Lie symmetry analysis on heat and mass transport aspects of rate type fluid flow with waste discharge concentration: Keller Box approach.

The present analysis examines the effect of thermal radiation on the stream of Maxwell liquid past a stretchy surface in the presence of a zero-mass flux condition. The effect of waste discharge concentration, thermophoresis-Brownian motion, and porous media on the fluid motion is also considered. Investigation of the liquid flow with waste discharge concentration in stretched sheets may lead to the growth of effective methods for disposing of waste and preventing pollution.

Influence of suspended cenospheres on the mechanical characteristics and wear loss of natural fiber-reinforced hybrid composites: implications for biomedical applications and sustainable material management.

The need for non-conventional natural fibres for synthesis of hybrid composites has gained momentum in the recent past. Taking into consideration this need, in the current study, hybrid composites were fabricated by reinforcing wood apple shell powder and coconut shell powder, in the resin with varying amounts of cenospheres (up to 20 wt% in increments of 5 wt%) to evaluate their mechanical and tribological properties. The densities of these composites were directly correlated with the quantity of additives utilized.

RSM integrated GWO, Driving Training, and Election-Based Algorithms for optimising ethylic biodiesel from ternary oil of neem, animal fat, and jatropha.

The worldwide exploration of the ethanolysis protocol (EP) has decreased despite the multifaceted benefits of ethanol, such as lower toxicity, higher oxygen content, higher renewability, and fewer emission tail compared to methanol, and the enhanced fuel properties with improved engine characteristics of multiple-oily feedstocks (MOFs) compared to single-oily feedstocks. The study first proposed a strategy for the optimisation of ethylic biodiesel synthesis from MOFs: neem, animal fat, and jatropha oil (NFJO) on a batch reactor. The project's goals were to ensure environmental benignity and encourage the use of totally biobased products.

Comparative study of Sombor index and its various versions using regression models for top priority polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

The aromatic compounds having structural configurations with two or more fused benzene rings are the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Topological indices are valuable tools for studying the structure property relationships of PAHs and also helps in predicting various properties and activities. They find applications widely in computational chemistry, drug design and QSPR studies.

A QSPR analysis and curvilinear regression models for various degree-based topological indices: Quinolone antibiotics.

Topological indices play an essential role in defining a chemical compound numerically and are widely used in QSPR/QSAR analysis. Using this analysis, physicochemical properties of the compounds and the topological indices are studied. Quinolones are synthetic antibiotics employed for treating the diseases caused by bacteria.

Two-phase simulation of entropy optimized mixed convection flow of two different shear-thinning nanomaterials in thermal and mass diffusion systems with Lorentz forces.

This research compares the momentum, thermal energy, mass diffusion and entropy generation of two shear thinning nanofluids in an angled micro-channel with mixed convection, nonlinear thermal radiation, temperature jump boundary condition and variable thermal conductivity effects. The [Formula: see text] approach was used to solve the Buongiorno nonlinear governing model. The effect of different parameters on the flow, energy, concentration, and entropy generating fields have been graphically illustrated and explained.

Study of variation of indoor radon levels in houses and prediction of indoor concentrations using house characteristics and outdoor radon levels.

The measurement of 222Rn concentrations in indoor and outdoor air was carried out in certain locations of Mandya city, Karnataka, using the Solid State Nuclear Track Detectors (SSNTD) technique. The annual mean values of 222Rn in indoor and outdoor are found to be 20.5 ± 1.

Chemical applicability and computation of K-Banhatti indices for benzenoid hydrocarbons and triazine-based covalent organic frameworks.

The novel applications in chemistry include the mathematical models of molecular structure of the compounds which has numerous findings in this area that refers to mathematical chemistry. Topological descriptors play a major role in QSAR/QSPR studies that analyses the biological and physicochemical properties of the compounds. In the recent times, a new type of topological descriptors are proposed, called K-Banhatti indices.

Optimization of Machining Parameters to Minimize Cutting Forces and Surface Roughness in Micro-Milling of Mg13Sn Alloy.

