Harnessing Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Elements for Digital Transformation in Sustainable Women Entrepreneurship in Developing Countries See

The paper explores the complex and under-researched role of elements of the entrepreneurial ecosystem (EE), including financial capital (FC), social capital (SC), institutional and policy support (IPS), and entrepreneurial culture (EC), as strategic facilitators of sustainable women entrepreneurship in India. It is based on the Resource Orchestration Theory (ROT) and examines digital financial literacy (DFL) as a mediating variable and digital technology adoption (DTA) as a moderating variabl...

Curiosity Rover Observation of Dust Storm Induced Changes in The Near-Surface Atmosphere at The Gale Crater See

Martian dust storms are one of the most dynamic phenomena on the planet. The dust storms considerably alter several atmospheric characteristics. In this study, the changes in the near-surface atmospheric parameters are observed for two dust storms that occurred during the Martian Year (MY) 36 using the data from the Rover Environmental Monitoring Station (REMS) onboard the Curiosity rover. REMS observations revealed a decline in maximum temperature and an increase in minimum temperature, indi...

Emerging Liquid Thermoplastic Resin-based Fibrous Composites for Structural Applications: A comparison with conventional Glass/Epoxy See

Despite offering superior mechanical performance and excellent chemical resistance, thermoset-based fibrous composites come along with a few drawbacks, such as brittle failure, non-biodegradability, difficulty in recycling, and difficulty in joining. These challenges can be addressed by a novel polymer matrix, Liquid Thermoplastic Resin (LTR). Unlike other thermoplastic polymers, LTR offers recyclability, weldability, and easy processing to fabricate composites through Vacuum Assisted Resin T...

Enhancing the Bending and Interlaminar Shear Performance of Glass/Epoxy Composites at in-situ Elevated and Sub-zero Temperatures by incorporating Recycled Short Glass Fibers See

Sustainable recycling and reuse of recycled glass fibers are essential for minimizing environmental impact and promoting resource efficiency. This study aims to recycle and reuse the recycled short glass fibers (RSGFs) by chopping and incorporating them in virgin glass fiber-reinforced epoxy composites (VGFECs) at varying concentrations (i.e., 0.1%, 0.3%, 0.5%, and 0.7%) with respect to the weight of epoxy for enhancing the mechanical performance. The flexural performance of RSGFs incorporate...

Phase Transformation in Silicon: Anomalies Revealed by Computational Free Energy Analysis See

Silicon holds critical importance as both a technological and structural material. In this study, the melting mechanism of silicon is systematically investigated using molecular dynamics (MD) simulations with the Stillinger–Weber1 (SW) potential, emphasizing free energy analysis. A first-order solid–liquid phase transition is proposed to elucidate silicon’s anomalous behavior. Unlike conventional substances, silicon exhibits a density anomaly: a sharp density drop during quenching and an abru...

Hierarchically Structured Biomimetic Alumina/Epoxy Composite with Enhanced Strength and Toughness See

Abalone nacre, also known as mother-of-pearl, is a natural composite known for its exceptional combination of strength, toughness, and resistance to impact. This remarkable performance is attributed to its hierarchical ‘brick-and-mortar’ architecture, consisting of hard aragonite (CaCO₃) platelets embedded in a thin biopolymer matrix. Drawing inspiration from this structural motif, the present study focuses on the fabrication and mechanical property evaluation of nacre-mimetic alumina/epoxy c...

Masstige Consumption and Identity Reframing Among Return Migrants in India: A Qualitative Study See

This study examines how return migrants’ resort to masstige consumption for the construction of hybrid identities upon returning from metropolitan cities to their Tier 2 and Tier 3 hometowns. While research to date has primarily focused on economic and structural considerations in migration, the symbolic and psychosocial processes of return migration remain an underexplored field. This study, through the branded consumption of masstige products, a rare combination of aspirational appeal with ...

Role of Invisible Digital Innovations in Shaping Consumer Experience: A Qualitative Study See

Invisible In-store Technologies (IIST) profoundly influences the purchasing process by creating a seamless, data-driven retail experience that stimulates customers' decision-making at every phase. Interestingly, this transformation of the purchase journey takes place without customers' awareness or explicit consent at the point of action; thus, satisfaction may increase due to convenience or decrease because of unauthorised data access. The study utilised a multi-method qualitative approach t...

Integrating Environmental Responsibility in Healthcare Operations: A Decarbonization Pathway for the Indian Healthcare Sector See

The healthcare sector, committed to enhancing public health, paradoxically significantly contributes to environmental degradation through elevated energy consumption, extensive supply chains, and waste production. Healthcare operations worldwide contribute 4–5% of greenhouse gas emissions, positioning them as a primary focus for climate change mitigation efforts. India's rapidly expanding healthcare infrastructure and increasing patient demand present the dual challenge of providing quality c...

