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Comparative Evaluation of GPBB and CK-MB in Early Diagnosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Patients
Abstract: Background: Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) continues to be a leading cause of morbidity and death among people worldwide. To lower the risk of problems, early and precise diagnosis is essential, particularly for diabetes patients. The study investigates the diagnostic value of Glycogen Phosphorylase BB (GPBB), a potential early biomarker of myocardial necrosis, and compares it with CK-MB, a widely used cardiac marker, in AMI diagnosis. Inflammatory markers (hs-CRP, IL-6, TNF-α) …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 33–37 Read article
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Assessing of Forest Structure Using Earth Observation Data: A Case Study in Munessa Forest, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Abstract: Understanding forest structure is crucial for estimating carbon emissions associated with forests, assessing forest degradation, and evaluating the success of forest restoration efforts. However, forest structure quantification is limited to the area of interest without considering the whole forest coverage. Forest structure may be easily assessed over a wide area using data from remote sensing. Thus, by combining ground observation with satellite-based light detection and ranging (LiDAR) and Sentinel 2 …
Published in International Journal of Land · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 28–37 Read article
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Evaluation of Metal Coupons Corrosions in Fresh Water Environment at Different Water Depths Using Finite Element Analysis
Abstract: This research addressed the effects of water depths and quality on corrosion of submerged metal structures in the water body considering environmental conditions. The depths considered were 30cm to 150cm. Four different metal coupons were selected (Mild Steel, Copper Steel, Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel] Galerkin`s finite element techniques was applied to evaluate the relationship between diffusion and weight loss, also velocity and weight loss at different water depths. The …
Published in International Journal of Fracture Mechanics and Damage Science · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 27–50 Read article
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Generic Virtual Mouse
Abstract: The mouse and keyboard have been replaced by new input mechanisms brought about by the quick development of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Using computer vision and deep learning techniques, this study explores the possibility of replacing actual mouse inputs in a computer system with hand gestures. We created a virtual mouse system that uses a normal webcam to record hand motions. Computer vision algorithms then process these gestures to handle mouse …
Published in Current Trends in Signal Processing · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Squeeze Casting of Hybrid Aluminum Matrix Composites: A Critical Review of Process Optimization, Reinforcement Strategies, and Performance Outcomes
Abstract: Increasing demand for lightweight, performance-oriented components in automotive, aerospace, and defense industries has driven advancements in squeeze casting, a hybrid technique merging forging and die-casting advantages to produce near-net-shape aluminum matrix composites (AMCs) with superior mechanical-tribological properties. This review critically examines the interplay of process parameters (e.g., squeeze pressure: 70–150 MPa, melt temperature: 650–800°C), reinforcement characteristics (volume fraction ≤10%, particle size: 10–71µm), and interfacial engineering strategies (flux-assisted bonding, ultrasonic dispersion) …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 52–60 Read article
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Physiological and Anatomical Study of The role of Phytoremediation of Mustard Plant in Reducing Pollutants in Najaf Governorate/Iraq
Abstract: The experiment was conducted in Najaf Governorate / Iraq during the winter of 2023 to determine the types of some heavy metals in Najovernorate and to know the role of phytoremediation of mustard plant in absorbing these heavy metals and the plant's response to these pollutants by measuring some nutrients and heavy metals and studying some anatomical characteristics. Large pots were used in the experiment and distributed after a month …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 Read article
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Harnessing Marine and Agro-Waste Resources: Bioengineered Seaweed Polysaccharide–Coconut Films for Next-Generation Sustainable Packaging
Abstract: The increasing demand for biodegradable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics has led to significant interest in marine biopolymer-based packaging materials. This study focuses on the development of eco-friendly biocomposite films by reinforcing carrageenan, extracted from Kappaphycus alvarezii, with alkali-treated coconut at varying loadings (5%, 10%, and 15% w/w). The films were fabricated via solvent casting and subjected to comprehensive characterization. Mechanical analysis revealed substantial enhancement in tensile strength from 21.3 MPa …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 217–227 Read article