This comprehensive study investigates the micro-milling of a Mg13Sn alloy, a material of considerable interest in various high-precision applications, such as biomedical implants. The main objective of the study was to explore the optimizations of variable feed per tooth (fz), cutting speed (Vc), and depth of cut (ap) parameters on the key outcomes of the micro-milling process. A unique experimental setup was employed, employing a spindle capable of achieving up to 60,000 revolutions per minute.

The Spectral Species Concept in Living Color.

Biodiversity monitoring is an almost inconceivable challenge at the scale of the entire Earth. The current (and soon to be flown) generation of spaceborne and airborne optical sensors (i.e.

Analysis and Optimization of Dimensional Accuracy and Porosity of High Impact Polystyrene Material Printed by FDM Process: PSO, JAYA, Rao, and Bald Eagle Search Algorithms.

High impact polystyrene (HIPS) material is widely used for low-strength structural applications. To ensure proper function, dimensional accuracy and porosity are at the forefront of industrial relevance. The dimensional accuracy cylindricity error (CE) and porosity of printed parts are influenced mainly by the control variables (layer thickness, shell thickness, infill density, print speed of the fused deposition modeling (FDM) process).

Image Processing of Mg-Al-Sn Alloy Microstructures for Determining Phase Ratios and Grain Size and Correction with Manual Measurement.

The study of microstructures for the accurate control of material properties is of industrial relevance. Identification and characterization of microstructural properties by manual measurement are often slow, labour intensive, and have a lack of repeatability. In the present work, the intermetallic phase ratio and grain size in the microstructure of known Mg-Sn-Al alloys were measured by computer vision (CV) technology.

Short-Range Structural Insight into Lithium-Substituted Barium Vanadate Glasses Using Raman and EPR Spectroscopy as Probes.

We present a corroborative study of the structural characterization of lithium-substituted barium vanadate glasses using Raman and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy. Investigation of the thermal and physical properties of these glasses showed a gradual increase in the concentration of nonbridging oxygen. Raman and EPR analysis gave an insight into the changing structure of the glasses.

Corrosion Behaviour of High-Strength Al 7005 Alloy and Its Composites Reinforced with Industrial Waste-Based Fly Ash and Glass Fibre: Comparison of Stir Cast and Extrusion Conditions.

The stringent demand to develop lightweight materials with enhanced properties suitable for various engineering applications is the focus of this research work. Industrial wastes such as fly ash (FA) and S-glass-fibres (GF) were used as reinforcement materials for high-strength alloy, i.e.

The Effect of Zn and Zn-WO Composites Nano-Coatings Deposition on Hardness and Corrosion Resistance in Steel Substrate.

Pure Zn (Zinc) and its Zn-WO (Zinc-Tungsten trioxide) composite coatings were deposited on mild steel specimens by applying the electrodeposition technique. Zn-WO composites were prepared for the concentration of 0.5 and 1.

Homology modeling, virtual screening and dynamics study of proteins involved in Pebrine - Serine protease inhibitor 106 and spore wall protein 26.

Pebrine is a microsporidian disease caused by in (silk worm) which results in brown/black spots. The affected larvae either spin cocoons which are flimsy with low silk content or not spin a cocoon. It has been hypothesised that Serine Protease Inhibitor 106 (SPN106) is responsible for evasion of host immune system by inhibiting the melanization process in silkworms.

Comparing Pixel and Object-Based Approaches to Map an Understorey Invasive Shrub in Tropical Mixed Forests.

The establishment of invasive alien species in varied habitats across the world is now recognized as a genuine threat to the preservation of biodiversity. Specifically, plant invasions in understory tropical forests are detrimental to the persistence of healthy ecosystems. Monitoring such invasions using Very High Resolution (VHR) satellite remote sensing has been shown to be valuable in designing management interventions for conservation of native habitats.

Assessment of Myoelectric Controller Performance and Kinematic Behavior of a Novel Soft Synergy-Inspired Robotic Hand for Prosthetic Applications.

