Stabilization of Riverbanks Using Bamboo Logs: Is This an Ideal Solution for the Sundarbans, India? See

In the deltaic region of the Sundarbans, India, human settlements have traditionally relied on constructing embankments along riverbanks to prevent flooding in inhabited areas. These embankments often experience toe undercutting due to swirling currents, tidal surges, and strong winds, which eventually leads to their failure. To mitigate erosion, bamboo logs are commonly used to cover the embankment face, as bamboo is locally abundant and cost-effective. However, field investigations reveal t...

Fuzzy-PI based Energy Management System for a Fuel Cell-Battery operated DC motor drive See

The primary aim of this study is to design and analyze an Energy Management System (EMS) for a DC motor drive. The system under consideration features a primary energy source, a Fuel Cell (FC) supplemented by a battery storage system. Battery supplements power requirements during starting and energy recovery through regenerative braking. The system has two DC-DC converters: one unidirectional boost converter connected to FC and another bidirectional converter connected to the battery for both...

Nexus between Market Performance and Concentration: The Study of Traditional Knowledge-based Medicine Companies of India See

Background: Traditional knowledge is defined broadly as a cumulative, collective body of knowledge, experience, and values held by societies with a subsistence history. Traditional knowledge-based medicine (TKBM) has a long history across the globe, including India, and traditional healthcare systems have thrived for centuries. However, indigenous medical practices have been severely challenged by the influence of modern-day medical sciences and technologies, which also have their advantages ...

Determinants of Bank Credit Availability for Indian Manufacturing SMEs: An Analysis Using World Bank Enterprise Survey Data See

SMEs in developing countries play a significant role in overall economic growth. However, their growth is often hindered by limited access to credit, as it plays a vital role in shaping the performance of SMEs. Therefore, the primary purpose of the study is to analyse the determinants affecting SMEs' credit availability based on the World Bank Enterprise Survey data. The study used a probit regression model on a sample of 2771 Indian manufacturing SMEs to examine the various determinants that...

Machine Learning-Based Groundwater Level Prediction for Sustainable Water Resource Management in an Industrial Catchment See

Groundwater is a vital source of freshwater, playing a crucial role in agriculture and economic development. Accurate groundwater level (GWL) prediction is essential for sustainable water resource management. As soft computational data-driven technologies have advanced in recent years, numerous machine learning models have been created and are being used for GWL forecasting. ML models are more desirable than physically based and numerical methods because they can simulate and predict GWL with...

The Power of Fintech in the Profitability : A Study of Indian Banks See

In the era where digital innovation dictates the pace of financial services, the role of fintech investments in shaping bank profitability has never been more critical. This rapid rise has affected the operations of banks. This study investigates the relationship between fintech investment by banks and their financial performance over the years 2015-2023. Using panel data of 12 Nifty listed Indian scheduled commercial banks. Firstly, the fintech investment index is constructed by analyzing th...

Quantum Computing by Fractional Quantum Mechanics See

Fractional quantum mechanics extends conventional quantum theory by introducing fractional calculus, offering a powerful framework to explore nonlocal and anomalous diffusion effects in quantum systems. In this work, we propose the development of fractional quantum gates by applying the principles of fractional quantum mechanics. Fractional quantum gates are very useful for faster computation as fractional gates are reducing the circuit depth of quantum workload. We develop the mathematical f...

Exploring Jamun Leaf Powder (Syzygium cumini) as a Natural and Sustainable Solution for Effective Surfactant Removal in Wastewater See

Surfactants, commonly present in greywater from domestic sources such as showers and washing machines, represent a significant emerging contaminant that poses risks to water quality and ecosystem health. Their extensive application in cleaning products raises important environmental and public health issues. This study investigates the potential of Jamun leaf (JL) powder as a natural coagulant for removing surfactants from synthetic Wastewater. Controlled experiments were carried out using a ...

Superhydrophilic Cylindrical Confinement Effect on Solid-Liquid Coexistence of Water Through Free Energy Analysis See

Compared to bulk water, confined water exhibits unique properties, making it particularly fascinating to study, especially in terms of phase transitions. Investigating confined water systems holds significant importance for various reasons, including gaining insights into biological processes. Additionally, free energy calculations during phase transitions are crucial for understanding chemical and biochemical phenomena such as macromolecular stability, protein folding, molecular solvation, a...

Role of Intellectual Property Rights Protection on India’s International Factor Mobility: An Empirical Evidence from Bilateral Data Analysis See

This study empirically investigates the impact of intellectual property rights protection on Indian bilateral emigration and inward FDI stock using a balanced panel dataset considering India as a reporting country with 71 partner countries for the period 2007-2023. The empirical estimation of the study employs both the single equation model technique, such as the Poisson pseudo-maximum likelihood estimator, and the simultaneous equations model technique, such as the three-stage least squares ...

