Elucidating the Synergistic Role of Bacillus velezensis DW2115 in multimetal Remediation and Mangrove Growth Promotion See

Soil contamination with chromium [Cr( and lead Pb ( primarily from anthropogenic activities, constitutes a serious ecological and public health concern Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria ( alleviate metal toxicity by reducing metal bioavailability, while enhancing plant growth This study assessed the potential of Bacillus velezensis DW 2115 for enhancing Avicennia officinalis L growth under multimetal stress The strain isolated from Bhitarkanika mangrove forest, demonstrated tolerance to co...

Real State Transfer On Edge Perturbed Graphs with Generalised Clusters See

We study the existence of real state transfer [1, 2] in edge-perturbed graphs containing generalized clusters, where the Hamiltonian is taken to be either the adjacency matrix, the Laplacian matrix, or the signless Laplacian matrix of an associated weighted graph. This framework provides a unified approach for constructing new graphs that exhibit perfect real state transfer, building on known examples with this property. In particular, we construct an infinite family of non-regular graphs wi...

Trusted Repeater Placement in QKD-enabled Optical Networks See

Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) provides information-theoretic security, but is limited by distance in optical networks, thereby requiring repeater nodes to extend coverage. Existing works usually assume all repeater nodes and associated Key Management Servers (KMSs) to be Trusted Repeater Nodes (TRNs), while ignoring risks from software exploits and insider threats. In this paper, we propose a reliability-aware TRN placement framework for metro optical networks, which assigns each node a trus...

Study of Electronic Properties of RTP Processed p-type MoS2 Films with Various Annealing Temperature See

Here, molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) thin film has been grown on Si substrates by adopting rapid thermal process (RTP) at 800 ºC for 5 min in presence of hydrogen and argon gas. Thereafter, the p-type doping was carried out using gold (III) chloride (AuCl3) solution. Post-treatment annealing of the doped films was carried out at various annealing temperatures ranging from 200 ºC - 500 ºC. Granular morphology has been revealed with annealing temperature from FESEM study. The increase in intensity...

Beating the Clock: Volatility-Guided Deep Learning for Intraday Index Trading See

Despite the increasing popularity of algorithmic trading, most academic models primarily focus on end-of-day signals and neglect the complex challenges associated with high-frequency intraday index trading. This is particularly evident in emerging markets such as India, where over 90% of retail traders incur losses due to poor transaction timing and noncompliance with regulations. This paper introduces a volatility informed reinforcement learning system for trading on the Nifty-50 index. The ...

Effect of Moisture Changes on Uplift Resistance of Buried Pipelines See

Buried pipelines form an integral part of urban and industrial infrastructure that ensures the safe transport of various fluids such as water, gas, oil, etc. The interaction of buried pipelines with surrounding soils significantly influences their mechanical behaviour and long-term stability. At shallow depths, this interaction is highly sensitive to climatic conditions, as the strength and deformation behaviour of the soil changes rapidly with moisture variations. Such moisture variations ca...

Polymicrobial Biofilm of Pseudomonas Oryzihabitans GAT2212B and Aspergillus niger KCRE2202F Promotes Root Colonization and Growth of Mangrove Plant Avicennia officinalis L. See

Mangrove ecosystems are challenged by salinity, heavy metal stress, and nutrient limitations, which hinder natural regeneration and seedling establishment. In this study, a polymicrobial bacterial-fungal inoculum was developed to enhance the growth of Avicennia officinalis L. Among 738 bacterial and 466 fungal isolates, Pseudomonas oryzihabitans GAT2212B and Aspergillus niger KCRE2202F exhibited more compatibility and formed denser biofilm (Biomass 13.22 ± 7.85 μm3/μm2) than individual cultur...

Identification and Functional Validation of a Repurposed Natural Compound Against Tongue Cancer Oncogenesis and Chemoresistance See

Tongue cancer is highly aggressive and prone to relapse despite current therapies, making surgery the main treatment—often at the cost of speech and swallowing. Thus, effective drugs that reduce recurrence and chemoresistance are urgently needed. Using a drug-repurposing strategy, we integrated cancerspecific dysregulated genes with L1000CDS² to identify compounds capable of reversing oncogenic expression patterns. From the top 15 candidates, prioritized through reversal scores, reversal gene...

Dynamics of Petroleum Consumption and CO₂ Emissions: Transformations in Business and Society for a Resilient Future See

This study apply the wavelet coherence methodology to monthly data on petroleum consumption and carbon dioxide emissions in India from April 1998 to June 2025. Results indicate a consistently strong positive association, particularly across medium- to long-term cycles, with changes in petrol consumption frequently preceding variations in CO₂ emissions. Short-term fluctuations are less stable, but major events such as the COVID-19 pandemic exhibit clear simultaneous impacts on both variables. ...

q-Laplacian State Transfer on Graphs with Involutions See

We study the existence of state transfer with respect to the q-Laplacian matrix of a graph equipped with a non-trivial involution. We show that the occurrence of perfect state transfer between certain pair (or plus) states in such a graph is equivalent to the existence of vertex state transfer in a subgraph induced by the involution with potentials. This yields infinite families of trees with potentials and unicyclic graphs of maximum degree three that exhibit perfect pair state transfer. In ...

