart cities are siloed, piecemeal implementations, growing expectations, uninformed citizens and shrinking budgets and little or no investment capital. Smart streetlights, lighting adapts to the activity on the street. Parking sensors provide real time information on an app where to find vacant parking spaces. Garbage sensors and automated waste collection are recent eras of smart cities. Overall it improves the operational efficiency and provides better quality of service. Thus, India thought of IoT enabled Smart cities which include housing, schools, offices and retail. In this paper, we examine significant aspects of an IoT infrastructure for smart cities, outlining the innovations implemented in the cities of India as use cases and Implementation Strategies. Exceptional attention is devoted to the potential applications of smart cities. 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.
creator: Sivarethinamohan R.; Sujatha S.
source: Learning and Analytics in Intelligent Systems, Vol-25, pp. 67-78.
publisher: Springer Nature
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 26623447
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Sivarethinamohan R., Department of Professional Studies, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India; Sujatha S., K. Ramakrishnan College of Technology, Tamilnadu, Trichy, India

Post-millennials: Psychosocial Characteristics, Determinants of Health and Well-Being, Preventive and Promotive Strategies
subject: Gen-Z; Hustle culture; Mental health; Post-millennial; Strength-based approach; Wellbeing
description: The post-millennial generation plays a significant role in the progress and development of every nation. The health and well-being of this generation needs critical focus. Post-millennial are unique, possesses an egalitarian worldview, global and open mind-set, commitment to the environment, society, and others. They are called digital natives due to their familiarity with social media and technology. They are also called snowflake generation due to their characteristics of being gentle and unique. Double income households and well-educated parents and their assistance make them a distinguished population. However, these characteristics are less explored while addressing the health and wellness concerns of this cohort. The present chapter discusses the psychosocial characteristics of the post-millennials and their implications exclusively in the mental health realm. It also presents the strength-based strategies to address the concerns of post-millennials and the significance of evidence-based practices in mental health and sensitizing mental health practitioners about the changing scenario. The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Taylor and Francis Pte Ltd. 2022.
creator: Jose K.A.; Thomas S.; Kumar P.A.; Syama S.
source: Handbook of Health and Well-Being: Challenges, Strategies and Future Trends, pp. 257-275.
publisher: Springer Nature
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-981168263-6; 978-981168262-9
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Jose K.A., Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Bengaluru, India; Thomas S., Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Bengaluru, India; Kumar P.A., Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Bengaluru, India; Syama S., School of Education, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Bengaluru, India

An Analysis of Sentiment Using Aspect-Based Perspective
subject: Aspect-based sentiment analysis; Convolutional neural network; Deep learning; Natural language processing
description: Opinions play a major role in almost every human practice. Finding product and service reviews is made easy online. Product reviews are readily available in huge quantities. Considering each review and making a concise decision about a product is not feasible or even possible. Aspect-based sentiment analysis (ABSA) is one of the best solutions to this problem. Summary and online reviews analysis is delivered in this paper. ABSA has made extensive use of machine learning techniques. Recent years have seen deep learning take off due to the growth of computer processing power and digitalization. When applied to various deep learning techniques, numerous NLP tasks produced futuristic results. An overview of various deep learning models used in the field of ABSA is presented in this chapter after an introduction to ABSA. 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.
creator: Rexi F.A.; Preethi N.
source: Cognitive Science and Technology, pp. 809-818.
publisher: Springer
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 21953988
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Rexi F.A., Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Preethi N., Christ University, Bengaluru, India

Metal-Based Nanoparticles for Infectious Diseases and Therapeutics
subject: Antimicrobial activity; Capping agents; Doping; Infectious diseases; Metal-based nanoparticles; Nanomaterials; Peptidoglycan layer; Reactive oxygen species
description: Infectious diseases that are easily transmitted by microorganisms like bacteria, protozoa, fungus, etc. are a menace to humans. The greatest threat to human race is to mitigate the impact of these diseases. People with less immunity and children are prone to these diseases. Even healthy people get infected due to its easy transmission. Microorganisms causing these diseases are becoming more resistant to the drugs that are available in the market. So, there is a need to find new therapeutic which is facile, sensitive, and selective, is an important challenge for the medical field and this is where nanotechnology is having a greater chance. Nanoparticles especially metal-based nanoparticles have the ability to act against infectious and non-infectious diseases, this is because of their unique properties like small size, high surface area, etc. They do not have a specific binding site on the bacterial cell, which lead to the failure of bacterial resistant towards the nanoparticle mechanism. There are many nanoparticles which are efficient against particular diseases. In this review we are discussing about the advanced nanomaterials as therapeutics for infectious diseases. We have also discussed about antiviral activities which gives us a ray of hope for the solution of the SARS-COV-2. The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2022.
creator: Baby E.K.; Reji C.; Nidhin M.
source: Nanotechnology for Infectious Diseases, pp. 103-124.
publisher: Springer Nature
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-981169190-4; 978-981169189-8
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Baby E.K., Department of Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India; Reji C., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India; Nidhin M., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India

