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117 articles for “water samples”
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Application of Priestia Megaterium in the Bioremediation of Petroleum Hydrocarbon Contaminated Environments
Abstract: Petroleum pollutants pose a serious and persistent threat to environmental ecosystems, particularly affecting soil and water quality. Effective and sustainable remediation strategies are crucial to mitigate their impact and safeguard environmental health. In this context, bioremediation—using microorganisms to degrade harmful contaminant —emerges as a promising and eco-friendly approach. The present study explores the biodegradation capabilities of the bacterium Priestia megaterium, a species previously recognized for its ability to break down …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Seroprevalence and Immunity to Dengue Virus Among Women in Punjab: A Public Health Concern
Abstract: Dengue virus (DENV) infection continues to be a public health concern in Punjab, India, where women are at higher risk because of socioeconomic factors. This cross-sectional study sought to assess the DENV seroprevalence, their neutralizing antibody profiles, and the risk factors associated with DENV among a sample of 1,200 women (aged 18–50 years) in Punjab. Serum samples were processed by IgG/IgM ELISA, and plaque reduction neutralization tests (PRNT90) were done …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Optimizing Chromatographic Techniques for Comprehensive Paraben Analysis to Enhance Safety in Consumer Products
Abstract: Parabens (PBs), such as methylparaben (MePB), ethylparaben (EtPB), propylparaben (PrPB), and butylparaben (BuPB), are widely used as preservatives in pharmaceuticals, food, and personal care products due to their antibacterial properties. However, there are growing worries about their potential to disrupt hormonal functions, which has led to stricter regulations. This study focuses on creating a robust high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for quickly measuring all four parabens in consumer goods. We …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 228–243 Read article
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ZnO Nanostructure Shape Effects in Photocatalysis of Methylene Blue
Abstract: Nowadays, dyes are used in the food industry, textile industry, paper industry, hair coloring, light-harvesting arrays, photoelectrochemical cells, etc. Most of the dyes are nonbiodegradable, toxic, carcinogenic, and consist of organic compounds. These dye wastages are discharged into water bodies and the environment causing serious hazards to the marine ecosystem as well as the humans extensively. To treat toxic dyes traditional methods such as adsorption, activated carbon, ultrafiltration, and reverse …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 722–727 Read article
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Phytoremediation of Aquaculture Wastewater: Duckweed (Lemna minor L.) as a Phytoremediator
Abstract: Aquaculture systems discharge huge quantities of waste into the aquatic ecosystem, in the form of excretory products and excess feed. These have grave implications on physicochemical and biological quality of the receiving environment. The study aimed to determine potential of duckweed (Lemna minor L.) for phytoremediation of aquaculture effluent. Hundred grams (100 g) of duckweed was grown in 10 L aquaculture effluent for 7-, 14-, 21-, and 28-day retention period …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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An Overview of Examination of Some Basic Raw Materials for Adsorbent on Approach of Pollutant Mitigation and Treatment
Abstract: This research showcases the basic parameters that are required to produce bio-adsorbent suitable for adsorption process and their important role on treatment of contaminated water environment. The overview of the physicochemical parameters of the raw materials used for the production of the adsorbents, the particle size and the mix ratio were identified as a contributing factor to the rate of contaminants mitigation in the system. The effect of water pollution …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 01–16 Read article
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Effect of hybrid plant-based cutting fluid in turning operation of EN19 steel and modelling of heat transfer equation for multiple phase colloids
Abstract: This article describes a project where an alternative to conventional Mineral Oil (MO) based cutting fluids is tried on the turning operation of steel samples. The deposit of petroleum is getting depleted day by day, the pollution due to fossil fuel is increasing exponentially and petroleum is getting more and more expensive. Due to these reasons, nonpetroleum (MO) based alternative cutting fluids have been in business for quite a while. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 12, 2023 · pp. 175–185 Read article
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Optimizing Green Composites for Automotive Applications Using Taguchi-Based Grey Relational Analysis
Abstract: The increasing demand for sustainable and lightweight materials in the automotive industry has driven the exploration of green composites as an alternative to conventional synthetic composites. This study focuses on optimizing the mechanical properties of green composites using Taguchi-based Grey Relational Analysis. Four natural fibers—pineapple, sisal, coir, and Nava—were reinforced with cashew resin and synthetic resin matrices, incorporating silica and granite fillers of varying sizes. Key properties, including hardness, impact …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 743–754 Read article
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Assessment of Clayey Soils and Bentonite to Use as Compacted Clay Liner for the Disposal of Municipal Solid Wastes at Lucknow City, India
