Publications by authors named "Abinash Pradhan"

Antimony/bismuth-based organic-inorganic hybrid halide perovskite-like compounds have generated enormous research interest due to their excellent optical properties. Exploration of new compounds and understanding of their structural stability and optoelectronic properties is of utmost importance for practical applications of these materials. We report two new 0D perovskite-like compounds and their solid solution, (CHNH)BiSbI, having propyl amine as the spacer cation and iodine as the halide ion.

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Introduction: Teenage pregnancy is a subject of concern among adolescents. Inadequate knowledge and misperceptions about pregnancy are major contributing factors to teenage pregnancy. Without a proper understanding, adolescents are involved in unsafe sexual practices, which results in pregnancy.

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Antimony/bismuth-based lead-free hybrid halide defect 2D perovskites have been generating enormous research interest due to their inherent excellent optical properties. Exploration of new phases and understanding of their structural and optoelectronic properties are of paramount importance in the process of developing materials for practical solar cell applications. In this article, we have reported a structural transition from the 0D hexagonal phase containing isolated [MI] (M = Bi/Sb) units to the 1D orthorhombic phase via a new monoclinic phase with novel isolated trimeric [MI] units in (CHNH)BiSbI.

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Unhealthy food behaviors are the major contributing factors to the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among adolescents in India. Knowledge and practices related to unhealthy eating are significant factors influencing adolescents' food behavior. In this scoping review, we aim to map evidence and identify gaps on knowledge, practices, and the influencing factors associated with unhealthy food behavior among Indian adolescents by examining the existing literature.

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Background: Teenage pregnancy is a concerning public health problem in India. Misperception and misunderstanding about pregnancy and its preventive methods lead to pregnancy when adolescents are involved in unsafe sexual intercourse. This scoping review aims to discuss the evidence on the perception, practices, and understanding related to teenage pregnancy among adolescent girls in the Indian context.

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Introduction: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a major health concern among Indian adolescents (10-19 years). Indian adolescents lack adequate knowledge about HIV/AIDS and adopt wrong practices. The present scoping review aims to understand the status of knowledge, beliefs and practices among Indian adolescents about HIV or HIV/AIDS.

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Lead-free hybrid halide perovskites have recently gained enormous research attention because of their excellent optical properties. Herein, we report a novel zero-dimensional (0D) hybrid halide perovskite, (TMS)BiBr·DMSO, stabilized by the dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) solvent. The structure contains isolated [BiBrOS(CH)] anionic polyhedra and the cations [(CH)S] (trimethyl sulfonium ion, TMS) balance the charge, making it a 0D halide perovskite.

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Introduction: Overweight and obesity among the adolescent population are emerging as worldwide epidemics. Its increasing occurrence in India is highly concerning. Amidst the burden of malnutrition, where undernutrition is a long-standing health problem, the rising concerns around childhood overweight/obesity has several repercussions for this population.

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