Myoelectric artificial limbs can significantly advance the state of the art in prosthetics, since they can be used to control mechatronic devices through muscular activity in a way that mimics how the subjects used to activate their muscles before limb loss. However, surveys indicate that dissatisfaction with the functionality of terminal devices underlies the widespread abandonment of prostheses. We believe that one key factor to improve acceptability of prosthetic devices is to attain human likeness of prosthesis movements, a goal which is being pursued by research on social and human-robot interactions.

Effect of Structural Changes in Proteins Derived from GATA4 Nonsynonymous Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in Congenital Heart Disease.

Congenital heart disease is the most common type of birth defect. The single nucleotide polymorphism in GATA4 is associated with various congenital heart disease phenotypes. In the present study, we analysed the nonsynonymous single nucleotide polymorphism of GATA4, which are involved in congenital heart disease by predicting the changes in protein structures.

Mechanism of protective effect of phyllanthin against carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity and experimental liver fibrosis in mice.

Chronic injury to liver triggers synthesis of extracellular matrix components resulting in progressive fibrosis and eventually cirrhosis. Transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) transduces its signal by binding to TGF-β type 1 receptor kinase or activin like kinase (ALK5) receptor and mediates hepatic fibrosis by increasing the transcription of downstream entities such as collagen via Smad2 and Smad3. The present study was carried out to investigate the mechanism by which phyllanthin, a hepatoprotective lignin isolated from the plant Phyllanthus amarus (P.

Elucidation of molecular targets of bioactive principles of black cumin relevant to its anti-tumour functionality - An Insilico target fishing approach.

Black cumin (Nigella sativa) is a spice having medicinal properties with pungent and bitter odour. It is used since thousands of years to treat various ailments, including cancer mainly in South Asia and Middle Eastern regions. Substantial evidence in multiple research studies emphasizes about the therapeutic importance of bioactive principles of N.

Characterization of hypothetical protein VNG0128C from Halobacterium NRC-1 reveals GALE like activity and its involvement in Leloir pathway of galactose metabolism.

VNG0128C, a hypothetical protein from Halobacterium NRC-1, was chosen for detailed insilico and experimental investigations. Computational exercises revealed that VNG0128C functions as NAD(+) binding protein. The phylogenetic analysis with the homolog sequences of VNG0128C suggested that it could act as UDP-galactose 4-epimerase.

In silico antitubercular activity analysis of benzofuran and naphthofuran derivatives.

For the human health, Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) is the deadliest enemy since decades due to its multidrug resistant strains. During latent stage of tuberculosis infection, MTB consumes nitrate as the alternate mechanism of respiration in the absence of oxygen, thus increasing its survival and virulence. NarL is a nitrate/nitrite response transcriptional regulatory protein of two-component signal transduction system which regulates nitrate reductase and formate dehydrogenase for MTB adaptation to anaerobic condition.

Inhibition of NarL of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis: an in silico approach.

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) consumes nitrate as the alternate mechanism of respiration in the absence of oxygen, thus increasing its survival and virulence during latent stage of tuberculosis infection. NarL is a nitrate/nitrite response transcriptional regulatory protein of two-component signal transduction system which regulates nitrate reductase and formate dehydrogenase for MTB adaptation to anaerobic condition. Phosphorylation by sensor kinase (NarX) is the primary mechanism behind the activation of NarL although many response regulators get activated by small molecule phospho-donors in the absence of sensor kinase.

Deposition of superparamagnetic nanohydroxyapatite on iron-fibrin substrates: preparation, characterization, cytocompatibility and bioactivity studies.

In the present study, nanosized hydroxyapatite (nHAp) was formed on iron-fibrin substrates and its physico-chemical properties were characterized. The prepared iron-fibrin-nanohydroxyapatite (IF-nHAp) composite was needle shaped with an average width of about 30nm and length of 80nm. The vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) was used to evaluate the superparamagnetic behavior of the nanocomposite, IF-nHAp.