Assam University

Dietary transition and emerging NCD risk among Santhal communities in Jharkhand, India: a perspective

The Santhal (also transliterated “Santal” in some cited sources) tribes of Jharkhand have historically relied on forest foods, indigenous millets, and seasonally harvested produce. Research among Santhals in Jharkhand indicates that these indigenous foods have made a meaningful c...

CTAB-assisted surface passivation of lead-free Cs2AgBiCl6 double perovskite for defect suppression and enhanced photophysical properties

Lead-free halide perovskites have attracted significant attention as environmentally friendly alternatives to lead-based perovskites, owing to their low toxicity and tunable electronic and optical properties, which offer potential for diverse optoelectronic and sensing applicatio...

Awareness and usage trends of the traditional culinary ingredient ‘Kolakhar’ among young adults in Assam, India: an exploratory perception survey

‘ Kolakhar ’, an alkaline culinary ingredient prepared from ‘ Bhim Kol ’ ( Musa balbisiana Colla), holds a crucial place in Assamese culture, reflected in the identity ‘ Khar Khuwa Axomiya ’ (those who eat Khar ). However, modernisation, societal change, and habitat degradation i...

Hybrid indoor navigation with BLE RSSI probabilistic homing and vision-assisted guidance

Autonomous indoor navigation remains a significant challenge because Global Positioning System (GPS) signals are often unavailable or unreliable within indoor environments. Although LiDAR-based Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) techniques provide accurate localization...

Petrological and geochemical studies of Tikak Parbat Formation, Barail Group in parts of Belt of Schuppen, Nagaland, Northeast India

Petrography and geochemistry of clastic rocks from the Oligocene Tikak Parbat Formation (Barail Group) in the Tiru Valley, located northeastern parts of the Belt of Schuppen, have been investigated to understand their provenance, paleoweathering, and tectonic settings. The Tikak...

Inflammation biomarkers in cancer: mechanistic drivers, diagnostic innovations, and future clinical horizons

Chronic inflammation is a universally acknowledged characteristic of cancer, playing the role of a vital catalyst in cancer initiation and progression, and a chief predictor of the success or failure of cancer therapies. About 20% of all cancer cases are associated with states of...

Interface‐Engineered Quaternary Halide Memristor for Synergistic Heterostructure‐Driven Neuromorphic Functionality and Robust Artificial Learning

ABSTRACT Solution‐processed memristors offer a scalable, cost‐effective pathway for next‐generation computing. The Rb 4 Ag 2 BiBr 9 (RABB) based resistive random‐access memory exhibits stable non‐volatile memristive behavior with low operating voltage (∼1.7 V), robust endurance o...

Synthesis, Pharmacological Evaluation, Molecular Docking, and In Silico ADMET Profiling of Novel Ibuprofen–Chalcone Hybrids as Potent Anti-Inflammatory Agents

Abstract Objective: Conventional nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are severely limited by systemic toxicities. To address these constraints, we designed and synthesized a novel series of ibuprofen–chalcone hybrid molecules, capitalizing on a molecular hybridization s...

Co-occurrence of polysubstance use among drug-dependent indigenous youth in the Himalayan region

Polysubstance use is a major public health issue among marginalized Indigenous youths in Northeast India. Ukhrul District, Manipur, is a remote tribal area where the drug dependence burden is high and district-level epidemiological data remain scarce. A cross-sectional, quantitat...

Microbial consortium augmentation reshapes endophytic microbiome to enhance antioxidant activity and yield in black rice (Oryza sativa L. var. indica)

Black rice ( Oryza sativa L. indica ), is valued for its rich nutritional value and unique phytochemical composition. It is a significant source of anthocyanins, that contribute to its characteristic dark purple hue, along with other essential nutrients. The endophytic microbiome...

Warm inflation in a braneworld scenario

Abstract In the literature, many warm inflationary models are formulated. In this piece of work, a warm inflationary model in the braneworld scenario is studied, considering constant and variable dissipation coefficients. Performance of the model has been considered in both stron...

Awareness, Access, and Advice: Assessing ASHA Worker Engagement Across Educational Strata in Rural Kashmir

Objectives This study assesses the relationship between accredited social health activists (ASHAs) on rural health awareness and service utilisation, with a focus on how education influences beneficiaries’ engagement with ASHA-led services in the districts of Kulgam and Anantnag,...

From finance to empowerment and happiness: an analysis of women’s participation in self-help groups

The study investigates the bidirectional relationship between finance functions – finance procurement and utilization – and economic empowerment among women’s Self-Help Group (SHG) members, along with examining the interrelated dynamics that influence their happiness. Using a SEM...

Integrated hydrologic and hydrodynamic modeling for flood hazard assessment in Ajay River Basin, West Bengal, India

Abstract The Ajay River, originating from the Chotanagpur Plateau (Bihar) and flowing through Jharkhand into West Bengal before merging with the Bhagirathi‐Hugli near Katwa, is among the most flood‐prone rivers in the region. Its lower reaches frequently experience rainfall‐induc...

Generation Z, Social Media, and Algorithmic Power

This article examines the rise of India's Generation Z movement through the case of the Cockroach Janata Party and argues that its rapid expansion cannot be understood without considering the political power of social-media algorithms. It traces how changes in Instagram's recomme...

Generation Z, Social Media, and Algorithmic Power

This article examines the rise of India's Generation Z movement through the case of the Cockroach Janata Party and argues that its rapid expansion cannot be understood without considering the political power of social-media algorithms. It traces how changes in Instagram's recomme...