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1284 articles for “emergence”
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Role of Quantum Chemistry in Catalysis: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Catalysis plays a crucial role in modern chemical manufacturing, energy conversion, and environmental protection by enabling chemical reactions to occur more rapidly, selectively, and with reduced energy consumption. A fundamental understanding of catalytic processes at the atomic and electronic levels is essential for the rational design and optimization of catalysts. Quantum chemistry has emerged as a powerful theoretical and computational framework that enables detailed investigation of electronic structure, reaction energetics, …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 01–16 Read article
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A Review on AI and Machine Learning for Predictive Maintenance and FDD in RAC Systems
Abstract: The paper reviews the existing AI/ML methods first in the general context of predictive maintenance and FDD of RAC systems, then specifically focusing on granular cooling appliances. Perspectives and insights are provided on the reasons why potentially valuable models do not make it into practice more often, and where future research and development should be headed. New emerging topics for decision support systems to include domain knowledge and physics-based modeling …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 15–25 Read article
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Multi-Layered AI-Driven Paradigm Shift in IoT Ecosystem Security
Abstract: As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to weave itself into the fabric of modern life – from smart homes and industrial automation to healthcare and urban infrastructure – the associated security vulnerabilities have become increasingly apparent. Traditional security mechanisms, often built on static rules and perimeter-based defenses, struggle to keep pace with the scale, heterogeneity, and dynamic nature of IoT ecosystems. In response, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 13–21 Read article
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The Social Media Misinformation Loop: An Analysis of Consumption and Sharing Behaviours among Medical Students
Abstract: Background: The contemporary information landscape is largely dominated by social media, which has emerged as a major source of information for medical students. This study aims to investigate the information consumption and sharing behaviours of medical students in Jammu and Kashmir, India, in the context of misinformation and its growing influence. Methods: A cross-sectional survey using a structured questionnaire was administered to 668 students from 13 medical colleges. The data …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Dual-Wavelength and Tunable Fiber Lasers for Microwave Photonic Applications
Abstract: Dual-wavelength and tunable fiber lasers have emerged as key enabling technologies for advanced microwave photonic (MWP) systems, offering high spectral purity, wide tunability, and enhanced stability. These laser sources play a critical role in generating and processing microwave and millimeter-wave signals through optical means, enabling low-loss transmission and immunity to electromagnetic interference. This review presents recent progress in the design and implementation of dual-wavelength and tunable fiber lasers, highlighting their …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Smart Contract: A new buzz word for reliable decentralized network
Abstract: Blockchain technology has emerged as a foundational distributed-ledger architecture enabling decentralized, transparent, and tamper-resistant data management across diverse digital ecosystems. This paper presents an integrated review of blockchain fundamentals, consensus mechanisms, smart contract design, and real-world applications beyond cryptocurrencies. It discusses the evolution of smart contracts as automated, self-executing programs that remove intermediaries and ensure deterministic execution, while highlighting critical security vulnerabilities such as reentrancy, arithmetic overflows, and improper access …
Published in Journal of Open Source Developments · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Nuclear Reactor Safety Using Seismic and Natural Disaster Protection: A Study
Abstract: Nuclear energy has enormous power and is essential to the global effort to provide clean, sustainable electricity, but it also carries a huge responsibility: guaranteeing its complete safety. Nuclear energy is at a turning point. Nuclear power provides a potent, carbon-free answer as the globe struggles with climate change and the pressing need to decarbonize energy grids. However, public fear, primarily from past mishaps like Chernobyl and Fukushima, continues to …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 25–34 Read article
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Comprehensive Evaluation of Quercetin from Bauhinia purpurea for Its Anti-Acne and Anti-Inflammatory Potential, Including Advances in Quercetin-Loaded Nanogel Formulation
Abstract: Acne vulgaris is among the most prevalent chronic inflammatory dermatoses in clinical dermatology, afflicting a substantial proportion of the global adolescent and adult population. Conventional pharmacotherapies — including topical retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, and systemic antibiotics — remain the therapeutic mainstay; however, their long-term utility is progressively undermined by adverse cutaneous reactions, systemic toxicity, and the rising prevalence of antibiotic-resistant Cutibacterium acnes strains. These limitations have intensified scientific interest in plant-derived …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Polymers and others Advance Materials: A State-of-the-Art Review
Abstract: Developing emerging technologies requires pushing the boundaries of material science. Right now, conventional neat polymers simply do not last long enough in the field. They suffer from sudden mechanical failure, struggle with thermal instability, and throwaway disposal methods have created a massive environmental crisis. To tackle these exact issues, this review provides a critical evaluation of two rapidly growing solutions: sustainable bio-composites and self-healing polymer systems. Rather than offering a …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 108–119 Read article
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IS-Aligned Strategic Evaluation of Fire Protection Systems for Improving Fire Safety in Mixed-Occupancy High-Rise Buildings
Abstract: This paper presents a substantially reworked Indian-context evaluation of fire protection systems in a 14-building high-rise sample from Indore. The study reuses the original field dataset but replaces the earlier code mix with an explicitly IS-aligned and NBC-oriented analytical framework. Physical observation, document review and interview inputs were screened against requirements related to means of egress, compartmentation, fire detection and alarm, hydrants and hose reels, extinguishers, emergency lighting, smoke control, …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Advanced Solid-State Battery Technologies for Sustainable Energy Storage