Abstract: Dumping of municipal solid wastes in a pit without liner causes groundwater contamination. Use of locally available clayey soils will be a cost-effective landfill technique. Mixing of locally available soils with bentonite reduces the permeability. To develop the liner for the disposal of municipal solid wastes generated from Lucknow city, India, the soil samples were collected from three different locations as nearby the Sagar Institute, Barabanki district; near railway crossing, …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 62–71 Read article
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Heat Treatment Research Studies of EN9 Carbon Steel by Quenching Operation in Different Quenching Media
Abstract: In this experimental research, EN9 type of steels is selected to process the heat treatment by quenching to increase the hardenability of a material. EN9 steel is cut into small work samples with diameter 25mm and length 15mm to analyze. Then they are polished the cut surface in a fine manner. Microstructure and hardness are to be found for EN9 work pieces before heat treatment at different locations like at …
Published in International Journal of Mechanical Dynamics and Systems Analysis · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–25 Read article
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Influence of Agitation and Static Cultivation on Physicochemical Characteristics of Bacterial Cellulose Produced by Gluconacetobacter liquefaciens MTCC 3135
Abstract: Bacterial cellulose (BC) a with applications spanning biomedical, food, paper, electronics, and diverse industrial processes. Its unique properties include high purity, biocompatibility, and flexibility. BC is a versatile natural biopolymeric material, secreted by certain acetic acid bacteria. BC has numerous benefits over plant cellulose due to distinctive features, e.g., higher polymerization degree and purity, superior crystalline structure, water retention, biocompatibility, and biodegradability, which make BC a valuable material in creating …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Empowering Small-Scale Farmers through Agricultural Insurance Policy in Nepal: An Empirical Study
Abstract: The small-scale farmers in the country are facing numerous challenges, including limited access to resources, poor road infrastructure, water scarcity and irrigation constraint, outdated farming techniques, natural calamities, lack of or low productivity and limited knowledge and training which often resulting in their low incomes and vulnerability. In this backdrop, a proper implementation of the agriculture insurance laws, policies, programs and provisions can contribute to empowering small-scale farmers, as it …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 78–91 Read article
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Study of the Antibacterial Activity of Artemisia Absinthium against E. coli bacteria Isolated from Urinary Tract Infections
Abstract: Twenty clinically diagnosed samples were collected using transport medium swabs from the operating room at Al-Amal Specialized Laboratory in Iraq between November 2025 and February 10, 2026. Antibiotic susceptibility testing was performed on the 20 Escherichia coli samples. The results showed a clear difference in the bacterial isolates' response to the tested antibiotics. Imipenem demonstrated the highest inhibition rate, reaching 24.55% (100%), compared to the other antibiotics used in the …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Microplastics Contaminated Mullet (Mugil cephalus) (Linnaeus, 1758) from the Lower Forcados River, Burutu, Delta State, Nigeria
Abstract: The increasing contamination of the environment by microplastics (MP) in various forms is a consequence of modern lifestyle advancements and has emerged as a significant environmental hazard. The digestive tracts of 36 specimens of the economic mullet (Mugil cephalus) were investigated between March 2022 and March 2023 from the lower Forcados River, Burutu, Delta State, Nigeria. A total of 96 MP particles were extracted from 18 fish out of the …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 29–37 Read article
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Polymer Composite-Supported Jackfruit Peel Adsorbent for Enhanced Copper (II) Removal from Wastewater: Batch Equilibrium and Isotherm Analysis
Abstract: The increasing concern of disposal of copper-containing effluents into the environment has led to heightened interest in designing cost-effective, eco-friendly and scalable adsorbent systems. Traditional metals and synthetically engineered sorbents prove to be effective; however, these systems are energy intensive. Agricultural residues entrapped in polymer composite systems constitute an economically feasible solution to this environmental challenge. This work reports on the design, characterization and performance evaluation of an economical adsorbent …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 375–390 Read article
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Quality of Sleep Among Patients with Chronic Renal Failure
Abstract: Renal failure is the partial or complete impairment of kidney function. Inability to eliminate metabolic waste products and water, along with functional disruptions in all bodily systems, result in the condition known as renal failure. Renal failure can be categorized as either acute or chronic. Chronic renal failure refers to the gradual and irreversible deterioration of the nephrons in both kidneys. It is characterized by either kidney damage or a …
Published in International Journal of Emergency and Trauma Nursing and Practices · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Concrete Using Agriculturally Based Waste and Fibers as Additives
Abstract: In today's world one of the most common man-made materials widely used as concrete. Around 1 ton of concrete is produced every year for an individual person. Concrete is composed of mainly cement, fine aggregates, coarse aggregates & water. As the construction industry is the 2nd biggest industry, environmental and social responsibility contributes to the sustainable development. Bamboo leaf ash has received recent interest as an agricultural waste with pozzolanic …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 5, 2024 · pp. 9–18 Read article