Chitkara University

Climate-risk narrative attention and carbon emissions: internal governance and coal efficiency as moderators, green innovation as a mitigating channel

Global decarbonization hinges on corporate behavior, yet principal–agent conflicts often undermine firms’ responses to climate change. Despite growing regulatory and stakeholder pressure, managers may prioritize short-term performance over long-term environmental goals when they...

Synthesis of functionalized iron oxide nanocomposites for mitigating fine migration during low salinity water flooding in clay rich sandstones

Abstract The severe permeability impairment caused by clay fine migration remains a critical challenge during low salinity water injection in sandstone reservoirs. The research synthesizes and evaluates a cationic core shell nanocomposite to electrostatically stabilize clay miner...

A critical review of stone powder in cementitious materials for construction applications

Cement is extensively used in construction and is one of the major contributors to global CO2 emissions, thus sustainable alternatives are required. This study investigates the use of stone powder as partial replacement of cement to improve performance and reduce environmental im...

Air jet erosion behaviour of high-velocity air–fuel-sprayed WC-10Co-4Cr coatings reinforced with 2 wt-% La 2 O 3 on SS410 steel

The present investigation aimed to evaluate the influence of 2 wt-% La 2 O 3 addition on the microstructural characteristics, mechanical properties, and air jet erosion behaviour of high-velocity air–fuel-sprayed WC-10Co-4Cr coatings deposited on SS410 stainless steel. Cross-sect...

Deposition rate– dependent transition of growth mechanisms in Zr 60 Ni 30 Al 10 metallic glass thin films

In this study, Zr 60 Ni 30 Al 10 metallic glass thin films were deposited by DC magnetron sputtering over a deposition rate range of 5–32 nm/min to investigate the relationships between deposition conditions, growth kinetics, structural evolution, and mechanical behavior. The res...

Beyond the Needle: Transforming Traditional Healthcare with Microneedle Drug Delivery Systems

In the present era, modern drug delivery systems play a fundamental role in ensuring the systematic delivery of the drug into the body, reaching the desired targets. Across recent decades, the drug delivery system has evolved from simple oral and injectable formulations to interp...

Evaluation of surface roughness, microhardness, staining, and antimicrobial properties of zinc oxide–coated orthodontic thermoformed retainers – an in vitro study

Vacuum-formed retainers (VFRs) are the most commonly used removable orthodontic retention appliances owing to their esthetics, comfort, and ease of fabrication. However, they are prone to discoloration, microbial colonization, and reduced mechanical durability when used intraoral...

Experimental investigation and predictive modeling of wear in Al7075–SiC nanocomposites

This study examines the dry sliding wear behavior of Al7075-3 wt% SiC nanocomposites using a pin-on-disc tribometer and ASTM G99 standards. Experimental results indicate that tribological responses are strongly affected by sliding distance, applied load, and sliding speed. When t...

LeakAgent: a multi-agent system for leak detection using multi-modal large language model coordination in water distribution network

Water distribution networks (WDNs) suffer from severe leakage, yet pinpointing the leaks remains difficult. Data-driven detection is typically split into disconnected stages of hydraulic modelling, partitioning, sensor planning and analysis, and it treats the questions of whether...

Mapping entrepreneurial competencies: integrating scholarly and practitioner perspectives

Purpose This study aims to synthesize competency-related terms used in the literature and by entrepreneurs into a consolidated framework of entrepreneurial competencies. Design/methodology/approach A structured focused review identified entrepreneurial competencies reported in pr...

Bibliometric insights and conceptual grid framework for load balancing in fog computing for smart city

The proliferation of smart cities has increased significantly in recent years, driven by rising public, engineering and research interest, and new technologies which are changing urban life. Although technology has been enhanced, cloud computing in smart cities still faces issues...

A critical review on synergistic toxicity: Plastics as “Trojan-Horses” for mercury biomagnification in polar avian predators

Long-range transport of mercury (Hg) pollution and bioaccumulating microplastics (MPs) is a severe issue, and polar environments are continuously changing. To critically discuss the hypothesis of the “Trojan-Horse,” in which MPs might be carriers of increased Hg bioavailability a...

NRF2‐Regulated Ferroptosis in Breast Cancer: Mechanisms, Resistance, and Therapeutic Opportunities

ABSTRACT Breast cancer remains a significant clinical challenge, particularly in triple‑negative breast cancer (TNBC), in which therapeutic resistance limits treatment efficacy. Ferroptosis, an iron‐dependent form of regulated cell death driven by lipid peroxidation, has emerged...

Agentic AI-enabled influencers and psychological persuasion: agenticity shaping emotional engagement and well-being

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the psychological and societal effects of artificial intelligence-enabled influencers, focusing on how perceived authenticity, trust, emotional engagement, persuasion knowledge and well-being interact. The research seeks to understa...

Mathematical modeling of chikungunya transmission dynamics and control using disease-driven machine learning

Abstract The Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a significant vector-borne threat; however, few models successfully integrate rigorous theoretical guarantees with efficient, reliable predictive tools. This study aims to address this gap by introducing a nonlinear seven-compartment huma...

Solidified SEDDS for improved stability of papain: Freeze drying and stabilization via hydrophobic ion pairing

In this study, a hydrophobic ion pairing (HIP) and solidification approach was used to develop a solid self-emulsifying drug delivery system (S-SEDDS) for improving the stability of papain. In this case, Papain was mixed with sodium deoxycholate (SD) in a 1:20 molar ratio to form...

Predictive modeling of oral squamous cell carcinoma risk using a multi-parametric machine learning framework integrating clinical, sociodemographic, and salivary biomarker data

Abstract Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) represents a major public health challenge due to diagnostic delays and the invasive nature of conventional biopsy techniques, underscoring the need for accurate, non-invasive prognostic tools. This study develops and validates a multi...

Advanced design of highly efficient graphene-based Ti-GaSb-Si based solar absorber for mining related applications optimized using machine learning

The solar absorber is a necessity in renewable energy applications; it has been widely used and investigated in various materials and layer configurations. Analysis of the design and materials, with height as a parameter, can be developed for effective solar absorber design as a...

A comprehensive review of U.S. wholesale electricity markets: Structure, challenges, geopolitical tensions, current trends and future directions

Restructuring has transformed the United States (U.S.) electricity sector from cost-based, vertically integrated monopolies to competitive Wholesale Electricity Markets (WEMs), marking one of the major shifts in the modern energy industry. Independent System Operators and Regiona...

Distortion-free scattering regime in polymer stabilized cholesteric liquid crystals: Textural, electro-optical, and dielectric behavior

Herein, the influence of polymer concentrations (1.0, 2.0, and 4.0 wt. %) on the textural, electro-optical, and dielectric behavior of polymer-stabilized cholesteric liquid crystals (PSCLCs) has been investigated. The textural behavior reveals that the cholesteric helical structu...