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86 articles for “stimuli”
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Short Review: The Expanding Role of Shape Memory Alloys in Technology and Medicine
Abstract: Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) are a unique class of smart materials that can recover their original shape when exposed to specific stimuli, such as temperature or magnetic fields. This exceptional property, attributed to the martensitic phase transformation, has garnered significant interest in various industries. SMAs exhibit remarkable characteristics such as pseudoelasticity, high corrosion resistance, excellent biocompatibility, and superior fatigue strength, making them ideal for applications in biomedical, aerospace, automotive, and …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 35–44 Read article
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Smart Polymer Composites with Multifunctional Capabilities Integrating Electroactive Polymers Conductive Nanofillers and Flexible Electronics for Advanced Sensing and Actuation Systems
Abstract: Smart polymer composites have gained significant attention to their ability to integrate polymer matrices with conductive nanofillers, offering tunable electrical, mechanical, and electroactive properties. These composites are highly responsive to external stimuli such as electrical fields, mechanical stress, and temperature variations, making them ideal for applications in flexible electronics, soft robotics, and adaptive sensing systems. This research investigates the effect of nanofiller dispersion on the performance of polymer composites, optimizing …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 946–965 Read article
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Development of Bio-Based Smart Textiles with Temperature Adaptive and Self-Cleaning Properties
Abstract: This research explores the development of bio-based smart textiles that integrate both temperature-adaptive and self-cleaning properties, responding to the growing need for sustainable and functional innovations in the textile industry. Unlike conventional fabrics, smart textiles provide multifunctional responses to environmental stimuli such as heat, light, and moisture. The focus of this work is on combining renewable natural fibers, biodegradable polymers, and environmentally friendly additives to design textiles that are not …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Photoreceptor Dynamics: Light Sensing and Cellular Responses for Photochemistry
Abstract: Photoreceptor dynamics represent a fundamental aspect of photochemistry, encompassing the mechanisms by which biological systems detect and respond to light stimuli. Photoreceptors are specialized proteins that undergo structural and functional changes upon photon absorption, initiating a cascade of molecular events that translate light signals into cellular responses. These proteins are ubiquitous across life forms, including microbial rhodopsins, plant phytochromes, and animal opsins, each finely tuned to specific wavelengths and light …
Published in International Journal of Photochemistry and Photochemical Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 28–32 Read article
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Nanotechnology meet phytomedicine towards smarter drug delivery system.
Abstract: Using bioactive substances derived from plants, or phytomedicine, has long shown promise in treating a variety of illnesses with fewer adverse effects than synthetic medications. Nevertheless, a lot of phytochemicals have issues with inadequate targeting in vivo, low bioavailability, poor solubility, and chemical instability. By enabling encapsulation, controlled release, targeted delivery, and stimuli responsive behavior, nanotechnology provides effective tools to get around these restrictions. This review examines the intersection of …
Published in International Journal of Toxins and Toxics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 46–53 Read article
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A Technical Survey on Nanotechnology in Nanorobots
Abstract: Nanotechnology, the manipulation of matter at the atomic and molecular scale, has given rise to a revolutionary frontier: nanorobots – microscopic machines capable of interacting with biological systems and environments with unprecedented precision. This study explores the design, functionality, and application of nanorobots in medicine, environmental remediation, and materials science. By integrating principles from materials engineering, biotechnology, and robotics, nanorobots are engineered to perform tasks such as targeted drug delivery, …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 14–21 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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Study of Electrically Conductive Polymer for Antistatic and Sensor Application
Abstract: Electrically conductive polymers (ECPs) are a unique category of smart materials that integrate the mechanical flexibility and ease of processing characteristic of conventional polymers with the electrical conductivity typically associated with metals or semiconductors. In recent years, they have attracted considerable interest due to their promising potential in advanced technological applications, especially in antistatic coatings and electronic sensing devices. The unique ability of these polymers to conduct electricity arises from …
Published in International Journal of Minerals · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 46–51 Read article
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Comprehensive Review of the Fundamental and Functional Properties of Crystalline Materials
Abstract: Crystalline materials, characterized by their highly ordered atomic arrangements, serve as the backbone of modern engineering and technology. This review provides a detailed examination of their diverse properties, categorized into mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical domains. We analyze fundamental mechanical parameters such as the elastic modulus, yield strength, and fracture toughness, alongside functional behaviors like fatigue and creep. The discussion extends to thermal transport and expansion, electrical conductivity and resistivity, …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Crystal Defects and Their Characterization in Modern Materials Science
Abstract: The physical and chemical properties of crystalline solids are fundamentally dictated by deviations from structural perfection, known as crystal defects. From the point-scale vacancies that drive diffusion to the planar boundaries that determine mechanical strength, defects serve as the primary "tuning knobs" in material design. This review provides a comprehensive examination of point, line, and planar defects, exploring their formation energetics and their role in plastic deformation via crystallographic slip. …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Performance Characteristics of Magnetorheological Elastomer Vibration Isolator