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Improved Photocatalytic Activity for Removal of Methylene Blue Dye from Aqueous Solutions with La2O3-Modified Ceria Heterostructured Binary Oxide Nanocomposite Particles
Abstract: The current study aimed to examine the photocatalytic efficacy of a bimetallic CeO2-La2O3 hetero-NC in comparison to monometallic CeO2 and La2O3 nanoparticles (NPs), utilizing Methylene Blue (MB)as pollutant sample under natural solar and UV irradiation. The coprecipitation method was utilized to produce a bimetallic CeO2-La2O3 hetero-NC. Following this, the nanostructures underwent characterization through various techniques including FT-IR, FE-SEM, XRD, UV Vis- DRS, Raman, and Photoluminescence spectroscopy. The catalytic activity of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 514–532 Read article
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Synthesis, Molecular Docking and Biological Evaluation of Novel Chlorobenzenesulfonamide Analogues of Ibuprofen as Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Diabetic and Anti-Alzheimer Agents
Abstract: In this work, we have synthesized novel chlorobenzensulfonamide tertiary amide based analogues of Ibuprofen (Ibu) and investigated them for their anti-bacterial, anti-diabetic and anti-Alzheimer activities. In the first step, Ibu was converted to amide derivatives by incorporating different aromatic amines. These were further converted into sulfonamide analogues (Sul-Ibu, 1-9) by treating it with p-chlorobenzensulfonyl chloride. Sul-Ibu (1-9) were screened against S. aureus, B. subtilis, S. mutans, E. coli, P. aeruginosa, …
Published in International Journal of AgroChemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 35–49 Read article
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Development and Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Bio-Degradable Grass Fiber Composite Reinforced with Shrimp Shell Powder for Sustainable Applications
Abstract: Shrimp, a significant area of the seafood industry in terms of production, is exceeded by only prawn and salmon in terms of volume; its global annual production exceeds 4.4 million tons. India is a sea of shrimp production: the country recorded a record high production of 9 lakh tonnes (900,000 metric tonnes) of cultured shrimp in 2021. Andhra Pradesh was the major contributor to cultured shrimp culture, amounting to around …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 720–731 Read article
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Stacked Generalization-Based Deep Learning Approach for Pneumonia Detection
Abstract: The proposed work focuses on a stacked generalization-based approach for diagnosing pneumonia from chest X-ray images. It utilizes regularization, early stopping, and data augmentation to deal with overfitting. It uses safe level SMOTE to deal with class imbalance and attention-based feature fusion to adaptively weigh features based on their importance. It uses two publicly available datasets (RSNA and Kermany) with ground truth provided by expert radiologists. The proposed work used …
Published in Journal of Image Processing & Pattern Recognition Progress · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 20–31 Read article
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Evaluating the Efficiency of LLMs-SA (Sentiment Analysis) via Social Media Texts
Abstract: Sentiment analysis (SA) is becoming popular in business and scientific communities as the processing of natural language (NLP), computational linguistics, text analytics, image-based processing or video- based processing is used in extracting and mining subjective information in the web, social network, etc. It is able to detect positive, negative or neutral information and can be selected to absorb polarity, sentiments, urgency and goals of mount importance. The majority of the …
Published in Journal of Computer Technology & Applications · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2025 Read article
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Seismic Hazard Evaluation through Attenuation Law Derivation and Response Spectrum Design: Bangladesh Case Study
Abstract: Bangladesh, positioned at the confluence of the Indian, Eurasian, and Burma tectonic plates, faces significant seismic hazards due to its complex geological setting. This research focuses on formulating empirical attenuation relationships and Creating a design response spectrum for assessing seismic risks in Bangladesh, using data from ten large earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 6. 7 to 7. 9. The study creates Ground Motion Prediction Equations (GMPEs) for various structural periods …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 54–63 Read article
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ML-Driven Defect Detection in Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites Using Thermal Imaging
