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Hybrid Agro-Waste Reinforced PLA Smart Composites with Embedded NFC for Sustainable Lifecycle Monitoring
Abstract: The growing demand for sustainable engineering materials has accelerated the development of biodegradable polymer composites capable of combining structural performance with intelligent lifecycle management. In this study, a smart biodegradable agro-waste polymer composite reinforced with rice husk and sugarcane bagasse fibres was developed using a polylactic acid (PLA) matrix integrated with an embedded passive Near Field Communication (NFC) tag for digital traceability and circular economy applications. The composite containing 80 …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article
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Generative AI-Driven Design Optimization of Lightweight Polymer Composites for Electric Vehicles
Abstract: Lightweight polymer composites are increasingly important for electric vehicles, where mass reduction must be achieved without compromising structural performance, thermal stability, manufacturability, or material reliability. This study develops a generative AI-driven inverse-design framework for identifying experimentally credible lightweight polymer-composite configurations under coupled EV-oriented constraints. Public experimental polymer-composite datasets were integrated through leakage-controlled preprocessing and group-aware validation. A multi-task neural surrogate predicted mechanical response, while a conditional variational autoencoder explored feasible …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Effects of Fiber Hybridization on Tensile, Flexural, and Impact Strength of Hybrid Natural Fiber Epoxy Composites
Abstract: This study investigates the mechanical performance of epoxy composites reinforced with hemp, ramie, and flax fibers and evaluates the effect of fiber hybridization. Single-fiber composites were fabricated using hand lay-up followed by vacuum-bagging consolidation and compared with three hybrid systems: hemp–flax (HF), hemp–ramie (HR), and flax–ramie (FR). Tensile, flexural, and drop-weight impact properties were evaluated using standardized test procedures. Among the single-fiber composites, flax exhibited the highest tensile strength of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 295–305 Read article
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AI Based Dental Care Solution System
Abstract: The AI-Based Dental Care Solution System is a web-based healthcare application developed using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express. js, React.js, and Node.js) and integrated with Artificial Intelligence techniques to support early and accessible dental self-assessment. The system assists users in preliminary dental consultation by collecting symptoms such as tooth pain, sensitivity, swelling, bleeding gums, and bad breath through both structured forms and a conversational chatbot interface. Using Natural Language Processing …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Parametric Effect on the Mechanical Property of Extrusion-Based 3D-Printed Parts
Abstract: Material extrusion-based 3D printing, a prevalent and economical approach for producing complex geometries, heavily relies on acrylonitrile butadiene styrene due to its advantageous mechanical properties and dimensional stability. Nevertheless, the mechanical integrity of 3D-printed components is considerably impacted by process variables. This research investigates the implications of critical parameters – layer height (LH), infill percentage (IP), and infill pattern design (IPD) – on the tensile, compressive, and flexural strength of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 · pp. 160–170 Read article
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AI-Optimized Biodegradable Polymer Composites for Medical Applications
Abstract: The value of biodegradable polymer composites in the medical practice has been massive as the composites may be deployed to provide temporary structural support, and they are also safe to degrade within the human body. However, the conventional material design process is trial and error, which is ineffective and inefficient. The article proposes a hybrid model involving experimental characterization, as well as an artificial intelligence (AI)-based model, to optimize biodegradable …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Development and Clinical Evaluation of a Polymer Composite Respiratory Training Device for Box Breathing–Based Stress Management
Abstract: Academic stress is a problem among the higher secondary students and it is a problem which has a negative impact on their psychological condition and academic performance. Box breathing has been found to lower stress; however, it can be hard to keep a rhythmic breathing pattern without guidance. A lightweight, reusable and ergonomic polymer composite respiratory training device may enable the delivery of structured breathing assistance and help increase adherence …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Characterization Techniques for Thin Film Coatings Based on SiO₂, TiO₂, and ZrO₂
Abstract: Thin film coatings made from silicon dioxide (SiO₂), titanium dioxide (TiO₂) and zirconium dioxide (ZrO₂) have attracted great interest owing to their excellent optical, electrical, mechanical and chemical properties. These oxide thin films are widely used in microelectronics, solar cells, sensors, biomedical devices, photocatalysis, anti-reflective coatings and protective layers. The structural, morphological, compositional, optical and mechanical properties of these coatings are closely related to their performance and reliability. Therefore, thorough …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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A Standards-Compliant API Framework for Integrating NAMASTE and ICD-11 TM2 Terminologies into Indian Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)
Abstract: The lack of standardized, interoperable terminology services has hindered the integration of India’s traditional medical systems into the mainstream digital health infrastructure. Although ICD-11 Traditional Medicine Module 2 (TM2) offers an internationally harmonized classification for traditional medicine diagnoses and the NAMASTE portal defines structured vocabularies for AYUSH conditions, current Electronic Medical Record (EMR) platforms in India are unable to natively consume, map, or translate these terminologies in a way that …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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Advancements in Humanoid Robotics for Intelligent Automation
Abstract: There is a growing trend in the use of humanoid robots as powerful learning tools for experimental and interactive education in contemporary schools and universities. Humanoid robots are more structurally and kinematically similar to humans than ordinary robots, which positively affects the students’ visualization and hands-on practice with robots. This paper considers the motion control design of an educational humanoid robot powered by the Arduino Mega 2560 Pro Mini board. …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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Measuring Microstructure, Wear Resistance, and Mechanical Reliability Enhancement in Polymer Nanocomposites via Data-Driven Analysis with Deep Learning
