CNT functionalized GdCoBi ternary metal oxide nanocomposite for electrochemical detection of perfluorooctanoic acid and energy storage applications.

Perfluorooctanoic acid "Forever Chemical" presents substantial ecological challenges owing to its persistence and resistance to degradation. The study introduces a novel approach by integrating ternary metal oxides-GdO, CoO, and BiO with carbon nanotubes to develop a versatile electrode material, CNT@GdCoBi NCs, which demonstrates dual functionality as both an electrochemical sensor for PFOA and a component for energy storage devices. The electrode exhibits outstanding electrochemical sensing performance, with a detection limit for PFOA of 4.

Developing a Scale Measuring Patient Expectations and Service Quality of Hospitals in India during COVID-19.

This paper develops a scale that measures the perceived service quality of hospitals during a pandemic. To develop the scale, data from 206 respondents from India, was subjected to exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. The newly developed scale was named PAND-SERVQUAL, which includes factors namely, assistance, facility & layout, trust, empathy, promptness, and knowledge.