Abstract: Polymer-based flexible biosensors have emerged as a pivotal technology in continuous health monitoring, yet their deployment in real-world settings is often hindered by undetected micro-defects and signal distortion caused during fabrication or usage. Existing diagnostic frameworks typically rely on post-hoc processing or bulky instrumentation, failing to offer scalable, real-time detection during additive manufacturing workflows. This study introduces an end-to-end, thermographic imaging-integrated framework for in-situ defect identification during the additive manufacturing …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 201–215 Read article
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Development and Optimization of Orally Disintegrating Tablets (ODTs) Containing Standardized Curcumin Extract for Enhanced Bioavailability and Patient Compliance
Abstract: This research centers on creating and perfecting orally disintegrating tablets with standardized curcumin extract to both increase its bioavailability and promote better patient adherence. Although curcumin has numerous therapeutic applications. It remains clinically ineffective due to its poor aqueous solubility and bioavailability constraints. The development of orally disintegrating tablets involved direct compression with various levels of superdisintegrants including sodium starch glycolate and cross povidone to address existing challenges. Research teams …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–06 Read article
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China’s Economic Performance (2020–2024): A Sectoral Index Analysis
Abstract: This study applies Laspeyres, Paasche, and Fisher ideal indices to China’s official 2020–2024 price and quantity data, quantifying sectoral inflation and real growth in agriculture, manufacturing, services, exports, and investment. Results show manufacturing experienced mild deflation (Laspeyres ≈ 98.7, implying ≈ 1.3% overall price decline) with a slight real output drop (~6.1%). A key driver was a sharp 21.4% fall in electric vehicle unit prices, despite +523% volume growth. Services …
Published in Research & Reviews: Discrete Mathematical Structures · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 Read article
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Effect of Welding Factors on Nugget Size of Polymer-Metal Composite Sheets Using Computational Methods
Abstract: Resistance spot welding (RSW) is a vital technique for joining materials in industries like automotive and aerospace. This study extends the application of RSW to polymer-metal composite sheets by developing 2D axisymmetric, thermo-electro-mechanical coupled model in ANSYS. The focus is on analyzing the temperature distribution, nugget formation, and parameter optimization in hybrid composite sheets, emphasizing the unique challenges posed by polymers' thermal and electrical properties. These properties differ significantly from …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 612–623 Read article
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China’s Economic Performance (2020–2024): A Sectoral Index Analysis
Abstract: This study applies Laspeyres, Paasche, and Fisher ideal indices to China’s official 2020–2024 price and quantity data, quantifying sectoral inflation and real growth in agriculture, manufacturing, services, exports, and investment. Results show manufacturing experienced mild deflation (Laspeyres ≈ 98.7, implying ≈ 1.3% overall price decline) with a slight real output drop (~6.1%). A key driver was a sharp 21.4% fall in electric vehicle unit prices, despite +523% volume growth. Services …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Statistics · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 26–38 Read article
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Exploring the Genetic and Environmental Factors Contributing to Ovarian Cancer in Women in Mumbai, India
Abstract: Background: Ovarian cancer incidence in Mumbai has risen by 30% over the past decade, with an age-standardized rate of 9.1 per 100,000 women, contrasting stable trends in Western nations. This study investigates the interplay of genetic and environmental factors driving this disparity in Mumbai’s diverse population. Methods: A hospital-based case-control study was conducted at a hospital, enrolling 200 epithelial ovarian cancer cases (aged 30–70 years) and 400 age-matched controls. Germline …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Heavy Metal Exposure in Industrial Workers of Punjab
Abstract: Background: Particularly for those in sectors such textiles, metallurgy, and electronics, heavy metal exposure in industrial environments is a major health issue. A range of negative health effects can result from metal exposure including lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), arsenic (As), and nickel (Ni), including neurological, pulmonary, and renal ones. There is little information available on the degree of heavy metal exposure industrial workers in Punjab, India experience. Objective: …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–7 Read article