Abstract: Polymer nanocomposites have gained great attention owing to their superior mechanical performance, better wear resistance and customizable microstructural properties for aerospace, automotive, medicinal and industrial engineering applications. However, the correct evaluation of the link between the microstructure evolution and the material reliability is a huge issue due to the intricacy of nanoscale interactions and diverse material characteristics. In this study, we propose a data-driven approach that integrates deep learning and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Electrically Conductive Micro-Aluminum Reinforced Polymer Composites for IoT-Enabled Lightweight Antenna Housings
Abstract: Electrically conductive polymer composites have emerged as promising multifunctional materials for lightweight antenna housings by integrating structural strength, electrical conductivity, thermal stability, and electromagnetic interference shielding. In this study, micro-aluminum reinforced Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) polymer composites were fabricated using twin-screw melt compounding followed by compression molding for IoT-enabled lightweight antenna housing applications. The influence of micro-aluminum loading on microstructure, mechanical performance, electrical conductivity, EMI shielding, thermal stability, and wireless …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article
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Investigation of Areca Stem and Banana Stem fibre Hybrid Composites for Improved Strength and Sustainable Applications
Abstract: Research on natural fibre reinforced polymer composites as eco-friendly substitutes for traditional synthetic composites has intensified due to growing need for sustainable engineering materials. This work used the Taguchi L9 orthogonal array to experimentally examine and optimize the mechanical behaviour of hybrid epoxy composites reinforced with areca and banana fibres. The impacts of epoxy matrix composition, areca and banana fibre content on the composite’s tensile strength, impact strength, flexural strength, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Modern Catalytic Systems: Mechanisms, Materials Engineering, and Sustainable Applications
Abstract: Catalysis is a fundamental pillar of modern chemical science and industrial manufacturing, enabling efficient production of fuels, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, polymers, and environmentally important products through the acceleration of chemical reactions and reduction of activation energy barriers. This review provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary catalytic systems, with emphasis on the relationship between catalyst structure, reaction mechanisms, catalytic performance, and long-term stability. The discussion begins with the classification of homogeneous, heterogeneous, …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 01–09 Read article
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Computational Intelligence and Neuro-Fuzzy Modelling of Polymer Composites: A Critical Review of Performance Prediction and Optimization
Abstract: The increased variety in polymer matrices, reinforcements, fillers, and processing parameters has led to the need to better understand the structure-property, process-property relationships in order to accurately predict and optimize the performance of polymer composites. This paper reviews the applications of computational intelligence methods in polymer composites, with special focus on artificial neural networks, adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems, machine learning techniques, and hybrid optimization. The literature is analyzed based on …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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A IoT-Enabled Predictive Intelligence for Real-Time Failure and Damage Evolution Monitoring of Polymer Composites
Abstract: Damage assessment of carbon-fibre-reinforced polymer composites is still challenging since the damage occurs as a combination of matrix cracking, interfacial debonding, delamination and fibre fracture. The present work proposes a framework for predictive-intelligence based on IoT for multiaxial fatigue and compression-after-impact (CAI) CFRP experiments, employing publicly available acoustic-emission (AE) datasets. A causal CNN–GRU attention model is developed by integrating time-domain, spectral, wavelet, loading-history and trend features to estimate the damage …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article
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Siri Bhuvalaya – An Ancient Universal Archive of Knowledge in Jain Tradition
Abstract: Siri Bhuvalaya, attributed to the Jain monk Kumudendu around the 11th century C.E., represents a unique multidimensional literary work that outshines conventional textual forms. Encoded through complex numerical matrices known as chakras and combinatorial rules called bandhas, it preserves a vast interdisciplinary compilation encompassing philosophy, mathematics, astronomy, chemistry, medicine, and linguistics. The text embodies Jain doctrines of pluralism and conditional truth by enabling multiple valid readings across over 700 languages. …
Published in International Journal of Trends in Humanities · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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The Influence of Artificial Intelligence on Literary Criticism
Abstract: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a significant force in reshaping contemporary literary criticism. Traditionally, the interpretation of literature has relied primarily on human-centered methods such as close reading, contextual analysis, and theoretical framing. However, the integration of AI-based techniques including Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning (ML), stylometry, and sentiment analysis has introduced new possibilities for examining literary texts at both micro and macro levels. These computational approaches allow …
Published in International Journal of Trends in Humanities · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 22–29 Read article
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Hybrid Machine Learning and Finite Element Framework for Predicting Damage Behavior in Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites
Abstract: Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites have broad spread use in aerospace, automotive, marine and structural applications due to its high specific strength, stiffness and corrosion resistance. The various damage mechanisms such as matrix cracking, fiber breakage, delamination and interfacial failure, however, make the forecasting of damage particularly complex. In this work, a hybrid machine learning (ML) and finite element (FE) system is proposed for predicting the damage behavior of FRP …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of an Information Education Communication Module Regarding Health Hazards of Junk Food Among Late Adolescent at Selected Villages
Abstract: Junk food refers to ready-to-eat foods that are prepared and served quickly, including a wide range of fast-food products. In recent years, the popularity and consumption of junk food have risen markedly in India, particularly among adolescents and young adults, who constitute the largest consumer group. This growing preference has made junk food a regular component of the dietary patterns of many adolescents in developing nations. Frequent consumption of these …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 19–25 Read article