Abstract: Smart materials have ability to alter significantly its properties under external stimuli, such as stress, temperature, moisture, electric or magnetic fields. In today’s engineering era, various smart materials are being used to have controlled behavior in various applications such as automotive brakes, clutches, etc. Magneto Rheological Elastomer (MRE) is one of them, uprising with very huge potential. In this present work, preparation of MRE has been presented. Various MRE mold, …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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The Transient Response and Frequency Characteristics of Power Transformers having Non-uniform Winding Insulation
Abstract: This paper presents a Laplace-domain distributed-parameter technique for analyzing the transient and frequency response of power transformers having non-uniform winding insulation. Stronger winding insulation near the windings source side terminals is usually applied in order to mitigate the concentration of the transient voltage stresses close to these locations. This will result in a location-dependent inter-turn capacitance distribution. The suggested procedure for analyzing such windings is based on the cascade connection …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 37–52 Read article
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The Time and Frequency Response of Shielded Transformer Windings
Abstract: A distributed-parameter model is presented for the transient and frequency analysis of power transformers’ windings in the presence of electrostatic shielding, a technique occasionally applied for improving their initial voltage distribution. The s-domain solution takes into account the windings’ circuit parameters with special emphasis on the additional distributed capacitances between the windings’ conductors and the conducting shield which is connected to the windings’ line terminal. The closeness of the resulting …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 33–47 Read article
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Virtual Reality as a Tool for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Literature Review
Abstract: Children with autism spectrum disorder tend to lose focus quickly. The possibility of displaying changeable, three-dimensional environments in virtual reality can increase the user's concentration time due to the stimuli used. Using virtual reality, an individual assistant can be provided for the daily care and encouragement of learning for children with autism spectrum disorders. To investigate the feasibility of a virtual assistant and the acceptability of virtual reality among autistic …
Published in Journal of Computer Technology & Applications · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 62–69 Read article
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A Clinical Study of Manahshiladi Lepa in Psoriasis
Abstract: Skin is the largest organ of the body which protects the body from the outer environment. It is the organ that reflects many internal diseases by changing its character. Psoriasis is an autoimmune papulosquamous disorder that represents an inflammation pattern of the skin to various stimuli. It is characterized by sharply demarcated erythematous plaque/patches/papules covered with silvery scaling. Psoriasis is a common dermatological problem affecting up to 2.5% of the …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 68–79 Read article
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Role of Shringyadi Churna on Tamak Shwasa with special reference to Bronchial Asthma
Abstract: In Ayurvedic texts, the signs and symptoms of disease Tamak Shwasa caused due to vitiation of Vata (Pran vayu) and Kapha dosha shows the most parity with bronchial asthma. We used the Shringyadi Churna mentioned in chakradatta by Chakrapani, to find its role in the management of Tamak Shwasa. It showed statistically highly significant results (p value <0.0001). The study showed that for the best results the patients of Tamaka …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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The Contextual Effect of Vowels on Correct Production of Retroflex in Kannada Speaking Children with Speech Sound Disorder: A Case Study
Abstract: Contextual based interaction of speech sounds, coarticulation, is the main component of intelligible continuous speech. This interaction between speech sounds within and across the words is affected in children with speech sound disorders (SSD). Literature reports on certain contexts facilitating the production of different speech sounds. Thus, these contextual considerations are vital for the selection of target stimuli during articulation therapy for faster learning. As phonotactics and coarticulation are language …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 46–66 Read article
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Asthma in Children
Abstract: Asthma is described as a disruptive disease of the pulmonary airways attributable to contraction of airway muscle, accelerated mucus secretion, and infection. The airlines of asthmatic individuals are hyper attentive to a variety of stimuli which includes bloodless air, atmospheric irritants. Pharmacologically lively chemicals, numerous drugs, and hyperventilation. Prevalence in numerous populations of kids ranged from I .37% to II .4% or higher. Most studies record a preponderance of allergies …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Extent of Lingual Coarticulation: A Crosslinguistic Study Using Ultrasound Imaging
Abstract: In the recent past, Ultrasound imaging has been used extensively as a tool to measure coarticulation. The extent of coarticulation is the magnitude of distance between tongues contours of adjacent phonemes that varies based on the articulatory dynamics of each phoneme. This lack of invariance is language-specific which is related to the articulatory constraint properties of a particular language. In this context, the present study aimed to analyse the magnitude …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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Gesture Identification in Children with Hearing Impairment: A Comparative Study
Abstract: Gestures are used during verbal communication naturally and spontaneously by individuals across age, culture and different background. Gestures and speech have a strong association and they share properties across temporal, structural and meaning aspects. Literature has shown pronounced link between gesture and speech however, there have been convincing and contradictory findings of the potential link of gestures and speech. So, there exists a need to further study gestural ability HI …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 13–18 Read article