Powder Metallurgy Fabrication of Magnesium-B₄C Nano-composite and its Characterization See

Magnesium composites are considered the lightest composites, used in vivid industrial applications. Owing to their high specific strength, the ever-increasing demands for utilising magnesium-based Metal Matrix Composites (Mg-MMCs) in automotive, aerospace and medical sectors attract huge research interest. Inferior strength, low modulus of elasticity, poor creep properties (at elevated temperatures) and disappointing wear properties of pure magnesium restrict its application potential. The li...

Multimeric Interacting Interface of Biologically Synthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Corona Efficiently Sequesters α-synuclein Against the Protein Fibrillation See

Alpha-Synuclein (αS) is an intrinsically disordered protein with the potential to form cross-β-sheet-rich insoluble amyloid fibrils linked to synucleinopathies. Small molecules like polyphenols and flavonoids have been explored to mitigate the aggregation of αS but failed in vivo due to poor bioavailability. To counter this problem, there is a need for a platform that concomitantly enhances the bioavailability of the mitigators and efficiently sequesters αS monomers against amyloidosis. Here,...

Shikonin-Induced Mitochondrial Apoptosis: Amplifying Reactive Oxygen Species and DNA Damage to Combat Oral Cancer See

Phytotherapy has provided a new insight into the treatment of many cancers, including oral cancer, over conventional chemotherapeutic agents, as it has lower side effects Shikonin ( is a naturally biologically active alkaloid found in the roots of the Lithospermum erythrorhizon plant, which exhibits strong cytotoxic effects against various cancers, including oral cancer The present study evaluates the anticancer efficacy of Shk in SCC 9 and H 357 oral cancer cell lines, emphasising its antipr...

Rate Dependent Response of Unbonded Granular Media Subjected to Direct Shear Test See

The mechanical behavior of granular media is key to structural safety, but designs often ignore the influence of shear rate, creating a potential risk. The primary engineering implication is that rate-independent models are potentially non-conservative for structures under dynamic or variable loading conditions, such as pavements and seismic regions. This study addresses this gap by quantifying the rate-dependent shear strength and deformation characteristics of granular materials. To achieve...

Modelling Percolation Through Bentonite-Sand Monolithic Landfill Covers Under Climatic Variability: Influence of Cracks and Barrier Composition See

Bentonite sand mixtures are frequently used as landfill cover systems owing to their low hydraulic conductivity and self-healing properties. These typical barriers play a crucial role in minimizing the percolation of rainwater in municipal solid wastes. However, under the effect of varying climatic conditions, especially in arid regions, desiccation cracks may be induced in these barriers, increasing the percolation of rainwater through these barriers and causing a severe disruption in enviro...

Pre and Post Liquefaction Characteristics of Waste Foundry Sand: An Experimental Approach See

Waste foundry sand is a by-product generated from metal casting industry. Foundry sand is used to prepare moulds for casting ferrous and non-ferrous metals. It consists of high-quality silica of sub-angular to round particles which offers high thermal conductivity and desirable moulding properties. During repeated casting process exposure to excessive high temperature of molten metal leads to degradation of foundry sand which makes it unsuitable for further use. This residual material is know...

Enhancing Geotechnical Performance Using Bio-Inspired 3D-Printed Particles: A Study on Shear Strength Behavior See

This study investigates increasing the shear strength of granular materials by utilizing small, 3D-printed particles of engineered geometry. Instead of ordinary soil additives, small percentages of bio-inspired particles with an internal honeycomb structure were included in a base material of flat, polished marble. The objective was to test effects of various proportions of 3D-printed inclusions on the two major shear strength components: cohesion (c) and internal friction angle (φ). Three mi...

Plumbagin Induces ROS-Independent DNA Damage Leading to Apoptosis in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer See

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Although chemotherapy is a primary treatment, its efficacy is limited by toxicity and drug resistance. Phytocompounds such as Plumbagin, derived from Plumbago zeylanica, have shown promising anticancer activity, but their precise mechanisms remain unclear. Plumbagin is known to induce reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to DNA damage and apoptosis; however, whether it directly binds to DNA and induces ROS-independent...

Integrative Computational and Experimental Analysis Reveals Piperlongumine Induces Reactive Oxygen Species-Mediated Apoptosis and Targets Hub Genes in Colorectal Cancer See

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Multiple therapeutic strategies including chemotherapy are being followed in CRC therapy. But, prolonged dependency on chemotherapy leads to drug resistance. Growing evidence suggests that phytocompounds could offer safer and effective therapeutic options. This study investigates the anticancer potential of Piperlongumine (PIP), a natural phytocompound, against CRC using an integrated bioinformatics and e...