Analysis of the Structure and Dynamics of Monsoon Depression using High Resolution ARW-WRF Model See

Monsoon depressions (MDs) are the significant synoptic systems over the Indian monsoon region, accounting for a substantial fraction (two-thirds) of the seasonal rainfall and associated hazards. Despite their importance, systematic evaluations of MD structure in high-resolution NWP models remain limited. Here, we simulated ten MD cases using an ARW-WRF model (resolution d01 : 13.5, d02 : 4.5 km nested domains) and evaluated storm-centric composites against ERA5 reanalysis and GPM across 24–60...

Development of Sustainable Adsorbent for Cationic Dye Removal: A Fresh Start for Waste Valorization See

Industrial wastewater treatment has been a serious global issue in recent decades, and waste management necessitates the invention of new, costeffective method. There is a massive demand for potential wastewater purification methods using eco-friendly, low-cost materials. Adsorption is the most affordable, reliable, and quickly operational wastewater treatment method. In the 21st century, a rising demand for environmentally friendly porous geopolymer adsorbents may be produced from industrial...

Preparation and Characterization of Clay-Based Geopolymer for Adsorptive Dye Removal See

Clay based adsorbents offer a promising solution for the remediation of dye contamination in wastewater This study investigates metakaolin based geopolymer adsorbents for removing cationic dye from aqueous solutions Geopolymer adsorbents were synthesized by varying the Na₂SiO ₃/ NaOH content to achieve different SiO ₂/ Na₂O ratios 1 3 to 1 5 in the activator and by adjusting the metakaolin to alkali activator ratio to produce batches with distinct SiO ₂/ Al₂O ₃ compositions The impact of thes...

The Green Persuasion: Unravelling the Effect of Sustainable Advertisement on Young Consumers See

As the growing concern for environmental protection and sustainable living continues to rise, there is a notable shift occurring in consumption patterns. To meet the needs of present and future generations, it is crucial to consume in an environmentally friendly and responsible manner. The examination of sustainable consumption's influence on consumer behavior and the utilization of ecologically friendly products is increasingly garnering research interest. The realms of advertising and media...

Interpreting Women’s Histories: Memory, Identity and Agency in Anuradha Roy’s Selected Novels See

This paper offers a comprehensive reading of Anuradha Roy’s fiction through the lens of feminist memory studies to trace how memory undergoes an act of counter-history or reclamation of women’s silenced lives. It examines three novels—An Atlas of Impossible Longing (2008), Sleeping on Jupiter (2015), and All the Lives We Never Lived (2018), emphasising that memory is not a recollection of static experiences, but rather it is an affective practice that is always situated in spaces, objects, an...

Fabrication and Characterization of Aluminium Metal Matrix Composite Using Ultrasonic-Assisted Stir and Squeeze Casting See

This study focuses on fabricating and characterising an aluminium metal matrix composite (Al-MMC) reinforced with alumina and fly ash cenosphere, utilising ultrasonic-assisted stir casting followed by squeeze casting. Scrap aluminium alloy wheels were repurposed as the matrix material, providing a sustainable and cost-effective manufacturing method that combines recycled aluminium with lightweight and high-strength reinforcements. The purity and chemical composition of both the matrix and rei...

Sustainable Catalysis: Methane Oxidation Over Non-Noble Metal Supported Catalysts See

The increasing global demand for energy, the depletion of fossil fuel reserves, and growing environmental concerns necessitate the exploration of alternative energy sources and the development of advanced technologies for the efficient utilization of natural gas and other fossil fuel derivatives. Despite efforts to transition toward renewable energy, fossil fuels continue to dominate the global energy landscape. Among them, natural gas stands out as the most economical option, possessing the ...

Tuning Electronic Structure of LaFeO3 for Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction See

Fuel cells and batteries are future energy conversion technologies that meet future energy requirements. These high energy density technologies depend on electrochemical reactions. Currently, perovskites are introduced in place of conventionally used materials to conduct electrocatalysis due to their cost effectiveness, chemical stability. The present work investigates the Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER) of the Sr, Cu doped LaFeO3 Perovskite. The EDTA-citrateassisted solution combustion techn...

Urbanization-Driven Modifications to Pre-Monsoon Thunderstorm Rainfall over Delhi: Insights from Long-Term Observations and High-Resolution WRF Simulations See

Urbanization strongly influences local weather patterns, particularly during pre-monsoon thunderstorms, by altering precipitation distribution and intensity. This study conducts a long-term climatological analysis of pre-monsoon thunderstorm rainfall over Delhi using observational datasets and reanalysis products to explore spatial and temporal trends, as well as the role of urbanization in shaping the storm behaviour. The current results indicate that urbanization over Delhi tends to amplify...

Evaluation of Hydrographic Features in The Tropical Indian Ocean from CMIP and OMIP2 Models See

Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP) and Ocean Model Intercomparison Project phase 2 (OMIP2) models from the CMIP6 group were used in the current study to represent the annual mean biases of hydrographic features. OMIP2 models are ocean-only simulations, while the CMIP models are coupled ocean-atmosphere-land-sea ice simulations. These models are assessed against the observations in the Tropical Indian Ocean (TIO). This study found that many models from both CMIP and OMIP2 exhibited c...