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The Potential of Guava Leaf-Enriched Chocolate in Sugar-Free Anti-Diabetic Confectionery: A Review
Abstract: People of all age groups enjoy chocolate however, it is often linked to health issues like obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. This study aimed to develop a medicinal chocolate suitable for diabetic individuals by incorporating herbal ingredients. Specifically, guava leaves (Psidium guajava), known for their rich vitamin and antioxidant content and their ability to help regulate blood sugar, were used. The chocolate formulation included guava leaf powder, coffee, and …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 55–63 Read article
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Suspension System with Combined Leaf and Helical Spring: A Review
Abstract: A good suspension system of any automobile vehicle must have minimum deflection, minimum weight, low maintenance and low operating cost with some other fine properties. Springs are major element of any suspension system and first line of its defense. If the suspension springs are rigid enough, they will not absorb road shocks efficiently, and if they are more flexible, then they will keep vibrating for a longer time even after …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 28–36 Read article
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Estimation of Microbes on Phyllopalne Region of Healthy and Infected Leaf of Ipomoea cairica by Leaf Impression Method
Abstract: Phylloplane is the leaf surface itself that harbors a variety of microorganism both pathogens and saprophyte. An infection was reported on Ipomoea cairica plant in DDU Gorakhpur University campus. A general study was conducted on the microbial diversity on the healthy and infected leaf by leaf impression method. The study revealed growth of microbes which would have served as the causative pathogens infecting the plant.
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences Read article
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Stress Analysis of Leaf Spring Suspension System with the Combination of Helical Springs
Abstract: This research article deals with a modified version of leaf spring suspension system introduced for the optimization of existing leaf spring suspension system design, by the combination of two helical springs with the master leaf. To furnish this end, a semi-elliptical type mono leaf spring of light weighted mini truck is considered for design and modeling work. On both the sides of this mono leaf, a helical spring is designed …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 6–17 Read article
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Composite Material-Based Leaf Spring for Vehicle-A Review
Abstract: This study is meant to be a comprehensive resource for designing a leaf spring using various composites, as automobile ventures are showing a strong interest in swapping out steel leaf springs for composite leaf springs in order to reduce weight, which is an important step for energy conservation as it lowers the vehicle's overall fuel consumption. Software like CAITA, Creo, etc. is used by certain authors to design leaf springs, …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 24–33 Read article
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Design, Analysis and Fabrication of Composite Leaf Spring
Abstract: AbstractNowadays composite materials are one of the materials which are greatly attracting researchers. Reducing weight and increasing or maintaining the strength of materials is getting to be highly important research issue in this modern world. In this paper, design, fabrication and analysis of composite leaf spring have been presented. The objective is to design a composite leaf spring with reduced length and weight as compared to steel leaf spring. The …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 4–14 Read article
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Design and Optimization of Mono Composite Leaf Spring: A Review
Abstract: Leaf spring is generally used for suspension system in various automobile industries. Due to its heavy weight, it increases the weight of automobile vehicles. Because of this problem, the automobile industry has shown interest in the replacement of conventional leaf spring with composite leaf spring causing high strength to weight ratio, higher stiffness, and high impact energy absorption and lesser stresses. The introduction of composite materials has made it possible …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 25–28 Read article
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Deflection Analysis of the Leaf Spring Suspension System with the Combination of Helical Springs
Abstract: An efficient and optimized leaf spring suspension system for heavy vehicles must have low deflection but good damping capacity of absorbing shocks and jerks. In this research article, deflection analysis of a modified leaf spring suspension system with the combination of helical spring model is presented. To furnish this end, in the typical leaf spring suspension system model, a helical spring at each side of the master leaf is incorporated. …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 21–30 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Polyvinyl alcohol film incorporated with Tridax procumbens leaf extract
Abstract: Active film materials are prepared by incorporation of natural antimicrobial and antioxidant agents. These materials have attracted growing interest in wound dressing and food packaging process. In this study, active films were developed by incorporation of Tridax procumbens (T. procumbens) leaf extract into Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) matrix. T. procumbens leaves have been accounted for their biomedical and nutritional properties. The impact of T. procumbens leaf extract on the physical, mechanical …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 40–51 Read article
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An Efficient CNN Model for Automated Cotton Leaf
Abstract: Timely and accurate identification of cotton leaf diseases are essential for maintaining healthy crop production and minimizing agricultural losses. Early detection allows farmers to take preventive or corrective measures, reducing the risk of disease spread and improving overall yield. In this study, we propose a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) based model for the automated classification of cotton leaf diseases using image-based detection techniques. The model is trained on a diverse …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 01–10 Read article