Weighted Past and Paired Dynamic Varentropy Measures, Their Properties, Usefulness and Inferences See

We introduce two uncertainty measures, say weighted past varentropy (WPVE) and weighted paired dynamic varentropy (WPDVE). Several properties of these proposed measures are studied. In addition, the non-parametric kernel estimates of the WPVE and WPDVE are proposed. Furthermore, the maximum likelihood estimation technique is employed to estimate WPVE and WPDVE for an exponential population. The performance of the non-parametric and parametric estimators of the WPVE and WPDVE is compared in te...

Enhancing Broad-Spectrum Disease Resistance Against Rice Blast by Engineering Orthologous Nonhost Resistance Genes of Arabidopsis in Rice See

Rice is grown extensively in many parts of the world at different times of the year under different climatic conditions. Rice is the most essential cereal crop that forms a major part of the human diet and is hence popularly called "Global grain". With the increasing trend of the rising human population, it’s high time to have crops with high yield potential and stability. Making the rice-based production system sustainable is crucial for the future food security of mankind. Rice blast is one...

Detection of Vitamin D3 in Fortified Milk Using Carbon Dot as a Fluoroprobe See

Vitamin D3 deficiency is now considered to be a global issue. Last few years, Vitamin D3 testing has exponentially increased in recent years by using old conventional methods. In this study, we developed a carbon dot (CDs)--based biosensor for easy and hassle-free detection of Vitamin D3 in food samples. It has very stable physiochemical properties and outstanding optical characteristics. A simple one-step hydrothermal green synthesis has been used to fabricate the biosensor by using i.e., Be...

Diffusion of Probe Polyelectrolyte in the Acrylamide-co-Sodium Acrylate Polyelectrolyte Gel See

Introduction Hydrogels are 3D polymeric networks that can swell in the aqueous medium. Because of their water-absorbing capacity, non-toxicity, and biocompatibility, they have applications in bioengineering, drug delivery and separation processes. The gel matrix has the property to govern the diffusion of foreign particles within its network. So, it is vital to understand the parameters that affect solute diffusion as they have applications in many fields. In the present study, acrylamide-co-...

The Effect of Agar Concentration on Dynamics of AgarPolyacrylamide Double Network Hydrogel See

Introduction Hydrogels are special type of soft materials having biomimetic and biocompatibility properties due to their three dimensional porous network structure and large water content. So they have gathered much attention for their applicability especially in the field of tissue engineering and drug delivery. However, most hydrogels are mechanically weak which limits their applications requiring toughness. Recent research shows, some specifically designed double network (DN) hydrogels, sh...

Effects of Extrusion Process Parameters on the Production of Sustainable Millet-Based Rice Analogues: Investigating Cooking, Physiochemical, Rheological and Structural Properties in Relation to Conventional Rice See

Millet analogue rice was made from pearl millet, sorghum, and parboiled rice using extrusion technology. The impact of extrusion process conditions in terms of screw speed (540- 900 rpm), feed rate (5- 9 kg/h), and die temperature (80- 100◦C) and materials moisture content (28- 32 %wb) on cooking characteristics viz. water absorption ratio (WAR), cooking losses (CL) and cooking time (CT), and physiochemical properties viz. water solubility index (WSI) and water absorption index (WAI) were ass...

Utilizing Banana Peel-Derived Biopolymers for Sustainable Environmental Remediation and Eco-Friendly Food Packaging Solutions See

This study presents a sustainable biorefinery approach using banana peel, a lignocellulosic biowaste, to extract pectin (11%) and lignin (5%). Structural characterization (FTIR, SEM, XRD) confirmed their chemical and surface properties. The extracted lignin was used to develop biochar for textile wastewater adsorption, analyzed via BET, FESEM, FTIR, XRD, and Raman spectroscopy. Adsorption efficiency was tested under varying conditions. Additionally, a biocomposite film incorporating sodium al...

Average BER of RIS-Assisted NOMA System With Quantized Phase Error Under Nakagami-m Fading See

This paper investigates the average bit error rate (BER) of a reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS)-assisted downlink non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) system under Nakagami-m fading. The base station communicates binary phase-shift keying (BPSK) data with the near and far users through an RIS unit enabled with discrete phase shifter elements. The total number of RIS elements is divided into two parts, each supporting an individual user. We use generalized-K and mixture gamma-based app...

Predicting The Role of RNA Binding Proteins Interaction with The mRNAs Transcribed from 15q11.2 BP1-BP2 Microdeletion Region See

The Burnside-Butler susceptibility area, a microdeletion region in 15q11.2 BP1-BP2, is linked to neurodegenerative disorders. The four conserved, non-imprinted protein-coding genes in this region are TUBGCP5, CYFIP1, NIPA1, and NIPA2. This study aims to investigate the interaction of RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) with the mRNAs of four genes in the microdeletion area and their probable function to better understand the pathogenic effects when deleted. In-silico study was done by intersecting th...