Integrative Multivariate Analysis and YOLOv5-Based Deep Learning for Quality Evaluation of Underutilized Hyacinth Bean (Lablab purpureus) Landraces See

The present study investigates the comprehensive quality and compositional profiling of twelve underutilized Hyacinth bean (Lablab purpureus) landrace accessions through a multidisciplinary approach integrating traditional analytical techniques with modern deep learning tools. Initially, we conducted an extensive evaluation of engineering properties, proximate composition, antinutritional factors, and mineral content (including essential minerals and heavy metals) for each accession. To extra...

Determination of Operational Inclusion Criteria (OIC) for Diesel Operated Load Haul Dumpers in Underground Hard Rock Mines Considering DPM Emission as Key Indicator See

Diesel-powered heavy earth moving machineries are nowadays being deployed widely in Indian underground hard rock mining operations due to its power, reliability and productivity. However, the combustion of diesel fuel releases different exhaust emissions, including Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM), which poses a significant health risk to miners. DPM, by and large consists of very small/micro (less than 1 μm in diameter) particles including carbon compounds, sulphates, and metals etc., which c...

Wavelet-Based Distributed-Order Optimal Control Problem See

This research presents a novel numerical method for solving a class of complex optimal control problems that feature distributed-order derivatives. The approach leverages the advanced mathematical properties of fractional-order Laguerre wavelets to transform the original continuous-time control problem into a more manageable discrete set of algebraic equations. This transformation is accomplished by utilizing Reimann-Liouville distributed-order operational matrices, which serve as the foundat...

Sonajhuri Haat of Santiniketan: The Making of a Brand in Traditional Craft-Based Tourism See

Open-air rural weekly markets or haat-s in India have always been spaces for economic and social exchange. Nestled within a forest of Sonajhuri trees dotting the eroded landscape of khoai off Santiniketan in West Bengal, Sonajhuri haat serves as a dynamic site for cultural expression where local artisans, artist-designers, tribals, and folk artists assert their identities through the exhibition-cum-sale of traditional handicrafts, handloom, food, music and dance, thus contributing to intangib...

Realistic Second-Order Analysis of Two-Stage Stirling Cryocooler with Real Gas Modeling and Enhanced Regenerator Method See

Stirling cryocoolers (SCs) are widely used in space infrared detection and superconducting electronics due to their compactness, high reliability, and capability to reach cryogenic temperatures. Although the single-stage SCs are effective for moderate temperature ranges, achieving lower temperatures with sufficient cooling power requires a two-stage configuration. The second-order analysis of SC has traditionally relied on idealized assumptions for evaluating cooling power and coefficient of ...

Stability Assessment of Underground Structures During Extraction of Thick Seam Using Continuous Miner: A Case Study See

The application of continuous miner technology in de-veloped thick coal seams presents considerable stability chal-lenges, particularly where the immediate roof is weak and strati-fied. This study was conducted to assess the stability of heightened coal pillars and associated underground structures during continu-ous miner-based mechanised depillaring in Panel C-2A of GDK-11 Incline Mine, SCCL, with the objective of ensuring safe and efficient coal extraction. A comprehensive approach combini...

Calibration of a Ventsim Network Model for Mine Ventilation Planning: A Case Study See

Effective ventilation planning plays a critical role in maintaining safety, op-erational efficiency, and compliance with statutory regulations in under-ground coal mining. While ventilation simulation software such as Ventsim is extensively utilized, its effectiveness largely depends on accurate model calibration, which is essential for developing reliable ventilation strategies. In this study, a detailed field investigation was conducted in an operational coal mine to perform a Pressure–Quan...

Assessment of Rock Load Height at The Goaf Edge During Depillaring with Stowing: A Numerical Modelling Study See

Underground coal mining in India is increasingly directed toward maximizing coal recovery from standing pillars, many of which lie beneath critical surface features such as railways, water bodies and residential areas. Depillaring with stowing is widely adopted to control strata movement and limit surface subsidence, thereby protecting these surface structures. However, support design at the goaf edge during depillaring with stowing is often based on guide-lines originally developed for cavin...

RNA-Iron Oxide Nanoparticle Flocs: A Potential Formulation for RNA-Mediated Therapy See

Nanoparticles, for selective ligand binding interface have been studied for biomolecule-based therapeutic applications. In this line, understanding metal nanoparticle-RNA interfacial interactions is crucial for improvement of RNA-based therapeutics. The current work intends to explore the interfacial interaction of RNA with iron oxide nanoparticle (FeONP) and subsequent structural modifications in RNA. The favourable entropy changes upon interaction with FeONP indicated net structural changes...

Genomics in Renal Cell Carcinoma See

Our work builds integrated genomics frameworks to understand genome dynamics by combining DNA sequence, structure, energetic features, variation, expression, and epigenetic signals. Early studies identified drug targets in cancer and pathogens and led to tools such as OncoRegulon and Pathogen-Specific DNA Drug Finder. We then demonstrated that solvation, stacking, and hydrogen-bonding energies can differentiate functional genomic regions, enabling structure- informed prediction of transcripti...

