Publications by authors named "N U Barua"

Research efforts using the tools in machine- and deep learning models have begun to show success in predicting target properties such as thermoelectric (TE) properties, including the figure of merit (). These models were trained on various data sources that used experimental, crystallographic, and density functional theory (DFT) data. We developed an interpretable model on a huge experimental data set of ∼160,000 data points to predict the performance of thermoelectric materials.

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Background: Assam's aromatic Joha rice is a unique rice class famous for its aroma, taste, and nutritional benefits, which fetch high market prices in domestic and international markets. Joha landraces are inherently poor yielders due to their strong aroma and predominantly photoperiod sensitivity. Hybridization involving non-aromatic HYVs improves yield with concomitant loss of quality.

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The uncontrolled emergence of multidrug-resistant mycobacterial strains presents as the primary determinant of the present crisis in antimycobacterial therapeutics and underscores tuberculosis (TB) as a daunting global health concern. There is an urgent requirement for drug development for the treatment of TB. Numerous novel molecules are presently undergoing clinical investigation as part of TB drug development.

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  • Collagen type I, an important part of extracellular matrices, is sought after for tissue engineering, but its mechanical weaknesses limit its use in 3D cultures and printing.
  • This study introduces a microfluidic method that allows the production of consistent collagen microbeads without chemical alterations, achieving a rate of up to 10,000 droplets per minute.
  • The collagen microbeads created are excellent for 3D cell culture, supporting cell growth and extracellular vesicle production, which are crucial for drug delivery and screening purposes.
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The utility of intraoperative mapping in multilingual patients with brain tumours in speech-eloquent locations is evidenced by reports of heterogeneity of the location and number of language areas. Furthermore, preserving the ability to switch between languages is crucial for multilingual patients' communication and quality of life. We report the first case of intraoperative bilingual and language switching testing in a child undergoing awake craniotomy for a tumour within the left superior temporal gyrus using a novel test paradigm.

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