Abstract: The increasing global demand for sustainable and high-performance energy storage systems has accelerated research in advanced battery technologies. Conventional lithium-ion batteries, while widely used in portable electronics, electric vehicles, and grid storage systems, face limitations such as safety risks, limited energy density, slow charging rates, and degradation over repeated cycles. To overcome these challenges, advanced solid-state battery technologies have emerged as a promising solution for next-generation energy storage applications. This …
Published in International Journal of Solid State Innovations & Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Heavy Metal Removal from Textile Industrial Effluent using Banana Exocarp Derived Cellulose Acetate Graphene Nanocomposite Membranes
Abstract: The disposal of textile effluent is responsible for serious human health concerns and above all environmental concerns to all kind of species. This indicates that there is immediate and urgent need of emerging, efficient with sustainable recycling technologies. In this paper, banana exocarp as agriculture-based waste, in terms of substrate was utilised as major raw material. The extracted cellulose from the substrate with homogeneous acetylation process, transformed into cellulose acetate …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 51–62 Read article
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Contextualising health-disaster risk reduction pillars for under-resourced rural secondary schools in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Abstract: School communities in under-resourced rural settings face a disproportionate burden of health-related disasters, including outbreaks, water and sanitation failures, food insecurity and compound events that disrupt learning and wellbeing. Yet school based disaster risk reduction (DRR) evidence in Southern Africa is uneven with limited empirically guidance tailored to the organisational and infrastructural realities of disadvantaged schools. Drawing on the Comprehensive School Safety Framework and the World Health Organization's Health Emergency …
Published in International Journal of Education Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 124–135 Read article
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Mass Spectrometry–Based Phosphoproteomic Markers to Predict Kinase Inhibitor Response in Solid Tumors
Abstract: Mass spectrometry-based phosphoproteomics has emerged as a powerful tool for predicting kinase inhibitor responses in solid tumors, offering direct functional insights into signaling pathways that surpass traditional genomic profiling by capturing dynamic kinase activities and adaptive resistance mechanisms. Technological breakthroughs, including data- independent acquisition (DIA), trapped ion mobility spectrometry (timsTOF), and efficient enrichment methods like TiO2 or IMAC, now enable comprehensive profiling of over 40,000 phosphorylation sites from limited clinical …
Published in International Journal of Cell Biology and Cellular Functions · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Solid Acid Catalysts for the Selective Conversion of Biomass to Levulinic Acid
Abstract: Levulinic acid (LA) has emerged as a versatile platform chemical with significant potential for producing renewable fuels like gamma-valerolactone (GVL), biodegradable polymers, and fine chemicals from biomass (both terrestrial and marine which ae rich in carbohydrate). The selective conversion of biomass-derived carbohydrates to LA requires efficient catalytic systems that can overcome the recalcitrance of the biomass, namely the stiff-necked structural integrity of cellulose and the kind of strong interactions between …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Antimicrobial Resistance and AI-Based Strategies for Rapid Pathogen Detection
Abstract: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a major global health threat, significantly reducing the effectiveness of antimicrobial therapies and increasing the burden of infectious diseases worldwide. The rapid emergence of multidrug-resistant pathogens has created an urgent need for faster, more accurate, and scalable diagnostic approaches to support timely treatment and effective infection control. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a promising technology capable of transforming pathogen detection and AMR surveillance through …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 26–36 Read article
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Phosphorescence of Carbon Nanodots – The Phenomena and the Applications
Abstract: Photoluminescence has emerged as a fundamental phenomenon in modern biomedical science, enabling advanced diagnostic, therapeutic, and theranostic applications through light–matter interactions at the nanoscale. The ability of photoluminescent materials to absorb electromagnetic radiation and emit light at distinct wavelengths has been widely exploited in bioimaging, biosensing, drug delivery tracking, and photodynamic therapy. Among various photoluminescent nanomaterials, carbon nanodots have attracted significant attention due to their strong emission intensity, tunable fluorescence, …
Published in International Journal of Photochemistry and Photochemical Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 01–05 Read article
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AI-Based Discovery of High-Performance Energy Storage Polymer Composites: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: The accelerating global demand for high-performance energy storage systems has stimulated significant research into advanced polymer composites as next-generation electrolytes, electrode binders, and functional membranes for batteries, supercapacitors, and photovoltaic devices. However, the vast compositional and structural design space of polymer materials presents formidable challenges for conventional trial-and-error discovery strategies, which remain slow, costly, and biased by prior expert knowledge. Machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) have emerged as …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 1083–1097 Read article
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Analyzing Thermal Expansion in Polymer Composites Through Heat Transfer Simulations
Abstract: Although lightweight and strong, polymer composites require careful handling in environments where temperatures shift. Their usefulness in fields like aviation, vehicle manufacturing, and electronic devices comes from customizable heat behavior alongside favorable mechanical traits. Yet variation in size due to heating or cooling remains a concern hard to dismiss. As conditions change, expansion occurs - sometimes enough to disrupt fit, alignment, or function within complex systems. This response to warmth …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 Read article
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Lysogenic Phage Cocktails with Embedded Fluorophores for Field Wound Diagnostics.
Abstract: Rapid and accurate detection of wound infections in field settings remains a critical challenge in emergency and military medicine. Conventional microbiological diagnostics are time- consuming and laboratory-dependent. Bacteriophages, particularly lysogenic phages, offer high specificity toward bacterial hosts and can be engineered as diagnostic tools. A translational framework was developed for lysogenic bacteriophage cocktails embedded with fluorophore reporters for rapid, point-of-care wound diagnostics. Mechanisms of phage infection, lysogenic integration, and fluorophore …
Published in International Journal of Virus Studies · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 Read article