Exploring Genome Dynamics: From Computational Discovery to Clinical Application See

Our research develops integrative genomics frameworks to decode genome dynamics by analysing DNA sequence, structure, energetics, variation, and expression. Early work led to bioinformatics tools such as OncoRegulon and Pathogen-Specific DNA Drug Finder. We later demonstrated that DNA energetic properties distinguish functional genomic regions, advancing structural annotation through ChemGenome2.1. Postdoctoral studies revealed mutation- and structure-driven regulatory mechanisms in renal cel...

Effect of Multi-Pin Cold Plasma Treatment On the Growth Parameters and Nutritional Quality of Fenugreek Microgreens See

Microgreens, the young seedlings of vegetables, legumes, cereals and herbs, are gaining global attention as nutrient-dense functional foods due to their rich bioactive compounds and rapid cultivation cycle. This study evaluated the effects of multipin atmospheric cold plasma (CP) treatment a novel, sustainable, non-thermal technology on fenugreek (Trigonella foenumgraecum L.) seeds to enhance seed germination, growth, and nutritional quality. Seeds were exposed to CP for different durations: ...

Boron-doped Fullerene for Metal ion-based Electrolytes in Cyclic Carbonates See

Rechargeable metal-ion batteries drive today’s portable electronics, electric vehicles, and large-scale energy storage solutions. Their efficiency relies on the electrolyte, which enables Li⁺ ions transport between the electrodes during battery charging and discharging. High conductivity, wide voltage stability, and electrode compatibility are essential features of a good electrolyte. Using mixtures of solvents with complementary properties can significantly improve its overall performance.1 ...

Synergistic Biofilm Inhibition and Eradication by Combined Garlic and Lantana camara Linn Extracts in Cooling Water Systems See

Controlling biofilms presents a major environmental and economic challenge in cooling water systems, primarily due to biofilm-induced corrosion. This study assesses a green, plant-based alternative: a combination of Lantana camara Linn and Allium sativum (garlic) extracts for inhibiting and eradicating biofilms and corrosion on mild steel. The treatment showed high efficacy, achieving 91.54% inhibition and 74.65% eradication of preformed biofilms. Moreover, it decreased the corrosion rate by ...

A Novel Deep Learning Framework with Behavioral Heatmap, for Malware Classification See

The classification of malware continues to be a significant cybersecurity problem because malicious software can rapidly evolve obfuscation and evasion mechanism to disguise its real behaviour. Common static analysis techniques can often fail to detect malware that is polymorphic or metamorphic, meaning that code structure changes but malicious intent remain the same. This paper proposes a dynamic behaviour-based malware classification framework as a solution to these issues. It generates vis...

Do Competitive Regions Influence Their Neighbours? An Empirical Study of Spatial Spillover Effects in India See

Regional competitiveness has increasingly become a focal point in economic geography, regional dynamics, and policy design. Cross-regional variations driven by differences in a multitude of factors, such as components of the entrepreneurial ecosystem coupled with socio-economic and external factors, all of which affect the propensity to achieve relative competitive advantage, are often underexplored. Additionally, as regions compete directly or indirectly to attract investments, national proj...

A Comprehensive Catalog of UVIT Observations See

Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT) onboard AstroSat has extensively observed various UV-bright objects/regions in far- and near-ultraviolet wavebands since its launch. The analysis of the observed data will unveil a wealth of information on multiple astrophysical objects, such as the globular cluster (GCs), nearby galaxies, planetary nebulae, etc. In this work, we show the UVIT catalog for the 850 unique fields observed in the first six years from the launch till the year 2021, covering an ...

An Investigation of the Impact of Atmospheric Cold Plasma Treatment On the Extraction of Curcumin and The Analysis of Phytochemicals, Antioxidants, Physical and Morphological Characteristics of Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) Powder See

Turmeric powder (Curcuma longa L.,), a member of the Zingiberaceae family is a natural antioxidant found in tropical climates like China and India, is extracted using various processes, including conventional and contemporary technologies. Curcuminoids, consisting of curcumin, bisdemethoxycurcumin, and demethoxycurcumin, are essential for scavenging reactive oxygen species. Researchers are exploring combinations of extraction procedures and pre-treatments for better curcumin recovery. Cold pl...

Product Design Considerations for Blanking Operation: A Case Study On Bell Crank Plate See

Bell crank is mostly found in applications in brakes, suspension and steering mechanisms.is basically used for changing input movement by any an-gle. In general, the angles being 90° or 180°. It is Since the plate is being cut out from a large aluminium sheet of thickness 5 mm, the operation can be called as blanking operation. Therefore, it is highly essential to design punch and die to perfume error free blanking operation. In this paper, a typical bell crank plate that is used for steering...