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Potential Applications of Selected Ayurvedic Herbs of Medicinal Value in Dairy Products
Abstract: Ayurveda traces its origin to the Vedas, meaning of Ayurveda is the “Science of life”. Herbs have a wide range of functional components that can perform a wide range of biological functions. Various herbs are documented for their medicinal value viz., antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antihypertensive, antidiabetic, etc. Some of the important herbs in this review include Tulsi, Ashwagandha, Arjuna, Aloe vera, Brahmi, Shankhpushpi and Shatavari. Tulsi contain essential oil eugenol …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 10–18 Read article
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Development of Polymer Based SRAM Cell with Enhance Low Power Performance
Abstract: Low-power memory technologies are in high demand with the rapid growth of portable electronics and energy-efficient computing systems. Static random-access memory (SRAM) plays a crucial role in processors, cache memories, and system-on-chip applications due to their speed and reliability. Static Random Access Memory (SRAM) is typically implemented using complementary MOS (CMOS) technology, which integrates both PMOS (P-channel Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) and NMOS (N-channel Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) transistors. However, as technology scales to deep submicron …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1439–1448 Read article
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Influence of Nanomaterial on Biofuel Extracted from Lemon Seed Feedstock
Abstract: Biodiesel, which is a type of biofuel, offers a replacement to the traditional diesel fuel currently available on the market, which is derived from petroleum that is both more sustainable for the environment and more attractive from an economic standpoint. A plethora of environmental benefits can be obtained through the utilization of this technology, including a reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases and particulate matter, as well as the possibility …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 200–210 Read article
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An Overview of Surface Coating Methodologies and Their Use in Technical Materials
Abstract: To safeguard the product or structure against chemical harm, a variety of procedures and materials can be applied in coating applications today. Nowadays, coatings are used extensively in manufacturing all over the world to increase efficiency and reduce expenses two factors that are essential to preserving the sector's profitability. Coated materials have greater strength compared to uncoated materials. A variety of materials, including bio glass, polymers, ceramics, strong and hard …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 6, 2024 · pp. 19–35 Read article
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The Specificity of Purine Derivatives towards Xanthine Oxidase Enzyme and the Factors Affecting the Enzyme Catalyzed Reaction
Abstract: Xanthine oxidase (XO) is a molybdenum-containing enzyme catalyzing the hydroxylation of a sp2-hybridized carbon in a broad range of aromatic heterocycles and aldehydes. Further, it is a key enzyme in the last two steps of purine metabolism. Thus, the need for an understanding and developing unified reaction mechanism to minimize the amount of accumulated uric acid inside human body has led us to the present detailed study of the reaction …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 28–44 Read article
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Effect of Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether on Testicular Antioxidant System in Adult Rats
Abstract: Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether (EGME), an environmental contaminant, which is widely used as a solvent especially in lacquers, paints, dyes, pesticides, liquid soap, cleaning solution & cosmetic, chemical intermediates, as a diluent for hydraulic brake fluid etc on industrial scale, has been shown to induce reproductive abnormalities in male rats. The precise nature and mechanism of action of EGME on the male reproductive system is not clear. In the present …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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A Review of Herbal Photoprotective Agents: From Traditional Knowledge to Modern Sunscreen Formulations
Abstract: Continuous exposure of skin to UV rays leads to tanning, premature aging, sunburn, pigmentation, and skin cancer. Sunscreens are widely used to protect the skin from these harmful stimuli. However, sunscreen components may interfere with other health concerns like irritation, itching, allergic reactions, and distinct environmental damage. This major concern initiated the introduction of herbal photoprotective agents, which are eco-friendly, safer for use, and rich in antioxidants (preventing free radicals). …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Comprehensive Study and Triggering Factors of Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Abstract: Over the past few years, fatty liver disease has turned out to be a rather widespread phenomenon and has become a serious issue with the global population nowadays. It comprises alcoholic fatty liver disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which develop under the influence of various initiating factors, though frequently follow similar pathologies. The overloading of lipids in the hepatocytes in most cases will be the first sign of the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 43–52 Read article
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Garcinia cambogia Use of Weight Loss and Hepatotoxicity: A Review
Abstract: A complex disorder of hunger control and energy metabolism driven by certain biological variables is obesity. This study aims to evaluate the applications of Garcinia cambogia products for appetite suppression and fat burning. This little fruit, which looks a lot like a pumpkin, is marketed and used most frequently these days as a weight-loss supplement. Research has demonstrated that the fruit rind's main organic acid component, (−)-hydroxycitric acid (HCA), and …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 08–14 Read article
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Experimental Study on the Wear Mechanisms of Cutting Tools in High-Performance Machining
Abstract: Because high-performance machining (HPM) may increase output and improve product quality, it is essential for modern production. The quick wear of cutting tools under high-stress circumstances, however, presents serious difficulties that affect surface smoothness, tool life, and cost-effectiveness. Through an analysis of the impacts of cutting speed, feed rate, tool material, and cooling techniques, this work explores the wear processes impacting cutting tools in HPM. Advanced spectroscopy and microscopy procedures …
Published in International Journal of Fracture Mechanics and Damage Science · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Characterization of Laccase Enzyme from Dye Degrading Bacterial Strains Isolated from Natural Sources