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Potential of the Biokinetic Integrity of Chromolaena Odorata leaf as Bio-stimulant for Petroleum Hydrocarbon Remediation in Soil
Abstract: The biokenitic parameters of each TPH degradation in the various reactors set-up was determined in terms specific rate of TPH degradation, maximum specific rate of TPH degradation and the equilibrium or dissociation constants as well as the rate of TPH degradation (-kd) or the decay rate of TPH. The value of -kd is within the range of -0.0551 to -0.0151 for room dried and -0.0447 to 0.0118 for sundried whereas …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 47–75 Read article
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Assessing the Efficacy of Carica Papaya Leaf Extract in Preventing Thrombocytopenia: A Review
Abstract: A clinical condition known as thrombocytopenia is characterized by a low platelet count (less than 150 × 103/μL) in the blood, which leads to an imbalance in hemostasis and can result in multiple deadly consequences. Although the exact causes are not always known, they always lead to death by interfering with the formation of platelets and encouraging their destruction. Research demonstrates that Carica papaya leaf has special medicinal and therapeutic …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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Hydro-alcoholic Extract of Herbal Formulation and Evaluation of Papaya leaf And Orange Peel for treatment of Dengue Fever
Abstract: The fastest-spreading viral disease in the world is dengue contamination, which is spread by mosquitoes. Carica papaya leaf juice aids in raising the platelet count, and it occurs primarily in tropical and subtropical countries. The primary goal of this study is to inform medical experts about the use of Carica papaya leaf extract formulations (SYRUP) to treat dengue fever, a potentially fatal illness. Approach: To cure this illness, a water …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 23–33 Read article
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In Vivo Hypoglycemic Activity of Aqueous Leaf and Root Extracts of Macaranga Barteri Müll. Arg. (Euphorbiaceae) In Swiss Albino Mice
Abstract: Background: Macaranga barteri Müll. Arg. is a perennial plant in the family Euphorbiaceae and is used in African traditional medicine for the management of several ailments, including diabetes. Although the leaves and stem bark have been studied for various pharmacological activities, little is known about the therapeutic value of the roots. Objective: This study evaluated the in vivo hypoglycemic activity of aqueous leaf and root extracts of M. barteri in …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 60–78 Read article
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Review on Drying of Tea Leaf during Manufacturing Process.
Abstract: India is the world's largest tea producer, and Assam contributes about 55 per cent of India's total production making it the largest tea growing area in the world. Tea production started in the early 1800s, during the British period. Maniram Dewan was Assam's first tea-maker. In the first two decades (1840–1860), the cultivation and production of Assam tea was monopolized by the Assam Company, which worked in Upper Assam districts …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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Preparation and Evaluation of Abaca and Pineapple Leaf Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites
Abstract: Natural, biodegradable, and renewable materials are intended to take the place of synthetic ones in current research. Natural fiber composites are the subject of extensive research due to their special qualities and environmental friendliness. The fact that natural fibers are readily available, manageable, and biodegradable makes them advantageous. Evaluation of the changes in the mechanical properties of polypropylene reinforced with chopped pineapple leaf and abaca fiber is the objective of …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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Phytochemical Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of Cassia Alata Leaf Extract
Abstract: Aim: The aim of this study was screening for bioactive compounds with pharmaceutical properties from Cassia alata leaf extract. Methodology: The dried sample of Cassia alata leaf was powdered and extracted with ethanol using soxhlet apparatus. Antimicrobial activity of the leaf extract was checked against different clinical pathogens. Result and discussion: Thin layer chromatography (TLC) revealed the number of compounds present in the leaf extract. The results suggest that they …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Leafguard: Smart Plant Health Detection
Abstract: Machine learning techniques, including traditional (shallow) ML, deep learning (DL), and augmented learning (AL), are being increasingly utilized for leaf disease classification. These methods involve feature extraction, data augmentation, and transfer learning to enhance model effectiveness and reduce the need for labeled data. The success of machine learning approaches in this domain hinges on the quality and quantity of data available. LeafGuard is a cutting-edge device with intelligent sensing systems …
Published in Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 32–39 Read article
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Enhancing Crop Health: A Review of Image Processing Methods for Leaf Disease Identification
Abstract: This research presents an overview of different image processing techniques for the identification of leaf disease. Many algorithms can be used to identify and categorize leaf diseases in plants, and digital image processing provides a quick, dependable, and accurate method of disease detection. This paper presents various techniques used on multiple crops and the achieved accuracy for each model. Leaf disease detection is a critical task in agriculture to ensure …
Published in Current Trends in Signal Processing · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Nanotechnology: Effective Pesticide Solutions for Jawar Leaf Diseases
Abstract: Jawar (Sorghum), a staple food crop in many parts of the world, faces significant challenges from various leaf diseases that can drastically reduce yields and impact food security. Traditional pesticide application, while offering some protection, often suffers from limitations such as low efficiency, environmental concerns, and the development of pesticide resistance in pathogens. The application of nanotechnology is a viable option, presenting novel strategies to solve these challenges and revolutionising …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 Read article