Lipase and lactic acid bacteria for biodegradation and bioremediation
subject: biodegradation; Bioremediation; biosparging; lactic acid bacteria; lipase; microorganisms; pollutant; zymography
description: Bioremediation is a biotechnological process in which environmental pollutants and solid wastes can be degraded using microbial action to provide a clean free environment without hazards. The process employs microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi for the degradation of wastes. The microbial activity in the bioremediation process degrades the environmental pollutants that are harmful to human health and converts them into less toxic or nontoxic forms. The process mainly focuses on the removal of many types of hazardous materials present in the soil, water, and atmosphere. Microorganisms, especially bacteria, receive great attention in bioremediation as they can mineralize the toxic wastes into other products, such as biomass and water, and make them nonhazardous at times. The activity is not limited only to the degradation of organic wastes, it also degrades crude oil spills in oceans, pesticides, and other industrial wastes. Lactic acid bacteria, Lactobacillus species are Gram-positive and occur mostly in milk and other such products that are highly useful for the human health. They also provide valuable products in the form of foodstuffs for human. Recent findings have shown that the lactic acid bacteria have a better capability to degrade most of the organic wastes and also other industrial contaminations such as dyes. Bioremediation process itself has different methods, such as biosparging and bioventing, grouped as ex situ methods, in which the degradation of wastes can be possible in bioreactors, while on the other hand, in situ methods take place at the site of the pollution or contamination by the microbial growth. 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
creator: Paladhi A.G.; Joshi J.T.; George A.; Manohar M.V.; Vallinayagam S.; Malik J.A.
source: Microbes and Microbial Biotechnology for Green Remediation, pp. 265-286.
publisher: Elsevier
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-032390452-0; 978-032390453-7
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Paladhi A.G., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Joshi J.T., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; George A., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Manohar M.V., Department of Biochemistry, JSS Medical College, Karnataka, Mysore, India; Vallinayagam S., Department of Biotechnology, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu, India; Malik J.A., Department of Zoology, Government Degree College, Jammu and Kashmir, Bijehara, India

Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities of Coriandrum sativum L.
subject: biomolecules; coriander; cultivation; essential oils; pharmacological activities
description: Coriandrum sativum L. is a pharmaceutically significant herb that is used for culinary purposes and in herbal formulations. It is an annual herb from the family Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) with unique taxonomic characters. Generally called Dhania or kutumbari, it is cultivated worldwide for its distinct flavors and medicinal properties. Coriander is a rich reservoir of nutrients and significant biochemicals. The phenomenal healing properties of coriander can be attributed to the phytochemicals present in essential oils produced in various parts of the plants, such as leaves, flowers, fruit, and seed. The essential oils are rich in biochemicals like Linalool, (E)-2-decenal, 2-Decenoic acid, camphor, etc. These biomolecules altogether contribute to many pharmacological activities like analgesic, anticancer, anticonvulsant, antidiabetic, anthelmintic, antihypertensive, antimicrobial, anti-mutagenic, antioxidant, anxiolytic, diuretic, hypnotic activity. There are many scientifically proven reports to suggest its importance for usage. The present chapter summarizes the nutrition, biochemicals, and the scientifically proven pharmacological activities of Coriandrum sativum L as well as its cultivation and processing. 2022 by Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
creator: Akshatha B.; Sudheer W.N.; Praveen N.
source: Coriandrum sativum: Origin, Uses and Nutrition, pp. 55-80.
publisher: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-168507955-0
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Akshatha B., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India; Sudheer W.N., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India; Praveen N., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India

Charting Industry 4.0 Routes Incubation Centers: A Study on Atal Incubation Centre
description: Start-ups have garnered significant attention in India, as well as many other areas of the world, in the past few years. Start-ups may produce significant solutions through innovative and adaptable technology, acting as vehicles for socioeconomic growth and transformation. Some businesses were created in recent times, but the ecosystem was still in its infancy, with just a few investments and a limited number of support programs such as incubators. As business environments have evolved, there are signs that the function of incubators has shifted and extended to a center giving training, with over 20, 000 start-ups and a year-on-year growth rate of 10-12%, India boasts the worlds second largest start-up ecosystem. Since business settings have changed, there are indications that the purpose of incubators has moved and expanded to a center for training and support, connecting, and consulting to new enterprises in all fields of specialization rather than just a business center with office space. According to incubators, the major worry or problem was establishing suitable infrastructure with specialized technology that met the demands of the companies. In terms of investment, incubators were concerned about the schemes rigidity. Some incubators opted to extend financing or make grants rather than make equity investments. This issue originated largely from the regulatory complexities of incubators at educational institutions that make equity-based investments in businesses. Start-ups do not exist in isolation, but rather as a component of the larger economy. In terms of the regulatory framework, it is thought that enhancing the execution of existing start-up regulations and eliminating inefficiency within the administration is critical to making it easier for start-ups to do business. Start-ups would benefit from less paperwork and documentation, improved access to information, more standardized operational processes, and clear criteria. 2023 Taylor and Francis Group, LL…
creator: Choudhary K.; Mahajan J.; George F.J.P.; Saxena A.
source: Principles of Entrepreneurship in the Industry 4.0 Era, pp. 153-171.
publisher: CRC Press
date: 2022-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-100073863-6; 978-103218386-2
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Choudhary K., School of Business and Management, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune, India; Mahajan J., School of Business and Management, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune, India; George F.J.P., School of Business and Management, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune, India; Saxena A., School of Business and Management, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune, India