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Today’s Status of Digital Resources in Medical College Libraries
Abstract: Digital resources have become integral to the advancement of medical education and research, enabling access to current scientific evidence, clinical guidelines, e-books, e-journals, and multimedia learning tools. Medical college libraries worldwide are transitioning from traditional print repositories to hybrid digital knowledge hubs. This transformation is driven by the evolution of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), rising expectations of learners and educators, institutional mandates for evidence-based practice, and the diffusion of …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 85–94 Read article
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Polymeric Micelles for Medicinal Plant Solubilization and Delivery of Bioactive Compounds
Abstract: This study involved the design, fabrication, and characterization of polymeric micellar nanocomposites utilizing amphiphilic block copolymers to effectively encapsulate and transport hydrophobic phytoconstituents. The selected bioactive molecule is curcumin, a polyphenol with limited water solubility. A polymeric system known as PEG-PCL was utilized to fabricate core-shell nanostructures by a solvent evaporation-induced self-assembly method. The resulting nanocomposites exhibited homogeneity and colloidal stability, characterized by a zeta potential of −18.7 ± 1.4 …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 208–219 Read article
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Experimental and Process Optimization Study on Thermal Stress Reduction in TiC–Steel Brazed Joints Using Polymer-Derived Composite Interlayers
Abstract: In this, an experimental investigation aimed at reducing crack formation due to thermal stress in TiC-steel brazed joints through optimization of key process parameters is presented. The primary objective was to develop an integrated and reliable brazing strategy by examining the effects of filler material selection, brazing gap, cooling conditions and type of flux. In this study, polymer-derived composite interlayers were developed through controlled synthesis and nanocomposite engineering to mitigate …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 524–540 Read article
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Hybrid Numerical–Artificial Neural Network Study of Chemically Reactive MHD Nanofluid Flow Incorporating Thompson–Troian Slip and Stefan Blowing
Abstract: Boundary layer behaviour in chemically reactive nanoliquid is significantly affected by surface conditions, magnetic fields, heat and mas transfer mechanisms. However, the combined impact of Stefan blowing and nonlinear Thompson–Troian slip under inclined magnetic fields remains mostly unexplored, particularly in mixed convection flows. In this research work, the flow of a chemically reactive nanoliquid over a permeable surface is investigated by considering the Troian slip, inclined magnetic fields, Stefan blowing, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 409–425 Read article
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Regional Variation in Amino Acid Composition, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity of Tasar Sericin from North and South Bihar
Abstract: This study investigates geographical differences in biochemical and functional characteristics of sericin obtained from Antheraea mylitta cocoons sourced from two regions of Bihar, India: Bhagalpur (North) and Banka (South). Sericin was isolated via an alkali-assisted autoclaving process. Amino acid profiles were determined using HPLC. Free radical scavenging capacity was measured through DPPH, ABTS, and hydrogen peroxide assays. Antibacterial and antifungal effects were tested against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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pH-Responsive Smart Polymer Nanocomposites for Anti-Corrosive Coatings
Abstract: Metallic corrosion under adverse marine and industrial conditions imposes gigantic financial burdens and risks worldwide. Conventional waterproofing waterborne epoxy has passive barrier protection, but is also inherently microporous, lacking intrinsic repair ability against mechanical damage and thus rapidly decays. This is a critical gap that this work tries to bridge by designing a new pH-responsive hybrid polymer nanocomposite by using polyethyleneimine-tannic acid-cerium functionalized boron nitrate nanosheets with chitosan-capped mesoporous silica …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 201–213 Read article
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Synergistic Effects of Hybridized Nano-Silica and Hemp Fiber Reinforcement on Bio-Epoxy Composites
Abstract: Natural fiber-reinforced bio-epoxy composites have become promising sustainable alternatives to conventional synthetic-fiber petroleum-based materials, but are often limited by low fiber-matrix interfacial bonding, low thermal stability, and high moisture absorption which limit their application in structural applications. These issues are discussed in this work, by carrying out a systematic investigation of the synergistic effects of the hybridization of nano-silica particles with alkali-treated hemp fibers in a bio-epoxy matrix the composites …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 214–228 Read article
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Polymeric Materials in the Anthropocene: Environmental Accumulation, Human Health Concerns, and Cultural Response
Abstract: Polymers made via conventional techniques are very useful because of their strength, adaptability, and cheap. Plastics are not degradable naturally, which creates lots of environmental issues. As plastic products degrade over time, they decompose into microplastics which enter the environment. These microscopic particles called microplastics have been identified in agricultural soils, freshwater and marine environments, and atmospheric dust, enabling their continuous movement through ecosystems and food webs. Recent research shows …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 1016–1034 Read article
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Generative AI-Based Inverse Design of Sustainable Biodegradable Polymers with Target Mechanical and Thermal Properties
Abstract: The escalating global plastic pollution crisis has intensified the urgent need for sustainable biodegradable polymer alternatives that can match or exceed the performance of conventional petroleum-based plastics while minimizing environmental impact. However, traditional polymer discovery approaches are severely constrained by high experimental costs, protracted development cycles spanning years, and fundamental inability to simultaneously optimize multiple conflicting material properties such as mechanical strength, thermal stability, and degradation kinetics. This study presents …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 1285–1295 Read article
