"Understanding Robustness Lottery": A Geometric Visual Comparative Analysis of Neural Network Pruning Approaches.

Deep learning approaches have provided state-of-the-art performance in many applications by relying on large and overparameterized neural networks. However, such networks are very brittle and are difficult to deploy on resource-limited platforms. Model pruning, i.

BIF-induced ROS-mediated cytotoxicity and genotoxicity in embryonic cell culture of Daphnia magna.

Bifenthrin (BIF) is a widely used synthetic pyrethroid insecticide that poses significant risks to the environment, particularly to aquatic ecosystems. In the present study, the cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of BIF on Daphnia magna cells were evaluated using in vitro methods. To achieve this, we developed a novel embryonic cell culture system from D.

Comparative evaluation of reinforcing effect of three different intra-orifice barriers on pericervical dentin of endodontically treated teeth: An study.

Aims: The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth using three different intra-orifice barriers.

Settings And Design: This study was conducted at the department of conservative dentistry and endodontics, an study.

Subjects And Methods: Forty freshly extracted single-rooted mandibular bicuspids ( = 40) were decoronated to obtain a 14-mm standard root length and all the canals were enlarged with ProTaper up to size F3 and they were obturated with gutta-percha using AH Plus sealer and randomly divided into 4 groups ( = 10).

TopoGeoFusion: Integrating object topology based feature computation methods into geometrical feature analysis to enhance classification performance.

This study used smartphone captured RGB images of gooseberries to automatically sort into standard, premium, or rejected categories based on topology. Main challenges addressed include, separation of touching or overlapping fruits into individual entities and new method called 'TopoGeoFusion' that combines basic geometrical features with topology aware features computed from the fruits to assess the grade or maturity. Quality assessment helps in grading the fruit to determine market suitability and intelligent camera applications.

ChaQra: a cellular unit of the Indian quantum network.

Major research interests on quantum key distribution (QKD) are primarily focused on increasing 1. Point-to-point transmission distance (1000 km). 2.

Stochastic calculus-guided reinforcement learning: A probabilistic framework for optimal decision-making.

Stochastic Calculus-guided Reinforcement learning (SCRL) is a new way to make decisions in situations where things are uncertain. It uses mathematical principles to make better choices and improve decision-making in complex situations. SCRL works better than traditional Stochastic Reinforcement Learning (SRL) methods.

Acemannan coated, cobalt-doped biphasic calcium phosphate nanoparticles for immunomodulation regulated bone regeneration.

Biomaterials are used as scaffolds in bone regeneration to facilitate the restoration of bone tissues. The local immune microenvironment affects bone repair but the role of immune response in biomaterial-facilitated osteogenesis has been largely overlooked and it presents a major knowledge gap in the field. Nanomaterials that can modulate M1 to M2 macrophage polarization and, thus, promote bone repair are known.

Glazing as a bonding system for zirconia dental ceramics.

Studies have reported challenges of debonding of dental zirconia crowns to from luting cement and prepared teeth. The aim of the study was to explore the application of dental glazing systems for enhancing the bonding of zirconia dental ceramics to luting resin cement. Commercial glaze powder and liquid (Vita Akzent) and experimental mica-based glaze powders were used for the study.

Anti-cancer drug molecules targeting cancer cell cycle and proliferation.

Cancer, a vicious clinical burden that potentiates maximum fatality for humankind, arises due to unregulated excessive cell division and proliferation through an eccentric expression of cell cycle regulator proteins. A set of evolutionarily conserved machinery controls the cell cycle in an extremely precise manner so that a cell that went through the cycle can produce a genetically identical copy. To achieve perfection, several checkpoints were placed in the cycle for surveillance; so, errors during the division were rectified by the repair strategies.

Novel imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine derivatives induce apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in non-small cell lung cancer by activating NADPH oxidase mediated oxidative stress.

Aims: Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-based analogues have recently gained significant interest because of their wide spectrum of biological activities including anti-cancer potential, however the development of targeted therapeutic candidates against non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is of utmost need due to its high prevalence and poor prognosis. Herein, we have aimed to synthesized novel imidazo [1,2-a] pyridine derivatives (IMPA) by coupling with 2-amino-4H-pyran to enhance bioactivity against NSCLC.

Main Methods: We have designed and synthesized a series of fifteen novel imidazo [1,2-a] pyridine derivatives through molecular hybridization and studied their anti-cancer activity against in-vitro lung adenocarcinoma and 3D multicellular lung tumor spheroids.

Fabrication of graphene oxide-p-phenylenediamine nanocomposites as fluorescent chemosensors for detection of metal ions.

In this work, graphene oxide-p-Phenylenediamine nanocomposites of two different ratios of Graphene oxide: p-Phenylenediamine (1:1 and 1:5) were prepared and characterized by using analytical, spectroscopic and microscopic studies (GO-pPD 11 and GO-pPD 15). These nanocomposites were employed as fluorescent chemosensors for sensing potential cations. Remarkably, graphene oxide-p-Phenylenediamine nanocomposites of ratio 1:1 (GO-pPD 15) was selective and sensitive to Ag ions, whereas the graphene oxide-p-Phenylenediamine nanocomposites of ratio 1:5 (GO-pPD 15) was selective to Ceions.

Leptospiral Infection, Pathogenesis and Its Diagnosis-A Review.

Leptospirosis is a perplexing conundrum for many. In the existing literature, the pathophysiological mechanisms pertaining to leptospirosis is still not understood in full. Considered as a neglected tropical zoonotic disease, leptospirosis is culminating as a serious problem worldwide, seemingly existing as co-infections with various other unrelated diseases, including dengue and malaria.

Utilization of gum polysaccharide of Araucaria heterophylla and Azadirachta indica for encapsulation of cyfluthrin loaded super paramagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles for mosquito larvicidal activity.

Surface engineering of super paramagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) favor the tagging of any molecule or compound onto it, encapsulating them with a biopolymer make them biocompatible and favor slow release of loaded molecules. Recovery of SPIONs is easier as they obey to external magnetic field. In this study, SPIONS were used for mosquito larvicidal activity after surface engineered with oleic acid to favor the tagging of Cyfluthrin (mosquito larvicidal agent), it was then encapsulated with gum polysaccharide derived from Azadirachta indica and Araucaria heterophylla.

Preparation, characterization and utilization of coreshell super paramagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles for curcumin delivery.

In this study, super paramagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) were produced by chemical co-precipitation method, then it was constructed to be a core shell nanoparticle by functionalizing with SDS, loading with curcumin and coating with a biopolymer i.e. chitosan.