Abstract: The continuous growth in globalization and industrialization has increased the environmental pollution and one such major contaminant is various types of synthetic dyes. Microbial decolorization and degradation of these dyes through secretion of various extracellular enzymes is gaining importance owing to their eco-friendly nature. One such enzyme is laccase, a multicopper oxidase enzyme which has the ability to oxidize both phenolic and non-phenolic compounds through reduction of molecular oxygen to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 65–76 Read article
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Integrated Computational and Bio-catalytic Transformations: DFT-Guided Mechanistic Insights, Machine Learning, and Nano-biocatalyst Engineering for Sustainable Catalysis
Abstract: Computational catalysis has emerged as a transformative scientific discipline that integrates quantum chemistry, molecular modeling, machine learning, and density functional theory (DFT) to understand catalytic mechanisms and design highly efficient catalytic systems for sustainable industrial applications. The increasing global demand for environmentally responsible chemical manufacturing has accelerated research on advanced catalytic materials including transition metal catalysts, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), homogeneous catalysts, heterogeneous systems, and bimetallic catalysts involving nickel and iron. …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 36–44 Read article
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Altitude Related Variation of Antioxidant Properties of Tea Leaf (Camellia sinensis)
Abstract: Places, in the high altitude are subject to higher UV radiation as compared to places of low altitude, provided they bear the same latitudinal location. Here, in this investigation, the oxidative stress and associated cell protection in tea plants growing in Mysore (12°30′ N 76°65′ E, 770 m) and Ooty (Dodabeta – 11°4090′ N, 76°6966′ E, 2623 m) has been studied. The UV radiation varies in these two places – …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Triboelectric Charge Density Enhancement in Zinc Oxide Decorated Polymer Nanogenerators for Energy Harvesting Systems
Abstract: The growing need for wearable electronics, wireless sensor networks, and IoT devices has pushed research on triboelectric nanogenerator for long-term energy harvesting. However, traditional polymer-based TENGs' low triboelectric charge density restricts their energy conversion efficiency and practical performance. This research presents a zinc oxide (ZnO)-decorated polymer triboelectric nanogenerator designed to enhance surface charge density and improve electrical output. ZnO nanoparticles were synthesized using a hydrothermal method and uniformly deposited onto …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Evaluation of Modified Nanoparticles' Effects on Polypropylene Composites
Abstract: Numerous sectors use nanoparticles and nanocomposites in a range of applications, including medicine, textiles, cosmetics, agriculture, optics, food packaging, optoelectronics, semiconductors, aerospace, building materials, and catalysis. Polymeric nanocomposites, which combine organic polymers with inorganic nanoparticles, are a novel family of materials that perform better than their microparticle counterparts. They should therefore enhance the field of engineering applications. A polymer matrix's characteristics can be drastically changed by the addition of inorganic …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 23–34 Read article
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Jabuticaba Skin Flour AsA Functional Food Ingredient: Phenolic Profile, Antioxidant Potential and Functional Technological Properties
Abstract: Brazilian-native fruit, jabuticaba, is a member of the Myrtaceae family that is typically consumed naturally. The jabuticaba skin flour (JSF) is rich in phenolic compounds, the most active antioxidants present in plants, being able to stop oxidative damage and reduce the risk of oxidative stress linked to different degenerative diseases, thus become interesting to the consumer. Despite all this antioxidant potential, little is known about their characterization and about the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 01–08 Read article
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Basics of Biodiesel: A Review
Abstract: The present review aims to study the prospects and opportunities of introducing vegetable oils and their derivatives as fuel in diesel engines. Vegetable oils present a very promising scenario of functioning as alternative fuels to fossil diesel fuel. The properties of these oils can be compared favorably with the characteristics required for internal combustion engine fuels. Fuel-related properties are reviewed and compared with those of conventional diesel fuel. Use of …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 20–23 Read article
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Photoluminescent Reduced Graphene Oxide (rGO)–ZnO Nanocomposites Prepared Through one-pot Solvothermal Route
Abstract: In the present article, we report solvothermal synthesis of reduced graphene oxide (rGO)–ZnO nanocomposites through in situ exfoliations of graphite oxide with two different zinc-containing precursors viz. Zinc acetate dihydrate and zinc(II) acetylacetonate in water-diethylene glycol medium with hexamethylenetetramine as a reducing agent. The obtained rGO–ZnO nanocomposites were characterized by X-ray diffraction, and the ZnO lattice parameters were calculated. Raman spectroscopy indicated the presence of characteristic bands of graphene and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 70–80 Read article
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Simulation Study of Process Variations in Double Gate Junctionless Field-Effect Transistors
Abstract: This work discusses the process variations in symmetrical double-gate (DG) junctionless (JL) field-effect transistors (FETs) by device simulation. Output I-V characteristics along with subthreshold slope increase, DIBL variations with drain voltage and threshold voltage shift variations are systematically analyzed with the general variability issues including oxide thickness, channel thickness and doping concentration. Potential distribution in the body channel region is also analyzed. Optimum values of the variability factors are considered …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 18–27 Read article
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Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Poly (2-Methyl Aniline-co-2-Chloro Aniline) and Poly (2-Methyl Aniline-co-2-Chloro Aniline)-Nanocomposite-CuO
Abstract: The copolymer and its composite, poly (2-methyl aniline-co-2-chloro aniline) and poly (2-methyl aniline-co-2-chloro aniline)-nanocomposite-CuO respectively were synthesized by chemical oxidative polymerization method using ammonium persulphate as oxidant, sodium lauryl sulphate as surfactant and HCl as dopant. The synthesized copolymer and composite were characterized by FTIR, UV-Visible and 1H NMR spectroscopy. The thermal stability was determined by TGA/DTA. The copolymer and copolymer nanocomposite with CuO were found to be thermally more …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 35–45 Read article