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Fractional Calculus-Based Analysis of Magneto-Thermal Nanofluid Flow Over Stretching and Shrinking Surfaces
Abstract: This study presents a comprehensive investigation of magneto-thermal hybrid nanofluid flow over stretching and shrinking surfaces using a fractional calculus framework to capture the memory and hereditary characteristics of complex fluid transport phenomena. The proposed model incorporates the effects of magnetic field intensity, thermal radiation, viscous dissipation, Brownian motion, and thermophoretic diffusion on the velocity and temperature distributions within the boundary layer region. A fractional-order derivative formulation is employed to …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Marine Algal Fiber-Reinforced Bio-Composites with Embedded Humidity Sensors for Coastal Smart Infrastructure
Abstract: The development of sustainable structural materials with integrated sensing capabilities has emerged as an effective strategy for improving the durability and resilience of coastal infrastructure exposed to aggressive marine environments. In this study, a multifunctional marine algal fiber reinforced bio-composite incorporating an embedded flexible humidity sensor was developed for real-time structural health monitoring applications. Marine macroalgae (Ulva lactuca) fibers were chemically functionalized using 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) to enhance fiber–matrix interfacial adhesion …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 · pp. 90–100 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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Mathematical Modeling of Concentration Flux in Thermosensitive Biopolymer-assisted Drug Delivery
Abstract: A mathematical model of drug concentration flux across thermosensitive biopolymer with degradable cross-link was developed to predict the effect of the physical configuration and chemical composition of thermosensitive biopolymer on the kinetics of MK2 inhibitor peptide drug release. The overall goal of this research was to efficiently model the 3D drug release kinetics of a controlled drug from a double-shell spherical nanoparticle. The newly developed model would be used to …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Mechanical Properties and Temperature distributionofHard Facingof SS-304 steelby using SAW
Abstract: Surface engineering is a multidiscipline activity aimed at tailoring the properties or surfaces of engineering materials to improve their function or service life. Mostly; as applied to metals, surface engineering includes processes; such as plating, diffusion treatment, physical and chemical vapor deposition, ion implantation, thermal spray coatings, selective hardening, hard facing, and a variety of less-used and proprietary processes. However; these processes will be described briefly and it will be …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 18–29 Read article
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Removal of AB 10B from Water by Copper Oxide Nano- Particles through Adsorption: A Kinetics and Thermodynamic Study
Abstract: Copper oxide nanoparticle was synthesized by a simple method. Consequently, adsorbent was characterized by using FTIR, XRD, and SEM techniques. The study of optimized parameter contains pH, initial dye concentration, adsorbent dose and contact time. Langmuir, Freundlich and Tempkin models were pragmatic for evaluating adsorption equilibrium data of AB 10B as the adsorbent but experiment show the Langmuir model is best for it. The adsorption kinetic model study was done …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 37–48 Read article
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Review on Design and Experiment Analysis of Two Cell Stack Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell
Abstract: Design and experimental analysis of two cell stack PEM fuel cell with curvilinear flow field plate is done for doing comparison with single cell PEM fuel cell with serpentine flow field pattern to see the changes in output based on design of flow field and by increasing the active area. Following review is specially done on two cell stack PEM fuel cell in which the active area is 25 cm2; …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 15–24 Read article
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Durability Design of Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Cost Minimization by Excel Solver
Abstract: Design procedures based on current specifications do not always ensure required service life, mostly because of the underestimated durability parameters. This is due to the fact that definition of durability is not operational as basis for design, maintenance and repair. This paper presents an Excel spreadsheet model for the cost optimization of simply supported beams designed according to the requirements of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) code and the Japan …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 75–81 Read article
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Development of Gesture Controlled Robot Using 3-Axis Accelerometer
Abstract: The diffusion of unstoppable juggernaut of computational innovations and artificial intelligence into our lives makes human-computer interaction (HCI) as the most emphasizing field for the current researchers and scientists. But the orthodox usage of mouse and keyboards for HCI makes our life tedious and stereotyped. After all to prosper the quality of life of elderly and physically challenged people, the improvisation of gesture control technology is a burning urgency. Thus …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 23–34 Read article
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Low Power Area Efficient 4×4 Vedic Multiplier using GDI half adders with Better Delay Performance
Abstract: In the field of VLSI, wireless communication and digital signal processing, low power and area efficient architectures are considered. Majority of such applications uses multiplication. The multiplication is done using repetitive addition and shift and add method. It consumes more area delay and power. Vedic multiplier is one of the efficient multiplier. It is designed using different Vedic techniques or sutras, which reduces the area, power consumption and provide better …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 28–39 Read article
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Penetrative Thermomagnetic Convection in a Micropolar Ferrofluid Layer via Internal Heating
Abstract: Through the internal heating model thermomagnetic convection in a micropolar ferrofluid layer has been studied in the presence of a uniform vertical magnetic field. The rigid-isothermal boundaries are considered to be paramagnetic. The eigenvalue problem is solved numerically by Galerkin technique. The system stability is dependent on the various parameters like, dimensionless internal heat source strength Ns, magnetic parameter M1, the non-linearity of magnetization parameter M3, magnetic susceptibility χ, coupling …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 30–50 Read article