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6 articles for “major elements”
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Elemental Mobility and Provenance in Sediments: A Geochemical Study of Deccan Basalts, Bay of Bengal, and Northern China
Abstract: Twenty-eight sediment samples from seventeen rivers, including the Krishna headwaters and the west-flowing Western Ghat rivers, draining the Deccan Trap basalts, were analyzed for major elements (Na, Ca, Mg, K, Al, Ti, Fe) and trace elements (Sr, Ba, Mn, P, V, Cr, Ni, Cu, and Zn). The mobility of these elements, especially Na, Ca, Mg, and Sr, was assessed by comparing their abundances in sediments and dissolved phases. Approximately 60% …
Published in International Journal of Minerals · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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A Sol-Gel Approach for the Fabrication of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Nanocomposite with Urea Formaldehyde (UF)
Abstract: In the performed work, zinc oxide nanoparticles were synthesized via the sol-gel method using zinc sulphate as the precursor material. Urea-formaldehyde (UF) resin was employed as a polymer matrix to encapsulate the produced ZnO through an acid-catalyzed polymerization process. This encapsulation aimed to improve the dispersion stability and surface reactivity of ZnO within the polymeric medium. The synthesized materials were subjected to comprehensive characterization using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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The Road Map of Jindal’s and Tata’s CSR Towards the Upliftment of Handicraft Workers at Ranchi District in Jharkhand State
Abstract: The purpose of this research is to look into the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities undertaken by Tata and Jindal Group to help handicraft artists. Handicrafts are an essential element of India's cultural history and a source of income for many rural populations. However, the industry has several obstacles, including a lack of market access, poor pay, and training opportunities. Two of India's major corporate houses, Jindal and Tata Group, …
Published in International Journal of Trends in Humanities · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 25–35 Read article
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Alopecia Areata: Complex Roots and Potential Cures
Abstract: Autoimmunity is when the healthy organs of an individual’s body are attacked by its own immune system, leading to illness or functional abnormalities. The hair follicles (HFs) are wrongly destroyed by the immune system in a condition known as Alopecia Areata and results in chronic non-cicatricial hair loss discernible by spherical patches. It’s a severely worsening or relapsing malady that can be permanent during severe falling out of hair. In …
Published in International Journal of Vaccines · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 41–54 Read article
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A study on Antibiotic Resistance: An Analysis of Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications
Abstract: Antibiotic resistance (AR) represents one of the most critical existential threats to global public health, rapidly eroding the efficacy of established antimicrobial therapies and portending a return to the pre-antibiotic era. This analysis explores the intricate molecular landscape defining this crisis, focusing specifically on the primary mechanisms of action (MoA) utilized by major antibiotic classes—including cell wall inhibitors, protein synthesis inhibitors, and nucleic acid synthesis inhibitors—and the corresponding, diverse mechanisms …
Published in International Journal of Antibiotics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 9–21 Read article
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Assessing Land Degradation and Restoration: Strategies for Sustainable Management
Abstract: Land degradation, defined as the loss of land quality and productivity, is a major danger to global food security, biodiversity, and water resources. This article investigates the numerous variables that contribute to land degradation, including deforestation, soil erosion, and land pollution. It emphasizes the urgent need for restoration efforts that focus on rehabilitating degraded lands through practices such as reforestation and agroforestry. Furthermore, the incorporation of climate-smart agriculture techniques is …
Published in International Journal of Land · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 26–29 Read article